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Itabashi City Women's Welfare Fund Loans
女性福祉資金の貸付
In short: Low/no-interest loans (business start-up, skills, living, housing, schooling etc.) for women 25+ or women supporting relatives.Women 25+, or under 25 supporting direct relatives or siblings; living in Tokyo or nearby prefectures for 6+ months. (Mothers with children under 20 use the single-parent welfare loans instead.)(Source: www.city.itabashi.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Itabashi City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.itabashi.tokyo.jp/kenko/soudan/enjo/1002504.html
- Interest rates per loan type and which limit applies to which purpose — see page.
Who qualifies
- Women 25+, or under 25 supporting direct relatives or siblings; living in Tokyo or nearby prefectures for 6+ months. (Mothers with children under 20 use the single-parent welfare loans instead.) [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | 25+ (or supporting relatives). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Registered as a resident of Itabashi City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Residence status is not stated on the official page — ask the office.
Where to apply
- Apply to Itabashi City (see the official page for the counter and online options). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
Not yet verified from an official source.
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- Limits listed include ¥2,000,000 (start-up), ¥1,500,000, ¥1,150,000, ¥1,800,000 (disaster), monthly ¥22,000–¥91,000 types. Late repayment penalty 10.75% a year. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、女性福祉資金の貸付について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。
Hello. I would like to ask about "女性福祉資金の貸付". Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.