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Minato CityEducation

Minato City School Milestone Gift ("Habatake")

新入学期等応援祝金(はばたけ応援祝金)

In short: ¥100,000 per child entering 1st grade, entering junior high, and in the 3rd year of junior high — public or private school.Children of the target school ages (new 1st graders, new junior-high 1st years, junior-high 3rd years) on the Minato resident register on the reference date.(Source: www.city.minato.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Current per Minato City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/gakkouuneishien/iwaikin.html

Not yet confirmed — check with the office:
  • Reference dates and application method — see page.

Who qualifies

  • Children of the target school ages (new 1st graders, new junior-high 1st years, junior-high 3rd years) on the Minato resident register on the reference date. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

AgeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
IncomeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
HouseholdNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Child age

School milestones. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Residence in JapanNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in Tokyo / municipality

Registered as a resident of Minato City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Work / insurance typeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
DisabilityNot 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 Minato City (see the official page for the counter and online options). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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Deadlines

Not yet verified from an official source.

Documents

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Key details

  • ¥100,000 per child at each milestone. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、新入学期等応援祝金(はばたけ応援祝金)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 "新入学期等応援祝金(はばたけ応援祝金)". 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.