Shibuya CityHealth & medical
Shibuya City Appearance Care Subsidy (cancer etc.)
がん患者等アピアランスケア費用助成
In short: Up to ¥100,000 per application (twice in a lifetime) for wigs and other appearance-care items.Registered in Shibuya; need the item due to hair loss or breast removal from listed causes.(Source: www.city.shibuya.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Shibuya City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.shibuya.tokyo.jp/kenko/iryo-kenko/teate-josei/wig.html
- Deadline — see page.
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Registered in Shibuya; need the item due to hair loss or breast removal from listed causes. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| 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 Shibuya 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
- Mainly by post after purchase/rental. [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
- Up to ¥100,000 per application, 2 per lifetime. Items covered by other systems excluded. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、がん患者等アピアランスケア費用助成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 "がん患者等アピアランスケア費用助成". 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.