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Suginami CityHealth & medical

Suginami City Wig & Appearance Care Subsidy

ウィッグ購入費等助成事業

In short: Up to ¥100,000 toward wigs, breast prostheses or epitheses (cancer and other conditions).Registered in Suginami on the application date (some alopecia cases may qualify). Not if covered by another subsidy or benefit.(Source: www.city.suginami.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Current per Suginami City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.suginami.tokyo.jp/s041/843.html

Not yet confirmed — check with the office:
  • Deadline and number of applications — see page.
  • Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.

Who qualifies

  • Registered in Suginami on the application date (some alopecia cases may qualify). Not if covered by another subsidy or benefit. [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 ageNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in JapanNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in Tokyo / municipality

Registered as a resident of Suginami 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 Suginami 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

Not yet verified from an official source.

Key details

  • Actual cost incl. tax for purchase or rental, up to ¥100,000. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、ウィッグ購入費等助成事業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 "ウィッグ購入費等助成事業". 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.