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Sumida CityHealth & medical

Sumida City Postpartum and One-Month Infant Checkup Subsidy

墨田区「産婦健康診査」及び「1か月児健康診査」の費用助成

In short: Subsidises postpartum checkups (¥5,000) and the 1-month infant checkup (¥6,000) taken outside the voucher system.Registered in Sumida City on the checkup date (mother for postpartum checkups, child for 1-month checkups); checkups within 2 months after birth.(Source: www.city.sumida.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Current per Sumida City official page checked 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.sumida.lg.jp/kenko_fukushi/kenko/oyako_kenko/teatejyosei/sannpu1kagetujyosei.html

Not yet confirmed — check with the office:
  • Required documents — check the official page.
  • Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.

Who qualifies

  • Registered in Sumida City on the checkup date (mother for postpartum checkups, child for 1-month checkups); checkups within 2 months after birth. [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.
Household

Recently gave birth. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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 Sumida 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.

Where to apply

  • Apply to Sumida City — see the official page for documents and the application method. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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Deadlines

  • Within 1 year of the birth (before the child's first birthday). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Documents

Not yet verified from an official source.

Key details

  • Caps: ¥5,000 (postpartum), ¥6,000 (1-month infant). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、墨田区「産婦健康診査」及び「1か月児健康診査」の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 "墨田区「産婦健康診査」及び「1か月児健康診査」の費用助成". 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.