TokyoChildren & family
Tokyo 018 Support (child benefit)
018サポート
In short: Tokyo pays ¥5,000 a month per child aged 0–18 living in Tokyo.Children born 2 April 2008 – 1 March 2027 who live (or lived) in Tokyo during FY2026. Residence is checked as of the 1st of each month.(Source: 018support.metro.tokyo.lg.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: FY2026 (Reiwa 8), confirmed on official portal 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://018support.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/
Who qualifies
- Children born 2 April 2008 – 1 March 2027 who live (or lived) in Tokyo during FY2026. Residence is checked as of the 1st of each month. [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 | Born 2 Apr 2008 – 1 Mar 2027 (ages 0–18 in FY2026). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Lives (or lived) in Tokyo during FY2026; checked on the 1st of each month. [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.
Where to apply
- Apply online via the official portal (My Number Card, or the "other methods" route). Already-registered recipients generally do not need to reapply. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
- FY2026 deadlines: 1 Nov 2026 for the December 2026 payment (Aug–Nov); 1 Mar 2027 for the April 2027 payment (Dec–Mar). Final deadline for FY2025: 1 Mar 2027. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- ¥5,000 per child per month for each month resident in Tokyo. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、018サポートの手続きについて伺いたいのですが、何を持っていけばよいですか。
Sumimasen, zero-ichi-hachi sapōto no tetsuzuki ni tsuite ukagaitai no desu ga, nani o motte ikeba yoi desu ka.
Hello. I would like to ask about the procedure for the 018 Support benefit. 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.