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Childcare Leave Benefit Calculator Japan
Japan's childcare leave benefit with the caps from 1 August 2026.
Pay before leave and how long
Both parents take 14+ days (extra 13%)
Total childcare leave benefit
¥2,106,000
¥201,000 a month for 6 months, then ¥150,000
| Monthly wage at the start | ¥300,000 |
| First 180 days (67%) | ¥201,000 / mo |
| From day 181 (50%) | ¥150,000 / mo |
| Total | ¥2,106,000 |
The benefit is tax-free and social insurance is waived, so 67% is roughly 80% of your normal take-home (about 100% with the extra 13%).
| Caps from 1 Aug 2026 | Per month |
|---|---|
| 67% | ¥332,454 |
| 50% | ¥248,100 |
| Extra 13% | ¥60,205 |
For people in employment insurance with 12+ months of work in the last 2 years. Not tax or labour advice. 🔒 Everything stays on your device.
✅ Rules last checked:
📚 Official sources: 厚生労働省：育児休業等給付の支給限度額
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Questions people ask
QHow much is it?
A67% of your pay for 180 days, then 50%; ¥201,000 a month on ¥300,000.