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Child Allowance Calculator Japan

Japan's child allowance by children's ages.

Children's ages (up to high school)

Child allowance per month

¥25,000

¥300,000 a year · ¥50,000 every two months

Age 5 (child no. 1)¥10,000
Age 1 (child no. 2)¥15,000

Since October 2024: no income limit, paid to the end of high school, ¥30,000 from the 3rd child; paid every even month.

¥15,000 until the month of the 3rd birthday; high school age lasts to the March after turning 18. Not tax or labour advice. 🔒 Everything stays on your device.

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📚 Official sources: こども家庭庁:児童手当

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QThree children aged 1, 5, 9?

A¥50,000 a month (the youngest is the 3rd child).

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