This is an important announcement from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

A new benefit has been implemented to help support single-parent households. Have you completed the paperwork yet?

Please visit the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's website homepage (link below) for more information about who is eligible for this benefit and more detailed information about the benefit.

https://mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_11456.html

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Justice 'Call Centre'

0120-400-903 (Monday-Friday 9:00~18:00)

Please enquire at the counter in charge of the 'Special Benefit to Support Families Raising Children (Single-parent families)' at the City Hall or the Town/Village Office where you live.