Child Allowance System (Jidō Teate) in Japan
The Japanese child allowance (Jidō Teate - 児童手当) is paid to those raising children aged 0 to 15 years. The benefits depend on the annual household income and, in addition to the child allowance provided by the government, some municipalities also have their own child allowance system. In this article, you can learn who is eligible for the child allowance and how to receive it