About This Trend

Childbirth subsidy in Japan refers to the government's initiative to make childbirth free of charge by eliminating the 30% self-pay portion or increasing the one-time grant for expectant mothers.

This policy is trending because the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has recently finalized its plan to implement this initiative starting in the 2026 fiscal year, aiming to reduce the financial burden on families and support childbirth and child-rearing. .

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