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Minato CityHealth & medical

Minato City Appearance Care Products Subsidy (cancer etc.)

がん患者等外見ケア用品購入費等助成

In short: Up to ¥100,000 (twice per person) toward wigs and other appearance-care items.Minato address on the application date (guardian applies for minors).(Source: www.city.minato.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)

Validity: Current per Minato City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/kenkouzukuri/appearance.html

Not yet confirmed — check with the office:
  • Deadline — see page.

Who qualifies

  • Minato address on the application date (guardian applies for minors). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Conditions by topic

AgeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
IncomeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
HouseholdNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Child ageNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in JapanNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
Residence in Tokyo / municipality

Registered as a resident of Minato City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Work / insurance typeNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.
DisabilityNot stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office.

Residence status

Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.

Residence status is not stated on the official page — ask the office.

Where to apply

  • Apply to Minato City (see the official page for the counter and online options). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

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Deadlines

Not yet verified from an official source.

Documents

Not yet verified from an official source.

Key details

  • Lower of ¥100,000 or the cost (rounded down to ¥100); 2 times per person (1 more if you received it before 1 Apr 2025). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]

Phone / counter phrases

すみません、がん患者等外見ケア用品購入費等助成について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。

Hello. I would like to ask about "がん患者等外見ケア用品購入費等助成". Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?

すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。

Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.

Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?

Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.