Minato CityOlder people
Minato City Diaper Cost Subsidy for Seniors (in hospital)
高齢者おむつ代の助成
In short: Up to ¥12,000 a month toward diapers used at hospitals etc. for older residents.
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/zaitakushien/kenko/fukushi/koresha/sekatsu/omutsuzyosei.html
- Eligibility (age, care level) — see page.
Who qualifies
Not yet verified from an official source.
Conditions by topic
| Age | Older person. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Japan | Not 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 type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not 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
- Online or paper application. [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
- Up to ¥12,000 per month, for diapers used from the month the application reaches the ward. Convenience/drugstore purchases and residents of care facilities excluded. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、高齢者おむつ代の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 "高齢者おむつ代の助成". 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.