Welfare system

About consultation, we perform in life support section of ward to live. First of all, you can also consult by phone.
Consultation counters in each ward

We all have the right to live as human beings (right to live). Article 25 of the Constitution of Japan stipulates that "all citizens have the right to live a healthy and culturally minimal life." The welfare system was created to specifically realize this right. .
Please consult with the Life Support Division of your ward.
social security's Bookmark (FY2024 Edition) (PDF: 3,714KB)
social security's Bookmark (2023 English) (PDF: 2,696KB)
social security's Bookmark (Summary of FY2023) (PDF: 2,570KB)
social security's Bookmark (2023 Tagalog) (PDF: 1,650KB)

The purpose of the welfare system is not only to guarantee a minimum living standard for those who are in need, but also to actively support independence. social security has the following four principles:

Principle of State Responsibility
We will provide protection to the people in need of living at the responsibility of the State.

The principle of indiscriminate equality
Regardless of race, creed, gender, social status, etc., we will protect only the current state of poverty, regardless of the cause of living poverty.

The principle of minimum living
The content of protection guarantees a minimum living standard that can maintain a healthy and cultural standard of living as stipulated in the Constitution.

Principle of Supplicity
All assets, labor abilities, and other available items will be used to maintain a minimum living. When other laws and measures such as pension and allowances are available, first use them.
The support of dependents, such as married couples, parents, and siblings, takes precedence over protection.

Livelihood assistance
Food expenses, clothing expenses, utilities expenses, etc.

Housing assistance
Rent, security deposit, housing repair expenses, etc.

Education assistance
compulsory education study expenses such as school supplies and school lunch expenses

Medical assistance
Expenses for medical treatment, treatment, etc.

Nursing care assistance
Costs for using nursing care services

Childbirth assistance
Costs for hospital admission, sanitary materials, etc.

Livelihood assistance
Expenses for acquiring skills and skills at the start of a small business

Funeral assistance
Costs for cremation and transporting bodies during death