School Entrance Financial Awards for New First-Year Elementary and Junior High School Students

School entrance financial awards will be provided to support the healthy growth of children residing in Shinjuku City. A confirmation form will be sent out to eligible households on January 23 (Fri.). Please submit this form no later than March 31 (Tue.).
For more information, please visit the Shinjuku City website.

Eligibility Children must meet both of the following conditions to be eligible:
1. Born between April 2, 2019, and April 1, 2020 (new first-year elementary school children), or between April 2, 2013, and April 1, 2014 (new first-year junior high school students)
2. Be registered residents of Shinjuku City as of the reference date (January 1, 2026)*
*If your child is not a registered resident due to special circumstances, such as domestic violence, please contact the inquiries desk.
Award amount New first-year elementary school children: 50,000 yen
New first-year junior high school children: 100,000 yen

 

Inquiries Benefits Manager, School Management Division, Tel: 03-5273-4297

January 15, 2026