We have received a notice from Chatan Town Hall stating that students aged 3 and older, residing on U.S. military bases in the Chatan area, are eligible for the tuition fee subsidy. The subsidy is applicable from April 1st following the child’s 3rd birthday until the child turns 5 years old, or, single-parent households with children under 3 years old.
●Application Period
From March 28 (Friday), 2025, to April 30 (Wednesday), 2025
Excluding weekends and public holidays.
●Application Hours
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM / 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
●Application Location
Chatan Town Hall, 1st Floor, Window 6
(Children and Family Division, Nursery Section)
●Required Documents
1. Application for Certification of Facility Use Subsidy for Childcare (Form No. 17)
2. Documents related to the necessity of childcare (e.g., employment certificate)
3. Aerial photograph showing the place of residence
4. Proof of residence on the base (issued by the U.S. government or U.S. military)
Application form
Application form Sample entry in English
Employment certificate
For inquiries or applications, please contact the following:
Chatan Town Hall, Child and Family Division (1st Floor, Window 6)
Phone: 098 936 1234 (Extension: 2321, 2322, 2323)
Email: kodomokateika@chatan.jp