Strengthening Support from Pregnancy Through Early Childhood
Introduction of Postpartum, One-Month, and Five-Year-Old Health Checkups

Until now, Minato City has provided prenatal checkups and infant health checkups. In addition to these existing services, the City is now introducing new programs: postpartum health checkups to support mothers in the early stage after childbirth, one-month infant health checkups aimed at the early detection of congenital conditions, and five-year-old health checkups designed to assess children’s developmental characteristics prior to entering elementary school and connect them with appropriate support services.

Postpartum Health Checkups

Eligibility
Mothers in the early period after childbirth
Subsidy
¥5,000 per visit (up to two visits)

One-Month Infant Health Checkups

Eligibility
Infants at one month of age
Subsidy
Up to ¥6,000 per visit (one visit)

For mothers who give birth between April and September 2026, subsidies for the postpartum and one-month checkups will be provided by reimbursement after payment.
Starting in October 2026, subsidies will be provided through checkup vouchers.
Vouchers will be distributed to eligible individuals when the Maternal and Child Health Handbook is issued upon submission of a pregnancy notification on or after April 2026.

Five-Year-Old Health Checkups

Eligibility
Children turning five during the fiscal year
(Generally children in the second year of kindergarten, approximately 4 years 6 months to 5 years 6 months old)
Fee
Free of charge

The initial checkup will be conducted at designated medical institutions within Minato City, and secondary examinations will be conducted at the Minato Public Health Center.
Eligible families will receive individual notifications.