Fuchu Town: child medical expense subsidy
In Fuchu Town, Hiroshima Prefecture, the child medical expense subsidy covers both outpatient and inpatient care through the end of the fiscal year in which the child turns 15 (end of junior high school). Income limit: none. Co-payment: yes. (As of April 1, 2025, Children and Families Agency survey.)
Of the 23 municipalities in Hiroshima Prefecture, only Hiroshima City, Fukuyama City, Fuchu Town and Kaita Town (4) cover outpatient care to Age 15. The other 19 cover it through age 18.
Fuchu Town does not meet coverage through age 18 and no co-payment of the three conditions (coverage through age 18, no income limit, no co-payment). In Hiroshima Prefecture, 1 of 23 municipalities meet all three.
Municipalities call this program by different names (小児医療費助成, こども医療費助成, 乳幼児医療費助成, 子育て支援医療). This site uses the national survey's term, "child medical expense subsidy".
- Covered until (Outpatient)
- Age 15(April 1, 2025)
- Covered until (Inpatient)
- Age 15(April 1, 2025)
- Income limit
- No(April 1, 2025)
- Co-payment
- Yes(April 1, 2025)
- Coverage through age 18
- No (both to Age 15)(April 1, 2025)
- Population
- 52,074(Resident register, 2024)
- Share under 15
- 14.7%(2020 census)
For applications, refunds and visits outside the prefecture, check the official website of Fuchu Town.
Child medical expense subsidy
| Item | Outpatient | Inpatient |
|---|---|---|
| Covered until | Age 15 through the end of the fiscal year in which the child turns 15 (end of junior high school) | Age 15 through the end of the fiscal year in which the child turns 15 (end of junior high school) |
| Income limitchanged | No | No |
| Co-payment | Yes | Yes |
Changed since last year
- Income limit
- Yes / Yes → No / No
Changes from last year (as of April 1, 2024) to this year (as of April 1, 2025).
Source: Children and Families Agency, Survey on Municipal Child Medical Expense Subsidies (municipal form, attachment 3) (As of April 1, 2025). Last checked September 24, 2026
The national survey records conditions as of April 1 and is published in December. Some municipalities have expanded coverage since then. Confirm the current conditions on the municipality's official website.
Frequently asked questions
Until what age does Fuchu Town subsidize child medical expenses?
Both outpatient and inpatient care are covered through the end of the fiscal year in which the child turns 15 (end of junior high school) (as of April 1, 2025).
A co-payment is charged at the counter.
Are high school students covered in Fuchu Town?
No. Outpatient care is covered through the end of the fiscal year in which the child turns 15 (end of junior high school) and inpatient care through the end of the fiscal year in which the child turns 15 (end of junior high school).
Does Fuchu Town apply an income limit?
No (as of April 1, 2025).
There was one as of April 1, 2024, but it had been removed as of April 1, 2025.
Do the conditions differ between outpatient and inpatient care in Fuchu Town?
No. Both are covered through the end of the fiscal year in which the child turns 15 (end of junior high school); income limit: no; co-payment: yes.
Has Fuchu Town changed its conditions since last year?
Yes. Compared with April 1, 2024, the following changed: Income limit. See the rows marked "changed" in the table above.
How does Fuchu Town compare with other municipalities in Hiroshima Prefecture?
Of the 23 municipalities in Hiroshima Prefecture, only Hiroshima City, Fukuyama City, Fuchu Town and Kaita Town (4) cover outpatient care to Age 15. The other 19 cover it through age 18.
Fuchu Town does not meet coverage through age 18 and no co-payment of the three conditions (coverage through age 18, no income limit, no co-payment). In Hiroshima Prefecture, 1 of 23 municipalities meet all three.
If I move out of Fuchu Town, do the same conditions apply?
No. The subsidy is run by the municipality you live in, so the new municipality's conditions apply. Check its page on this site, and confirm the procedure on that municipality's official website.
Municipalities of similar size in Hiroshima Prefecture: Higashihiroshima City, Onomichi City, Hatsukaichi City, Mihara City, Miyoshi City, Fuchu City, Shobara City, Kaita Town
Nursery and after-school club waiting lists in Fuchu Town
Fuchu Town had 0 children on the nursery waiting list as of April 1, 2026 (1,314 applicants, 1,230 enrolled; 0 waiting a year earlier). After-school clubs had 0 children waiting as of May 1, 2026 (preliminary; 801 registered).
| Item | Value | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery waiting list | 0 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Waiting list a year earlier (April 1, 2025) | 0 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Nursery applicants | 1,314 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Children enrolled in nurseries | 1,230 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| After-school club waiting list | 0 | May 1, 2026 (prelim.) |
| After-school club registrations | 801 | May 1, 2026 (prelim.) |
"Waiting" follows the national definition: applicants not enrolled, excluding those on parental leave, those who want only a specific facility, and those who have paused their job search. Zero does not guarantee a place at a preferred facility. After-school club figures are preliminary and may be revised.
Source: Children and Families Agency, Summary of Nursery Care Status (April 1, 2026) / Children and Families Agency, Status of After-School Clubs (May 1, 2026, preliminary)
Parks, libraries, community centers and nursery schools in Fuchu Town
Fuchu Town has 12 urban parks (24.1 ha), or 4.6 m² per resident (Rank 18 of 23 in the prefecture). It has 1 libraries, 2 community centers, 6 nursery schools and 5 elementary schools.
Urban parks: MLIT inventory as of March 31, 2025. Libraries and community centers: e-Stat, 2021. Nursery and elementary schools: e-Stat.
| Item | Value | Rank in prefecture | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban parks | 12 | Rank 15 of 23 in the prefecture | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Urban park area | 24.1 ha | — | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Urban park area per residentDivided by the population of the city-planning area (MLIT's calculation) | 4.6 m² | Rank 18 of 23 in the prefecture | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Libraries | 1 | Rank 20 of 23 in the prefecture | 2021 |
| Community centers | 2 | — | 2021 |
| Nursery schools | 6 | Rank 22 of 23 in the prefecture | 2023 |
| Kindergartens | 5 | — | 2024 |
| Elementary schools | 5 | — | 2024 |
Source: MLIT, Inventory of Urban Parks (end of FY2024, as of March 31, 2025) / e-Stat, Statistical Observations of Municipalities 2026 (Statistics Bureau of Japan)
Population, share of children, net migration and doctors in Fuchu Town
- PopulationResident register, 2024
- 52,074Rank 8 of 23 in the prefecture2024
- Share under 15
- 14.7%Rank 2 of 23 in the prefecture2020 census
- Share 65 and over
- 24.6%2020 census
- Share of foreign residents
- 1.2%2020 census
- Net migration (move-ins minus move-outs)2024. A positive number means more people moved in than moved out
- -552Rank 20 of 23 in the prefecture2024
- Births per 1,000 residents
- 8.5Rank 2 of 23 in the prefecture2023
- Nursery schools
- 62023
- Nursery schools per 1,000 children under 15
- 0.80Rank 22 of 23 in the prefecture2023
- Kindergartens
- 52024
- Elementary schools
- 52024
- Doctors per 10,000 residents
- 24.2Rank 9 of 23 in the prefecture2022
- Clinics per 10,000 residents
- 7.92023
- General hospitals
- 12023
- Owner-occupied homes
- 62.0%2023
- Floor area per dwelling
- 79.0 m²2023
- Fiscal strength indexAbove 1 means local tax revenue covers standard spending
- 0.81Rank 2 of 23 in the prefecture2022
- Restaurants
- 1662021
Source: e-Stat, Statistical Observations of Municipalities 2026 (Statistics Bureau of Japan)
"—" means e-Stat has no value for this item (the Housing and Land Survey does not cover towns and villages).
Compare with similar-sized municipalities in Hiroshima Prefecture
| Municipality | Population | Outpatient until | Income limit | Co-payment (outpatient / inpatient) | Nursery waiting list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuchu Town | 52,074 | Age 15 | No | Yes / Yes | 0 |
| Higashihiroshima City | 190,911 | Age 18 | No | Yes / Yes | 0 |
| Onomichi City | 126,396 | Age 18 | No | Yes / Yes | 0 |
| Hatsukaichi City | 115,451 | Age 18 | No | Yes / Yes | 0 |
| Mihara City | 87,075 | Age 18 | No | Yes / Yes | 0 |
| Miyoshi City | 47,904 | Age 18 | No | Yes / Yes | 0 |
| Fuchu City | 35,105 | Age 18 | No | Yes / Yes | 0 |
| Shobara City | 31,198 | Age 18 | No | Yes / Yes | 0 |
| Kaita Town | 30,810 | Age 15 | Yes | Yes / Yes | 0 |
Outpatient age limit, income limit and co-payment are the national survey values as of April 1, 2025.
Page updated: . You may quote this table. Please credit Machishirabe and the original survey.