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Maternity Allowance Calculator Japan

Japan's maternity allowance and childbirth lump sum.

Pay and birth

Twins or more

Maternity allowance

¥653,366

¥6,667 a day × 98 days

Standard monthly pay¥300,000
Per day (÷30 × 2/3)¥6,667
Days (42 before + 56 after)98
Maternity allowance¥653,366
Childbirth lump sum (per baby)¥500,000

The allowance is for people on an employer's health insurance who aren't paid during maternity leave. The ¥500,000 lump sum is for everyone and is usually paid straight to the hospital.

Different if insured for under 12 months. Not tax or labour advice. 🔒 Everything stays on your device.

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📚 Official sources: 厚生労働省:出産手当金 · 厚生労働省:出産育児一時金

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QOn ¥300,000 a month?

A¥6,667 a day × 98 days ≈ ¥653,000.

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