25/04/2026
Osaka Prefecture is offering rice coupons or food support to help child-rearing, young people, and families in the community.
▶Who can Apply
You are eligible if you qualify under any of the following:
① People aged 18 or below, living in Osaka
② Pregnant individuals living in Osaka
③ Those born between April 2, 2003, and April 1, 2008, with an address in Osaka
*③Even if you are not currently living in Osaka, you may still be able to apply if your family home is in Osaka.
▶ Period of Application
June 25, 2026 (Thursday), until 11:59PM
▶ What you can receive… Select either item A or B
A. Rice Coupon worth 10,000 yen (through app called region PAY [Okome Pay Osaka])
B. Food product selected from the website catalog
▶ How to Apply
Application via online.
A parent or guardian should apply for people 18 years of age and below
Pregnant applicants and those aged 19 – 22 can apply themselves.
*If you have more than one child, please submit one application per child.
▶ What Will You Need to Apply
Document that shows the applicant’s name, date of birth, current address
・・・My Number card, Residence card, Driver’s license, Insurance card, etc.
*Make sure your My Number and Insurance number are not visible when submitting the document.
**If the current address is written at the back of the card, please submit that as well.
*For applicants aged 19 up to 22, and those who are not currently living in Osaka, you will need a document that confirms your family home is in Osaka, and a document that proves your family relationship with the relatives living in Osaka.
E.g.:A certificate of residence(juminhyo) that shows the head of the household and the relationship to the applicant, but doesn’t show the My number, and that proves the relationship with a parent or similar who resides in Osaka Prefecture. A family registration (Koseki Tohon) that does not include the registered domicile (honseki).
If you have any difficulty in applying, kindly contact the Toyonaka International Center. It will be our pleasure to assist you with the procedure, please do not hesitate to make an appointment for consultation.
Toyonaka International Center
Tel:06-6843-4343 *Closed on Wednesdays
*Multilingual consultation is available on Thursdays and Fridays from 10AM to 4PM.