Fukuoka City will begin a new childcare program in July, allowing parents who are not working to leave their children at daycare for up to 40 hours a month. The program targets children aged 6 months to 2 years, with 906 available slots in 32 facilities. Applications start on May 24 for certain groups and June 10 for others. Fees are ¥300 per hour, with reductions for low-income families. Source: Fukuoka City / NHK
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