For Residents

Living in Japan

Procedures for living in Japan

Information about procedures when living in Japan, such as residence procedures, resident registration, and personal seals

Living and Housing

Useful information for living in Japan, such as about housing, utilities (i.e., electricity, gas, and water), garbage, cars/motorcycles/bicycles, and manners and etiquette

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Parenting

Information about required procedures and support for pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting

Education

Information about the Japanese school system and support for schooling

Working in Japan

Systems in Japan

Health care

Information about what to do if you become ill

Insurance (Health Insurance/Long-term Care Insurance) and Pensions

Information and required procedures related to insurance and pensions

Taxes

Information and required procedures related to taxes

Other

Multilingual consultation services

List of multilingual consultation services

Embassies and consulates general in Japan

Link to embassies and consulates general in Japan