Registration
Essential info on address registration, residence cards, marriage, benefits, and pensions for foreigners living in Japan.
Registering or Changing Your Address in Japan
When you arrive in Japan and have a fixed address or are residing in a service apartment where their address can be recorded as yours, the first thing you should do is go to the municipal office and r…
What is Japan My Number Card?
In Japan, each citizen has a unique number (called My Number). We would like to introduce you Japan My Number system, particularly for mid- and long-term foreign residents in Japan. All registered inh…
A Guide to Getting Married in Japan
Getting married in Japan is not only a wonderful experience, but it is also an important decision that can be both exciting and stressful. In case of a foreign citizen, some additional documentation is required. Our guide will go over the basic requirements as well as the necessary documents for marriage registration in Japan.
Things You Should Know about Status of Residence (Visa) in Japan
This article is contributed by Mori Niitsu Administrative Legal Visa Office. While living in Japan, I think there will be various changes in situations, such as changing jobs, getting married and havi…
Japan Residence Card (Zairyu Card) and Residence Management System
If you're moving to Japan, you definitely need to be aware of Japan residence card (zairyu card) and the residence management system. In this article, you will learn about residence card in Japan, res…
How to Receive Unemployment Benefits in Japan
When you lose your job in Japan, whether the reason is for your personal reasons or for the company reasons, you can receive unemployment insurance if you meet the conditions. The basic allowance of e…
Child Allowance System (Jidō Teate) in Japan
The Japanese child allowance (Jidō Teate - 児童手当) is paid to those raising children aged 0 to 15 years. The benefits depend on the annual household income and, in addition to the child allowance provid…
Japan's National Pension System
While Japan offers many protections for working residents, often times the rules are confusing and circular; and with much of the paperwork in complex Japanese, it can be difficult for expats to under…
