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Communication Salon
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English-speaking staff provides information on living and sightseeing in Sapporo. |
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Monday to Saturday 9:00-17:30 |
| Contact: |
Sapporo International Communication Plaza Foundation
Sapporo MN Bldg. 3F, Kita 1, Nishi 3, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0001
Tel:011-211-3678
Fax:011-211-3673
E-mail:plazai@plaza-sapporo.or.jp |
| URL: |
http://www.plaza-sapporo.or.jp/plaza_sapporolife/
en/consul/plaza.html |
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Legal Service Network for Foreigners in Sapporo
| Details: |
Status of residence, Civil and Commercial, Domestic
Affairs etc. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
As needed |
| Contact: |
Legal Service Network for Foreigners in Sapporo
Tel:011-204-9535
Fax:011-204-9545 |
| URL: |
http://www.hg-law.jp/lsnet/ |
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The Consultation Day for Foreigners
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Free private consultation on visa issues and worries in everyday life is available in Japanese, English, and Chinese. |
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Place etc.: |
3rd Wednesday of the month
Activities Room 3 ,Aiina 6F
Please call in advance to make a reservation.
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Iwate International Association
Tel 019-654-8900 Fax 019-654-8922
E-mail web-info@iwate-ia.or.jp
※ Walk in visits may sometimes not be accepted. Please make a reservation to be certain.
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| URL: |
http://iwate-ia.or.jp/?l=en&p=3-1-consultations |
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Telephone Consultation for Foreign Residents
| Details: |
The staff assists foreign residents to solve daily problems and issues by introducing an inquiry counter for the relevant foreign language.
Tel: 022-275-9990 (consultation line) |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Depend on each language
Languages available: English, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog and Portuguese
English; Monday to Friday 8:30-17:15
Chinese; Tuesday and Friday 10:00-16:45
Korean: Tuesday 10:00-16:45
Portuguese: Friday 10:00-16:45 |
| Contact: |
Miyagi Consultation Center for Foreign Residents in Miyagi International Association
Tel: 022-275-3796 |
| URL: |
http://www.pref.miyagi.jp/kokusai/multicultural/center.htm |
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Telephone Consultation for Foreign Residents
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Information Service regarding Resident Status, Japanese Classes etc. Offered in Japanese, English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean. |
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Place etc.: |
Every Thursday 13:00-15:00, 18:00-20:00 |
| Contact: |
Akita International Association
Tel: 018-884-7050 E-mail: soudan21@aiahome.or.jp |
| URL: |
http://www.aiahome.or.jp/english/support/consultation.html |
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AIRY Counseling Desk
| Details: |
We offer counseling for everything from day-to-day frustrations to a variety of more serious problems. Offered in English, Korean, Chinese, and Portuguese. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
English; Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-17:00
Chinese: Tuesday and Friday 10:00-14:00
Korean: Thursday and Saturday 10:00- 14:00
Portuguese: Wednesday and Friday 10:00-14:00
The Consultation hours are different depend on language |
| Contact: |
Association for International Relations in Yamagata
023-647-2560 |
| URL: |
http://www2.jan.ne.jp/~airy/j-counseling.htm
http://www2.jan.ne.jp/~airy/e-counseling.htm |
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Support for Daily Life Consultations
| Details: |
We accept consultations regarding concerns that may arise during the course of living in Japan. |
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Place etc.: |
English, Chinese/Taiwanese, Korean, Tagalog, Portuguese, Spanish, and Thai. Other languages by consultation.
Telephone consultations and consultations by interview in Japanese are free of charge. Only interviews through an interpreter require an interpreter charge.
[ Interpreter charge: 2000 yen for 1 hour. 3000 yen for from more than 1 hour to 2 hours.]
However, employment support and consultations relating to public assistance applications are free of charge.
Telephone consultations and telephone interpretation is free of charge during the following office hours.
Consultation for family members as well is okay.
023-634-9830 【9:00-18:00 Japanese】
090-2365-1208 【9:00-19:00 Chinese, English, or Japanese】 |
| Contact: |
International Volunteer Center of Yamagata
TEL:023-634-9830
FAX:023-634-9884 |
| URL: |
http://www.ivyivy.org/foreign-native-support/post-43.html |
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Free English Information Service for Non-Japanese Residents of Fukushima
| Details: |
The Fukushima International Association is pleased to offer foreign language (English, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Portuguese) consultation on issues related to living in Japan for non-Japanese residents of Fukushima Prefecture. Interpretation service is available through three-way calling to the administrational offices. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
English, Chinese,
Tuesday to Saturday 8:30-17:00
Korean, Tagalog and Portugese,
Wednesday of 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Appointments necessary |
| Contact: |
Fukushima International Association
tel:(024)524-1316 Fax: 024-521-8308
email:ask@worldvillage.org |
| URL: |
http://www.pref.fukushima.jp/kokusai/contents/tabunka/soudan.htm |
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Life Assistance Supporter
| Details: |
Daily issues consultation offered in English, Portuguese, Thai, Chinese, and Tagalog. Consultation service is free of charge and confidential. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Daily:9:30-17:30
Refer webpage for each language infomation. |
| Contact: |
Association of Nagano Prefecture for Promoting International Exchange
TEL: 026-235-7186 FAX: 026-235-4738
Email: mail@anpie.or.jp |
| URL: |
http://www.anpie.or.jp/tabunka/index.htm |
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Consultation Services for Foreign Residents
| Details: |
Cultural gaps, language barriers, legal questions. If you are experiencing problems with any of these, or know a foreigner who is, please contact the International Association. Consultation in English, Portuguese, Spanish, Indonesian, and Japanese is available. Appointments necessary. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
A consultation service is available for foreigners every Wednesday, from 18:30 to 21:00 on every first Wednesday and from 13:00 to 16:00 on every third Sunday at the International Center. |
| Contact: |
Yamanashi International Association
Tel: 055-228-5419 Fax: 055-228-5473
Email: webmaster@yia.or.jp |
| URL: |
http://www.yia.or.jp/consultation/consultation_top.html |
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Foreign Residents Consultation Line
| Details: |
consultation over the telephone when becoming a victim for crime or accidents etc. (English, Chinese, and Spanish) |
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Place etc.: |
Mon-Fri(except for holidays 9:00-17:00) |
| Contact: |
International Policies Division, Police Head Quarters
TEL:055-223-5050 |
| URL: |
http://www.yia.or.jp/consultation/consultation_top.html |
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Consultation Counter for Foreign Resident in Toyama Prefecture
Toyama International Centre Consultation
| Details: |
Consultation on daily issues in English, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, and Urdu. Telephonic interpretation service is available. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
English; Mon/Wed/Fri 13:00-17:00
Portuguese: Mon 13:00-17:00
Tue/Thur/Fri:12:30-16:30 Wed:9:00-12:00 and 12:30-17:00
Chinese: Wed/Fri 13:00-17:00 Thur: 12:30-16:30
Russian: Wed/Fri 13:00-17:00
Korean: Wed 13:00-17:00
Urdu: the second and the fourth Fri 14:00-17:00
Place: Toyama International Center, except for consultation in Urdu (the counseling room at the Kosugi government office 1st Floor, Izumi City |
| Contact: |
Toyama International Centre
TEL:076-444-2500 FAX:076-444-2600
Email: tic@tic-toyama.or.jp |
| URL: |
http://www.tic-toyama.or.jp/life/consultation.html |
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Consultation for Foreign Residents of Niigata Prefecture
Free Advice Service at the Friendship Center
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The Niigata City International Exchange Foundation is happy to help you with any questions or problems you might have during your time in Niigata. From finding a library or a nice place to hang out, to dealing with domestic violence or visa issues, we will do our best to help you. Private consultation rooms are available so that you can discuss your more sensitive issues in confidentiality. We also have a variety of maps, pamphlets, and other guides available, so feel free to come by and pick them up.. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Date: 9:00～16:00, Monday to Friday
Place: CrossPal Niigata
Languages available: English, Korean, Chinese, Russian, and French
English/Chinese: 9:00-16:00, any time (sometimes appointments are necessary)
Korean/Russian/French: Appointments necessary |
| Contact: |
Niigata City International Exchange Foundation
3-2086 Ishizuecho-dori, Chuo-ku, Niigata City 951-8055
ＴEL:025-225-2727
FAX:025-225-2733 |
| URL: |
http://pavc.ne.jp/~nigtief/gaikokugo%20life/muryousoudan0328.html
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Legal Consultation for Foreigners
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We offer expert advice by an attorney on a wide range of problems such as concerns at work, at home, residence (visa) status, or in daily life. Appointments are necessary. If interpretation is necessary, please make an appointment in advance. Available in English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese and Russian. |
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Place etc.: |
First and Third Thursday every month 13:00-14:00 |
| Contact: |
Ishikawa Foundation for International Exchange
3rd Floor, Rifare, in the Japanese Studies Center.
TEL:076-262-5932, FAX:076-222-5932
E-mail: center@ifie.or.jp |
| URL: |
http://www.ifie.or.jp/japan/foreigners/legal/houritu_home.html |
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Hot-line for Foreign Residents
| Details: |
Consultation over the telephone about daily issues
etc., available in Chinese. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Available in Chinese
Tuesday-Sunday 11:30-17:30 Tel: 0120-788-291 (for exclusive use) |
| Contact: |
Fukui International Association
(TEL: 0776-28-8800) (Fax: 0776-28-8818) |
| URL: |
http://www.f-i-a.or.jp/ja/fia/foreigner/ |
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General Consultation Session with Professional Counselors for Foreign Residents
| Details: |
Appointments required for consultation and translation.
Available in English, Chinese,Portuguese,etc |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Consultation, free of charge, with administrative clerks on matters of immigration and residency.
Date & time: 3rd Sat of even-numbered months 13:00 p.m. to 16:00 p.m. Reservations required
Free legal consultation for foreign residents
Date & time: 3rd Sat of odd months 13:00 p.m. to 16:00 p.m. Reservations required
(TEL:0776-28-8800) (Fax: 0776-28-8818) |
| Contact: |
Fukui International Association
Fukui International Association Reinan Center |
| URL: |
http://www.f-i-a.or.jp/ja/fia/foreigner/ |
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Free Consultation Service for Foreign Residents
| Details: |
Consultations on all kinds of matter, including visas, marriage/divorce,
work related problems, health insurance, accidents, education, illness,
and taxes, are offered free of charge by specialists, such as lawyers.
Reservation are possible, and all information will be kept strictly confidential.
A free child care service is available.
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Date/
Place etc.: |
Date: February 25th (Sat.), 2012, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Registration ends at 3:30 p.m.)
Place: Ensemble Ogikubo 4F (5-15-13 Ogikubo) 4 mins walk from West Exit of Ogikubo Sta. (JR/Tokyo Metro)
Specialists: lawyers, administrative scriveners, licensed social insurance specialist, labor advisor,
clinical psychologist
Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Burmese, Hindi, Bengali, and Nepali |
| Contact: |
Suginami Association for Cultural Exchange (SACE)
TEL: 03-5378-8833 |
| URL: |
http://suginami-kouryu.org/consul/index.html#fpc |
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Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners
| Details: |
Employment consultation |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Date: Monday to Friday 8:30～17:15
Place: B1F Roppongi Job Park ,3-2-21 Ropponngi,Minato-ku,Tokyo
Languages: English & Chinese Reservation required for interpretation |
| Contact: |
TEL: 03-3588-8639 |
| URL: |
http://www.tfemploy.go.jp/_index_en.html |
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Tokyo English Life Line (TELL)
Tokyo Metropolitan Foreign Residents' Advisory Center
| Details: |
General consultation |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Date: 9:30～12:00, 13:00～16:00
Place: 3F (south), 1st Bldg., Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office, 2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8001
English: Monday to Friday (TEL: 03-5320-7744)
Chinese: Monday & Thursday (TEL: 03-5320-7766)
Korean: Wednesday (TEL: 03-5320-7700) |
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Foreign Residents' Human Rights Advisory Center (Tokyo Legal Affairs Bureau)
| Details: |
Human Rights and Labor Advisory Centers |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Date: 13:30～16:00
Place: Tokyo Legal Affairs Bureau, 1-1-15 Kudan-minami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
English & German: Tuesday & Thursday
Chinese: Monday |
| Contact: |
TEL: 03-5213-1372 |
| URL: |
http://www.moj.go.jp/JINKEN/jinken21.html |
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Consultation Service for Foreign Residents
| Details: |
Suginami Association for Cultural Exchange (SACE) offers consultation service for foreign residents living in Suginami City. Our service is to answer any questions or concerns from foreign residents in daily life and to assist to solve their problems. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Date:2:00PM to 5:00PM on Fridays (excluding national holidays and Year-end/New Year holidays)
Place:Suginami Association for Cultural Exchange
Minami Asagaya Bldg. 5F, 1-14-2 Asagaya-Minami Suginami-ku
Available Languages: Japanese/English/Chinese/Korean |
| Contact: |
Suginami Association for Cultural Exchange
Minami Asagaya Bldg. 5F, 1-14-2 Asagaya-Minami Suginami-ku 166-0004
TEL: 03-5378-8833
FAX: 03-5378-8844 |
| URL: |
http://www.suginami-kouryu.org/consul/index.html |
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Useful Websites in Foreign Languages
| Details: |
List of counseling offices for resident status, medical services, and studying abroad. |
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Place etc.: |
Depend on each consultation desk |
| Contact: |
Tokyo International Communication Committee |
| URL: |
http://www.tokyo-icc.jp/guide/consul/01.html |
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Foreigners' Advisory Service
| Details: |
Advisory services to think out daily problems and concerns together and provide answers is available free of charge. The confidentiality of the content of your consultation is assured. Even more efficient response will be made if you contact them and explain the content of your consultation in advance. |
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Place etc.: |
Dates: Monday to Saturday 9:00-17:00Venue: Minato International Association office (B1F, No.3 Toei Kita-Aoyama 1-chome Apart, 1-6-3 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku
Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish and French
Advisors: Minato International Association members |
| Contact: |
Minato International Association
TEL: 03-6440-0233 Fax: 03-6440-0234 |
| URL: |
http://www.minato-intl-assn.gr.jp/ |
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Consultation Service for Foreign Residents
| Details: |
Machida International Exchange Center provides consultation on various matters for foreign residents. Our service is to provide information necessary for everyday living, to support them to handle their paperwork at the city government, and to provide services such as translation and interpretation.
Available languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, German, French and Thai. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Thursday and Saturday 13:30-15:30 |
| Contact: |
Machida International Exchange Center
4F, Machida Citizens' Forum, 4-9-8 Hara-Machida, Machida City
Tel: 042-722-4260 Fax: 042-722-5330
E-mail: soudan@machida-kokusai.jp |
| URL: |
http://www.machida-kokusai.jp/?page_id=11 |
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TIC Counseling for Foreigners
| Details: |
*Free
*Please make your reservation at TIC in advance.
*Counseling in foreign languages alsoavailable upon request.
*Closed during New Year holidays and other holidays. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Every 1st & 3rd Thursdays 1:30-4:30pm |
| Contact: |
TAMA CITY INTERNATIONAL CENTER (TIC)
TIC Room, 7F, VITA Commune
Tel: 042-355-2118 |
| URL: |
http://www1a.biglobe.ne.jp/tic/japanese/index1.htm |
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Prefectural Counseling Services for Foreign Residents
| Details: |
Kanagawa Prefectural Government provides counseling services for foreign residents. If you have any problems or need information on daily living, work, etc., please call or visit the following counseling centers. The counseling services are free of charge and conducted in several languages. Reservation is not necessary. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Depend on language and topic. Refer to the webpage. |
| URL: |
http://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/uploaded/attachment/163630.pdf |
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Earth Plaza General and Legal Consultation for Foreigners
| Details: |
Consultation for foreign residents and workers in Kanagawa Pref. is available via interviews, telephone calls, letters etc. in various languages. The service is free and confidential. (Tel: 045-896-2895) |
Date/
Place etc.: |
[Schedule of consultation]
General Consultation 9:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00
Legal Consultation: 13:00-16:00
General Consultation:
English; First, Third and Fourth Tuesday
Chinese; Thursday and First and Third Tuesday
Korean; Fourth Thursday
Portuguese; Wednesday and Fourth Friday
Spanish; Friday and Second Wednesday
Legal Consultation:
English; First and Third Tuesday
Chinese; First and Third Tuesday, and Fourth Thursday
Korean; Fourth Thursday
Portuguese; Second Wednesday and Fourth Friday
Spanish; Second Wednesday and Fourth Friday
Place: Information Forum (2F) |
| Contact: |
Kanagawa Prefectural Earth Plaza
1-2-1 Kosugaya, Sakae-ku, Yokohama City
Tel: 045-896-2121 Fax: 045-896-2299 |
| URL: |
http://www.earthplaza.jp/forum/consul/index.html |
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Foreign Residents' Counseling Service
| Details: |
The Kawasaki International Association offers free consultation for foreign residents concerning daily living and problems. The service is free and confidential. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Date: 10:00～12:00, 13:00～16:00
Place: Kawasaki International Center
English: Monday to Saturday
Chinese: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Korean: Tuesday and Thursday
Spanish: Tuesday and Wednesday
Portuguese: Tuesday and Friday
Tagalog: Tuesday and Wednesday |
| Contact: |
Kawasaki International Center
2-2 Kizuki Gion-cho, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki City
TEL:044-435-7000
FAX:044-435-7010 |
| URL: |
http://www.kian.or.jp/soudan.html |
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Saitama Information & Support
| Details: |
Multilingual Consultation and Information. Offered in English, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Korean, Thai, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. |
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Place etc.: |
Monday to Friday (excluding holidays and the year-end and New Year period
9:00-16:00
Appointments Necessary |
| Contact: |
Saitama International Association
tel:048-833-2992
fax:048-833-3291
E-mail:sia@sia1.jp |
| URL: |
http://www.sia1.jp/support/consulting.htm |
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Municipal Consultation Services for Foreign Residents
Telephone Advisory Services for Foreign Residents
| Details: |
The Chiba Convention Bureau and International Center operates the Telephone Advisory Service, to help foreign residents living within Chiba Prefecture solve problems related to language, customs, the social system, and culture of Japan. The service will answer questions which may come up in daily life on medical treatment, education, alien registration, and so on. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
English, Japanese: Mon-Fri 9:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00
Chinese: Tue 9:00-12:00
Spanish: Mon-Wed 9:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00
TEL:043-297-2966 |
| Contact: |
The Chiba Convention Bureau and International Center
TEL:043-297-0245 FAX:043-297-2753 |
| URL: |
http://www.pref.chiba.Ig.jp/kokusai/soudan/gaikokujin/telephone.html |
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Foreigner Consultation Center
| Details: |
At the "Foreigner Consultation Center" of the Ibaraki International Association, we not only help foreigners with questions and life issues, we also help people living in Ibaraki Prefecture hire foreigners. We are available to help you via an in-person interview, a telephone call, letter, etc. Our service is free of charge and confidential. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Japanese, English: Monday to Friday 8:30-17:00
Chinese: Monday 13:30-17:00, Wednesday: 8:30-17:00Korean, Spanish: Tuesday 8:30-17:00
Tagalog: Thursday 8:30-17:00
Portuguese:Monday 8:30-12:00 and Thursday 8:30-17:00
Thai, Indonesian; Friday 8:30-17:00 |
| Contact: |
Judicial Foundation Ibaraki-ken Kokusai Koryu Kyokai (Ibaraki International Association) "Foreigner Consultation Center"
745 Ushirokawa, Senba-cho Mito City, 310-0851
TEL 029-244-3811
FAX 029-241-7611 |
| URL: |
http://www.ia-ibaraki.or.jp/kokusai/soudan/center
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http://www.ia-ibaraki.or.jp/kokusai/english/life/guide/
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Free legal Consultation by Lawyers
| Details: |
The Lawyers will provide consultation on your legal concerns. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Twice a month. Appointments necessary. For further information, please contact Ibaraki International Association directly. |
| Contact: |
Judicial Foundation Ibaraki-ken Kokusai Koryu Kyokai (Ibaraki International Association) "Foreigner Consultation Center"
745 Ushirokawa, Senba-cho Mito City, 310-0851
TEL 029-244-3811 |
| URL: |
http://www.ia-ibaraki.or.jp/kokusai/soudan/center/index.html |
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Counseling Services for Foreign Residents in Tochigi Prefecture and nearby prefectures
| Details: |
Consultation about daily issues. Languages for consultation depend on each service desk. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Depend on each service desk |
| Contact: |
Each counseling office |
| URL: |
http://tia21.or.jp/life/14.html |
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Daily Life Consultation for Foreign Residents
| Details: |
Advisory services to solve daily problems and concerns and provide answers in English, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish and Thai. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
At Utsunomiya International Exchange Plaza:
Portuguese/ Spanish; Monday and 4th Sunday 15:00-18:00
Chinese; Tuesday and 4th Sunday 15:00-18:00Thai; Thursday and 4th Sunday 15:00-18:00
English; Friday and 4th Sunday 15:00-18:00
Appointment is required for consultation on the 4th Sunday.
At Utsunomiya City Office:
Portuguese/ Spanish/Chinese; Thursday 9:00-12:00
Chinese; 2nd Thursday 9:00-12:00 |
| Contact: |
International Exchange Plaza of Civil Life Department
Utsunomiya Omotesando Square 5F, 4-1-1 Basha-douri, Utsunomiya City
Tel: 028-616-1563 Fax: 028-616-1568 |
| URL: |
http://www.city.utsunomiya.tochigi.jp/kurashi/6040/008061.html |
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Multilingual Information Center
| Details: |
Available in Japanese, English, Portuguese, Spanish, and Chinese |
Date/
Place etc.: |
English: Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri
Portuguese: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri
Spanish: Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri
Chinese: Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri
8:30～17:00 |
| Contact: |
Gunma Tourism International Association
371-0026 2-1-1 Ote-machi Maebashi-hi Gunma, Gunma Kaikan 3F
TEL: 027－243－7271
FAX: 027－243－7475
E-mail: gtia@gtia.jp |
| URL: |
http://www.gtia.jp/kokusai/japanese/gtia/business.php (Japanese) |
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Consultation and Information Counter
| Details: |
At the Information Counter, we offer information and counseling in English, Portuguese, Spanish and Chinese
on labor problems, taxes, medical care, education, and other issues concerning foreign residents. Interpretation is available for problems in daily life, but it is limited to noncommercial subjects. Interpretation is subject to fees. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Portuguese/Spanish/English:Mon-Sat 10:00-18:00
Chinese: Mon 10:00-18:00
Aichi International Plaza |
| Contact: |
Aichi International Association
TEL:052-961-7902 Email:sodan@aia.pref.aichi.jp |
| URL: |
http://www2.aia.pref.aichi.jp/topj/indexj.html
http://www2.aia.pref.aichi.jp/sodan/e/esodancorner.html |
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Consultation Service
| Details: |
Consultation made by the support group for foreign residents |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Depend on each service desk |
| Contact: |
Depend on each service desk |
| URL: |
http://npomica.jimdo.com/日本語/相談窓口/ |
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Consultation Counter for Foreigners
| Details: |
List of consultation services available in foreign languages |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Depend on each service desk |
| Contact: |
Gifu International Center
Gifu-shi Yabuta-minami 5-14-53 Fureai Plaza 6F
TEL: 058-277-1013 FAX: 058-272-8839
Email gic@gic.or.jp |
| URL: |
http://www.gic.or.jp/japanese/pdf/soudanmadoguchi/soudan.pdf |
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List of Counseling Office
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Multilingual Consultations
(English, Portuguese, Spanish and Chinese)
| Details: |
Consultation subject: Day-to-day life issues.
Charges: Free
Medium used: Phone, fax, e-mail or personal visit i.e. face-to-face communication. |
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Consultation days: Monday to Friday
(excluding public holidays, year-end and new year holidays)
Consultation hours: 9:00 to 17:00 |
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Mie International Exchange Foundation
(700 Hadokoro-cho, Tsu-city, 3rd fl)
TEL 059-223-5006 / FAX 059-223-5007
e-mail mief@mief.or.jp |
| URL: |
http://www.mief.or.jp/jp/life/adviser11.htm#tagengo
http://www.mief.or.jp/en/life/tagengo.html |
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Multilingual Consultations
(Indonesian, Thai and Tagalog)
Consultation Services for Foreign Residents
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List of municipal counseling offices. Available in English, Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Depend on each service desk |
| Contact: |
Contact each desk directly. |
| URL: |
http://www.mief.or.jp/jp/life/madoguchi.html |
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Osaka Information Service for Foreign Residents
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Osaka Information Service for Foreign Residents are now open at OFIX!
～Information and advice available in 9 languages～
From April 1st the Osaka Information Service for Foreign Residents opened at OFIX. Advice for foreign residents is available in 9 languages. You can visit us directly, or get in touch by phone, fax, or email.
Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese,Spanish, Vietnamese, Filipino, Thai, Japanese |
Date/
Place etc.: |
9:00～17:45 Mon-Fri (closed 29th Dec～3rd Jan and on national holidays)
Osaka Foundation of International Exchange
5th Floor, MyDome Osaka, 2-5 Hommachi-bashi,
Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, 540-0029 |
| Contact: |
Direct Tel 06-6941-2297
FAX 06-6966-2401 ※ Japanese, English only
E-mail jouhou-c@ofix.or.jp ※ Japanese, English only |
| URL: |
http://www.ofix.or.jp/english/life/top.html
http://www.ofix.or.jp/life/index.html |
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General Counseling Service for Foreign Residents
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General Counseling Service including legal issues. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
English, Chinese, and Korean: Everyday 9:00-17:00
Thai: Mon 9:00-17:00
Portuguese: Tuesday 9:00-17:00
Indonesia: Wednesday 9:00-17:00
Spanish: Friday 9:00-17:00 |
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International House Osaka
8-2-6 kami-honncho, Tennouji-ku, Osaka City
Tel: 06-6772-5931 Fax: 06-6772-7600 |
| URL: |
http://ihosaka.or.jp/information/counter.html |
Consultation for Foreign Residents
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General counseling service for foreign residents available in English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Filipino, and Thai |
Date/
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English, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Thai: Friday 11:00-16:00
Spanish, Portuguese: 2nd and 4th Sunday |
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Toyonaka Association for Intercultural Activities and Communication
1-1-1-601 Tamai-cho, Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Tel: 06-6843-4343 Fax: 06-6843-4375 |
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http://www.tcct.zaq.ne.jp/toyonakakokuryu/soudan_s2008,04,01.html |
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Counseling on everyday matters
Other support organizations for foreigners
Consultation Services for Foreign Residents
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The Counseling Windows for Foreigners living in Kyoto. Available in 5 languages (English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish).
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General Counseling Service including labour, legal, medical, educational, immigrant status issues. You can visit us directly or get in touch by phone, fax or email. The service is free and confidential. Tel: 075-342-0088 (free) |
Date/
Place etc.: |
English: Monday
Spanish:Wednesday
Portuguese:Thursday
Chinese:Friday
Korean:Saturday
13:00-17:00 |
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Kyoto Prefectural International Centre tel: 075-342-0088
FAX：075-342-5050 |
| URL: |
http://www.kpic.or.jp/f_nationality/consul.html |
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List of counseling offices in Kyoto on daily living, legal consultation, medical services and education
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Consultation Services for foreign residents
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Shiga Intercultural Association for
Globalization offers counseling services to foreign residents
living in Shiga Prefecture. You can discuss concerns about
your daily life, such as labor, medical services, and education,
with a bilingual consultant who will provide you with the
necessary information or instruct you on how to contact the
appropriate specialists. Counseling services are available
not only through face-to-face meetings and telephone, but
also by fax or e-mail (mimitaro@s-i-a.or.jp). Please feel
free to use this service. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Monday through Friday, from 10:00
to 17:00
Shiga Intercultural Association for Globalization
2nd floor,
Piazza Omi
1-1-20 Nionohama, Otsu 520-0801
Languages: Portuguese, Spanish, etc. |
| Contact: |
Shiga international Association for Globalization
Phone: 077-526-0931 Fax: 077-510-0601
E-mail: mimitaro@s-i-a.or.jp |
| URL: |
http://www.s-i-a.or.jp/language/english/about/index.htm
http://www.s-i-a.or.jp/gaikokuseki/sia/index.htm |
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Consultation Services at municipal government offices
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Information Counter
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Advice can be obtained concerning international exchange and living as a foreigner in Japan. Telephone calls are also welcome. |
Date/
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Japanese/English Tuesday - Saturday
Chinese Thursday / Friday
Portuguese Tuesday / Saturday
Opening Hours
9am - 5 pm |
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The Nara International Foundation
TEL: 0742-27-2436 FAX: 0742-27-2434 |
| URL: |
http://www.nifs.or.jp/en/lifeinfo/01
http://www.nifs.or.jp/lifeinfo//lifeinfo01 |
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Consultation Counter
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The consultation counter is available for foreign residents in need of advice on issues involved with living in Japan as well as for prefecture citizens seeking advice on international exchange issues. |
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The hours for consultation are everyday, except Wednesday and national holidays, from 10AM to 4PM at the International Center's Consultation Counter.
Consultations can also be handled by phone and fax. Languages available are Japanese, English, Chinese and Filipino. (Appointment is necessary) |
| Contact: |
TEL:073-435-5240, FAX:073-435-5243 |
| URL: |
http://www.wak-kokusai.jp/index_e.html |
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Daily Living Consultation Services for Foreign Residents in English and Chinese
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In-person interviews are accepted within 30 minutes per group. Periodic appointment is not available. |
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Place etc.: |
English; Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:30-15:30
Chinese; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00-12:00, 13:00-17:00
Wednesday 9:00-12:00 |
| Contact: |
Tottori Prefectural International Exchange Foundation
TEL:（0857）31-5951
FAX:（0857）31-5952 |
| URL: |
http://www.torisakyu.or.jp/?id=79#consulting
http://www.torisakyu.or.jp/en/index.html |
Consultation Counter
| Details: |
The consultation counter is available for foreign residents in need of advice on municipal policies, legal consultation, education, and labor issues. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
depend on each service desk |
| Contact: |
contact each service desk directly |
| URL: |
http://www.torisakyu.or.jp/?id=143 |
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Multi-language Counseling Service for Foreign Residents
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Daily life consultation service is available in Chinese, Portuguese, Tagalog, and Korean.
Tel: 086-256-2913 (Counseling days only) |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Chinese/ Portuguese: 1st and 3rd Saturday, and 2nd and 4th Wednesday 13:00-17:00
Tagalog: 1st Saturday 13:00-17:00, (3rd Thursday 10:00-14:00: consultation by telephone call only)
Korean: 2nd Wednesday 13:00-17:00, (4th Wednesday 13:00-17:00: consultation by telephone call only) |
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Okayama International Center, 2-2-1 Hokancho, Okayama City
TEL: 086-256-2914
FAX: 086-256-2489
E-mail: info@opief.or.jp |
| URL: |
http://www.opief.or.jp/050_foreign/indez.html |
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Consultation Service for Foreign Residents
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From daily life issues to legal and immigrant issues as well as social insurance and working conditions in English. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Place: Hiroshima International Centre
Tue-Sat 9:00-20:30 Sun 9:30-18:00 |
| Contact: |
Hiroshima International Information Network
TEL:082-541-3777, Fax:082-243-2001 |
| URL: |
http://hiint.hiroshima-ic.or.jp/hic/exchange/consultation/
consult-jap.html |
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Free legal Consultation for Foreign residents
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The YIEA will arrange for free consultations with lawyers or public notaries for int'l residents living in Yamaguchi pref. If you have legal matters you would like to discuss, you are invited to get in touch with the YIEA. Your consultation will be kept strictly confidential. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Place: The Yamaguchi International Exchange Association
Reservation: Please make your reservation by e-mail, telephone or fax with the following information:
1. your name and contact address
2. outline of what you'd like to discuss
3. desired time and date for a counseling session
4. If you need an interpreter, specify the language. |
| Contact: |
Yamaguchi International Exchange Association
4-17-1 Yoshiki Shimohigashi, Yamaguchi-city, Yamaguchi, 753-0814
TEL:083-925-7353/FAX:083-920-4144
E-mail:yiea@yiea.or.jp |
| URL: |
http://www.yiea.or.jp/foreigners/legalaid_s.html |
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Counseling Service at TOPIA
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TOPIA offers counseling and advice services to all foreign residents to help deal with various daily issues. Don't keep your problems to yourself - talk to somebody who can help! Counseling is available in English, Chinese and Japanese. Tel 088-656-3303 (Please note that although every effort will be made, we may not be able to deal with all cases). |
Date/
Place etc.: |
You can call anytime between10:00-18:00 Monday to Friday. |
| Contact: |
TOPIA
Tokushima Prefectural International Exchange Association
Clement Plaza 6F, 1-61 Terashima honchounishi,
Tokushima City,
770-0831
TEL:088-656-3303
FAX:088-652-0616 |
| URL: |
http://www.topia.ne.jp/
http://www.topia.ne.jp/e_index.htm |
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Counseling Service for Foreign Residents
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General issues including legal issues. The service is available in English, Chinese, Portuguese, and Spanish. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-18:00
Day to day issues: Second Wednesday: English, Spanish, and Portuguese
Fourth Wednesday; Chinese and Korean
Place; I-PAL Kagawa Conference Room
Appointments necessary |
| Contact: |
Kagawa International Association
TEL: 087-837-5908 Fax: 087-837-5903 |
| URL: |
http://www.i-pal.or.jp/law.html |
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Consultation Service for Foreign Residents
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General Counseling Service. Put you through to a relevant specialized organization depending on a problem you have. Although consultation in English is available at all time, please contact us in advance for other languages. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00
Place; Epic international Centre |
| Contact: |
For more information, please contact Ms. Omori at:
TEL: (089)917-5678 / FAX: (089)917-5670
Email:morimori@epic.or.jp |
| URL: |
http://www.epic.or.jp/cgi-bin/life/life.cgi
http://www.epic.or.jp/english/service.html |
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Foreign Residents Human Rights Consultation
List of Consultation Desks in Ehime
| Details: |
Each consultation desk specializes in legal, immigrant status, or mental health, etc. If possible, ask your friend to help you with the language. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Depends on the service desk |
| Contact: |
Contact each desk directly |
| URL: |
http://www.epic.or.jp/zaiken/guide06.html |
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Counseling Service
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If you need assistance with a problem you might have whilst living in Japan, we will be pleased to help by offering advice and contacts. With interpreters who can help you communicate to our counselors, you can be assured of the strictest confidence. The service is available in English, Chinese and Korean. |
Date/
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If you need this service, please get in touch with us by email at kia@mb.inforyoma.or.jp, or on (088)-875-0022 to make an appointment and to be ensured of a suitable interpreter.
Monday to Friday 8:30-17:00 |
| Contact: |
Kouchi International Association
TEL.088-875-0022, FAX.088-875-4929
E-MAIL:kia@mb.inforyoma.or.jp |
| URL: |
http://www.kochi-kia.or.jp/info/kia.html
http://www.kochi-kia.or.jp/english/aboutservices.html |
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Providing information and solid support for your life in English
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SIC sets up counseling days and consultation is provided in English, Chinese or Tagalog. Initial consultation will be by phone. Please feel free to inquire. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
English: Every Tuesday
Tagalog: Every Wednesday
Chinese: Every Thursday
13:00～17:00
Place: Shimane International Center |
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Shimane International Center
3F Town Plaza Shimane, Tono-machi 8-3, Matsue-shi, Shimane-ken 690-0887
TEL: 0852-31-5056
FAX: 0852-31-5055
E-mail: admin@sic-info.org |
| URL: |
http://www.sic-info.org/life/consultation/
http://www.sic-info.org/en/life/daily-life-consultation-servic-1/ |
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Miscellaneous Consultation Services
Counseling Services in Fukuoka
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Many culture symbiosis volunteer
| Details: |
Consultation services for foreign residents. Information on overseas education and global cooperation for prefectural residents are provided.
Available in English, Chinese, Spanish, Persian, and Korean. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Tuesday to Sunday 9:00～17:00 |
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Kagoshima International Association
Kagoshima Prefectural Citizens Exchange Center 1F 14-50 Yamashita-cho, Kagoshima City, 892-0816
TEL: 099-221-6620
FAX: 099-221-6643
E-mail: kia@po.synapse.ne.jp |
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http://www.synapse.ne.jp/kia/services/index.html |
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Counseling Desk for Foreign Residents
| Details: |
General Counseling Service. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Place; World Plaza
Open daily: 8:30-17:15 (Except for the prefectural office holiday)
Languages: English, Japanese, Chinese |
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Saga International Association
TEL: 0952(22)7830, FAX: 0952(25)7417
E-mail: spira@po.saganet.ne.jp |
| URL: |
http://www.spira.or.jp/seikatsusoudan.html |
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Kumamoto International Consulting
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Kumamoto International Association set up "Kumamoto International Consultation" in 1993. To help foreign residents living in Kumamoto Prefecture live more comfortably, KIA provides information in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, and Spanish and also replies to inquiries from citizens of Kumamoto Prefecture.
Details about consultation are as follows. Consultation is free of charge and confidential. Please feel free to contact us. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
Mon. - Fri., 10:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00
(closed on Saturday, Sunday and National Holidays)
Please call before visiting |
| Contact: |
Kumamoto International Consultation, c/o International Affairs Division, 7th Floor, Kumamoto Prefectural Government
TEL: 096-385-4488 FAX: 096-277-7005 E-MAIL: kuma-koku@cup.ocn.ne.jp |
| URL: |
http://www.kuma-koku.jp/Content/htm_j/08_kokusaisoudan/
index.htm |
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Legal Consultation for Foreign Residents
| Details: |
Although we deal with legal issues mainly, please do not hesitate to contact us regarding other issues as well. |
Date/
Place etc.: |
English: 9:30-19:00
Chinese: Tuesday 13:00-16:00, Thursday 10:00-13:00
Tagalog: First Saturday and Third Tuesday 13:00-16:00
Available in English, Chinese and Tagalog
If you want to have consultation in other languages, please contact us in advance |
| Contact: |
Oita International Plaza
TEL: 097-533-4021, FAX: 097-533-4052
E-mail: in@emo.or.jp |
| URL: |
http://www.oitaplaza.jp/english/modules/doc01/index.php?id=5 |
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Consultation Service Hotline for Foreigners
| Details: |
As a foreign resident, many everyday problems and difficulties can arise as the result of language lost in translation.
Thus, the Miyazaki International Foundation is offering a consultation service hotline for foreign residents available in five different foreign languages (English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese and Filipino).
Privacy is strictly protected, and consultations are free of charge, so feel free to call us any time. |
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Place etc.: |
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00- 19:00
(Closed: Sundays, Mondays, Holidays, 12/29 - 1/3)
TEL: 0985-31-4184 |
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Miyazaki Prefecture International Plaza
8F Carino Miyazaki, Tachibanadori Higashi 4-8-1,
Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Pref., 880-0805, Japan
TEL:0985-32-8457 FAX:0985-32-8512
URL:http://www.mif.or.jp
E-mail:miyainfo@mif.or.jp |
| URL: |
http://www.mif.or.jp/english/modules/content012/
index.php?id=4
http://www.mif.or.jp/japanese/modules/content011/index.php?id=16 |
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