Housing and Accommodation
In Japan, there are low-rent public housing that local authorities offer for people with low incomes, apart from rental properties.
Particularly for those who fled from Ukraine, local authorities may offer public housing for free, as well as offering furniture and home appliances for free or at a low cost. Please contact the local municipal office about housing services.
We will update this website to provide accurate information, as it changes constantly.
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Access to the Internet
Free Service Most hotels offer free-WiFi. Albeit being less compared to other countries and concentrated in urban areas, public WiFi exists in public facilities like libraries and(...)
Opening a Bank Account
To open a bank account in Japan, you must go to the bank counter. You may be asked to provide an identification paper, documents showing your address and period of stay（e.g. reside(...)
Refugee Status
Seeking asylum abroad is a fundamental right under international law. Japan is a signatory state of the Refugee Convention, so the Japanese Government has a responsibility to those(...)
COVID-19
When you have symptoms Go to a specialized hospital or clinic for a checkup. PCR testing is free, but you may have to pay at the hospital to get a diagnosis.The government will pay(...)
Financial Assistance
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