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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Parenting / Childcare
In Japan, there are various government services to support parenting. Specific services depend on the municipality, so please consult the local municipal office where you live. Lea(...)
Phone calls
Anyone can make a call using public telephones. They can be found in public facilities including stations, parks, and municipal offices. If you own a SIM-free phone, which can be u(...)
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(...)
Medical Care
If you have health insurance, you can pay less when you go to a hospital or clinic. In Japan, medical care is provided not only for physical health, but also for mental health. Eve(...)
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(...)