Education
In Japan, access to education is granted to all. Tuition at public schools is free for elementary and junior high schools, which are compulsory education programs in Japan.
If you want to attend public elementary or junior high school, please consult the local municipal office(ward/city/town/village) where you live. If you want to attend high school, please consult the municipal office where you live.
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(...)
Extension of period of stay
Application documents are required to be submitted to the Regional Immigration Services Bureau, before the currently approved period of stay expires. Extension of the period of sta(...)
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(...)
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(...)
