Intercultural Center One-Stop Consultation Corner
The Hamamatsu Intercultural Center also runs a one-stop consultation corner. The center first started offering consultations in 1991FY. Following it’s […]
General Administrative Information
Hamamatsu City Official Website This is the official website of Hamamatsu City Government. It has information on the city’s different […]
Law Consultations
Houterasu – Japan Legal Support Center Houterasu is an official legal advice center established by the national government with offices […]
Status of Residence
Visas are under the jurisdiction of Japan’s Immigration Bureau. You can find official information related to visas and status of […]
Residency Procedures
It is necessary to register your address at your local ward office when you first move into Hamamatsu. So, interpreters […]
Neighbourhood Associations and Etiquette for Daily Life
About Neighbourhood Associations (Jichikai) Neighbourhood Associations are organization formed by the people living in each area by their own will, […]
Accommodation
Information about Renting Public Housing Shizuoka – Renting Prefectural Housing Prefectural Housing – Shizuoka-ken Jutaku Kyokyu Kousha (sjkk.or.jp) Hamamatsu City […]
Employment and Work
Hamamatsu City Foreign Resident Employment Support Desk HICE’s Employment Support Desk Tel: 053-458-2170 Looking for Work, Receiving Unemployment Benefit: Hello Work […]
Marriage and Divorce
Getting Married in Japan Registering your marriage with the municipality ・What you need to register your marriage: 〇Japanese People ・An official […]
Childbirth and Raising Children
From Pregnancy to Childhood Please see the link below to find useful procedures and processes regarding pregnancy and raising children. […]
Education
Hamamatsu Comprehensive Educational Support Center (for Public Elementary and Junior-High Schools) Please consult the Hamamatsu Comprehensive Educational Support Center regarding […]
Support for Single Parents
Western Shizuoka Jobs Station (Seibu) – Single Parent Support Center The following website has information on support available for single […]
Domestic Violence
If you are experiencing domestic violence, please seek advice from the following offices. Hamamatsu City Domestic Violence Consultation Service (In […]
Health and Medicine
There are many medical institutions in Japan, each with their own specialization. If you have a minor illness or injury, […]
Consultations on Disabilities
Hamamatsu Disability Consultation and Support Center We provide consultation services for people with disabilities, children with disabilities, guardians, and carers. […]
Old Age (Pension and Nursing Care)
All residents over 20 years old living in Japan are required to enroll in national and welfare pension. Pension are […]
Economic Hardship
Welfare Fund Loans Low-interest or interest-free loans with advice from social welfare workers provided by the national and prefectural government […]
Taxes
If you earn income in Japan, or have been living in Japan for over 1 year, you have a duty […]
Driving License and Traffic Accidents
In order to drive in Japan, you need either a Japanese driving license or an international driving license issued by […]
Emergencies
Let’s memorize the telephone number for the police and fire services!Police【110】 Ambulance【119】 110 and 119 119 → w.pref.shizuoka.jp/police/about/110kinkyu/index.html Dial 119 to call […]
Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Preparedness Multilingual Support Center Based on the Hamamatsu City Regional Disaster Preparedness Plan, Hamamatsu City and the Hamamatsu Foundation […]
Worries and Mental Health
English Mental Health Resources Mental Health Consultations: TELL Mental Health Clinics: Group With (in the Tokyo area) You can also […]
Money Troubles
Hamamatsu Resident Service Center – (Kurashi no Senta) Citizens’ Consultations Civil matters (inheritance, divorce, etc.) are dealt with by the […]
Discrimination and Bullying (Consultation on Human Rights)
Ministry of Justice – Legal Affairs Bureau Telephone consultations on various human rights problems Sexual harassment and domestic violence problems […]
Procedures After a Death and Inheritance
Okuyami Guide – Administrative Guide for Procedures after a Death Download here (English) → https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/documents/116888/okuyamiguide_eng.pdf (Japanese) → https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/siminkj/okuyami_guide/index.html Free Inheritance […]
Other Information
Useful and interesting information for foreigners living in Hamamatsu. Halal Supermarkets and Restaurants in Hamamatsu Since everyone has their own […]