The Fukushima Living Guide is designed to provide helpful and essential advice on many different matters pertaining to life in Fukushima. Please be sure to browse through these pages, and feel free to contact us at any time if you have some questions. Enjoy your time in Fukushima!
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Renting a house or a room / How to dispose of garbage and refuse / Electricity, gas and water / Telephone service / Postal service / Banking service / Tax system in Japan / Educational system in Japan / Nursery schools and kindergartens
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IMPORTANT PROCEDURES & VISA ISSUES
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About alien registration / The proper procedure to follow if a person wishes to reside in Japan / What to do when a person wishes to engage in an activity not covered by their present status / What to do when a personI wishes to extend their present period of stay / How to apply for permanent residence in Japan / About re-entry permission / About the certificate of authorized employment / How to register a birth / How to register a death / How to register a marriage / How to register a divorce / About the naturalization system
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What to do in an emergency / Illness and Injury/ Traffic Incidents / Insurance Systems / Help with medical expenses / Mother and Child Health / Domestic Problems / Staying Well
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Getting your license / Getting a car / Insurance / Driving violations and penalties / Travelling in a city / Using local trains, subways, buses / Travelling outside of a city
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Looking for work / Employment Contracts / Wages (pay) / Dismissal & Retirement / Working Hours / Part-Time Workers / Social Insurance & Labour Insurance
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Traveling in Fukushima / Travelling outside of Fukushima / Travelling overseas / Tips on travelling in Japan
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PUBLIC SERVICES & SYSTEMS
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How to apply for public housing / Where to consult about getting a job and how to apply for a job / Working people's compensation insurance system / Health insurance system / Employment insurance system / Pensions / Public health centers / Vaccination service / Pregnancy / Social welfare / Advice for the consumer /Inquiries concerning the prefectural government or problems relating to traffic accidents / Mutual aid association system for traffic accidents
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USEFUL LINKS & IMPORTANT CONTACTS
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The municipal offices of cities, towns and villages / Welfare offices / Public Health Centres / Public employment security offices / Labor Standard inspection Offices / Social Insurance Offices / Child guidance offices
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You Can Contact Us:
kokusai@pref.fukushima.jp or cir_au@pref.fukushima.jp
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