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Where you can consult in foreign languages・Japanese language classes
Last updated date: 2024/4/5
Where you can consult in foreign languages
Comprehensive consultation services
Naka International Lounge
A consultation service for non-Japanese residents living in Naka Ward. In addition to providing consultations and information to non-Japanese residents in the community, it also offers support for learning Japanese, fosters human resources development for young people with roots overseas, and promotes understanding of multiculturalism.
⇒ Naka International Lounge (outside site)
YOKOHAMA Foreign Residents Information Center
The center offers a wide range of services for foreign nationals residing in Japan, from consultations about Japanese language classes and daily life in Japan to referrals to specialized organizations. Other services include interpreter dispatching and specialized consultations (reservation required).
⇒ YOKOHAMA Foreign Residents Information Center (outside site)
Multilingual Support Center Kanagawa
Provides information necessary for daily life such as for medical care, public health, welfare matters and child-raising, and offers guidance about where to consult on specific matters
⇒ Multilingual Support Center Kanagawa (outside site)
Earth Plaza
In addition to consultations about work, labor matters, medical care, welfare, pensions and other general lifestyle matters, legal and educational counseling is also available.
Specialized Consultations
Consultations about Education
The student life of children, consultations about moving to the next level of education, etc.
⇒ YOKOHAMA Foreign Residents Information Center (Consultation on Education) (outside site)
⇒ Minami Citizens Activity & Multicultural Lounge (Consultation concerning Education) (outside site)
⇒ Earth Plaza (School Consultation) (outside site)
Careers guidance for high school students, etc.
⇒ Multicultural Education Network Kanagawa (ME-net), a Specific NPO (outside site)
Consultations about Housing
Consultations about living in Japan and housing assistance such as helping foreign residents find a place to live.
⇒ NPO Kanagawa Housing Support Center for Foreign Residents (outside site)
Consultations about Legal Issues
Consult with a lawyer about legal issues, etc.
⇒ Earth Plaza (Legal Consultation) (external site)
⇒ Minami Citizens Activity & Multicultural Lounge (Consultation of legal matters) (external site)
Information on the Japanese legal system, bar associations and relevant organizations
⇒ Japan Legal Support Center (Houterasu) Multilingual Information Service (external site)
Consultations about Residency
Status of Residence, bringing family members to Japan, etc.
⇒ YOKOHAMA Foreign Residents Information Center (Consultation on migration and naturalization) (external site)
⇒ Minami Citizens Activity & Multicultural Lounge (Consultation of Resident Status) (external site)
⇒ The Foreign Residents Support Center (FRESC) (Residency consultation with the Tokyo Regional Immigration Service Bureau) (external site)
Consultations about Labor
For labor issues at a company, workplace problems, etc
⇒ Kanagawa Labor Affairs Center (Foreign Workers Labor Consultation) (outside site)
⇒ Kanagawa Labour Bureau (Foreign Worker Consultation Corner) (external site)
⇒ Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (Telephone Consultation Service for Foreign Workers) (external site)
⇒ Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (Lambour Standards Advice Hotline) (external site)
Consultations on job seeking and employment management
⇒ Kanagawa Labour Bureau (Employment Services Desk for Foreign Nationals) (outside site)
Japanese language classes
Naka International Lounge
YOKOHAMA Foreign Residents Information Center
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