Posted：January 8, 2021
Japan's government has declared a state of emergency for Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba and Kanagawa to stem the spread of the coronavirus. The declaration will be in effect from January 8th until February 7th.
For details, check the links below.
【NHK WORLD JAPAN】
Posted：November 20, 2020
The country is calling for everyone who plans to attend gatherings or festivals to behave responsibly.
We are informing citizens in a variety of languages.
Please read and confirm the details in your native language.
Cabinet Secretariat: Poster for the Prevention of Covid-19
やさしい日本語：https://corona.go.jp/ja-easy/
English(英語)：https://corona.go.jp/en/
Posted：September 3, 2020
Typhoon season has arrived. Please read the information written here.
Please take care of the strong winds and heavy rainfall.
English: Information in regard to the conditions of Typhoon
https://www.jma.go.jp/en/typh/
(15 Languages) Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) Homepage
https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/kokusai/multi.html
NEWS WEB EASY (やさしい日本語（にほんご）)
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/
NHK WORLD-JAPAN
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/
Kagoshima Prefectural Government Homepage. Machine translation is available in 7 languages if you press the 'foreign languages' button.
https://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/kenmin/index.html
Posted：September 2, 2020
The Immigration Services Agency have created the helpline FRESC to assist struggling foreign residents by phone due to the impact of Covid-19, which begins on the 1st September. It can be accessed in 14 languages.
FRESC Helpline Leaflet
http://www.moj.go.jp/content/001327087.pptx
Click Here To Access FRESC Services
Posted：August 12, 2020
Kagoshima Prefecture is operating a 24/7 call centre, which can provide support in 8 languages (times of accessibility for each language etc. is stated below).
Note: The Consultation Desk for Foreign Residents (TEL: 070-7662-4541) will still be providing support for those who want it.
Contacting the Covid-19 Call Centre:
By Phone - 099-833-3221
By Fax - 099-225-0672
Languages + Access Time
24 Hours (including Weekends and Public Holidays)
10:00 - 18:00 Only
