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About the 'Apartment Search Guidebook' (for foreign residents looking for a home in Japan) and 'Guide to Looking for a Home'

Posted：January 23, 2022

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport have made the 'Guide to Looking for a Home' in 14 different languages for foreigners to use as a reference when looking for a home in Japan.

The guide includes basic knowledge and useful information for property searching in Japan, such as how to search for a property, contract procedures, and things to be aware of after moving out. Please use this guidebook as a reference when looking for a home.

https://www.mlit.go.jp/jutakukentiku/house/jutakukentiku_house_tk3_000017.html?fbclid=IwAR0TsmKShOGEe3zAfRec6u_N0UQyDR25qoBpAsQbO3VGaiAzi8nwF1zXKh8

In addition, the 'Apartment Search Guidebook' (leaflet) has also been printed in easy-to-understand Japanese. This leaflet provides key information that can be used when looking for a home to rent, as well as introducing real-estate websites that are available in foreign languages.

Please use the 'Guide to Looking for a Home' together with the 'Apartment Search Guidebook'.

https://www.mlit.go.jp/common/001334734.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2n-Zar2ceeDvNt2kI8G9BAb-0_aWtpdRuia_xTla9rhqPg-IRobG584KM

Financial support for single-parent families

Posted：January 6, 2022

This is an important announcement from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

A new benefit has been implemented to help support single-parent households. Have you completed the paperwork yet?

Please visit the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's website homepage (link below) for more information about who is eligible for this benefit and more detailed information about the benefit.

https://mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_11456.html

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Justice 'Call Centre'

0120-400-903 (Monday-Friday 9:00~18:00)

Please enquire at the counter in charge of the 'Special Benefit to Support Families Raising Children (Single-parent families)' at the City Hall or the Town/Village Office where you live.

List of testing facilities for own-expense PCR test of Covid-19 in Kagoshima Prefecture

Posted：December 11, 2021

A list of testing facilities for own-expense PCR test of Covid-19 is posted on the web site of Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare(MHLW), and on the web site of Kagoshima Prefectural Government.

Analyzing method, testing fee and the availability of issuing negative certificate depend on each facilities. You are advised to inquire to the facility directly beforehand.

Kagoshima Prefectural Consultation Desk for Foreign Residents is ready to help you apply the testing. Please feel free to contact 070-7662-4541.

Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare　URL

https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/covid19-jihikensa_00001.html

Kagoshima Prefectural Government　URL

https://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/ae06/jihipcr.html

Consultations for Foreign Residents in Soo City

Posted：November 28, 2021

Foreign residents who are residing in Soo City (and neighbouring areas) are welcome to come for a consultation in regard to any problems they are facing or are unsure of.

Two consultants (from Vietnam & Japan) will listen to your questions with complete confidentiality. Your questions will not be discussed elsewhere.

If you would like to book an appointment, please contact us via phone or email.

(Emails should only be sent in English, Japanese or Vietnamese).

Unreserved consultations are possible, but please be aware that those who have booked will take priority.

DATE

Sunday, 26 December 2021

TIME

13:00 to 17:00

PLACE

Sueyoshi Central Community Center

(Address: No 8598 Sueyoshichō Suwakata, Soo City, Kagoshima 899-8604)

BOOK

Tel: 070-7662-4541

E-mail: kiasoudan@gmail.com

（Please let us know your name, contact details and a short summary of what you want to enquire about!）

Consultations for Foreign Residents in Soo.pdf

Consultations for Foreign Residents in Kirishima City

Posted：November 19, 2021

Foreign residents who are residing in Kirishima City (and neighbouring areas) are welcome to come for a consultation in regard to any problems they are facing or are unsure of.