In Mie Prefecture Mie-ken Danjo Kyodo Sankaku Center or Gender Equality Center “Frente Mie”, accepts consultation on various troubles in order to live freely without being caught by gender. All the consultation will be kept confidential. Consultation is free. If you are having any problems, do not worry alone, please do not hesitate to consult us first.

*The correspondence is Japanese only. If you are a foreign resident who can not speak Japanese, please ask a person who can interpret and consult. However, the Jido Sodan Center (Children Consultation Center) supports 24 hours in multiple languages.

• General consultation for women

A female counselor will respond. You can consult directly, but please call first.

TEL: 059-233-1133（To check the time for consultation, etc. see the URL below）

Details: https://www.center-mie.or.jp/frente/consult/phone.html

• Telephone consultation for men (Once a month only)

A male counselor will accept consultations about matters such as couple, family, workplace, sexuality etc.

TEL: 059-233-1133

Date and time for consultation: 1st Thursday of every month from 5pm to 7pm

Details: https://www.center-mie.or.jp/frente/consult/phone_men.html

Ken’nai Kinrin Ken no Dansei Sodan Kikan (Prefectural Male Counseling Agency) https://www.center-mie.or.jp/frente/consult/men_list.html

• LGBT telephone consultation (Once a month only)

Please do not hesitate to call if you are having problem on “your own gender identity”. We will accept consultation not only from the person himself but also from the surrounding people.

TEL: 059-233-1133

Date and time for consultation: 3rd Friday of every month from 1pm to 7pm

Details: https://www.center-mie.or.jp/frente/consult/lgbt

<Information on other consultation agencies>

• Consultation on domestic violence (DV)

Give priority to your and your children’s safety and future. Do not face your problems alone, please call. In case of emergency call the police “110”.

List of consultation organizations: https://www.center-mie.or.jp/frente/consult/dv_list.html

• Jido Sodan Center (Child Consultation Center)

If you are having some problems or concerns regarding your child please consult. Child guidance center supports in multiple languages ​​for 24 hours.

List of child guidance centers: https://www.center-mie.or.jp/frente/jidou-soudan

If you do not know which child guidance center to consult about, please call “189”.

 Contact Information

Mie-ken Danjo Kyodo Sankaku Center (Gender Equality Center “Frente Mie”)
〒514-0061 Mie-ken Tsu-shi Ishindenkōzubeta 1234
TEL: 059-233-1131
https://www.center-mie.or.jp/frente

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◆  The municipal office will send a notification card to your registered address.
You may fail to receive the notification card if your current address is not registered. Please confirm your registered address in advance.

◆ Beginning in October 2015, every household will receive, by recorded delivery, an envelope containing notification cards showing the Individual Numbers of household members. This card is important because it proves your Individual Number in tax and social security procedures.
Be careful not to throw it away by mistake.

◆ If you are unable to receive your Social Security and Tax Number at your registered address for reasons beyond your control*, please hand-deliver or mail the application for the notice of your　temporary residence between 24 August and 25 September to the municipal office where you are registered.

Other  informations:

(japanese) http://www.soumu.go.jp/main_content/000370650.pdf

(english) http://www.soumu.go.jp/main_content/000374091.pdf

Cabinet Secretariat Home Page – English – click to open

For Foreigners Registered as Residents in Japan

You will be notified of your 12-digit Social Security and Tax Number (also called Individual Number or “My Number”), beginning in October 2015.

What is the Individual Number (nicknamed “My Number”)?

Individual Numbers are issued under the Social Security and Tax Number System, which is the  base  for  linking  and  putting  together  personal  information  dispersed  across  multiple agencies   under   the   name   of   the   person   it   belongs   to.   The   System   serves   as   social infrastructure  to  improve  the  efficiency  and  transparency  of  the  social  security  and  tax systems, bring greater convenience to the public, and create a fair and just society.

Foreigners   registered   as   residents   in   Japan   (mid-term   residents,   special   permanent residents, etc.) will also receive their Individual Numbers.

 When to use the Individual Number

• You  will  present  your  Individual  Number  to  your  employer  for  use  for  the  creation  of certificates of income and withholding tax, which are needed for tax and social security procedures.
• You will present your Individual Number to security firms and insurance companies for notation on legal documents used for tax procedures.
• You will present your Individual Number to the pension office to claim for your employee pension benefits.
• You  will  present  your  Individual  Number  to  your  municipal  office  to  receive  welfare benefits.

 Necessary procedure

• The municipal office will send a notification card to your registered address.
  You  may  fail  to  receive  the  notification  card  if  your  current  address  is  not  registered.
  Please confirm your registered address in advance.
• Beginning   in   October  2015,  every  household   will  receive,  by  recorded   delivery,  an envelope  containing  notification  cards  showing  the  Individual  Numbers  of  household members.  This  card  is  important  because  it  proves  your  Individual  Number  in  tax  and social security procedures.
  Be careful not to throw it away by mistake.
• You can apply for an Individual Number Card.
  Several   application   options   are   available,   such   as   returning   an   application   for   an  Individual  Number  Card  with  a  photo  of  your  face  attached  by  mail,  or  applying  online with a photo of your face taken with a smartphone. Detailed application procedures will be  described  in  the  instruction  material  enclosed  in  the  envelope  delivered  in  or  after October 2015.
• You will then receive your Individual Number Card.
  In  January  or  later  in  2016,  you  will  receive  a  notification  that  your  Individual  Number Card  is  ready  for  issuance.  If  you  choose  to  receive  the  Card  at  the  municipal  office, please bring the following three items. The first issuance is free of charge.
  – Notification card
  – Notification of issuance (received after application)
  – Personal ID (driver’s license, passport, residence card, etc.)

What is an Individual Number Card?

• This card proves both your Individual Number and identity in any procedures related to the Individual Number. It also serves as your official ID card.
• You can add an electronic certificate to the Card free of charge and use it for online tax returns.
• You  can  also  use  the  Card  to  receive  services  offered  by  your  local  government  as prescribed  by  its  ordinances  (e.g.,  public  library  services,  issuance  of  seal  registration certificates).  Some  municipalities  will  even  allow  convenience  stores  to  issue  public certificates.
• Your Basic Resident Registration Card will remain valid until its expiration date. However, you must surrender it once you obtain an Individual Number Card.
• The IC chip on the Individual Number Card will contain your name, address, date of birth, sex, Individual Number, and other information written on the face of the card, as well as the  electronic  certificate  where  applicable.  No  highly  sensitive  personal  information, such as your income, will be recorded.

Precautions in handling the Individual Number

• No one is allowed to use or collect Individual Numbers unless permitted by law. Do not carelessly show your Individual Number to others.
• Any  person  who  illegitimately  obtains  others’  Individual  Numbers  and  any  authorized person  that  handles  others’  Individual  Numbers  who  provides  a  third  party  with  a  file containing   Individual    Numbers   and    other   sensitive   personal   information   in    an illegitimate manner will be subject to punishment.

Contact information

Call center information

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Information on My Number System (new office hours on weekends and time extension)
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Public attendance in Japan through the phone number: 0570-20-0178 (only in Japanese)

• Weekdays: from 9:30 am to 10 pm – weekends and holidays: from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
• Except in year-end/New Year holidays (Dec 29 to Jan 3)

Public attendance in Japan through the phone number: 0570-20-0291 (English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish and Portuguese)

• Weekdays: from 9:30 am to 8 pm– weekends and holidays: from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm (service in Japanese and foreign language vary on weekdays)
• Except in year-end/New Year holidays (Dec 29 to Jan 3)

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Information regarding Notification Card and Card with Individual Number (new service)

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• Public attendance in Japan through the phone number: 0570-783-578 (only in Japanese)
• Public attendance in Japan through the phone number: 0570-064-738 (English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish and Portuguese)
• Weekdays: from 8:30 am to 10 pm – weekends and holidays: from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm (service hour is the same for all languages)
• Except in year-end/New Year holidays ( Dec 29 to Jan 3)

※ Both call centers will work on the hours cited above until March 31, 2016 .

Please carefully handle your

Individual Number.

It is valid throughout your entire lifetime.

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Job  description

The   first   section   is   an   overview   of   the   job.   If   any   job   interests   you,   you   can   research independently  or ask your  friends or teachers at school  to find out more.

Career  pathway  map

For  jobs  which  require  higher  education,  the  career  pathway  map  shows  what  experience, courses or exams are required to pursue that career.

Job  prospects

This section includes information about the workplace and the salary of the job. The annual income  and  starting  salaries  are  based  on  information  found  online  or  from  other  career guides. These are approximations  and are to be used for reference only.

Tuition  information

This section provides information on the cost of tuition for universities or vocational schools.

Tuition   costs   vary   according   to   the   type   of   institution.   For   more   accurate   or   detailed information  about tuition  costs please check with  the relevant school  or university.

Scholarship  information

Information regarding  scholarships  for  high  school  and university  students  can  be  found at the Japan  Student Services Organization  website (http://www.jasso.go.jp/shougakukin/).

Students must apply for scholarships through their educational institution so please contact them  for  more  information.

Those  who  are  interested  in  studying  nursing  or  medicine  can  contact  the  relevant educational  institution  to  find  out  more  about  special  scholarships  offered  by prefectures  or  hospitals.

Career Guide for Foreign Students in Japan

• Teacher
• Childcare Provider
• Doctor
• Public Health Nurse
• Midwife
• Nurse/Assistant Nurse
• Pharmacist
• Physical Therapist
• Traditional Massage Therapist
• Beautician
• Barber
• Fashion Designer
• Social Worker
• Clinical Psychologist
• Care Worker
• Home Helper
• Lawyer
• Patent Attorney
• Judician Scrivener
• Administrative Scriviner
• Social Insurance Consultant
• Certified Public Accountant
• Licensed Tax Accountant
• SME Management Consultant
• Registered Customs Specialist
• Land and House Investigator
• Real Estate Transaction Specialist
• Real Estate Appraiser
• Architect
• Carpenter
• National Registered Dietician
• Licensed Cook
• Patissier
• Agriculture
• Forestry
• Fisherman/Fisherwoman
• Government Employee
• Auto Mechanic
• Interpreter
• Tour Conductor
• Flight Attendant
• Passenger Service Agent
• Information Technology Engineer
• Cartoonist

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We introduce the common cases in Mie Prefecture.

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Shindo 1 – Felt slightly by some people keeping quiet in buildings.

Shindo 2 – Felt by many people keeping quiet in buildings.

Shindo 3 – Felt by most people in buildings.

Shindo 4

– Most people are startled.

– Hanging objects such as lamps swing significantly.

– Unstable ornaments may fall.

Shindo 5 Lower

– Many people are frightened and feel the need to hold onto something stable.

– Dishes in cupboards and items on bookshelves may fall.

– Unsecured furniture may move, and unstable furniture may topple over.

Shindo 5 Upper

– Many people find it difficult to walk without holding onto something stable

– Dishes in cupboards and items on bookshelves are more likely to fall.

– Unsecured furniture may topple over.

– Unreinforced concrete-block walls may collapse.

Shindo 6 Lower

– It is difficult to remain standing.

– Many unsecured furniture moves and may topple over.

– Doors may become wedged shut.

– Wall tiles and windows may sustain damage and fall.

– In wooden houses with low earthquake resistance, tiles may fall and buildings may lean or collapse.

Shindo 6 Upper

– It is impossible to move without crawling. People may be thrown through the air.

– Most unsecured furniture moves, and is more likely to topple over.

– Wooden houses with low earthquake resistance are more likely to lean or collapse.

– Large cracks may form, and large landslides and massif collapses may be seen.

Shindo 7

– Wooden houses with low earthquake resistance are even more likely to lean or collapse.

– Wooden houses with high earthquake resistance may lean in some cases.

– Reinforced-concrete buildings with low earthquake resistance are more likely to collapse

If you feel a tremor

Remain calm, and secure your personal safety

If you see/hear an Earthquake Early Warning

– Protect your head and shelter under a table

– Don’t rush outside

– Don’t worry about turning off the gas in the kitchen

– Panic leads to injury

– When driving a car, turn on your hazard lights, then slow down smoothly

– Keep away from gates, walls, vending machines and buildings

– Leave immediately to highland when a strong shake has been felt on the seashore

Make residences earthquake-resistant and fix furniture to prepare for earthquakes

PDF Dowload: Summary of Tables Explaining the JMA Seismic Intensity Scale.pdf

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Child Allowance benefits are given to individuals raising children in order to help ensure that families can lead stable lives. These benefits are an investment in the healthy development of the children who will take on the challenges of the next generation.

Eligibility requirements

Individuals that are raising children who have not yet graduated from junior high school (eligibility period is from 0 years old ~ March 31 after the child’s 15^th birthday).

The following rules and conditions apply to those who meet the above requirements:

1)    As a general rule, individuals/families must be raising children living in Japan to qualify. (Individuals/families with children studying abroad must meet established requirements in order to qualify.)

2)    In the event that the child’s parents/guardians are separated as a result of divorce proceedings, priority will be given to the parent/guardian with custody of the child.

3)    In the event that the parents of the child are living abroad, the designated guardians of the child will receive child allowance benefits.

4)    If the child in question is being cared for by a guardian that is a minor, that guardian will receive child allowance benefits.

5)    As a general rule, if the child is being cared for by a child welfare institution or has been placed in foster care, benefits will be paid to the institution or foster parents, respectively.

Benefit amounts

Benefit disbursement schedule

The first payment period will be calculated starting the month after the applicant is approved to receive benefits. Benefits are paid out 3 times a year, in February, June and October. The amount disbursed will be calculated based on the length of the most recent payment period, and will be transferred directly into the recipient’s designated bank account.

–   Applicants whose income is greater than the eligibility limit can still receive a stipend of 5,000 yen a month if they are raising children in Japan. (Hereafter, child allowance benefits and this stipend will be referred to jointly as “child allowance benefits, etc.”

–   In the case of individuals/families with 3 or more children, a child is considered the “third child” if they are the third child out of children in the family that have not yet graduated high school (children who are not yet 18 years old by March 31 of the fiscal year). For example, the last child in a family with children aged 19, 10 and 6 would be considered the second child in the family when calculating child allowance benefits.

Income Restrictions

Individuals or families with incomes higher than those listed in the applicable portion of the table are not eligible to receive child allowance benefits as outlined above. They may, however, apply to receive a monthly stipend of 5000 yen per child.

Chart of Income Restrictions by number of dependents (other than the child in question)

l  Estimated gross incomes in this chart are calculated based on net income restrictions.

Application procedures

If you meet the eligibility criteria to receive child allowance benefits due to a birth or a child’s change of residence, you will need to submit an application form (認定請求書 nintei seikyuu sho） at the appropriate window of your local municipal office. Government workers should enquire at their place of employment.

If your municipality determines that you do not meet the necessary criteria, you will be ineligible to receive child allowance benefits. Individuals and families that qualify will receive benefits for a period beginning the month after their successful application and ending when the criteria for eligibility are no longer met.

Please be advised that, as a general rule, those who submit late applications cannot claim benefits they would have received had they applied earlier.

Eligible individuals who submit a late application due to extraordinary circumstances (change in residence, natural disaster, etc.) will receive benefits based on an eligibility period that begins the day of the extraordinary event (e.g. moving date, date of the natural disaster, etc.).

Supplementary Documents to Submit with Application

1)    If the applicant is employed:

–  a copy of the applicant’s health insurance card

2)    If the has applicant changed residences since Jan 1 of the current year:

– a proof of earnings statement for child allowance benefit recipients (児童手当用所得証明書 kodomo teate you shotoku shoumeisho)

3)    Other documents (in the case of applicants not living with the child in question)

Family Status Reports (現況届 genkyou tokoke)

Families receiving child allowance benefits must submit a family status report by the end of June each year in order to continue receiving benefits.

This report must be submitted to determine whether or not a family is eligible to receive child allowance benefits.　Please note that families that do not submit a family status report will not receive benefits as of June of the current year.

Supplementary Documents to be Submitted with Your Family Status Report

– Applicants that are employed must submit a copy of their health insurance card, and may be required to submit additional documents.

–  Individuals that did not live in their current municipality on January 1 of the current calendar year must submit a proof of earnings document issued by the municipality to which they were previously registered.

–  Applicants may be asked to submit additional documents not listed here.

For more information, please contact:

Your local municipal office

OR

Mie Prefectural Government, Department of Health and Welfare, Children and Family Affairs Bureau, Parenting Support Division, Household Support Group

〒514-8570

Tsu-shi, Komei-cho 13

Tel: 059-224-2271

Fax: 059-224-2270

Email: kodomok@pref.mie.jp

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From July 8, 2013

For foreign residents, the “Basic Resident Registration Network System” will commence operation.
Furthermore, foreign residents will be eligible to receive a “Basic Resident Registration Card”.

See the full brochure of the news on the following link:

BROCHURE BASIC RESIDENT REGISTRATION CARD – ENGLISH

For detailed informations visit the website below:
Changes to the Basic Resident Registration Law
http://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/jichi_gyousei/c-gyousei/zairyu_english.html

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Big earthquake and large scale tsunami occurred on Friday, March 11, 2011 in the Tohoku and Kanto areas.

The tsunami reached Suzuka city, but there was very little damage.

What should you do ①before an earthquake ②during an earthquake, and ③after an earthquake.

①    What to do before an earthquake

・  Stabilize your furniture and reinforce the house

You will be safer even if an earthquake occurs if you prepare your living environment in advance.

※You may purchase tools at a hardware center such as Kahma, Komeri, F1 Mart, Viva Home, etc,.)

※If you rent an apartment talk to the owner before you make any preparations.

・  Emergency Supplies

In addition to the pictures on the left, prepare non-perishable food items, water, feminine hygiene products, first aid supplies, coins for public telephones, your bankbook, stamp (Inkan), passport, daily medications, and diapers & dried milk if you have a small child.

・Find the evacuation center near your home and work

After a big earthquake, cellular phone and email services may be disrupted.

Hold a family meeting and confirm a meeting place near your house.

Refuge map of Suzukashi：Confirm your district.

URL: http://www.sifa.suzuka.mie.jp/map/safety/index.html

・Introduce yourselves to your neighbors. Be sure they know who is living in your home. Find out who lives in their homes.  Pets are important too, but may have to be left behind in an extreme emergency.

・You will be better able to help each other in a disaster if you know your neighbors.

②    What to do during an earthquake

・  Secure personal security calmly

At house：Since something could fall down, you enter under the table, and wait for the end of earthquake.

Then, go down to the 1st floor in stairs.

At elevator：Since an elevator does not work at the time of blackout, press all of the floor buttons to stop

on the nearest floor, and go to the stairs to exit the building.

At store：Protect your head with shopping basket and stay away from a shelf.

　While driving：Step on brakes slowly, and stop. Pull over to the side of the road, and leave the key in the ignition and the doors unlocked.  Then escape on foot.

In the workplace :Move according to the emergency plan the company has in place.

Remain calm.  Don’t rush to get out.

③ After an earthquake

・  Turn on television or radio

If there is tsunami information, the person near the sea should

 Move as quickly as possible to the higher ground..

・　If your home has damage and you are in danger, leave your home and

Go to the nearest evacuation center.

Then shut off the circuit breaker to the house, and the gas supply.

※If you cannot understand what has happened, watch the reaction of the

Japanese around you and act in the same way.

・　How to contact your family

Use a message dial for disasters of NTT when you want to make contact with family or friends

who live outside your area, or if you are having trouble getting in contact with them..

①    How to record your message

１７１→　１　→　house phone number of the person →　your message

② How to listen to a message １７１　→　2　→　house phone number of the person

・Be aware that there may be many rumors that are not true.

After an earthquake, rumor spread quickly and may make you feel uneasy.

Get correct information from television, radio, or the homepage of the city hall for yourself.

Information on how to prepare for or react to an earthquake

(Right after an earthquake, internet connections and other services will be disrupted!)

①    Suzuka city：http://www.city.suzuka.lg.jp/safe/jishin/index.html

There is a lot of information on preparations for an earthquake.

②    Suzuka Voice FM  (78.3MHz)

At the time of disaster, a lot of information is broadcast by the Suzuka-shi government office.

③    Bousai Mie：http://www.bosaimie.jp/index.action

There is a service to send disaster information by email. (Japanese only)

④    Mie Prefectural Government：http://www.pref.mie.lg.jp/TABUNKA/HP/

Japan-wide and prefectural information are carried on this site.

⑤    NHK WORLD：http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/radio/program/16lang.html

You can listen to news in 16 languages.

Suzuka-shi offers living information in a homepage.

　Suzuka-shi homepage address　 Portuguese　http://www.city.suzuka.lg.jp/port/index.html

Spanish 　　http://www.city.suzuka.lg.jp/espanol/index.html

English　 　http://www.city.suzuka.lg.jp/eng/index.html

＜Contact：Public Consultation Division　(059-382-9058　shimintaiwa@city.suzuka.lg.jp＞

編集・発行　                                    〒513-0801　鈴鹿市神戸一丁目18番18号

財団法人鈴鹿国際交流協会 　　　　　　　 　　 TEL 059-383-0724   FAX 059－383-0639

Suzuka International Friendship Association　　　　http://www.sifa.suzuka.mie.jp　　E-mail:sifa@mecha.ne.jp

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National Pension and/or Employees’ Pension Insurance

Laws and regulations for revising part of the Residential Basic Book Act came into effect on July 9, 2012.  In that connection, just like Japanese nationals, foreigners must submit an address change report to their municipality when leaving Japan and moving abroad.

※Those who leave Japan with a reentry permit and move abroad must also submit an address change report to their municipality.

This leaflet aims to explain in plain language the precautions to be taken in claiming Lump-Sum Withdrawal Payments.  For details of the claiming procedures for Lump-Sum Withdrawal Payments. please see the Japan Pension Service website.

Japan Pension Service website　http://www.nenkin.go.jp/

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“Medium-to-long term residents” who enter Japan after the date of enforcement and will reside in Japan for the medium-to-long term with a status of residence covered in the revised Immigration Control Act (The people who are to be granted residence cards. People who stay in Japan with the status of residence of “temporary visitor” and people who have permission to stay for less than “3 months” are exempted.) must bring their residence card（bring your passport if you were not issued a residence card at the airport etc. ）to your municipality and notify the office of their move in within fourteen (14) days from the date when they have settled in a residence at a new address in the municipality.

(Note) “Foreign residents” means “medium-to-long term residents” residing in Japan for the medium-to-long term with a status of residence covered in the revised Immigration Control Act, “special permanent residents”, etc., whom have their own addresses in a specific municipality.

<< Please take note of the following! To those who live with their family in Japan>>
Suppose that your householder is also a foreign resident. If your householder notifies his/her move in to the relevant municipality, you need documents which certify your relationship to the householder (documents issued by public agencies in your home country, including your birth certificate and marriage certificate, etc.).

Furthermore, documents which certify your relationship to the householder must be translated into Japanese.

The Basic Resident Registration is a database containing everyone’s resident record, which list data including your full name, date of birth, sex, address and relationship to the householder. It also serves as a basis for providing various administrative services to residents. Using the Basic Resident Registration, copies of resident record are issued to certify matters pertaining to residents. It is also used for clerical work in connection with residents.

* For further information on the Basic Resident Registration System, please see this leaflet “A New Resident Registration System for Foreign Residents Will Begin July 2012!” .

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In accordance with the enforcement of the “Law for Partial Amendment of the Basic Residents Registration Act”(Act No.77 of 2009), foreign residents (see Note below) will also be subject to the Basic Resident Registration System from July 9, 2012 (the date of enforcement). “Resident record” will also be prepared for foreign residents at your municipality (city/ward/town/village).

Furthermore, under the Basic Resident Registration System, if a foreign resident moves to a different municipality (city/ward/town/village), he/she must report his/her move out to the former municipal office, while he/she must report his/her move in to your municipality having jurisdiction over your new residence.

(Note) “Foreign residents” means “medium-to-long term residents” residing in Japan for the medium-to-long term with a status of residence covered in the revised Immigration Control Act (The people who are to be granted residence cards. People who stay in Japan with a status of residence of “temporary visitor” and people who have permission to stay for “3 months” or less are exempted), “special permanent residents”, etc., whom have their own addresses within a specific municipality.

<<Please take note of the following!>>
〇When you report your move out to your municipality, the office is to issue you a “Move out Certificate”. If you move to a different municipality (city/ward/town/village), you are to bring the “Move out Certificate” to your municipal office and report your move in within fourteen (14) days after you have settled in a residence at a new address in the municipality.
○If you change addresses within the same municipality, you must notify your municipality of the change of address.
○If you leave Japan and live abroad, you must, in principle, report your move out to your municipality.
○When you report your move in or move out, please bring either your residence card or special permanent resident certificate (or alien registration certificate).

* When registering a move-in notice or address change within the same municipality and if a foreign resident is newly added to a family whose householder is also a foreign resident, please note that in principle, a document (for example a certificate of acceptance of marriage notification etc. issued by a municipality in Japan) proving that person’s relationship with the householder is required. Please inquire with the municipality of your residence for more details.

The Basic Resident Registration is a database containing everyone’s resident record, which list data including your full name, date of birth, sex, address and relationship to the householder. It also serves as a basis for providing various administrative services to residents. Using the Basic Resident Registration, copies of resident record are issued to certify matters pertaining to residents. It is also used for clerical work in connection with residents.

* For further information on the Basic Resident Registration System, please see this leaflet “A New Resident Registration System for Foreign Residents Will Begin July 2012!”.

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Questions related to the New Control System Permanence in Japan call:
1) Phone
0570-066-630 (Navi Dial)
03-6301-1337 (IP, PHS)

2) Time
8:30 ~ 17:30

3) Period of operation
April 2, 2012 until March 29, 2013
(Except Saturday, Sunday and holidays, and during the holiday season.)

4) Available languages
Japanese, English, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese

Pages in many other languages containing information about the new Immigration System
Booklets available in 7 languages. Please visit the links below or the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Communication.

Links:

http://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/jichi_gyousei/c-gyousei/zairyu.html Japonese （日本語）
http://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/jichi_gyousei/c-gyousei/zairyu_english.html English（英語）
http://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/jichi_gyousei/c-gyousei/zairyu_korean.html Corean（韓国語）
http://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/jichi_gyousei/c-gyousei/zairyu_chi_kan.html – Chinese （中国語・簡体字）
http://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/jichi_gyousei/c-gyousei/zairyu_chi_han.html Chinese （中国語・繁体字）
http://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/jichi_gyousei/c-gyousei/zairyu_espanol.html – Spanish （スペイン語）
http://www.soumu.go.jp/main_sosiki/jichi_gyousei/c-gyousei/zairyu_portugues.html – Portuguese （ポルトガル語）

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Content produced by the Mie Prefectural Police – http://www.police.pref.mie.jp/foreigners/english/pdf/e1_seikatu.pdf

Japan is a country ruled by law. Various aspects of our lives are governed by the laws in place and many more actions are prohibited under other pieces of legislation. Japan does not fundamentally differ to other countries in that we must all follow these rules in our daily lives. However, rules and laws can differ depending on the culture and customs of the country they are enacted in. We created this document so that you can become familiar with the basic laws regarding daily life in Japan which you must abide by and so you can avoid trouble which may result from misunderstandings about how the laws of Japan and your country differ.

There are more rules and laws in Japan than those contained in this pamphlet so we hope that you will go on to learn more and more and lead a happy life in Japan.

Ⅰ Rules under the law

In Japan, if you violate the law you will be severely punished, and depending on the crime you may be fined or end up in prison. Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, this is because the Japanese people abide by the laws in place and the police crack down on violations. In Japan, the following acts are dictated by law and if you neglect to follow these rules you will be punished.

(1) Possession of weapons
– You must not possess guns or knives except when you are have been specifically authorized by law to carry such weapons.
– You must apply for a permit in order to possess guns or other weapons.
– You must not possess knives with blades longer than a certain length unless you have a legitimate reason to do so such as for your business etc.
– You must not conceal knives or iron bars etc. which can endanger life or cause bodily harm without a legitimate reason.
– You must not conceal spare keys or chisels, etc. to break in other people’s houses and buildings without a legitimate reason.
– You must not conceal screwdrivers and crowbars without a legitimate reason.

(2) Use of drugs
– Any involvement with drugs including use, possession of or transfer to another shall be punishable by law.
– You must not possess paint thinners and adhesives for inhalation.

(3) Theft and Related Acts
– You must not take things that don’t belong to you.
– You must not take home bicycles without permission even when they look abandoned.
– You must not knowingly receive or buy / sell stolen things.

(4) Illegal dumping

– You must dispose of waste according to the local rules of your neighborhood.
– You must not burn your waste unless you are specifically authorized by law to do so.

(5) Use of cell phones
– You must not register false information when you purchase cell phones, including names, dates of birth, or addresses.
– You must not transfer cell phones under your own name to others without permission from your cell phone carrier.
– You must not transfer or receive cell phones using another person’s name.

(6) Other basic rules
– You must not use fire in the vicinity of buildings, forests or anything that is combustible without proper care.
– You must not disturb your neighbors by shouting or playing loud music.
– You must not intentionally peep into another’s home, public bath, bathroom or places where people are usually unclothed.
– You must not defecate, urinate, or spit in public places such as streets or parks or force others to do so.
– You will be punished if you continue to stalk someone despite being rejected previously.
– You will be punished if you commit acts of physical or psychological violence against your spouse or children (including common-law spouses).
– You must not prostitute yourself or seek the services of prostitutes.
– When you find lost items, you must return it to the owner or take it to a police department (Police Station / Police Substation).

(7) Business Permits
– If you wish to engage in a general / industrial waste disposal business, you must obtain the correct permits.
– If you wish to engage in the sales / exchanges of used cars, machinery, or jewelry, you must obtain the correct permits.

Ⅱ Protection of minors

Minors are protected by the law. However, there are also actions that minors are specifically prohibited from doing.

1 Protected by law

(1) Physical protection of minors
You must not conduct obscene/indecent acts against anyone under 18.

(2) Consumption of alcohol
– Parents or any other person with guardianship must make efforts to stop minors from drinking alcohol.
– Business owners must not sell alcohol to minors.

(3) Smoking
– Parents or any other person with guardianship must make efforts to stop minors from smoking.
– Business owners must not sell cigarettes or items necessary for smoking tobacco.

(4) Employment
– Employers must not employ anyone under the age of 15 except under special circumstances. Even if he/she is 15 years of age, they cannot be employed until the March 31st following his/her 15th birthday.
– Employers must not hire anyone under 18 to work dangerous / late night jobs except under special circumstances.

(5) Adult Entertainment Businesses
– Owners of Adult Entertainment Businesses must not hire anyone under 18 to entertain customers or provide services to customers.
– Owners of Adult Entertainment Businesses must not allow anyone under 18 to enter adult entertainment establishments as customers.

(6) Prowling and loitering at night
– Parents or any other person with guardianship must make reasonable efforts to stop anyone under 18 from going out between 10PM and 5AM.

2 Prohibited by law

(1) Consumption of alcohol
– Those under 20 years old must not drink alcohol.

(2) Smoking
– Those under 20 years old must not smoke.

(3) Adult Entertainment Establishments
– Anyone under 18 must not go to Adult Entertainment Establishments such as Pachinko parlors.

Ⅲ Driving in Japan

(1) International Driving License
– You cannot drive in Japan if you have an International Driving License issued by countries which are not signatories to the Geneva Conventions e.g. China.

(2) Obtaining Driving Licenses
– Whether you ride motorcycles or drive cars on the road, you must obtain a driving license corresponding to the kind of vehicle you use.
– To obtain driving licenses in Japan:
① If you have driving license issued by a foreign country, you can take exams to convert it to a Japanese driving license (You can take the exams in 9 languages, including Chinese etc.)
② If you don’t have a driving license issued by a foreign country, you can take the exams to obtain a Japanese driving license (You can take the exams in Japanes, in English or in Portuguese).

(3) Renewing Driving Licenses
– Japanese driving licenses must be renewed every 3 to 5 years. The renewal dates are shown on your driving license.

For Further Details:
Driving License Center TEL 059-229-1212

(4) License Plates
– If you put another car’s license plate or a false license plate on your car you will be punished under the law.

(5) Car Inspection
– A vehicle inspection program operates in Japan. Vehicles with an engine displacement of over 250cc should be inspected regularly (owner-driven cars and 2 wheeled motorcycles have their first inspection at 3 years and require a subsequent inspection every two years. In the case of cargo vehicles, they should have their first inspection at 3 years and undergo a subsequent inspection every year following. Light freight vehicles should be inspected once every two years) and pass the inspection to be deemed safe for use on the roads. You must also take out an auto insurance policy that covers collateral injuries / damages (jibaiseki).

(6) Auto insurance policy covering collateral injuries/damages (jibaiseki)
Motorcycles (including bicycles) and cars must be covered by a mandatory Vehicle Liability Insurance policy. If you drive a motorcycle (including a motorcycle under 50cc) without being covered by Vehicle Liability Insurance (it is compulsory to take out a policy) you will be punished under the law.

(7) Title transfer when selling a car
– When you purchase / sell a car, you must transfer the title of the vehicle to its new owner.

(8) Certificates of parking
– You must not park your car on the road.
– When you purchase or register a car, you must obtain a certificate of owning a parking space for the vehicle (a.k.a. parking permit) except in the case of motorcycles.

Inquires regarding car inspections, transfers of titles
Chubu Unyukyoku Mie Unyushikyoku
TEL 050-5540-2055
For audio guidance press 026 to be connected to the operator.

Ⅳ Traffic violations / Traffic accidents / Bicycle Safety

In Japan if you injure others or cause death in a traffic accident, you will be severely punished according to the degree of responsibility you have in causing the accident. Graffiti violations will also be strictly cracked down upon. Please abide by the rules of the road.

(1) Driving under the influence
– Even if you have only consumed a small amount you must not drive cars or ride motorcycles or bicycles when you have had alcohol.
– You must not let someone drink alcohol or encourage someone to drink alcohol if you know that he / she is going to drive afterwards.

(2) Use of seatbelts / child seats
– When you are in a car you must wear a seatbelt.
– When babies are in the car you must use a child seat appropriate for the size of the child.

(3) Talking on cell phones while driving
You must not talk on cell phones or pay excess amounts of attention to the car navigation system etc. while driving.

(4) Pedestrian Priority
You must not drive your car in a way that obstructs pedestrians. Pedestrians are prioritized over all vehicles.

(5) Traffic accident procedures
– When you are involved in a car accident, you must stop your car immediately and park it in a way that doesn’t block traffic.
– When there are injuries you must dial 119 to call an ambulance. You must perform first aid on the injured while you wait for the ambulance to arrive.
– When you are involved in a car accident, you must dial 110 to call the police and report when and where the accident occurred, the number of injured, and the extent of their injuries before waiting for instruction.
– Even if you are uninjured in the accident you must not leave the scene until the police arrive.
– When you have caused a car accident and neglected to call the police or an ambulance despite there being injuries you will receive a severe punishment.

(6) Suspension of driving license
When you commit traffic violations or cause traffic accidents your driving license may be suspended for a certain period of time or even be cancelled completely.

(7) Safe use of bicycles
– You are required to ride your bicycle on the road. However, you may ride your bicycle on the sidewalk under special circumstances.

When roads and sidewalks are clearly distinguished you must ride your bicycle on the road.
You can ride bicycles on the sidewalk only when traffic signs permit.
Elderly people, children and those with babies are permitted to ride on the sidewalks.
– Bicycles must be ridden on the left side of the road.
– Pedestrians take priority on the sidewalks; ride your bicycle slowly on the right side of the sidewalk. You must ride your bicycle at a speed at which you can stop immediately in an emergency and at which you can stop in the case that you are blocking pedestrians.
– You must abide by the road safety rules.

Riding under the influence, two people riding on a single bike, riding bicycles parallel to each other, and using an umbrella whilst riding a bicycle are all prohibited by law.
You must use lights at night. You must also abide by the rules of traffic lights and stop and check that it is safe before continuing at an intersection.
You should not ring a bicycle’s bell without cause.

You must not ride a bicycle while talking on cell phones or when using head phones.
– Children must wear helmets while riding bicycles.
Parents or guardians must make efforts to ensure children and infants are wearing helmets when they are riding bicycles.

Ⅴ Residency in Japan

When foreign citizens reside in Japan they have a determined status and period of residence. You must be engaged in the activities set out according to the conditions of your status and only remain in Japan within your authorized period of residence. If you desire to remain in Japan beyond your authorized period of residency you must apply for and obtain an extension of your period of residence.

Furthermore, the existing system of alien registration will be abolished upon the introduction of the new residency management system on July 9th 2012. Due to this change, the procedures for registering changes to your address, name or employer etc. will also be changing. If you have any questions, please contact the Immigration Information Centre listed below.

(1) Extension of Your Period of Stay, Changes to Status of Residence
If you desire to remain in Japan beyond your authorized period of stay, or desire to change your status of residence, you must apply for and obtain an extension of your period of stay, or obtain a Change of Status of Residence at an immigration office.

(2) Status of Residence for children born in Japan
If children born in Japan are to continue to stay in Japan, you need to apply for a Certificate of Status of Residence at an immigration office within 90 days of his / her birth.

(3) Permission to engage in an activity other than that previously authorized
When your status of residence does not allow you to work (Resident Status of Dependent, Resident Status of Student), you can not engage in work activities including part time jobs unless you obtain a Change of Status of Residence at your local immigration office.

(4) Re-entry
If you want to leave Japan for your home country, or another destination, and re-enter Japan during your authorized period of stay under the same Status of Residence on your visa, you can apply for a re-entry permit.

(5) Special re-entry
Foreign nationals in possession of a valid passport and resident card who exit and subsequently want to re-enter Japan within 1 year of their departure will, in principle, not be required to apply for a re-entry permit. (But you will not be able to extend such permission while abroad. Therefore you will lose your residential status if you fail to re-enter Japan within one year of your departure.)

(6) Change of address

Mid-to long-term residents who have arrived in Japan should notify the office of the city, ward, town or village in which they live within 14 days of establishing residence at a new address; please take your resident card with you to do this (or your passport if you haven’t received your resident card as of yet.) This same procedure applies to any subsequent changes to your place of residence.

(7) Change of name or other details
If a change has been made to your name, date of birth, sex, nationality or region as a mid to long-term resident, please notify the regional immigration office within 14 days of the change.

(8) Relating to the organization to which the foreign national belongs
For mid to long-term residents who have employment status such as “Engineer” (excluding “Artist”, “Religious Activities” and “Journalist”) or status such as “Student”, if a change has been made to the name or address of your affiliated organization, please notify the regional immigration office within 14 days of the change.
And for foreigners who hold the status of “Dependent”, “Designated Activities(c)”, “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” and “Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident”, if you and your spouse have divorced or your spouse has passed away, please notify the regional immigration office within 14 days.

(9) Reissue of the resident card
If you resident card has been lost, stolen, destroyed, damaged or defiled, please apply to the regional immigration bureau office for a replacement.

(10) Obligation to carry and produce passports, etc.
– Foreign nationals staying in Japan who are over 16 years of age must always carry their passport or an equivalent certificate.
– Mid-to long-term residents always must always carry their resident card. In the case of carrying resident card you do not need to carry a passport, etc.
– You must produce your resident card or passport if you are required by police officers etc. to do so.

※ Mid-to long-term resident refers to foreign nationals who are married to a Japanese national or foreign nationals of Japanese descent (whose resident status is that of “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” or “Long-Term Resident”), foreign nationals working for a company or other organization (whose resident status is that of “Engineer”, “Specialist in Humanities /International Services”, etc.), technical interns, foreign students and permanent residents.

【Information and Inquiries】
Immigration Information Center（Weekdays between 8:30 to 17:15）
0570-013904 (IPhone, PHS, International call : 03-5796-7112)

International Crime Consultation Hotline Mie Prefectual Police
The international crime consultation hotline accepts calls and consultations from foreign victims of crime.
Tel/Fax  ０５９－２２３－２０３０(FAX)
Receipt Monday to Friday (except of holiday)
time 9:00-17:00 (Receiving fax 24 hours)

○ We can also accept written enquiries and consultations in foreign languages.
○ In the case of an emergency, call “110”

<<Address and tetephone number of the MIe Prefectual Police>>
In the case of an emergency, call “110”
Police Station Address Telephone
Central de Mie Tsu-shi,Sakaemachi 1-100 059-222-0110
Kuwana Kuwana-shi Eba 626-2 0594-24-0110
Inabe Inabe-shi,Inabe,Uno 320-1 0594-84-0110
Yokkaichi Kita Yokkaichi-shi,Matubara 4-32 059-366-0110
Yokkaichi Minami Yokkaichi-shi Shinsho 5-5-5 059-355-0110
Yokkaichi Nishi Mie-gun,Komono-cho,Ogohara 3241 059-394-0110
Kameyama Kameyama-shi,Nomura 4-1-27 0595-82-0110
Suzuka Suzuka-shi,Ejima 3446 059-380-0110
Tsu Tsu-shi,Marunouchi 22-1 059-213-0110
Tsu Minami Tsu-shi,Hisaimyojin-cho 2501-1 059-254-0110
Matsusaka Matusaka-shi,Chuo-cho 366-1 0598-53-0110
Odai Taki-gun,Odai,Sawara 848 0598-84-0110
Ise Ise-shi,Kodakushimoto 1481-3 0596-20-0110
Toba Toba-shi,Matsuo-cho 74-4 0599-25-0110
Owase Owase-shi,Kodo 1-50 0597-25-0110
Kumano Kumano-shi,Ido 380 0597-88-0110
Kiho Minamimuro-gun,Kiho,Udono 1709-2 0735-33-0110
Iga Iga-shi,Shijuku 1929-1 0595-21-0110
Nabari Nabari-shi,Kuramochi-Cho Shibade 837-3 0595-62-0110

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Consultation for: Dept, Divorce, Work, Accident etc. Disaster related counseling is also accepted.

We also provide other assistance such as free professional legal consultation and reimbursement for legal fees, etc. for those who demonstrate financial need. (Individuals seeking this assistance will be screened for eligibility.)

Home-page (english): http://www.houterasu.or.jp/en/about_jlsc/locations.html#chubu

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● Up until the new system comes into effect, any amendments you make to your registered details under the existing Alien Registration Act will be reflected on your Provisional Resident Record. Please ensure that you notify your local government of especially important matters, including changes to your status of residence and period of stay.

● Until the new system comes into effect, please continue to follow normal procedures based on the existing Alien Registration Act.

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