Announcement of the National and Local common consultation chatbot (Govbot)

2024/09/17 Tuesday Announcements, Culture and Leisure

The government has created a chatbot (Govbot) about Japanese systems. You can read frequently asked questions and answers (FAQs) about systems that are often inquired about. In addition to Japanese, it is available in 15 languages ​​(machine translation).

You can find out about My Number, child-rearing, medical insurance, pensions, taxes, real estate registration, family registers, and fixed-amount income tax reductions, so please use it.

Click here for the chatbot (Govbot) → https://www.govbot.go.jp/#/

Examples of FAQs that can be read

  • How much is the amount of the fixed-amount income tax reduction?
  • I have a child. What procedures are required to receive child allowance?
  • Is there an expiration date for My Number cards?
  • When and how much can I receive my pension?
  • What is the annual income barrier?
  • Who is subject to the forestry environment tax?

Click here for Govbot’s flyer (Japanese and English)