Videos to learn the rules of life in Japan

2025/11/14 Friday Announcements, Culture and Leisure

The Japan Immigration Services Agency (出入国在留管理庁) has produced a series of videos called “Life Guidance,” where you can learn about the rules and customs of life in Japan.

The videos are available in 17 languages.

Watch and enjoy this resource:
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/support/coexistence/04_00078.html

Learn the rules of Japan

Learn the traffic rules in Japan and live safely.

It is also important to know the rules of coexistence and Japanese customs to build good relationships with people in your region.

  • About traffic rules: Chapter 2 (Traffic Rules)
  • About rules of life: Chapters 3 and 4 (Rules of Life)

Learn about immigration and address procedures

To live in Japan and receive public services, it is necessary to correctly complete immigration and address registration procedures.

In the videos, you can learn about residency status, length of stay, change of address, and the My Number card.

  • Chapter 7 (Immigration and Address Procedures)

Understanding the tax and social security system

When applying for a change of residency status or renewal of the length of stay, it is necessary to have taxes and social security contributions paid correctly.
Otherwise, this may negatively influence the evaluation and lead to the refusal of renewal or change of visa.

  • Health insurance: Chapter 8 (Health Insurance System)
  • Retirement system: Chapter 9 (Pension System)
  • Tax system: Chapter 10 (Taxes)

Learn about medical services

In case of illness or injury, it is important to know how and where to seek medical care.

  • Chapter 5 (Medical Institutions)

Learn the rules and systems for working safely

To work safely in Japan, it is essential to know the work systems and rules.

The videos explain about opening a bank account, types of contracts, rules about salary and working hours, among others.

  • Chapter 11 (Employment and Work)

Learn how to protect yourself in emergencies and disasters

In emergency or disaster situations, it is important to know emergency numbers, prevention measures and evacuation methods to protect your life and the lives of those around you.

  • Chapter 6 (Emergencies and Disasters)

In addition, there is also information about learning Japanese, consultation centers and much more.

Watch the videos and take advantage of this information!

Also use the “Life and Work Guide”

For more detailed information, consult the “Life and Work Guide”:
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/support/portal/index.html

Housing consultation session to be held (Announcement from the Mie Prefecture Housing Support Liaison Committee)

2025/11/14 Friday Announcements, Culture and Leisure

Housing Consultation Sessions to Be Held (Announcement from the Mie Prefecture Housing Support Liaison Committee)

The Mie Prefecture Housing Support Liaison Committee will hold a housing consultation sessions for people having trouble finding housing (seniors, people with disabilities, foreign residents, etc.).

Consultation sessions are scheduled to be held at the following locations in 2025.

Consultations are free of charge.

Advance registration may be required, so please contact the relevant contact information in advance.

Date Time Place (Address) Registration period Contact
October 24, 2025 (Friday) ①10:00~12:00

②13:00~15:00

Suzuka City Hall – Main Building, 12th Floor, Room 1204 (Suzuka-shi, Kambe 1-18-18) October 6,2025(Monday) to October 23, 2025(Thursday) Suzuka Housing Policy Department

TEL:059-382-7616

November 8,2025 (Saturday)

 

13:00~16:00

 

Nabari City Hall – 1st Floor, Conference Room (Nabari-shi, Kounodai 1-1) Until November 7, 2025(Friday) Nabari Housing Department TEL:
TEL:0595-63-7740
Nabari Living Support Center
TEL:0595-64-1526
November 24, 2025 (Monday) ①10:00~12:00

②13:00~15:00

Kameyama City Hall – Main Building, 3rd Floor, Conference Room (Kameyama-shi, Honmaru 577) No advance application required Kameyama Housing and Construction Department

TEL:0595-84-5038

November 29, 2025

(Saturday)

①10:30~12:30

②13:30~15:30

Tsu Region Plaza – 2nd Floor, Meeting Room No. 2(Tsu-shi, Nishimarunouchi) 23-1) November4,2025(Tuesday)to November 28, 2025 (Friday) Tsu City Urban Planning Department, Urban Policy Division

TEL:059-229-3290

November 30, 2025 (Sunday)

 

①10:30~12:30

②13:30~15:30

Aeon Mall Yokkaichi Kita – 1st floor, in front of Petemo (Yokkaichi-shi, Tomisuahara-cho 2-40) From late October to November 21, 2025 (Friday) Yokkaichi Urban Planning Department TEL:
TEL:059-354-8214
January 25, 2026 (Sunday) ①10:00~12:00

②13:00~16:00

Kuwana Public Center (Kuwana-shi, Chuo-cho 3-44) No prior registration is required (advance reservations are possible) Kuwana Urban Management Department TEL:

TEL:0594-24-1220

Mie Prefectural Housing Support Council (Mieken Kyoju Shien Renraku-kai Jimukyoku – 三重県居住支援連絡会事務局)

(In Japanese only. Applications for consultations should be made directly with the contact details listed above.)

Mie Prefectural Housing Policy Bureau (Mieken Kendo Seibibu Jutaku Seisaku-ka – 三重県県土整備部住宅政策課)

TEL: 059-224-2720