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Videos to learn the rules of life in Japan

日本の生活ルール等が学べる動画について

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

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Confiscation of property for defaulters of the provincial tax in November and December

2025/11/14 Friday Announcements, Culture and Leisure

１１月・１２月は県税の「差押強化月間」です

The taxes you pay are needed to provide public services, such as road and park maintenance, schools and fire protection. Therefore, if some people do not pay their taxes by the due date, public services cannot be provided properly and justice cannot be maintained with those who pay their taxes.

For this reason, the province applies punishments based on the constitution for people who have not paid provincial taxes even though they have assets and income (in Japanese, these people are considered “tainousha”).

The province has defined the “Inspection Months for Confiscation of Assets” for November and December, and the province’s 8 Tax Offices will carry out the confiscation punishments.

Various assets such as wages, debts, savings and deposits, life insurance, financial securities, automobiles, real estate and many others are targets of confiscation.

Regarding the confiscation of automobiles, there are cases where it will be necessary to put locks on the wheels so that the car will not be used.  Confiscated cars and property will be sold at Internet auctions, and will be attributed to unpaid taxes.

There are also cases where it will be necessary to conduct an investigation for the confiscation if any property is found.

The months of intensification of inspection for the confiscation of assets are only November and December, but the authorities will continue to seize assets in other seasons.

Mie’s government asks citizens to pay taxes as soon as possible if they haven’t already done so.

If you are having difficulty communicating in Japanese, make an appointment with MieCo, Consultation Center for Foreign Residents in Mie.

TEL: 080-3300-8077

Monday through Friday (except holidays) 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

References

The Main Provincial Taxes Charged by the Provincial Tax Office (Ken’ei Jimusho): Vehicle tax, Individual Property tax, Property Acquisition tax, etc.

Number of Seizures Executed for Fiscal Year 2024: 3.466

Contact Information

Department of Tax Revenue of Mie General Affairs Section (Mie-ken Soumu-bu Zeishu Kakuho-ka)

TEL: 059-224-2131

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