We have collected consultation examples from many foreign nationals living within Akita Prefecture into this Q&A collection.
At times such as when you have some trouble, or people such as your family or friends consult you about something, feel free to make use of this Q&A collection.
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運転免許(うんてんめんきょ)Driver's license
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永住許可(えいじゅうきょか)Permanent residency permission
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観光(かんこう)Sightseeing
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結婚(けっこん)Marriage
- Teach me about paperwork for international marriage.
- My Japanese husband says he is submitting a divorce notification to the government office, but I don't want a divorce. What should I do?
健康保険(けんこうほけん)Health insurance
健康保険証(けんこうほけんしょう)Health insurance card
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公印確認(こういんかくにん)Official government seal verification
子育て(こそだて)Raising children
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在留カード(ざいりゅうかーど)Residence Card
在留資格(ざいりゅうしかく)Status of Residence
- What is status of residence?
- What should I do when I want to change my status of residence or extend my period of stay?
- My Japanese husband has passed away. Is it possible for me to continue living in Japan?
- What type of paperwork is necessary in order to continue living in Japan forever?
- I want to invite my (biological) child from my home country to come live in Japan with me. What should I do?
- I lost my passport. Who should I notify?
- I am looking for a job in Akita. How should I go about my job search?
- A payment collection letter (a letter asking me to quickly pay my insurance fees) for my National Health Insurance has arrived. What would happen if I left this alone and didn't pay?
査証(さしょう)Visa
- I want to invite my (biological) child from my home country to come live in Japan with me. What should I do?
- My family and friends want to come to Japan for sightseeing. What kind of paperwork is needed?
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資格外活動許可(しかくがいかつどうきょか)Permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence
事故(じこ)Traffic accidents
仕事(しごと)Jobs
- I have a 2 year old child. I am not working, so during the day the child and I are mostly passing the time inside the house with just the two of us. My stress is building up, and my physical condition isn't well.
- I want to start working. Is there a place that can look after my small child while I am working?
- I am looking for a job in Akita. How should I go about my job search?
- I have learned that my hourly wages are lower than Akita Prefecture's minimum wage. Is it because I'm a foreign national?
出産(しゅっさん)Childbirth
出入国在留管理庁(しゅつにゅうこくざいりゅうかんりちょう)Immigration Services Agency of Japan
- What should I do when I want to change my status of residence or extend my period of stay?
- My Japanese husband has passed away. Is it possible for me to continue living in Japan?
- What type of paperwork is necessary in order to continue living in Japan forever?
- I want to invite my (biological) child from my home country to come live in Japan with me. What should I do?
- I lost my passport. Who should I notify?
- I am looking for a job in Akita. How should I go about my job search?
- I want to learn more about living in Japan, but reading Japanese is hard. Is it possible to learn about life in Japan in my home country's language?
証印転記(しょういんてんき)Transfer of Endorsement
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大使館(たいしかん)Embassy
- My family and friends want to come to Japan for sightseeing. What kind of paperwork is needed?
- Can I renew my passport in Japan?
- I lost my passport. Who should I notify?
- Teach me about paperwork for international marriage.
- What kind of paperwork is needed for a divorce?
- My Japanese husband says he is submitting a divorce notification to the government office, but I don't want a divorce. What should I do?
- I submitted some paperwork I received at my city hall to my country's embassy (consulate). I was told that for this paperwork I need an Authentication of Official Seals from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
- Can I drive a car in Japan using a driver's license from my home country?
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通訳(つうやく)Interpretation
- I am looking for a job in Akita. How should I go about my job search?
- I am looking for someone who will translate or interpret for me. Where can I be introduced to such people?
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妊娠(にんしん)Pregnancy
認定こども園(にんていこどもえん)Certified early childhood center
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パスポートPassport
ハローワークHello Work
病院(びょういん)Hospital
- I want to go to the hospital, but I can't speak Japanese.
- Tell me about Japan's public health insurance program.
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保育所(ほいくしょ)Day care center
翻訳(ほんやく)Translation
- I want to go to the hospital, but I can't speak Japanese.
- I am looking for someone who will translate or interpret for me. Where can I be introduced to such people?
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マイナンバー My Number
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幼稚園(ようちえん)Kindergarten
予防接種(よぼうせっしゅ)Vaccination
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離婚(りこん)Divorce
- My Japanese husband has passed away. Is it possible for me to continue living in Japan?
- What kind of paperwork is needed for a divorce?
- My Japanese husband says he is submitting a divorce notification to the government office, but I don't want a divorce. What should I do?
- I'm going to divorce my Japanese husband, but I still want to raise my children. What will happen to my children when I get a divorce?