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Step-by-step guides to municipal procedures such as address registration, My Number, National Health Insurance, certificates, family notifications and other local-government tasks. Local requirements can differ by municipality.
13 published guides
How to Apply for Child Allowance in Japan: Amounts, 15-Day Rule & Documents
A practical 2026 guide to Japan’s child allowance (jidō teate): eligibility, monthly amounts, the 15-day application rule, documents, third-child counting, moving, public servants, and what foreign residents need to know. Read guide →
How to Register a Marriage in Japan: City Hall & International Marriage Guide
A practical 2026 guide to marriage registration in Japan, including the marriage notification, two adult witnesses, international-marriage documents, after-hours filing, surnames, immigration follow-up, and records to update after acceptance. Read guide →
How to Register a Birth in Japan: City Hall & Newborn Guide
A practical 2026 guide to registering a birth in Japan: the 14-day birth notification, documents, nationality, foreign-baby residence status, Child Allowance, health insurance, My Number, and post-birth city hall steps. Read guide →
How to Get Tax Certificates in Japan: Municipal & National Tax Guide
A practical 2026 guide to tax certificates in Japan: taxation and non-taxation certificates, resident-tax payment certificates, fiscal-year rules, January 1 municipality, counter, mail, online and convenience-store issuance, plus national tax certificates from the tax… Read guide →
How to Register a Personal Seal in Japan: Inkan Registration Guide
A practical 2026 guide to registering a personal seal in Japan: eligibility, foreign-resident name rules, seal size and design, same-day and proxy registration, registration cards, certificates, convenience-store issuance, loss and moving. Read guide →
How to Get Official Certificates at a Convenience Store in Japan: My Number Guide
A practical 2026 guide to getting residence, seal, tax and eligible family-register certificates at Japanese convenience-store kiosks using a My Number Card or supported smartphone. Read guide →
How to Get a Certificate of Residence in Japan: Jūminhyō Guide
A Japanese certificate of residence, or jūminhyō no utsushi, proves information recorded in your municipal resident record. This 2026 guide explains what to include, who can request it, city-hall, convenience-store, postal and online options,… Read guide →
How to Pay National Pension in Japan: Amount, Methods & Exemptions
Japan's National Pension contribution is ¥17,920 per month for fiscal year 2026. This guide explains who pays directly, the due date, payment slips, bank transfer, credit card, smartphone apps, Nenkin Net, exemptions, student postponement… Read guide →
How to Use City Hall in Japan: Ward Office Procedures, Documents & Tips
City hall and ward offices handle many essential resident procedures in Japan. Learn how to find the right office, prepare documents, use the counter, handle moving and My Number updates, obtain certificates and avoid… Read guide →
What to Do When You Move in Japan: City Hall, My Number & Address Checklist
Moving in Japan involves more than changing your lease address. Use this practical checklist for city hall, residence cards, My Number, insurance, mail, utilities, vehicles and other address updates. Read guide →
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