{"id":3196,"date":"2024-09-01T06:00:31","date_gmt":"2024-09-01T06:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/?p=3196"},"modified":"2024-09-01T06:11:53","modified_gmt":"2024-09-01T06:11:53","slug":"important-websites-every-expatriates-and-foreign-national-must-know-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/important-websites-every-expatriates-and-foreign-national-must-know-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Websites Every expatriates and Foreign National must know in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/important-websites-every-expatriates-and-foreign-national-must-know-in-japan\/#1_Residency_and_Identification\" >1. Residency and Identification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/important-websites-every-expatriates-and-foreign-national-must-know-in-japan\/#2_Visa_and_Immigration\" >2. Visa and Immigration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/important-websites-every-expatriates-and-foreign-national-must-know-in-japan\/#3_Healthcare\" >3. Healthcare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/important-websites-every-expatriates-and-foreign-national-must-know-in-japan\/#4_Taxation\" >4. Taxation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/important-websites-every-expatriates-and-foreign-national-must-know-in-japan\/#5_Banking_and_Financial_Services\" >5. Banking and Financial Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/important-websites-every-expatriates-and-foreign-national-must-know-in-japan\/#6_Driving_and_Transportation\" >6. Driving and Transportation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/important-websites-every-expatriates-and-foreign-national-must-know-in-japan\/#7_Utilities_and_Services\" >7. Utilities and Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/important-websites-every-expatriates-and-foreign-national-must-know-in-japan\/#8_Education\" >8. Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/important-websites-every-expatriates-and-foreign-national-must-know-in-japan\/#9_Consumer_Protection\" >9. Consumer Protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/important-websites-every-expatriates-and-foreign-national-must-know-in-japan\/#10_General_Information\" >10. General Information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/important-websites-every-expatriates-and-foreign-national-must-know-in-japan\/#Ward_offices_in_Japan_have_their_own_websites\" >Ward offices in Japan have their own websites<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/important-websites-every-expatriates-and-foreign-national-must-know-in-japan\/#Tokyo_Wards\" >Tokyo Wards:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/important-websites-every-expatriates-and-foreign-national-must-know-in-japan\/#Other_Major_Cities\" >Other Major Cities:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/important-websites-every-expatriates-and-foreign-national-must-know-in-japan\/#Common_Online_Services\" >Common Online Services:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/gurukulgalaxy.com\/blog\/important-websites-every-expatriates-and-foreign-national-must-know-in-japan\/#How_to_Access_Services\" >How to Access Services:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Residency_and_Identification\"><\/span>1. <strong>Residency and Identification<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>My Number Portal (Myna Portal)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/myna.go.jp\/\">https:\/\/myna.go.jp\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Manage your My Number Card and access various government services online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>My Number Card Application (Kojinbango)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kojinbango-card.go.jp\/en-kofushinse\/\">https:\/\/www.kojinbango-card.go.jp\/en-kofushinse\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Information and application process for the My Number Card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Visa_and_Immigration\"><\/span>2. <strong>Visa and Immigration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Immigration Services Agency of Japan<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.isa.go.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Information on visa types, residency status, and immigration procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Residence Procedures for Foreign Nationals<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>http:\/\/www.immi-moj.go.jp\/english\/tetuduki\/kanri\/index.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Guidance on residence management, renewal of residence cards, and re-entry procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Healthcare\"><\/span>3. <strong>Healthcare<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>National Health Insurance (NHI) Information<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.sia.go.jp\/en\/index.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Details on Japan\u2019s National Health Insurance system, how to enroll, and what it covers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Japan Health Insurance Association (Kyokai Kenpo)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.kyoukaikenpo.or.jp\/g5\/cat530\/20200121001<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Information on employee health insurance programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Taxation\"><\/span>4. <strong>Taxation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>National Tax Agency (NTA)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.nta.go.jp\/english\/index.htm<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Guidance on income tax filing, tax payments, and other tax-related matters for residents in Japan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>e-Tax (Online Tax Filing)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.e-tax.nta.go.jp\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Platform for electronic tax filing and tax-related procedures in Japan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Banking_and_Financial_Services\"><\/span>5. <strong>Banking and Financial Services<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Japan Post Bank (Yucho)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.jp-bank.japanpost.jp\/en_index.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Information on banking services for residents, including how to open an account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PayPay Bank (Formerly Japan Net Bank)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.paypay-bank.co.jp\/english\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Digital banking services, including account management and money transfers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Driving_and_Transportation\"><\/span>6. <strong>Driving and Transportation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Japan Automobile Federation (JAF)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/english.jaf.or.jp\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Information on obtaining a Japanese driver\u2019s license, road rules, and roadside assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public Transportation (JR East)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.jreast.co.jp\/e\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Information on trains, rail passes, and public transport services across Japan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Utilities_and_Services\"><\/span>7. <strong>Utilities and Services<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Company)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.tepco.co.jp\/en\/hd\/index-e.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Manage your electricity account, including setting up and paying bills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gas and Water Utilities Information<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> Typically varies by municipality, but a common one is <a>Tokyo Gas<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Information on how to set up and manage gas and water services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Education\"><\/span>8. <strong>Education<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.jasso.go.jp\/en\/index.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Resources for international students, including scholarships, housing, and education information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.mext.go.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Information on education policies, scholarships, and studying in Japan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Consumer_Protection\"><\/span>9. <strong>Consumer Protection<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.caa.go.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Guidance on consumer rights, how to handle disputes, and product safety information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_General_Information\"><\/span>10. <strong>General Information<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CLAIR (Council of Local Authorities for International Relations)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.clair.or.jp\/e\/index.html<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Resources and support for international residents, including living guides and cultural information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.japan.travel\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Purpose:<\/strong> Official tourism information, including travel tips and guides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These websites are essential for managing various aspects of life in Japan as an expatriate, from legal residency to daily living needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ward_offices_in_Japan_have_their_own_websites\"><\/span>Ward offices in Japan have their own websites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>many ward offices in Japan have their own websites that offer a variety of online services. These websites can be used to access information, download forms, and, in some cases, complete certain administrative procedures online, such as requesting documents or updating information. However, the availability of online services varies from ward to ward, and while some procedures can be started online, you may still need to visit the ward office in person to complete them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is an overview of how to access these websites, along with examples for major cities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tokyo_Wards\"><\/span><strong>Tokyo Wards:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tokyo\u2019s 23 wards each have their own websites. Some of them provide online services like registering your residence, applying for certificates, and checking municipal services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shibuya Ward (\u6e0b\u8c37\u533a)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.city.shibuya.tokyo.jp\/eng\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shinjuku Ward (\u65b0\u5bbf\u533a)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.city.shinjuku.lg.jp\/foreign\/english\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minato Ward (\u6e2f\u533a)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.city.minato.tokyo.jp\/foreign\/index.html<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chiyoda Ward (\u5343\u4ee3\u7530\u533a)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.city.chiyoda.lg.jp\/koho\/eng\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Setagaya Ward (\u4e16\u7530\u8c37\u533a)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.city.setagaya.lg.jp\/mokuji\/index.html<\/a> (Japanese only, but includes online services)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Major_Cities\"><\/span><strong>Other Major Cities:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In other large cities across Japan, similar systems exist. Most have English pages or at least simplified Japanese to assist non-native speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Osaka City<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.city.osaka.lg.jp\/contents\/wdu020\/enjoy\/en\/index.html<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yokohama City<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.city.yokohama.lg.jp\/lang\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nagoya City<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.city.nagoya.jp\/en\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kyoto City<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.city.kyoto.lg.jp\/<\/a> (Japanese only, but some services are online)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fukuoka City<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>URL:<\/strong> <a>https:\/\/www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp\/english\/index.html<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Online_Services\"><\/span><strong>Common Online Services:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The types of online services provided by these ward and city websites typically include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Certificate Requests:<\/strong> You can often request copies of your Juminhyo (Residence Certificate), tax certificates, or other official documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notification of Changes:<\/strong> Reporting changes in address, household, or status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tax Payments:<\/strong> Some websites allow you to pay local taxes online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Childcare and Education Services:<\/strong> Applications for nursery schools, information on schooling, and related services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health and Welfare Services:<\/strong> Information on health insurance, welfare services, and elder care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Waste Disposal and Recycling Information:<\/strong> Guidelines on waste separation and collection schedules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Access_Services\"><\/span><strong>How to Access Services:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Navigation:<\/strong> Once on the website, look for sections like &#8220;Procedures&#8221; (\u624b\u7d9a\u304d), &#8220;Online Services&#8221; (\u30aa\u30f3\u30e9\u30a4\u30f3\u30b5\u30fc\u30d3\u30b9), or &#8220;Certificate Requests&#8221; (\u8a3c\u660e\u66f8\u8acb\u6c42).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language:<\/strong> Most ward office websites have a language selection option, often in the top right corner of the homepage. If English is available, select it for easier navigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital Certificates:<\/strong> For some services, particularly those requiring personal identification, you might need to use your My Number Card and a card reader.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. Residency and Identification 2. Visa and Immigration 3. Healthcare 4. Taxation 5. Banking and Financial Services 6. 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