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Fukushima Living Guide
This online guide for living in theFukushima Prefecture has been written by the staff of the International Affairs Division of the Prefectural Government. Your comments or requests would be greatly welcomed since this guide will be reviewed and added to regularly.
In an emergency / Residential Status and other Visa Issues / Alien Registeration / Procedures for other purposes / Everyday Matters / Important Contacts
In an emergency
1. What should I do in case of fire?
2. What should I do to call an ambulance?
3. What should I do in an earthquake?
4. What should I do in case of theft?
5. What should I do if I am involved in a traffic accident?
6. What should I do if I become ill at night or on holiday?
7. Examples of emergency calls
Residential Status, and other Visa Issues
1. What is the proper procedure to follow if I wish to reside in Japan?
2. What should I do when I wish to engage in an activity not covered by my present status?
3. What should I do to cease my present activity and engage in a completely new activity?
4. What should I do when I wish to extend my present period of stay?
5. How do I apply for permanent residence in Japan?
6. What is re-entry permission?
7. What is the certificate of authorized employment?
Alien Registration
1. What is alien registration?
2. Must every foreign national register?
3. How do I register for the first time, and how do I register births?
4. What do I do when registered matters have changed?
5. What do I do when I have lost, damaged or spoiled my registration card?
6. Do I have nothing to do after my initial registration?
7. What do I do with my registration certificate when I return to my country?
Procedures for other purposes

1. How do I register a birth?
2. How do I register a death?
3. How do I register a marriage?
4. How do I register a divorce?
5. What is the naturalization system?
Everyday matters
1. How do I rent a house or a room?
2. How do I dispose of garbage and refuse?
3. Electricity, gas and water
4. Telephone service
5. Postal service
6. Banking service
7. Tax system in Japan
8. Educational system in Japan
9. Nursery schools and kindergartens
Important Contacts

1. The municipal offices of cities, towns and villages
2. Welfare offices
3. Public Health Centres
4. Public employment security offices
5. Labor Standard inspection Offices
6. Social Insurance Offices
7. Child guidance offices
Other Useful Information
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