Find official Japanese government services, local authorities and useful resources by prefecture and municipality.
Official website of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), listed in the Government of Japan directory. It provides information about international development cooperation and related programs. Use the relevant service page for the responsible office, current documents and contact arrangements; a central-government information page may direct individual procedures to another agency or local authority.
View website profileHouterasu provides information about legal support and routes to relevant consultation services. Its foreign-national pages explain language support and how to seek help. Check the conditions of each service; an information service, lawyer consultation and eligibility for legal aid are different arrangements.
View website profileOfficial website of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), listed in the Government of Japan directory. It provides information about the Maritime Self-Defense Force’s organization and activities. Use the relevant service page for the responsible office, current documents and contact arrangements; a central-government information page may direct individual procedures to another agency or local authority.
View website profileThe Japan Meteorological Agency publishes official weather, earthquake, tsunami and volcanic information. Its English information menu links to forecasts, warnings and disaster-risk maps. Select your area and consult current bulletins; a saved screenshot or general guide cannot show live conditions.
View website profileOfficial website of Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), listed in the Government of Japan directory. It provides information about visitor information and official tourism resources. Use the relevant service page for the responsible office, current documents and contact arrangements; a central-government information page may direct individual procedures to another agency or local authority.
View website profileOfficial website of Japan Patent Office, listed in the Government of Japan directory. It provides information about patents, trademarks, designs and intellectual-property procedures. Use the relevant service page for the responsible office, current documents and contact arrangements; a central-government information page may direct individual procedures to another agency or local authority.
View website profileThe Japan Pension Service provides English explanations of public pension coverage, payments, benefits and procedures for people moving into or out of Japan. Use its scene-based guidance and multilingual pamphlets to identify the relevant form. Ask the pension office about your own contribution history or international agreement situation.
View website profileOfficial website of Japan Sports Agency, listed in the Government of Japan directory. It provides information about sports policy, participation and related public information. Use the relevant service page for the responsible office, current documents and contact arrangements; a central-government information page may direct individual procedures to another agency or local authority.
View website profileOfficial website of Japan Tourism Agency, listed in the Government of Japan directory. It provides information about tourism policy and related visitor-industry information. Use the relevant service page for the responsible office, current documents and contact arrangements; a central-government information page may direct individual procedures to another agency or local authority.
View website profileThe official worldwide JLPT website is operated by the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services. It explains the test levels, sample questions and how test administration differs inside and outside Japan. Use the relevant local organizer for registration dates, fees and test-site instructions.
View website profileOfficial website of Joint Staff, listed in the Government of Japan directory. It provides information about the Joint Staff’s organization and official activities. Use the relevant service page for the responsible office, current documents and contact arrangements; a central-government information page may direct individual procedures to another agency or local authority.
View website profileOfficial website of Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, listed in the Government of Japan directory. It provides information about agriculture, forestry, fisheries and food-related policies. Use the relevant service page for the responsible office, current documents and contact arrangements; a central-government information page may direct individual procedures to another agency or local authority.
View website profileOfficial website of Ministry of Defense, listed in the Government of Japan directory. It provides information about defense policy and the ministry’s official activities. Use the relevant service page for the responsible office, current documents and contact arrangements; a central-government information page may direct individual procedures to another agency or local authority.
View website profileOfficial website of Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, listed in the Government of Japan directory. It provides information about industry, trade, business and economic policies. Use the relevant service page for the responsible office, current documents and contact arrangements; a central-government information page may direct individual procedures to another agency or local authority.
View website profileMEXT provides official information on Japan’s education system, schools, scholarships and research. Its English pages help readers understand national education policies and links to related organizations. For school enrollment at your address, begin with the local board of education; for higher education, check each institution’s admissions office.
View website profileOfficial website of Ministry of Finance, listed in the Government of Japan directory. It provides information about national finance, fiscal policy and related publications. Use the relevant service page for the responsible office, current documents and contact arrangements; a central-government information page may direct individual procedures to another agency or local authority.
View website profileThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs website is an official route to visa information, Japanese diplomatic missions and international travel notices. Overseas visa application requirements are handled through the relevant Japanese embassy or consulate. Residence procedures after arrival are generally a matter for the Immigration Services Agency.
View website profileThe ministry publishes official information on employment, labour conditions, healthcare and social welfare. Foreign-worker pages help locate employment support and consultation resources. Use the topic pages to find the organization responsible for your issue and check the latest language-specific notices before making arrangements.
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