Useful links with information to help you during disaster
Shared information related to Emergency contacts, Weather/seismic info from JMA, Utilities, TRANSPORTATION - Railways, Airports
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Japan Train Status Information
From 4 am until 2 am the following day, JREAST will report train information regarding anticipated and actual delays in excess of 30 minutes of trains operated by JR-EAST, including the Tohoku, Joetsu, Hokuriku, Yamagata and Akita Shinkansen
Japanese classes offered by volunteers - Tokyo Nihongo Volunteer Network (TNVN)
In order to work in Japan, even as a foreigner, in most cases, the Japanese language skill is required. Moreover, to obtain a better chance of employment, it is necessary to improve his/her Japanese language level, and to do so, it is advisable to make use of various opportunities to learn Japanese.
Foreign Residents Support Center (FRESC)
The Foreign Residents Support Center (FRESC) is a consultation center that supports foreign nationals who live and work in Japan.
Email Distribution Service of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan
The Immigration Services Agency of Japan sends "Japan Immigration Services News" to registered email addresses (mobile phones and PCs) in order to deliver news related to procedures for immigration in Japan and daily life support to foreign residents in Japan.
Foreign residents will be allowed to renew, extend or change visas online
We are all aware of the tedious process of filling out endless forms and waiting for countless hours at immigration offices to renew or extend their visas. Allowing people to apply visa online will be happy news to all of the foreign community in Japan.
Scholarships for International Students in Japan
Scholarships for International Students in Japan / University Degree Courses Offered in English / Japan Study Support - Information for International Students
COVID 19 Test centers in Japan and useful information
Due to the coronavirus infection being contagious, depending on the country you plan to travel to, you may need a PCR test before you leave Japan.
Schooling for non-Japanese kids in Japan
Schooling for the non-Japanese kids, the double-blood kids, and Japanese kids returning from overseas, has always been an issue of great concern in Japan
What to do when someone dies in Japan
For family and friends, the death of a loved one in any circumstance causes immense feelings of loss and sorrow. Where the death occurs overseas, there can often be additional complications in organizing the funeral, repatriation and other arrangements.