What's New

The Point Grant Support Program for Hokkaido Residents “KURASHI OUEN HOKKAIDO”

Winter is coming! (Hokkaido Winter Living Guide)

Notice: Website is back online

Part-time workers – check to see if you’re eligible to enroll in Social Insurance with your employer!

Hokkaido’s Minimum Wage raised to 1,131 yen per hour!｜¡El salario mínimo de Hokkaido aumentará a 1131 yen por hora!

Legal Speed Limit for Vehicles Reduced on Residential Roads, from September 1, 2026!

FAQ: When should I apply to extend my period of stay? | Preguntas frecuentes：Acerca del momento adecuado para realizar la solicitud de extension del período de estadía.

Fees for immigration procedures will be revised on October 1, 2026!|¡A partir del 1 de octubre se revisarán las tarifas de los trámites de residencia para extranjeros!

To all foreign students studying in Japan who wish to study at a university or vocational school

Brown Bear Alerts and Warnings│Acerca de las alertas y advertencias del oso pardo

How to check details such as the Period of Stay for the New Residence Cards│Cómo comprobar el período de estadía, etc. de la nueva tarjeta de residencia

【CAUTION】Beware of bank transfer scams by those pretending to be consultation center staff!

FAQ: Part-time job for foreign students during summer vacation

Do you have a "Myna Health Insurance Card" or "Health Insurance Eligibility Certificate"?

Enjoy the ocean safely!│¡Disfruta el mar con seguridad!

Introducing the ‘Specified Residence Card’- combining the Residence Card and My Number Card into one.

Don’t forget to pay residence tax!｜¡No se olvide del pago del impuesto a la residencia!

Change to the design of Residence Cards and Special Permanent Resident Certificates

Don’t forget to pay vehicle tax!│¡No se olvide de pagar el impuesto al automóvil!

2026 Traffic Safety Guide for Cyclists│Guía de seguridad vial para bicicletas del año 2026

Off the Coast of Hokkaido and Sanriku Subsequent Earthquake Advisory | Alerta tras la producción de un terremoto en la prefectura de Hokkaido o la costa de Sanriku

Regarding supplementary documents for applications for the "Engineer, Specialist in Humanities, International Services" residence status (Affiliated Organization: Category 3 or 4)

The Child and Child-rearing Support Contribution System will begin April 2026!

FAQ: If I leave my job and return home, what will happen with my residence tax payments?

Starting April 1, 2026, the blue ticket system will apply to bicycle violations!

FAQ: Claiming Your Pension Lump-Sum Withdrawal Payment

Partial revision of the “Guidelines for Permanent Residency”

To all newly-hired international students and foreign workers│Para estudiantes extranjeros recientemente graduados y otros trabajadores extranjeros

FAQ: How to Convert Foreign Driver’s Licenses│Pregunta frecuente: Solicitud de conversion de licencia de conducir extranjera

To all backcountry skiers