Consultations

Free Consultation for Foreign Residents

The Tokyo Supporting Network for Foreign Residents holds consultations for foreign residents.
You may consult with experts, including lawyers, on any doubts or problems you may have living in Japan. Interpreters will be on hand to translate into multiple languages.
Completely free. Confidentiality assured.

Consultation themes

Visas, marriage and divorce, pensions and insurance, labor problems, and more.
If you would like to learn more about the scope of consultation themes, the type of experts attending, whether an interpreter in your language is on hand, etc., please call the organization promoting the event.

Annual Schedule

  1. Apr
  2. May
  3. Jun
  4. Jul
  5. Aug
  6. Sep
  7. Oct
  8. Nov
  9. Dec
  10. Jan
  11. Feb
  12. Mar
  • Date/ Time

    May 24 (Sat.), 2025 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    ※Reservation required. [Deadline: May. 16(Fri.)]
    Place

    Musashino Swing Building 10F Skyroom, 2-14-1 Sakai, Musashino-shi

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    Host

    Musashino International Association
    Inquiry 0422-56-2922
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  • Date/ Time

    Jun. 29 (Sun.), 2025 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    ※Reservation required. [Deadline: Jun. 20 (Fri.)]
    Place

    Itabashi-ku Green Hall 1F, 36-1 Sakae-cho, Itabashi-ku

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    Host

    Itabashi Culture and International Exchange Foundation
    Inquiry 03-3579-2015
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  • Date/ Time

    Jul. 12 (Sat.), 2025 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    *Reservation required. [Deadline: Jun. 20(Fri)]
    Place

    Setagaya Civic Hall meeting room, 4-21-27 Setagaya, Setagaya-ku

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    Host

    Cultural and International Affairs Division, City of Setagaya
    Inquiry 03-6304-3439
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  • Date/ Time

    Aug. 31 (Sun.), 2025 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    ※Reservation required. [Deadline: Aug. 24 (Sun.)]
    Place

    Bunkyo Civic Center 5F, 1-16-21 Kasuga, Bunkyo-ku

    *Online consultation via Zoom is also available.

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    Host

    Bunkyo Multilingual Support Network
    Inquiry E-mail: bunkyotagen5sn@gmail.com
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  • Date/ Time

    Oct. 4 (Sat.), 2025 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    Place

    3re floor, Bar Associations Building, 1-1-3 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku

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    Host

    Kanto Federation of Bar Associations, Tokyo Bar Association, Daiichi Tokyo Bar Association, Daini Tokyo Bar Association
    Inquiry Daiichi Tokyo Bar Association 03-3595-8575
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  • Date/ Time

    Oct. 11 (Sat.), 2025 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    ※Reservation required. [Deadline: Oct. 10 (Fri.)]
    Place

    Tachikawa City Service Center, 2-2-27 Akebonocho, Tachikawa-shi

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    Host

    NPO Tachikawa Multicultural Center
    Inquiry 042-527-0310
  • Date/ Time

    Oct. 18 (Sat.), 2025 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    ※Reservation required. [Deadline: Oct. 3 (Fri.)]
    Place

    #701, Hamamatsucho Sandensha Bldg., 2-7-15 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku

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    Host

    Global Community Interaction (GCI)
    Inquiry E-mail: info@gci.or.jp
  • Date/ Time

    Nov. 1 (Sat.), 2025 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    *Reservation required. [Deadline:Oct.17(Fri.)]
    Place

    Nakano ZERO Nishi-Kan, 2-9-7 Nakano, Nakano-ku

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    Host

    Association for Nakano International Communications (ANIC)
    Inquiry 03-5342-9169
  • Date/ Time

    Nov. 15(Sun.), 2025 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    ※Reservation required. [Deadline: Nov. 7 (Fri.)]
    Place

    Higashimurayama Station Bldg., SUNPALNE 2F, 1-46 Noguchicho, Higashimurayama-shi

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    Host

    Higashimurayama City Citizen's Consultation and Interaction Section
    Inquiry 042-393-5111
  • Date/ Time

    Nov. 22 (Sat.), 2025 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Place

    Chofu City Culture Hall Tazukuri 12F, 2-33-1 Kojimacho, Chofu-shi

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    Host

    Foundation for promotion of Chofu city's culture and community Center for International Friendship and Amity (CIFA)
    Inquiry 042-441-6195
  • Date/ Time

    Dec. 7(Sun.) 14:00-16:00
    Place

    Ueno Kumin-kan
    1 Chome-1-12 Ikenohata, Taito-ku

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    Host

    Citizen's Network for Global Activities (CINGA)
    Inquiry 03-6261-6225
  • Date/ Time

    Jan. 24 (Sat.), 2026 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    ※Reservation required. [Deadline: Jan. 16 (Fri.)]
    Place

    Minato International Communication Space, Toei Kita-Aoyama 1-chome Apartment, Bldg.3, B1F, 1-6-3 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku

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    Host

    Minato International Association (MIA)
    Inquiry 03-6440-0233
  • Date/ Time

    Feb. 7 (Sat.), 2026 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    ※Reservation required. [Deadline: Jan. 25 (Sun.)]
    Place

    The 4th Conference Room, Central Bldg. 6F, Suginami City Office (1-15-1 Asagaya-Minami, Suginami-ku)

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    Host

    Suginami Association for Cultural Exchange
    Inquiry 03-5378-8833
  • Date/ Time

    Mar. 8 (Sun.), 2026 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    ※Reservation required. [Deadline: Mar. 4 (Wed.)]
    Place

    Machida Citizens' Forum 4F, 4-9-8 Haramachida, Machida-shi

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    Host

    Machida Cultural and International Exchange Foundation
    Machida International Center
    Inquiry 042-722-4260