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11 Employment
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1 Residence management system
2 The Family registry system
3 Seal Registrations
4 Housing
5 Water, Gas, Electricity & Telephone Services
6 Disposal of Garbage
7 Post Office and Delivery Company Services
8 Banks
9 Traffic
10 Taxation
11 Employment
12 National Health Insurance
13 National Pension Plan
14 Neighborhood Association
15 Disaster Prevention, Fire & Medical Emergencies
16 Traffic Accidents
17 Childcare
18 Welfare
19 Health checkups for adults
20 Educations
21 Medical Information
22 Counseling and support services
Information of facilities
23 City/Town Halls and related facilities
24 School & Educational Institutions
25 Other public facilities
26 Refuge (Shelter)
27 Medical Institutions



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11-1 Eligibility for Employment

Foreign nationals can only work in Japan if their status of residence permits it. And all statuses of residence limit the field of employment which one can work.

In respect to Permanent Resident, Spouse of a Japanese National, Spouse of a Permanent Resident, and Long Term Resident (Indo-Chinese refugees accepted for settlement, so-called third generation Japanese, etc.), there is no particular limitation on activities from Immigration control Act and they can work in all field.

You cannot work in Japan if your status of residence is one of the following: Cultural Activities, Temporary Visitor, University Student, Pre-college Student, Trainee, or Dependent.

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11-2 Public Employment Security Offices (Hello Work)

Public Employment Security Offices (Hello Work)

Public Employment Security Offices (Hello Work) provide many services for foreign residents whose resident statuses permit them to work. Hello Work provides job placements, occupational guidance, unemployment insurance benefits, and introductions to public occupational training programs. Please go to your nearest Public Employment Security Office to apply for employment or to obtain further details.

[Inquiry]
  • Fujimino-shi Furusato Hello Work : tel.049-266-0200
  • Hello Work Kawagoe : tel.049-242-0197
  • Hello Work Tokorozawa : tel.04-2992-8609