Consultation Examples

• I need to consult with an attorney. Where can I find one?
• Where are sightseeing spots in Aichi Prefecture?
• How can I have my signature seal registered?
• Is there any daily life information magazine for foreigners?

I need to consult with an attorney. Where can I find one?

Below organizations offer legal consultations.

Aichi International Association, Free Legal Consultations for Foreign Residents（free of charge, appointment required）

Location	Nagoya-shi Naka-ku Sannomaru 2-6-1 Sannomaru Annex Bldg. 1F
Date & Time of consultation	2nd & 4th Friday 13:00-16:00
Language	Portuguese, Spanish, English, Chinese, Filipino/Tagalog
Time for appointment	Mon-Saturday, 10: 00-18:00
TEL	052-961-7902

Nagoya International Center, Legal Consultation for Foreigners(appointment required, free of charge)

Location	Nagoya-shi Nakamura-ku Nagono 1-47-1 Nagoya International Center Bldg
Date & Time of consultation	10:00-12:30 every Saturday
Language	English, Portuguese, Spanish and Chinese
TEL	052-581-6111(available for 24 hours by answering machine)

Aichi Bar Association Nagoya Legal Consultation Center – Legal Counseling for Foreigners (appointment required; free of charge)

Location	Nagoya-shi Nakamura-ku Meieki 3-22-8 Daitokai Bldg 4F
Date & Time of consultation	Every Thursday 14:10–16:25
Language	Japanese only
TEL	052-565-6110

Japan Legal Support Center (appointment required, free of charge)

Nagoya,

Date & Time of consultation	1st & 3rd Thursday 10:00-12:30
Language	English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog other
TEL	050-3383-5460 (Japanese only for appointment call) *Call 0570-078377 to make a reservation in Portuguese, Spanish, English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese or Tagalog.

Okazaki

Date & Time of consultation	1st & 3rd Thursday 13:00-16:00
Language	English, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog other
TEL	050-3383-5465 (Japanese only for appointment call) *Call 0570-078377 to make a reservation in Portuguese, Spanish, English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese or Tagalog.

Consulate General of Brazil – Legal Consultations (Brazilian Laws) (appointment required, free of charge)

Location	Nagoya-shi Naka-ku Marunouchi 1-10-29 Shirakawa Daihachi Bldg 2F
Date & Time of consultation	Three times a month 9:30-12:00
Language	Portuguese
TEL	052-222-1077

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Where are sightseeing spots in Aichi Prefecture?

Aichi Prefecture is rich in tourism resources, such as historic sites, famous sightseeing spots and traditional culture.

The Nagoya and Owari regions in the western part of the Prefecture are dotted with modern cultural facilities and historic sites. In the region surrounding Mikawa Bay there are spa resorts, bathing beaches and angling spots. Many places are renowned for their scenic beauty. The Mikawa region in the northeastern part of the Prefecture excels in natural landscapes, such as mountains, plateaus and valleys; you will be fascinated with the scenic beauty this area has to offer in every season.

For more information, contact organizations listed below.

Nagoya City Tourist Information Center (Nagoya Station)

Open	8:30-19:00 Everyday
Language	English, Japanese
TEL	052-323-0161

Nagoya City Tourist Information Center (Kanayama)

Open	9:00-19:00 Everyday
Language	English, Japanese
TEL	052-323-0161

Oasis 21 i Center

Open	10:00-20:00 Everyday
Language	English, Japanese
TEL	052-963-5252

Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Tourist Information Center (TIC)
(comprehensive tourism information for foreign nationals)

Open:	9:00-17:00 Everyday
Language	English, Chinese, Korean
TEL	03-3201-3331

Nagoya International Center Information Counter

Open	Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–17:00
Language	Portuguese, Spanish, English, Chinese, Korean, Filipino/Tagalog, Vietnamese, Nepalese

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How can I have my signature seal registered?

A seal is an important item that is used in place of a handwritten signature when registering your car or real estate property or when borrowing money. To make your seal effective, you need to register it at your municipal office. For seal registration, you need to be registered as a resident and be 15 years of age or older. A seal that does not meet the size requirements or does not match your name on the Certificate of Residence or commonly used name cannot be registered. After the seal registration, a Seal Registration Card (handbook or card) is issued. Be careful not to lose your seal or Seal Registration Card. If you lose your Seal Registration Card, you need to submit a report of loss and register your seal again. The Certificate of Registered Seal proves that your seal is authentic when you want to use it. To have it issued, you or your proxy need to present your Seal Registration Card at the municipal office.

For seal registration, the following items are necessary.

1. Residence card
2. A signature seal to be registered

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Is there any daily life information magazine for foreigners?

The Aichi International Association publishes a booklet titled “AICHI HANDBOOK” (Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, English and Chinese editions), which is a compilation of information useful to foreigners residing in Aichi Prefecture. This handbook presents information on immigration procedures, insurance, medical care, education, work, taxes and various consultation services.

The printed versions are written in both the foreign language and Japanese. The information provided is valid as of the date of publication.

• Portuguese, Spanish version: Published in August 2017
• English, Chinese version: Published in March 2019

A copy of the handbook is offered for free to residents in Aichi! From the second copy, 500 yen is charged per copy. To know more about how to get the handbook, please contact us.

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