Specialist Consultations for Foreign Residents
Specialist Consultations for foreign residents are being held at the Sendai Multicultural Center. These consultations with specialist organizations are free of charge. If you have any problems while living here in Sendai, please make use of this service. No fees required. Consultation details are confidential. Consultations are carried out in a private room. All consultations are held from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. Consultations are limited to 30 minutes per person. Staff from the Multicultural Center will be present during your consultation. |
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Specialist Consultations with Administrative Scriveners
Administrative scriveners from the Miyagi Administrative Scrivener Association are available for consultation on matters such as visas, residence status, and administrative procedures.
Example consultations:
- What should I do in order to bring my family over from my home country?
- What do I need to do in order to obtain permanent residency?
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Specialist Consultations with Administrative Scriveners［1,292KB：PDF］
Specialist Consultations with Lawyers
Lawyers from the Sendai Bar Association are available for legal consultation on matters such as family issues (divorce, custody, inheritance, etc), debt problems (multiple debts, etc), real estate, traffic accidents, contractual issues, and more.
Example consultations:
- We are discussing divorce, but what should I do to get parental custody of my children?
- My Japanese spouse has passed away. How will inheritance be handled?
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Specialist Consultations with the Labour Bureau
Employees from the Miyagi Labour Bureau are available for consultation on matters such as wages, working hours, vacation/paid leave, employment contracts, and job hunting.
Example consultations:
- I was made to quit my job for no reason.
- I am not being paid or not receiving overtime pay.
- Workplace problems related to bullying, sexual harassment, or power harassment.
- I want to look for work.
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Specialist Consultations with the Labour Bureau［1,540KB：PDF］
【Labour Bureau Information】
The Labour Bureau is a place where people who are employed can consult about their job or work.
It can also help with resolving conflicts with an employer.
Labour Bureau Information
【To Job Seekers】
Hello Work is a place where government workers help you find new job.
They answer various inquiries regarding employment.
Whatever questions you have, first try asking at Hello Work.
Information about Hello Work
Specialist Consultations with the Immigration Bureau
Employees from the Sendai Regional Immigration Bureau are available for consultation on matters such as immigration and residency procedures.
Example consultations:
- What will happen to my residency status if I change jobs?
- I have the Spouse of Japanese National residency status, but what will happen to my residency status if I get divorced?
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Specialist Consultations with Tax Accountants
Tax accountants from the Tohoku Tax Accountant's Association are available for consultations on matters such as taxes in Japan.
Example consultations:
- I want to start an enterprise. I want to establish my own company.
- My parents passed away, what will happen with inheritance tax?
- I earned some casual income or had expenditure. Do I have to pay taxes or am I eligible for tax deductions?
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Specialist consultations by the Sendai City Entrepreneurship Support Center – ASSISTA
Staff from the Sendai City Entrepreneurship Support Center – ASSISTA can help you with consultations on starting (setting up your own store, company, etc.) or running a business (procedures, financing, attracting customers, etc.).
Example consultations:
- I would like to start a business in Sendai. What kinds of procedures are necessary?
- I am running a food/drink business. What can I do to increase customers?
- I am running a business but our sales are not increasing. What should I do?
- I require funding to expand my business. What should I do?
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Specialist consultations by the Sendai City Entrepreneurship Support Center – ASSISTA［635KB：PDF］
How to Apply
If you would like to schedule a consultation, please provide us with the following information at the time of application:
- Your name and contact details (phone number, e-mail address)
- Your nationality
- Your residence status
- The contents of what you wish to discuss at the consultation
- The language you wish to consult in
- If an interpreter is required
If you wish to cancel after making an appointment, please contact us beforehand.
- [ Location ]
- Sendai Multicultural Center
- [ Application ]
- TEL: (022)224-1919, (022)265-2471
Email: tabunka@sentia-sendai.jp
The schedule is also announced on the International Relations Department’s website and email magazine.