Saitama Prefecture
English
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Updated:February 12, 2019
- Disaster Prevention News Links
- Disaster Consultation Service for Foreigners
- Saitama Information & Support(PDF:497KB)
- Natural Disaster Information
- International Division Newsletter (PDF:289KB)
About Saitama
Governor's Office
Saitama Prefecture in Brief
Living in Saitama
A Guide to Living in Saitama
Please note:
Created：1 April 2018
Place names, systems and prices may change hereafter.
Inquiries made to the contact points listed should be in Japanese, unless otherwise stated.
- 1 Residency Management System, Basic Resident Registration System and the Individual Number System(PDF:410KB)
- 2 Emergencies(PDF:194KB)
- 3 Housing (PDF:388KB)
- 4 Health Insurance and medical Treatment(PDF:206KB)
- 5 Pregnancy, Childbirth, Childcare, Family(PDF:491KB)
- 6 Pension(PDF:167KB)
- 7 Education(PDF:391KB)
- 8 Taxation(PDF:344KB)
- 9 Employment and Labor Conditions(PDF:173KB)
- 10 Driver’s License(PDF:152KB)
- 11 Information for Everyday Life(PDF:215KB)
- 12 Consultation Services and Contact Points(PDF:260KB)
- 13 Municipalities and Wards of Saitama Prefecture (Cities, Wards, Towns and Villages )(PDF:90KB)
- 14 Profile of Saitama Prefecture(PDF:855KB)
- 1～14(ZIP:3,868KB)
Information by Topic
Disaster Preparedness and Crime Prevention
- Avoid Damage from Heavy Rain, Strong Wind or Disaster
- Local Disaster Drills for Foreigners(PDF:104KB)
- Dialogue Sheet for Use at Evacuation Centers(1)(PDF:200KB)
- Dialogue Sheet for Use at Evacuation Centers(Foreign Evacuee’s Questionnaire)(PDF:141KB)
- A Guide to Living in Saitama 2 Emergencies(PDF:396KB)
Housing
- A Guide to Rental Housing and Rules for Living in Japan(PDF:957KB)
- Lists of real estate agents supporting foreigners, etc.
International Exchange and Cooperation
- Saitama Information & Support(PDF:232KB)
- Information for Everyday Life(PDF:3,883KB)
- Have You Heard about Saitama’s Growing Multicultural Society?(PDF:711KB)
- Sister states and provinces of Saitama Prefecture
- International Division Newsletter(PDF:289KB)
Taxes
Health and Welfare
- How to use the Saitama Medical Services Search System(PDF:828KB)
- Keyword Page(WORD:92KB)
- Quick Reference for Baby Foods
- Five Tips to Prevent Heat Stroke
Agriculture
Environment and City Planning
- Stop Global Warming Saitama Navigation 2050(Summary)(PDF:4,085KB)
- What is Biodiversity?(PDF:3,216KB)
Culture and Education
- Information on Japanese Classes ( Link to Saitama International Association)
- Information on Japanese Classes ( Link to Saitama International Association/ in Japanese)
- Newsletter in English "MoshiMoshi"
Tourism
About the Saitama Prefectural Government
Links
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