English-Speaking Resources
Kyoto City International Foundation
Daily Life Consultation
http://www.kcif.or.jp/en
Law and Visa Consultation(in principle, every 1st and 3rd Saturday)
http://www.kcif.or.jp/HP/jigyo/sodan/jp/horitsu/law_visa.html
Free Counseling Day for Non-Japanese Residents
Taxes, insurance, pension, labor, and mental health consultations
http://www.kcif.or.jp/HP/jigyo/sodan/en/counseling/konnendo/index.html
Kyoto YWCA APT
YWCA offers not only information, but also interpretation services, public negotiations, and legal support for issues related to the rights of international residents, such as status of residence, labor concerns, and social security services.
Language and Times
Monday 13:00-16:00, Thai, Tagalog, Chinese, English
Thursday 15:00-18:00, Thai, Tagalog, Chinese, and English
Consultation TEL: 075-451-6522
http://kyoto.ywca.or.jp/english/support/index.html
HOUTERASU, Japan Legal Support Center
This center offers information on the legal system and consultation with related organizations in person and by telephone for free. Also, for those who need to speak to lawyers or judicial scriveners but are financially unable, free legal advice is given through the civil legal aid system.
English site: http://www.houterasu.or.jp/en/
●Japan Legal Support Center Kyoto District Office
http://www.houterasu.or.jp/en/about_jlsc/locations.html#kyoto
Foreign –language Human Right Hotline (Ministry of Justice)
Flyer (English, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Portuguese, Vietnamese)
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