Consultation Services in English

Sumida City Consultation Services for Foreign Residents

Sumida City has consultation services in English and Chinese for its foreign residents. Contact the counter for advice on handling problems or when you need particular information.

The Counseling Corner is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 12 noon (Chinese) and from 1 - 3 p.m. (English).
Location: Sumida Residents' Consultation Counter, c/o "Sumida City Hall" 1-23-20, Azumabashi, SUMIDA-KU
Tel. 5608-1616

Consulting Services for Foreign Residents by the Metropolitan and Central Governments

Foreign Resident General Information Center

Consultation on immigration and residential status is offered at the "Foreign Resident General Information Center" inside the Tokyo Regional Immigration Office.

Languages: English, Mandarin, Taiwanese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, and Thai language services are available.
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon and 1 - 4 p.m.
Tel. 5796-7112

Human Rights Counseling for Foreign Residents Living in Japan

The Tokyo Legal Affairs Bureau provides counseling service concerning human rights issues.

Languages: English, Chinese, German
Hours: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Days: English and German - Tue. and The. Chinese - Mon.
Tel. 5689-0519

Tokyo Metropolitan Foreign Residents' Advisory Center

This organization offers counseling on living conditions, municipal administration, legal matters, traffic accidents, taxes and numerous other issues in regard to Tokyo.

Languages: English, Chinese, Korean
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon and 1 - 4 p.m. (ALL LANGUAGES)
Days: English - Mon. to Fri.; Chinese - Tue. and Fri.; Korean - Wed. (This service is not available on holidays.)
Location: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bldg. No. 1, 3rd Floor, 2-8-1, Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Tel. 5320-7744 (English); 5320-7766 (Chinese); 5320-7700 (Korean)

Tokyo Metropolitan Health & Medical Information Center Service for Foreigners

Information on medical facilities that provide treatment in foreign languages is offered.

Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Spanish
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tel. 5285-8181

Employment Service Center for Foreigners

This organization helps university and graduate students with exchange student visas find jobs and offers advice on jobs after graduation.

Languages: English, Chinese
Hours: Daily except for Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon and 1 - 4 p.m.
Location: 2-7-10, Misakicho, Chiyoda-ku
Tel. 3239-4370

Advisory for Foreign Workers

The Tokyo Labor Standards Office provides consultations to foreign workers regarding labor and employment issues.

Language: English
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. - 12 noon and 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: 1-7-22, Koraku, Bunkyo-ku
Tel. 3814-5311, ext. 326

Metropolitan Police Department Counseling Service for Foreigners

Calls are taken regarding accidents and violence, forced labor, forced prostitution, and protection.

Languages: English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Thai, Tagalog, Farsi
Hours: Daily except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, 8:30 a.m. to 5.15 p.m.
Tel. 3503-8484