Free legal consultation is available for foreign residents.

Experienced persons will respond to various questions about administrative procedures concerning foreign residents and Japanese citizens. Please feel free to contact us at any time. Personal information will be kept strictly confidential.

Location

Shimane International Center
TEL: 0852-31-5056 (Booking required)
Every 4th Sunday of the month (as a general rule) 1:00pm – 4:00pm

《Main Office Schedule for April 2026 to March 2027》
Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
Consultation
Date		 – 24th 28th 26th 23rd 27th 25th 22nd 27th 24th 28th 28th
Deadline – 22nd 26th 24th 21st 25th 23rd 20th 25th 22nd 26th 26th

Shimane International Center Western Branch Office (In The University of Shimane)
TEL: 0855-28-7990 (Booking required)
Every 4th Wednesday of the month (as a general rule) 1:00pm – 4:00pm

《Western Branch Schedule for April 2026 to March 2027》
Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar
Consultation
Date		 22nd 27th 24th 22nd 26th 30th 28th 25th 23rd 27th 24th 24th
Deadline 21st 26th 23rd 21st 25th 29th 27th 24th 22nd 26th 22nd 23rd

Consultation Themes include…

  • Citizenship / Visa
  • International Marriage, Adoption, Recognition, Inheritance
  • Residence Status (Acquisition, Update, Special Permission, Changing Status, etc.)
  • Naturalization
  • Tax
  • Insurance / Pension
  • Resident registration
  • House Purchase
  • Driver’s License
  • Authorization and opening procedures