Guide to Life
まつやま国際交流センター Matsuyama International Center
http://www.dokidoki.ne.jp/home1/informic/
Legal Matters and Procedures
1) Procedures for Staying in Japan
When staying in Japan
International Student Handbook
Matsuyama Immigration Office
2) Procedures at the Municipal Office
Alien registration
Matsuyama City Office
Foreign Resident Registration
Initial alien registration
Initial Registration Change in Registered Items Reissuance of Registration Certificate of Foreign Resident
Confirmation (renewal) of Registered Items Returning Your Registration Certificate Issuance of Confirmation Certificate of Foreign Resident Registration
Family Registration
Birth Registration
Marriage Registration
Divorce Registratio
Death Registration
General Information
1. Housing
2.Water
3.Gas
4.Electricity
5.Telephone
6.Garbage and Refuse Disposal
7.Banking
8.Taxes
9.Postal services
10.Door-to-Door Delivery Service Agencies (Takuhai )
11.If you wish to drive automobiles in japan
12.Ownership/use of automobiles
13.Traffic regulations
14.Traffic accidents
Medical Service
Japan’s public medical insurance
Health insurance
When You Fall Sick
Selecting a Hospital
English available medical institutions (Matsuyama area)
AMBULANCE ≪Tel 119≫
Sudden Illness / Accidents
After Hours and Holidays
Childbarth/Childcare
Medical Certificates
Education
Japanese Education System
Pre-school education
Elementary school and junior high school (Compulsory)
High School
Universities/Colleges
Japaness Language Classes
Other Services and Facilities
Television
Newspapers and Magazines in Foreign Languages
English Publications in Matsuyama
Where to Read Foreign Language Newspapers and Magazines
Consultation and Information Services
Sightseeing Information
Worship in Foreign Languages




