Sunday, July 16, 2017

Divorce and Remarriage


Important Information


Institutions in Kansai that provide services to resolve legal, health and other issues of foreigners

1.  NPOs

1.1  YWCA-Asian People Together (APT)
Muro-machi Demizu-agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
TEL: 075-431-0351 or counseling line: 075 451 6522
FAX: 075-431-0352
E-mail: ywapt[@]kyoto.mbox-inet.or.jp

1.2  Rights of Immigrants Network in Kansai (RINK)
540-0026
大阪市中央区内本町1-2-11 ウタカビル 201
TEL: 06- 6910-7103
FAX: 06-6942-0278
E-mail
rink[@]a.email.ne.jp

1.3  Catholic Osaka Daishikyoku SINAPIS
Social Action Center of Archdiocese of Osaka
2-24-22 Tamatsukuri, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi 540-0004
TEL: 06-6942-1784
FAX: 06-6920-2203
E-mail: sinapis[@]osaka.catholic.jp; sinapis-b[@]osaka.catholic.jp

http://www.osaka.catholic.jp/sinapis/index2.eng.html
  
1.4  NPO CHARM
10-19 Kan-ei-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Japan 530-0031
TEL/FAX:  06-6354-5902
E-mail: info[@]charmjapan.com

1.5  Association for Toyonaka Multicultural Symbiosis (ATOMS)
560-0026 豊中市玉井町1-1-1-601「エトレ豊中」6 とよなか国際交流センター
TEL: 06-6843-4343
FAX: 06-6843-4375/
E-mail:atoms@a.zaq.jp

1.6   NGO Network for Foreigners Assistance Kobe
〒650-0004  1-28-7 Nakayamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo-ken
TEL&FAX:078-271-3270

Multilingual Hotline Consultation – every Friday - 13:00 - 20:00 - TEL 078-232-1290
E-mail:gqnet@poppy.ocn.ne.jp
ホームページ:http://gqnet.webcrow.jp
  
1.7  Japan Federation of Bar Associations (JFBA)
c/o Osaka Bar Association
1-12-5 Nishi-temma, Kita-ku, Osaka
TEL: 06-6364-1248
Fee: 5,400 yen for a 30 min (including consumption tax) 

https://www.nichibenren.or.jp/en/legalinfo/counceling.html


2.  Government-supported Offices

2.1  Houterasu (Japan Legal Support Center)
Phone: 0570-078-374 (+81-3-6745-5600 from overseas)
Opening hours: 9:00am-20:00pm Mon-Fri, 9:00am-17:00 pm Sat

2.2  Yorisoi Hotline (Helpline for Foreigners) – call:  0120-279-338
Free telephone consultation service for foreigners
E-mail: 2-info[@]279338.jp

2.3  Dawn Center
(Osaka Prefectural Center for Youth and Gender Equality)
1-3-49 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka
540-0008
TEL: 06-6910-8500
FAX: 06-6910-8775

2.4  Human Rights Counseling Offices for Foreigners  
Ministry of Justice
http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/zinsin/soudanmadoguchi.pdf

2.5  Osaka Legal Affairs Bureau
2-1-17 Tani-machi Chuo-ku Osaka-shi
(English, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays) 
TEL:
06-6942-9494

2.6  Kobe District Legal Affairs Bureau
1-1 Hatoba-cho Chuo-ku Kobe-shi
(English, 2nd Wednesdays)

TEL: 078-392-1821


3. International Centers in Kansai

3.1  Hyogo prefecture

3.1.1  Akashi International Association       
8F, Aspia Akashi Kita Kan, 6-1 Higashinaka no Cho,  Akashi-shi
673-0886
TEL: (078) 9180044
FAX: (078) 9180044
E-mail: aia@aia-akashi.jp

3.1.2  Amagasaki International Association
Amagasaishi Hishoka,  1-23-1 Higashinanamatsu-cho, Amagasaki shi
6608501
TEL: (06) 64896017
FAX: (06) 64896009
E-mail: aia@hcc5.bai.ne.jp

3.1.3  Ashiya Cosmopolitan Association       
2-6-209, Oharacho, Ashiya city 6590092
TEL: (0797) 346340
FAX: (0797) 346341 

3.1.4  Awaji city International Association  
Shiyakusho Kokusaikoryukanai,  Ikuhoniijima 8 Banchi Awaji, Awaji-shi, 6562292
TEL: (0799) 642506
FAX: (0799) 642527

3.1.5  Himeji Cultural and International Exchange Foundation     
3F, Egret Himeji Bldg., 68-290 Honmachi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-0012
TEL: 079-282-8950
FAX: 079-282-8955
E-mail info@himeji-iec.or.jp

3.1.6  Hyogo International Association        
IHD Center, 5-1, 1-chome, Wakinohama Kaigan-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan 651-0073
TEL:0782303260
FAX:0782303280
E-mail hia@net.hyogo-ip.or.jp

3.1.7  Hyogo International Association Information and Advisory Service Center
6Fl., Kobe Crystal Tower, 1-1-3 Higashi-Kawasaki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe
650-0044
 (General Consultation Center for Hyogo Residents)
TEL: (078) 3822052
FAX: (078) 3822012
3.1.8  Kakogawa International Association 
387-1 Yoshino, Noguchi-Cho, Kakogawa-Shi, Hyogo 675-0017
TEL: (079) 4251166
FAX: (079) 4250200

3.1.9  Kobe International Community Center
Boeki Center Building 2F, 5-1-14, Hamabe-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe
651-0083
TEL: 078-291-8441
FAX: 078-291-0691
e-mail: kic03@kicc.jp

3.1.10  Kobe International Center for Cooperation and Communication
Boeki Center Building 2F
5-1-14, Hamabe-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe
651-0083
TEL: 078-291-0641
FAX: 078-291-0691
E-mail: kic00@kicc.jp

3.1.11  Miki International Association   
10-30 Uenomaru cho, Miki shi, 6730492
TEL: (0794892318
FAX: (0794829755
E-mail:  kokusai@city.miki.hyogo.jp

3.1.12  Nishinomiya city International Association
4F , Frente Nishinomiya, 11-1 Ikeda cho, Nishinomiya shi
6620911
TEL: (0798328680
FAX: (0798328678
E-mail: nia@nishi.or.jp

3.1.13  Sanda International Association        
6F, Kippy Mall, 2-1 Ekimae machi,  Sanda shi 6691528
Sanda shi Machizukuri Kyodo Center Kokusai kouryu plaza nai
TEL: (079) 5595164
FAX: (079) 5595173

3.1.14  Tamba city International Association
Kashibara 443, Kashibara cho, Tanba shi 6693309
TEL:0795725880
FAX:0795725880
E-mail: tamba_ia@yahoo.co.jp

3.1.15  Toyooka International Association     
20-34 Tachinocho Toyooka Hyogo 668-0046
TEL: (0796) 245931
FAX: (0796) 245931
E-mail: tia@tia-online.net 



3.2  Kyoto prefecture

3.2.1  Kyoto City International Foundation
2-1 Torii-cho,Awataguchi, Sakyo-ku Kyoto 6068536
TEL: (075) 7523010
FAX: (075) 7523510
E-mail: office@kcif.or.jp 

3.2.2  Kyoto Prefectural International Center
B1F Mielparque Kyoto building, Shiokoji Sagaru, Higashinotoin dori, Shimogyo-ku,  Kyoto  600-8216
TEL: 075-342-5000
FAX: 075-342-5050


3.3  Nara Prefecture

3.3.1  Nara Prefecture International Citizens Center
2nd Floor, Silkia Nara, 8 - 1 Sanjo Honmachi, Nara city
TEL0742-81-3320
FAX0742-81-3321


3.4  Osaka prefecture

3.4.1  Association for Toyonaka Multicultural Symbiosis  (ATOMS)
560-0026 豊中市玉井町1-1-1-601「エトレ豊中」6 とよなか国際交流センター
TEL: 06-6843-4343
FAX: 06-6843-4375/
E-mail: atoms@a.zaq.jp

3.4.2  Fujiidera International Friendship Association
583-8583
藤井寺市岡1-1-1
藤井寺市役所地域振興課内
藤井寺市国際交流協会事務局
TEL: 072-939-1050
e-mail: fujiidera_kokusai@yahoo.co.jp

3.4.3  Higashi Osaka International Friendship Association
577-8521 東大阪市荒本北1丁目11 東大阪市人権文化部文化国際課
TEL: 06-4309-3000/06-4309-3155
FAX:06-4309-3823
bunkoku@city.higashiosaka.lg.jp

3.4.4  Hirakata Foundation for Culture and International Exchange (HCI)
Civic Hall, 8-32, Okahigashi- cho,Hirakata-city, Osaka 567-8505
TEL:   +81(0)72-843-1123
FAX:  +81(0)72-845-1896
Email info@hirabunkoku.or.jp

3.4.5  International Friendship Association of Ibaraki
567-8505 大阪府茨木市駅前三丁目813 茨木市市民文化部文化振興課
TEL: 072-620-1810 
FAX: 072-622-7202

3.4.6  International Friendship Association of Kishiwada
〒596-0004
岸和田市荒木町1丁目17番1号
TEL/FAX:  072-457-9694
E-mail: kokusai@mk.city.kishiwada.osaka.jp

3.4.7  International Information Plaza of Higashiosaka City
1-1-1 Aramoto Kita, Higashiosaka city
577-8521
TEL: 06-4309-3000

3.4.8  Izumi International Exchange Association

3.4.9  Izumiotsu International Exchange Association
9-12 Shinonomeo, Izumiotsu, Osaka prefecture 599-8686
TEL0725-33-1131(代表) 
FAX0725-21-0412

3.4.10  Izumisano Cross-cultural Association
1 Chome−16−5 Onishi
Izumisano-shi,  Osaka
598-0043
TEL: 072-464-7201
FAX:  072-464-7177
E-mail: info@ica.gr.jp

3.4.11  Kaizuka International Friendship Association (KAIFA)
事務局
貝塚市畠中1-17-1 貝塚市役所交流推進課内
TEL: 072-433-7230
E-mail : koryu@city.kaizuka.lg.jp

3.4.12  Katano International Friendship Association
交野市国際交流協会
576-0043
大阪府交野市松塚14-25 
交野会館1階
TEL: 072-894-1113
FAX: 072-894-1119
e-mail: katano_ifa@yahoo.co.jp

3.4.13  Kashiwara City International Exchange Association
No. 5 55, Yasudo-cho, Kashiwabara-shi, Osaka   582 - 855
TEL: 072-972-1501
Public Relations Wide Choice
TEL: 072 - 972 - 1500
E-Mail : info@city.kashiwara.osaka.jp

3.4.14  Kawachinagano International Friendship Association
〒5860025
河内長野市昭栄町7
市民交流センター(KICCS3
TEL: 0721-54-0002
FAX: 0721-54-0004
E-mail: office@kifa-web.jp

3.4.15  Moriguchi Foundation of International Exchange
7F, City Hall, 2-5-5 Keihan-hondori, Moriguchi City, Osaka Japan
570-0083  
TEL0669983310   
FAX0669983545   
E-mailm-interex@nifty.com

3.4.16  Minoh Association for Global Awareness (MAFGA)
Minoh Multicultural Center
5-2-36 Onohara-nishi, Minoh, Osaka
562-0032
TEL 072-727-6912
FAX 072-727-6920

3.4.17  Neyagawa City International Exchange & Friendship Association
寝屋川市秦町41-1
寝屋川市立市民会館内
Neyagawa Shiritsu Shimin-Kaikan
41-1 Hada-cho Neyagawa-shi
Osaka 572-0848
TEL (072)811-5935
FAX (072)811-5936

3.4.18  Osaka International House Foundation
8-2-6 Uehommachi, Tennoji-ku Osaka 543-0001
Tel: 06-6773-8182
Fax: 06-6773-8421

3.4.19  Osaka Foundation of International Exchange (OFIX)
5th Floor, MyDome Osaka, 2-5 Hommachibashi,Chuo-ku
Osaka 540-0029
TEL: 06-6966-2400
FAX: 06-6966-2401

3.4.20  Sakai International Plaza
1-4-24, Nakakawara-machi, Sakai-ku, Sakai-shi 590-0077
TEL: 072-340-1090
FAX: 072-340-1091

3.4.21  ABCAmenity and Beautiful Community) Committee
590-0592
大阪府泉南市樽井1-1-1
泉南市役所政策推進課内
TEL: 072-483-0004
FAX072-483-0325
E-mail
seisaku@city.sennan.osaka.jp

3.4.22  Settsu Association for International Exchanges (SAIE)
〒566-8555
摂津市三島1-1-1 摂津市役所 西別館2階
TEL:06-6383-1111(大代表)
  または 072-638-0007(代表)
FAX: 06-6319-6251
E-mail : saie2003@maia.eonet.ne.jp

3.4.23  Suita International Friendship Association
Senri Newtown Plaza 6F, 1-2-1 Tsukumodai, Suita City 565-0862
TEL: 06-6835-1192
FAX: 06-6835-6420
E-mail: info@suita-sifa.org

3.4.24  Tadaoka International Exchange Association
595-0805 大阪府泉北郡忠岡町忠岡東1-34-1
TEL0725-22-11-22
FAX0725-22-0360
e-mailtadaokajinken@town-tadaoka.jp

3.4.25  Takatsuki International Association
569-0067 大阪府高槻市桃園町2番1号
TEL: 072-674-7396
FAX: 072-661-8355

3.4.26  Tondabayashi Intercultural Communication Center
584-0036 富田林市甲田1−4−31
TEL/FAX : 0721-24-2622
E-mail : ticc@m4.kcn.ne.jp

3.4.27  Yao International Center (Japanese Only)
Yao-shi Shogaigakushu Center 1F
5-85-16 Ashahi Gaoka, Yao city 581-0833
TEL: 072- 924-3331
FAX: 072-924-3332
E-mail: helloyic@helen.ocn


3.5  Shiga prefecture

3.5.1  Shiga Intercultural Association for Globalization (SIA)       
2F, Piazza Ohmi, 1-1-20 Nionohama, Otsu-shi, Shiga-ken
TEL: (077) 5260931
FAX: (077) 5100601



3.6  Wakayama prefecture

3.6.1  Wakayama International Exchange Association 
2-1-2 Tebira Wakayama-shi 640-831
TEL: (073) 4355240
FAX: (073) 4355243 



International Friendship Associations in Shiga


1. Otsu International Goodwill Association (OIGA)
Asuto Hamaotsu 2F, 4-1-1 Hamaotsu, Otsu Shiga 520-0047
TEL: 077-525-4711
FAX: 077-525-4004
E-mail: info@oiga.jp


2. Hikone International Friendship Association
1-38 Osue, Hikone, Shiga 522-0001
TEL: 0749-22-5931
FAX: 0749-22-1398
E-mail: hikone-il@za.ztv.ne.jp


3. Nagahama International Friendship Association (NIFA)
519 Kamiteru-cho, Nagahama, Shiga 526-0015
TEL: 0749-63-4400 
FAX: 0749-63-4400
E-mail: nifa_info@yahoo.co.jp


4. Omihachiman International Association (OIA)
West annex, 236 Sakuramiya, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-8501
TEL: 0748-26-7092
FAX: 0748-26-7092
E-mail: omi8man-i-a@gaia.eonet.ne.jp


5. Kusatsu International Friendship Association (KIFA)
City hall, 2F 3-13-30 Kusatsu, Kusatsu, Shiga 525-8588
TEL: 077-561-2322
FAX: 077-561-2482
E-mail: kifa-japan@coda.ocn.ne.jp


6. Moriyama International Friendship Association (MIFA)
Shimin Koryu Center, 2-16-45 Moriyama, Moriyama, Shiga 524-0022 
TEL: 077-583-4653
FAX: 077-583-4653
E-mail: mkokusai@usennet.ne.jp


7. Koka International Society (KIS)
Kizuna, 5676 Minakuchi, Minakuchi, Koka, Shiga 528-0005
TEL: 0748-63-8728
FAX: 0748-70-6468
E-mail: mifa@mx.biwa.ne.jp


8. Ritto International Friendship Association (RIFA)
City hall, 3F 1-13-33 Anyouji, Ritto, Shiga 520-3088
TEL: 077-551-0293
FAX: 077-551-0432
E-mail: mail@rifa.jp


9. Yasu International Friendship Association (YIFA)
South Annex of Yasu city hall, 2100-1 Koshinohara, Yasu, Shiga 520-2395
TEL: 077-586-3106
FAX: 077-586-3139
E-mail: yifa@gaia.eonet.ne.jp


10.  Konan International Association (KIA)
Konan city hall, Nishi Chosha 4F, 1-1-1 Ishibe-Chuo, Konan, Shiga 520-319
TEL: 0748-69-7530
FAX: 0748-69-7530
E-mail: kia@gaea.ocn.ne.jp


11.  Takashima International Friendship Association
in the Takashima Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 175, Imazucho-Imazu, Takashima, Shiga 520-1621 ( Because it is currently under construction untill 29th Feb. 2020)
TEL: 0740-20-1180
FAX: 0740-20-5757
E-mail: tifa822@ares.eonet.ne.jp


12.  Higashiomi International Friendship Association
1-9 Youkaichi-midorimachi, Higashiomi, Shiga 527-0023
TEL: 050-5802-9606
FAX: 050-5802-9606
E-mail: hifa@e-omi.ne.jp


13. Maibara Multicultural and International Association
190 Miyoshi, Maibara, Shiga 521-0023
TEL: 0749-56-0577
FAX: 0749-56-0577
E-mail: tabunkamb@gmail.com


14.  Hino Internatioal Goodwill Association
1-1 Kawara, Hino, Gamo, Shiga 529-1698
TEL: 0748-52-6550
FAX: 0748-52-0089
E-mail: kouhou@town.shiga-hino.lg.jp


15.  Aisho International Friendship Association
Echigawa Community Center, 13-2 Echigawa, Aisho, Echi, Shiga 529-1331
TEL: 070-5593-1769
FAX: 0749-42-6390
E-mail: aifa.aisho@gmail.com