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

http://kyoto.ywca.or.jp/english/index.html

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

http://www.ne.jp/asahi/rink/rink/

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

http://www.charmjapan.com/en/

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階 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

http://www.a-atoms.info/information-for-foreigners/#fragment-2

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
Website: https://gqnet.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

http://www.houterasu.or.jp/en/about_jlsc/locations.html#osaka

http://www.houterasu.or.jp/en/index.html

2.2  Yorisoi Hotline (Helpline for Foreigners) – call:  0120-279-338

Free telephone consultation service for foreigners

E-mail: 2-info[@]279338.jp

https://www.since2011.net/yorisoi/foreign/
https://www.facebook.com/yorisoi2foreign

2.3 Japan Platform for Migrant Workers towards Responsible and Inclusive Society (JP-MIRAI)

 JP-MIRAI Portal is a comprehensive website that provides useful information for migrant workers to live and work safely and comfortably in Japan.

https://portal.jp-mirai.org/en

 

2.4  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

http://www.dawncenter.jp/top/index.jsp

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

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

2.7  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) 918－0044

FAX: (078) 918－0044

E-mail: aia@aia-akashi.jp

https://www.aia-akashi.jp/

3.1.2  Amagasaki International Association

Amagasaishi Hishoka,  1-23-1 Higashinanamatsu-cho, Amagasaki shi

〒660－8501

TEL: (06) 6489－6017

FAX: (06) 6489－6009

E-mail: aia@hcc5.bai.ne.jp

http://hccweb5.bai.ne.jp/aia/index.html

3.1.3  Ashiya Cosmopolitan Association       

2-6-209, Oharacho, Ashiya city 〒659－0092

TEL: (0797) 34－6340

FAX: (0797) 34－6341　

http://site.m3rd.jp/aca/

3.1.4  Awaji city International Association  

Shiyakusho Kokusaikoryukanai,  Ikuhoniijima 8 Banchi Awaji, Awaji-shi, 〒656－2292

TEL: (0799) 64－2506

FAX: (0799) 64－2527

http://ameblo.jp/awaji-islanders/

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

http://www.himeji-iec.or.jp/english.html

3.1.6  Hyogo International Association        

IHD Center, 5-1, 1-chome, Wakinohama Kaigan-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan 〒651-0073

TEL:（078）230－3260

FAX:（078）230－3280

E-mail　hia@net.hyogo-ip.or.jp

http://www.hyogo-ip.or.jp/en/index.html

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) 382－2052

FAX: (078) 382－2012

https://www.hyogo-ip.or.jp/en/infocenter.html

http://www.hyogo-ip.or.jp/en/index.html

3.1.8  Kakogawa International Association 

387-1 Yoshino, Noguchi-Cho, Kakogawa-Shi, Hyogo 〒675-0017

TEL: (079) 425－1166

FAX: (079) 425－0200

http://kakogawa-kia.or.jp/

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

http://www.kicc.jp/kicc/kicc/index_eng.html

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

http://www.kicc.jp/en

3.1.11  Miki International Association   

10-30 Uenomaru cho, Miki shi, 〒673－0492

TEL:　（0794）89－2318

FAX:　（0794）82－9755

E-mail:  kokusai@city.miki.hyogo.jp

http://www.city.miki.lg.jp/english/index.html

3.1.12  Nishinomiya city International Association

4F , Frente Nishinomiya, 11-1 Ikeda cho, Nishinomiya shi

〒662－0911

TEL:　（0798）32－8680

FAX:　（0798）32－8678

E-mail:　nia@nishi.or.jp

http://www.nishi.or.jp/homepage/nia/index.html

3.1.13  Sanda International Association        

6F, Kippy Mall, 2-1 Ekimae machi,  Sanda shi 〒669－1528

Sanda shi Machizukuri Kyodo Center Kokusai kouryu plaza nai

TEL: (079) 559－5164

FAX: (079) 559－5173

http://sia-japan.org/

3.1.14  Tamba city International Association

Kashibara 443, Kashibara cho, Tanba shi 〒669－3309

TEL:（0795）72－5880

FAX:（0795）72－5880

E-mail: tamba_ia@yahoo.co.jp

http://www.geocities.jp/tamba_ia/

3.1.15  Toyooka International Association     

20-34 Tachinocho Toyooka Hyogo 〒 668-0046

TEL:　(0796) 24－5931

FAX:　(0796) 24－5931

E-mail: tia@tia-online.net　

http://www.tia-online.net/

3.2  Kyoto prefecture

3.2.1  Kyoto City International Foundation

2-1 Torii-cho,Awataguchi, Sakyo-ku Kyoto 〒606－8536

TEL: (075) 752－3010

FAX: (075) 752－3510

E-mail:　office@kcif.or.jp　

http://www.kcif.or.jp/en

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

http://www.kpic.or.jp/english/

3.3  Nara Prefecture

3.3.1  Nara Prefecture International Citizens Center

2nd Floor, Silkia Nara, 8 - 1 Sanjo Honmachi, Nara city

TEL：0742-81-3320

FAX：0742-81-3321

http://www.pref.nara.jp/31957.htm

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階 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

http://www.a-atoms.info/information-for-foreigners/#fragment-2

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

http://fujiidera.web.fc2.com/

3.4.3  Higashi Osaka International Friendship Association

〒577-8521 東大阪市荒本北1丁目1番1号 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

http://hoifa.com/info.html

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

http://www.hirabunkoku.or.jp/eng/index.html

3.4.5  International Friendship Association of Ibaraki

〒567-8505　大阪府茨木市駅前三丁目8番13号 茨木市市民文化部文化振興課

TEL: 072-620-1810　

FAX: 072-622-7202

http://www.ifai.jp/

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

http://ifa-kishiwada.rinku.org

3.4.7  International Information Plaza of Higashiosaka City

1-1-1 Aramoto Kita, Higashiosaka city

〒577-8521

TEL: 06-4309-3000

http://www.city.higashiosaka.lg.jp/

3.4.8  Izumi International Exchange Association

3.4.9  Izumiotsu International Exchange Association

9-12 Shinonomeo, Izumiotsu, Osaka prefecture 〒599-8686

TEL：0725-33-1131（代表）　

FAX：0725-21-0412

http://www.city.izumiotsu.lg.jp/multilingua.html

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

http://www.ica.gr.jp/wp/features-en

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

https://kaizuka-kokusai.jimdo.com/

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

http://kifasound.web.fc2.com/index.htm/

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

http://www.city.kashiwara.osaka.jp/

3.4.14  Kawachinagano International Friendship Association

〒５８６−００２５

河内長野市昭栄町７−１

市民交流センター（KICCS）3階

TEL: 0721-54-0002

FAX: 0721-54-0004

E-mail: office@kifa-web.jp

http://www.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  

TEL：06（6998）3310　　　

FAX：06（6998）3545　　　

E-mail：m-interex@nifty.com

http://m-interex.daa.jp/English/menu.html

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

http://mafga.or.jp/en/

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

http://niefa.or.jp/

3.4.18  Osaka International House Foundation

8-2-6 Uehommachi, Tennoji-ku Osaka 〒 543-0001

Tel: 06-6773-8182

Fax: 06-6773-8421

www.ih-osaka.or.jp

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

www.ofix.or.jp

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

https://www.city.sakai.lg.jp/foreign-language/english/visitors/living/dailylife/POME-Sakai/index.html

https://www.facebook.com/sakai.cir

3.4.21  ABC（Amenity 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

FAX：072-483-0325
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

http://settsu-saie.org/

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

http://suita-sifa.org/en/

3.4.24  Tadaoka International Exchange Association

〒595-0805 大阪府泉北郡忠岡町忠岡東1-34-1

TEL：0725-22-11-22

FAX：0725-22-0360

e-mail：tadaokajinken@town-tadaoka.jp

http://www.town.tadaoka.osaka.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

www.takatsuki-intl-assn.or.jp

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

http://www4.kcn.ne.jp/~ticc/

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

http://www.helloyic.or.jp/

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) 526－0931

FAX: (077) 510－0601

E-mail: mimitaro@s-i-a.or.jp

http://www.s-i-a.or.jp/en/node/229

3.6  Wakayama prefecture

3.6.1  Wakayama International Exchange Association 

2-1-2 Tebira Wakayama-shi 〒 640-831

TEL:　(073) 435－5240

FAX:　(073) 435－5243　

http://www.wixas.or.jp/english/

International Friendship Associations in Shiga

(source: SIA - http://www.s-i-a.or.jp/en/useful-list/227)

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

https://www.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

http://www.city.hikone.shiga.jp/0000000867.html

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

http://www.nifa.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

http://omihachiman-international.org/

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

http://kifa-japan.org/

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

http://www.usennet.ne.jp/~mkokusai/

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

http://kis.shiga-saku.net/

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

http://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

http://www.yifashiga.org/

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

http://konan-ia.org/

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

http://tifa-shiga.com/

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

http://hifa-e03.org/

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

http://tabunkamb.mond.jp/

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

http://www.town.shiga-hino.lg.jp/category_list.php?frmCd=21-1-0-0-0

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

https://aishoifa.localinfo.jp/