Information (tips)
Know The Cycling Rules of the Road!

Rules and regulations for bicycles are different from country to country. In Japan, the variety of rules perta […]

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Please Be Careful of Influenza!

It is normal in Japan for influenza (the flu) to spread throughout the fall and winter. Influenza is especiall […]

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Splashing Water or Mud While Driving is a Violation of the Road Traffic Act!

In Japan, it is not only a violation of social etiquette, but a serious violation of the Road Traffic Act (Tsū […]

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Nagano Prefecture Information (Multilingual Information)

The Nagano Prefecture Intercultural Consultation Center (Tabunka Kyosei Center) has published its most recent […]

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Is This Really a Crime? Be Careful About Overly-Revealing Clothes, Artistic Expressions, and Displays of Affection!

 The topic of what can be considered too revealing or not is an indefatigable subject all around the worl […]

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Be Careful: Pedestrians Can Also be Charged with Violating Japan’s Traffic Laws!

Pedestrians under Japan’s Road Traffic Act (Tsūkō Hō・通行法) are considered vulnerable road users and tend to be […]

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OIC Event
New Semester of Japanese Classes!

Calling all students!  A new semester of Japanese classes will be held starting this December and run unt […]

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Postage Rates will Be Revised Starting October 1, 2023

From Sunday, October 1, return envelopes for Certificate of Eligibility for Status of Residence applications ( […]

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OIC Event
We're Hosting a Christmas Event for Kids!

The International Center's Christmas Event for kids returns for the first time in 4 years! All elementary scho […]

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Notice: The Expiration Date on Residence Cards and Special Permanent Resident Certificates for Those Under 16 Will Change 

Beginning November 1, 2023, the expiration date (period of stay) on Residence Cards (Zairyū Kaado) and Special […]

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