About Saitama
Governor's Office
Saitama Prefecture in Brief
Living in Saitama
A Guide to Living in Saitama
Please note:
* Information is accurate, to the best of our knowledge, as of April1, 2012.
Place names, systems and prices may change hereafter.
* Procedures, accompanying documents, etc. may change after the introduction of the new residency management system and the resident registration system for foreign residents as of July 9, 2012. For details, please contact administrative offices and contact points for respective procedures.
* Inquiries made to the contact points listed should be in Japanese, unless otherwise stated.
- 1 Procedures for Staying in Japan [PDFファイル／346KB]
- 2 Emergencies [PDFファイル／378KB]
- 3 Housing [PDFファイル／258KB]
- 4 Health Insurance and medical Treatment [PDFファイル／335KB]
- 5 Pregnancy, Childbirth, Childcare, Family [PDFファイル／363KB]
- 6 Pension [PDFファイル／353KB]
- 7 Education [PDFファイル／454KB]
- 8 Taxation [PDFファイル／329KB]
- 9 Employment and Labor Conditions [PDFファイル／388KB]
- 10 Driver’s License[PDFファイル／376KB]
- 11 Information for Everyday Life [PDFファイル／267KB]
- 12 Consultation Services and Contact Points [PDFファイル／283KB]
- 13 Municipalities and Wards of Saitama Prefecture (Cities, Wards, Towns and Villages )[PDFファイル／253KB]
- 1～13 [その他のファイル／4.21MB]
Information by Topic
Disaster Preparedness and Crime Prevention
- Avoid Damage from Heavy Rain, Strong Wind or Disaster
- Local Disaster Drills for Foreigners (in simple Japanese)
- Dialogue Sheet for Use at Evacuation Centers(1)
- Dialogue Sheet for Use at Evacuation Centers(Foreign Evacuee’s Questionnaire)
A Guide to Living in Saitama 2 Emergencies [PDFファイル／378KB]
Housing
- A Guide to Rental Housing in Japan [PDF／694KB]
- Muticultural Real Estate Agents for Foreigners (Simple Japanese)
- List of Muticultural Real Estate Agents for Foreigners
International Exchange and Cooperation
- Saitama Information & Support
- Information for Everyday Life
- Have You Heard about Saitama’s Growing Multicultural Society? [PDF／711KB]
- Sister states and provinces of Saitama Prefecture
- International Division Newsletter
- Participants Wanted! "Let's Enjoy International Exchange"
- Information:Foreign Families Home Party
- Multi Cultural Salon[PDFファイル／383KB]
Taxes
- Saitama Prefectural Taxes[PDF／205KB]
- Saitama Prefectural Taxes (Automobile Tax)[PDF／174KB]
Health and Welfare
- How to use the Saitama Medical Services Search System[PDFファイル／730KB]
- Keyword Page[Wordファイル／92KB]
- Quick Reference for Baby Foods
Employment and Industry
Environment and City Planning
- What is Biodiversity?[PDF／3.14MB]
Culture and Education
High School Entrance Guidance / 2011.7.10[PDFファイル／268KB]/ 2011.10.1[PDFファイル／87KB] /Explanation of high school entrance procedures (English)[PDFファイル／204KB] (Tagalog)[PDFファイル／156KB] (Vietnamese)[PDFファイル／362KB]
Tourism
About the Saitama Prefectural Government
- 2012 Organization of The Saitama Prefectural Government[Wordファイル／374KB]
- 2012 Organization of The Saitama Prefectural Government[PDFファイル／246KB]