めんそーれ沖縄！ くらしと仕事のお役立ちガイド（English Leaflet）
Free speech translation app. Speak into your smartphone to instantly translate your voice into multiple languages.
Voice Translation (Free App)Disaster alert app for foreign nationals. Sends rapid alerts for earthquakes, tsunamis, and typhoons in your language.
Disaster News (Multilingual)Okinawa ocean safety portal. Provides swimming rules, danger zones (rip currents), and marine precautions in multiple languages.
Beach & Swimming SafetyFind Japanese language classes and schools near your city or neighborhood across Okinawa Prefecture.
Search Classes in OkinawaCurated collection of useful links and free learning websites to practice Japanese at your own pace from home.
Free Self-Study on PC/PhoneA website connecting companies that employ foreign workers with landlords for rental housing.
Apartment Search for ForeignersCooperates with real estate agencies to help foreign residents search for rental apartments and move in.
Apartment Search & Move-in SupportNational hotlines for unpaid wages, unfair dismissals, and working condition issues. Free multilingual consultation.
Unpaid Wages & Dismissals (Free)Government consultation desk in Okinawa helping foreign workers resolve workplace concerns and legal questions.
Public Labor ConsultationOfficial government leaflet explaining essential labor laws, contracts, safety standards, and workers' rights.
Labor Standards & Rights (PDF)Handbook packed with practical hints and essential community guidelines for foreigners and locals living together.
Living Together & Social TipsMultilingual guide covering pregnancy, childbirth, pediatric sickness, vaccinations, and raising children in Japan.
Pregnancy, Birth & HealthMinistry of Education handbook detailing enrollment procedures, daily school routines, and rules for foreign children.
School Enrollment GuideVisual video guides introducing Japanese public school customs, classroom schedules, daily equipment, and events.
School Routines in VideoFree confidential consultation with experts regarding visas, residency status, legal issues, and daily concerns.
Visa, Residency & Legal HelpRequest a trained medical volunteer interpreter to assist communication between you and your doctor at the hospital.
Hospital Interpreter (Free)Searchable directory of hospitals and clinics in Okinawa that accommodate English and other foreign languages.
Multilingual Hospital SearchFree advisory phone line when you are unsure whether to call an ambulance or visit an emergency hospital immediately.
24/7 Medical Advice (#7119)Free consultation service helping foreign workers with workplace and living problems via LINE and a dedicated app.
Free Chat on LINE & AppOkinawa Prefecture official guidebook detailing municipal procedures, trash disposal rules, and daily guidelines.
Trash & City Hall RulesClear video tutorials produced by the Immigration Agency on Japanese traffic laws, taxes, pensions, and city offices.
Taxes, Pensions & TrafficOfficial comprehensive manual from the Immigration Services Agency covering all rules for living and working in Japan.
Official National HandbookOne-stop national portal aggregating announcements, public notices, and support programs for foreign residents.
Official Government Portal