Tokyo Public Law Office, Foreign Nationals and International Service Section (FISS)
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Chinese
*FISS is the specialist law department for foreign nationals and international service.
Japan Federation of Bar Associations (JFBA)English Chinese
*Under the JFBA there are 52 local Bar Associations including Tokyo Bar Association which I am a member of.
Tokyo Bar AssociationEnglish
Japanese Law Translation Database SystemEnglish
*On this website you can see the translations of the laws of Japan.
CourtsEnglish
*Various formats are available on the courts’ websites.
*Japan has currently 1 Supreme Court, 8 High Courts (6 branches, 1 Intellectual Property High Court), 50 district courts (203 branches), 50 family courts (203 branches, 77 branch offices) and 438 summary courts.
Japan Legal Support Centre (Houterasu)English
*Responsible for the legal aids for those who meet certain income and asset criteria.
Tokyo Bar Ministry of JusticeEnglish
*Responsible for family law (civil law), corporate law, immigration etc.
Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Ministry of Justice
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Korean
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Gender Equality Bureau, Cabinet OfficeEnglish
*Responsible for family law (civil law), corporate law, immigration etc.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanEnglish
*Central Authority of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (the Hague Convention).
GenderMinistry of Health, Labor and WelfareEnglish
*Responsible for labour-related laws and regulations.
MinistrJapan Fair Trade CommissionEnglish
*Central Authority of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (the Hague Convention).
National Police AgencyEnglish
*Plays an important role in supporting DV victims and combating anti-social forces.