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If you are confident in your Japanese abilities, please inquire at the concerned consultation desk/office directly.
For those who are not confident in their Japanese abilities and would like an interpreter, please inquire at the consultation desks listed below:
Hiroshima City Consultation Service for International Residents
Tel: 082-241-5010 // Fax: 082-242-7452
E-mail: soudan@pcf.city.hiroshima.jp
Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (excluding national holidays and 8/6)
Languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese
Hiroshima Multilingual Living Support for Foreigners
Tel: 0120-783-806 (toll-free)
Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm (excluding national holidays*), Saturdays from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm (note: lines will be closed from 12:00-1:00 pm)
* Lines will be open on May 4 (Mon) to May 6 (Wed) from 10 am to 7 pm
Languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Korean, Tagalog, Indonesian, Thai, Nepalese
Driver’s License Renewal
If your driver’s license is valid up until July 31, 2020, you may extend the period of validity for up to three months. For more details, please call the Hiroshima Prefectural Police (082-228-0110 from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) and ask them to transfer you to the Hiroshima Prefectural Driver’s License Center.
Insurance Payments for National Pension/Employment Pension
If insurance payments become difficult because you have lost your job or you run into difficulties continuing your business, it’s possible to extend your payment period. Please inquire at your local pension office.
List of National Pension Offices
Ward |
National Pension |
Employment Pension |
Naka Ward Asaminami Ward Asakita Ward |
Hiroshima Higashi National Pension Office Tel: 082-228-3131 |
Hiroshima Higashi National Pension Office Tel: 082-228-3131 |
Nishi Ward Saeki Ward |
Hiroshima Nishi National Pension Office Tel: 082-535-1505 |
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Higashi Ward Minami Ward Aki Ward |
Hiroshima Minami National Pension Office Tel: 082-253-7710 |
Tax Returns
If it’s difficult to submit your tax returns your 2019 income by 4/16, it’s possible to submit your return after 4/17. Please consult with your local tax office.
Tax Payments
If it’s difficult to make your tax payments, it may be possible to have your payment period extended by a year or even receive an exemption if you submit an application within 6 months of your payment deadline. Please consult with your local tax office for details.
List of Tax Offices
Ward |
Name of Tax Office/Tel |
Certain areas in Naka Ward, Higashi Ward, and Minami Ward |
Hiroshima Higashi Tax Office Tel: 082-227-1155 |
Certain areas in Minami Ward |
Hiroshima Minami Tax Office Tel: 082-253-3281 |
Certain areas in Naka Ward and Nishi Ward |
Hiroshima Nishi Tax Office Tel: 082-234-3110 |
Asaminami Ward, Asakita Ward (excluding Shiraki-cho) |
Hiroshima Kita Tax Office Tel: 082-814-2111 |
Saeki Ward |
Hatsukaichi Tax Office Tel: 0829-32-1217 |
Certain areas in Higashi Ward, Aki Ward |
Kaita Tax Office Tel: 082-823-2131 |
Asakita Ward (Shiraki-cho) |
Yoshida Tax Office Tel: 0826-42-0008 |