Free multilingual lifestyle counseling is available for foreign residents and others living in Ota Ward, Tokyo.
If you have any problems or questions in your daily life, please feel free to contact us.
General consultation (lifestyle consultation)
We will consult with you about various problems in daily life, such as inability to read Japanese documents, childcare and school, status of residence, labor problems (unpaid wages, workers' compensation, etc.), divorce and domestic violence, and information on Japanese language classes, and connect you to appropriate specialized agencies and support as needed.
Consultation Hours
Weekdays 10:00-17:00 (except national holidays and year-end and New Year holidays)
Consultations are available at
in person, by phone, or by email.
Consultation fee
free
Reservations
not required (will be handled in the order received)
Languages available
English, Chinese, Tagalog, Nepali, Vietnamese
*Other languages may be available. Please consult with us in advance.
Legal consultation (free of charge by attorneys)
You can consult with a lawyer about legal issues free of charge.
If you need an interpreter, one will be provided free of charge.
Date & Time: 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month, 13:00-17:00
Reservations: Necessary (a consultant will ask you about your concerns in advance to ensure a smooth consultation)
Cost: Free of charge for both attorney consultation and interpretation.
■ Confidentiality
The content of consultations and personal information will not be shared with third parties without the consent of the individual.
Consultants and interpreters will strictly observe confidentiality obligations and give due consideration to privacy.
Access/Inquiries
Address: 2F, 4-16-8 Kamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo (in Ota International Center)
Phone: 03-6424-4924
Fax: 03-6424-4926
E-mail: soudan.tagengo@ota-goca.or.jp
This window is operated by Legato Ohta on behalf of the International City Ohta Foundation.
International City Ohta Association official website: https: //www.ota-goca.or.jp/
The International City Ohta Foundation is entrusted with the following projects by
| Language | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| Chinese | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| Tagalog | ● | ● | |||
| Nepalese | ● | ● | |||
| Vietnamese | ● |
*In addition to the languages listed above, there are other languages that can be handled. Please consult with us.
*As of April 1, 2023, we have a new Nepali consultant every Monday.
Address: Ota International Center, 2F, 4-16-8 Kamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo
TEL.03-6424-4924
FAX.03-6424-4926
soudan.tagengo@ota-goca.or.jp
(International City Ota Association official website)
https://www.ota-goca .or.jp/