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This page has been created by the demand of the increasing population of non-Japanese who are residing in Japan. UMJ received a total 4,752 legal inquires from non-members up to October 2000 regarding Immigration, Japanese Legal system, marriage, divorce, road traffic accidents, insurance, health problems, visa extensions, education, labor problems, refugee status, work problems, discrimination, taxes and the taxation office, police, daily life and consumer related problems. It is very difficult to us to advise every person as he or she needs and we are putting some important Japanese laws here to serve the international community. We found most non-Japanese residents don't know about Japanese laws and legal systems, thus, misunderstandings make their lives in Japan more difficult. We also found some cases of Japanese bureaucrats abusing non-Japanese residents' rights because of their poor knowledge of the legal system and Japanese laws. For protecting the non-Japanese residents' rights in Japan it is important to study the necessary Japanese laws concerning the non-Japanese resident specifically. United for a Multicultural Japan is an organization for non-Japanese with Japanese spouse and other long-term or permanent residents of Japan and working for its community. UMJ recommends non-Japanese resident to have an understanding of the Japanese Laws and legal system. Considering the nature of the legal problem, one should consult a lawyer if a solution to a specific problem is to be sought. You can find a list here of legal aid associations throughout Japan or write to UMJ legal section legal-aid@tabunka.org Disclaimer: United for a Multicultural Japan and its administration will be not responsible for any typing errors or misunderstandings about "JAPANESE LAWS" directly or indirectly, and cannot be challenged in any Court of Law in Japan.
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