Guidebooks and Publications

Filipinos residing in Japan may refer to the following guidebooks and reference materials on living and working in Japan:

  1. Guidebook on Living and Working (2022)
  2. Guide for New Mothers in Japan (2025)

Filipino residents in Japan may reach the following contact details for more information:

  • Foreign Residents Support Center (FRESC)
    Available in English
    0570-011000 (Mondays-Fridays 9:00am-5:00pm except holidays)
  • Yorisoi Hotline
    Provides counseling for all kinds of issues of foreigners such as visa, family, work everyday living, domestic violence, and others. Available in English and Tagalog.
    Website | 0120-279-338

Utilities hotlines for residents in Tokyo:

  • List of Municipal Offices in Tokyo | Website
  • Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) (Power outages)
    Website | 0120-995-0007 (toll-free) (Calls regarding emergencies such as power outages can be received 24 hours a day, every day.)
  • Tokyo Gas (Gas Leak Emergency)
    Website | 0570-002299
  • Tokyo Bureau of Waterworks Customer Service (Water Leak Emergency)
    Website | 03-5326-1102