What you can consult
Procedures for status of residence, naturalization, marriage, divorce, adoption, company formation, etc.
About our consultants
Our consultants are “Gyoseishoshi” (Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialist).
Gyoseishoshi is a professional who, at requests from individuals and corporations, prepare official documents related to permits and licenses, such as for the formation of a company or the opening of a store, and file applications with public offices on behalf of the client. The work of “Gyoseishoshi” is closely related to our daily lives that they are sometimes referred to as “the lawyers in town”.
Languages available
Japanese
*If you do not speak Japanese, please come with someone who can interpret.
How to consult
In person at the Otsu International Goodwill Association (International Exchange Salon)
Open days
2nd Wednesday of the month (1st Wednesday in August only)
① 5:30pm～
② 6:15pm～
③ 7:00pm～
Consultation time
30 minutes
Location
International Exchange Salon in Otsu International Goodwill Association (2F Asuto Hamaotsu, 4-1-1 Hamaotsu, Otsu City)
2 minutes walk from Biwako Hamaotsu Station of Keihan Railway
Fee
Free of charge
*Fees for Internet connection are at your own costs. When using a smartphone or tablet for consultation, Wi-Fi connection is recommended.
Reservation
Please make an appointment by 1:00p.m. on the day before the consultation date. After receiving your application, we will contact you by e-mail or phone.
①Application form (Japanese or English)
Application form (Japanese)
Application form (English)
②Phone (Japanese or English)
077-525-4711 (Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm)
Notes
①If the consultation time exceeds 30 minutes, please make another reservation for the following month or later.
②Depending on the content of the consultation, we may not be able to provide assistance.
③Additional fees are required when you request a qualified professional to perform legal procedures. It is out of the coverage of this free consultation.
④There is no discount on parking fees.