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Yorisoi Helpline for Foreigners

Helpline for Foreigners in different languages

Press “2” after the Japanese guidance to talk to an English-speaking staff member. The Helpline is toll free and confidential. In addition to counseling, the helpline offers guidance on visa issues, nationality, family, work, everyday living, discrimination, domestic violence, confinement, and human trafficking.
Hotline: 0120-279-338 (toll free)
0120-279-226 (Specialized line for foreigners in Iwate, Miyagi, Fukushima)
English Hours: 10:00 - 22:00
Days of Service: Mon - Fri, So
Languages Spoken: English Korean Chinese Tagalog Thai Spanish Portugese