Family, Childcare, and School
Birth notifications, status of residence, childcare, and school procedures in order.
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Childcare, Kindergarten, and School Enrollment
Organize the child's age, desired start date, parents' work, and language support, then contact the childcare counter or board of education.
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What to Do After a Child Is Born in Japan
Handle the 14-day birth notification, the 30-day residence-status application when required, health insurance, child allowance, and home-country registration in order.
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Official sources
ISA Foreign Residents Support PortalImmigration Services Agency of JapanOpen official siteChecked: 2026-07-11Ministry of Justice Birth NotificationMinistry of JusticeOpen official siteChecked: 2026-07-12ISA Application to Acquire Status of ResidenceImmigration Services Agency of JapanOpen official siteChecked: 2026-07-12Children and Families Agency Child AllowanceChildren and Families AgencyOpen official siteChecked: 2026-07-12