Residing in Japan

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) implements following initiatives toward realization of acceptance of foreign nationals and a society of harmonious coexistence with foreign nationals in Japan under close cooperation with related government ministries and agencies, institution, and organizations in accordance with “Roadmap for the Realization of a Society of Harmonious Coexistence with Foreign Nationals” and “Comprehensive Measures for Acceptance and Coexistence of Foreign Nationals”.

MOFA and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) have been holding “International Forums on Acceptance of Foreign Nationals and Their Integration into Japan”.

International Forums on Acceptance of Foreign Nationals and Their Integration into Japan

FY 2024 (held on February 13, 2025)

Theme: “Domestic and international partnership among municipalities towards realizing integration and inclusion of foreign nationals in the society.”

• Programme (PDF)

FY 2023 (held on February 27, 2024)

Theme: “Support for Learning and Career Development of Foreign Children.”

• Flyer (PDF)

FY 2022 (held on February 22, 2023)

Theme: “Supporting Foreign Residents in their Daily Lives:focusing on orientation and consultation services.”

• Program (PDF)
• Video reports and handouts
• Report of Forum FY 2022 (Written in Japanese and English) (PDF)

FY 2021 (held on March 2, 2022)

Theme: Healthcare Access for Foreign Residents

Host Organizations: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Support Organizations: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW), Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR)

• Program (PDF)
• Report of Forum FY 2021 (Written in Japanese and English) (PDF)

FY 2020 (held on February 25, 2021)

Theme: Disseminating Information to Foreign residents in Japan: Issues and Challenges Seen in COVID-19 Pandemic

Host Organizations: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Support Organizations: Ministry of Justice, Agency for Cultural Affairs, Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR)

• Program (PDF)
• Report of Forum FY 2020 (Written in Japanese and English) (PDF)

FY 2019 (held on October 31, 2019)

Theme: Smooth acceptance of Foreign Nationals in local communities

Host Organizations: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Support Organizations: Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR), Minato City, Tokyo

• Program (PDF)
• Report of Forum FY 2019 (Written in Japanese and English) (PDF)