Japanese Official Site

Japanese Official Site: http://houmukyoku.moj.go.jp/tokyo/

(Note: No independent English version of the Tokyo Legal Affairs Bureau’s website is available. For English legal information, refer to the Ministry of Justice’s English portal: http://www.moj.go.jp/english/)

 Introduction
The Tokyo Legal Affairs Bureau is a regional branch of Japan’s Ministry of Justice located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, with jurisdiction over the entire Tokyo Metropolis . Its core responsibilities include:
Overseeing local legal affairs bureaus within its jurisdiction.
Managing registration services for Chiyoda-ku, Bunkyo-ku, Chuo-ku, and island municipalities .
Exercising national jurisdiction over adult guardianship registration, movable property transfer registration, and claims assignment registration .
Providing free legal and human rights counseling, with support available in English, German, and Chinese .

Contact & Address
Item Details
Address 1-1-15 Kudan-minami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8225, Japan
General Phone +81-3-5213-1234
English Hotline +81-3-5213-1372 (Counseling hours: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 13:30–16:00)