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Searching for a Job

Hello Work Tsuchiura (Public Employment Security Office) provides employment information and consultation for those seeking work. Services are provided to the following groups of foreign residents.

• Those who are registered as the spouse or child of a Japanese national, long-term resident or permanent resident.
• Those who have the status of professionals or specialists.
• Those who have college student status or pre-college student status and who have received permission from the Minister of Justice to engage in activities other than college studies, such as part time work (working less than 4 hours per day).

When applying for a job, remember to bring your passport and Alien Registration Card.

Tsukuba Area Employment Counseling Office

A employment counseling office opened on October 11, 2005 at the Sakura Branch Office of the City Hall (4th floor).

Due to relocation of Tsukuba city hall, the employment counseling office is now located at 2nd floor of Oho customer service center (former Oho branch, 1-10-4 Tsukuho, Tsukuba city, TEL: 029-864-3353, FAX: 029-877-6561)

It is open on weekdays from 8:30am to 5pm and closed on weekends and holidays. The office will provide advice on and mediation of employment issues for both employers and employees and it will provide lists of employment opportunities (on computer). This office does not handle employment insurance or payments. Information on such topics is available at Hello Work Tsuchiura.

Worker's Rights

The laws to protect workers' rights in Japan are applicable to foreign workers too. Under the following circumstances, please consult the Tsuchiura Labor Standards Inspection Office.

• If you do not receive any financial support when being injured in the course of work.
• If you haven't been paid your contracted wages.
• If you have been suddenly dismissed and not given adequate dismissal notice allowance.

See also...

• Employment Insurance
• Jobs at Tsukuba City Hall

Topics: Employment
Relevant for: Newcomers, Residents

Please note: While all efforts have been made to offer accurate and up-to-date information on this site, the information is presented as a guideline and is subject to change without notification. Phone numbers, addresses, and/or policies may have changed since this page was created. Please contact the appropriate section of the City Hall for confirmation of information and city policies.