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Chiba Holds Free Life Orientation for Foreign Residents in Narita: Traffic, Earthquakes, Visas — Interpreters Available, First Deadline November 2

Living in Chiba and want to understand traffic rules, what to do in earthquakes and typhoons, or visa procedures? Chiba Prefecture is holding two free sessions in Narita on November 20 and December 18, 2026, with interpreters and childcare; each session has its own application deadline.

Chiba Holds Free Life Orientation for Foreign Residents in Narita: Traffic, Earthquakes, Visas — Interpreters Available, First Deadline November 2
  • Chiba Prefecture is holding a free "life orientation" for foreign nationals living in the prefecture, in the second-floor meeting room of the Kozunomori Community Center (Narita City), from 10:00 to 11:30.
  • Session 1 (Friday, November 20, 2026): traffic rules and safety, earthquakes and typhoons — apply by November 2. Session 2 (Friday, December 18, 2026): visas (status of residence) and living information for Narita — apply by November 30.
  • Interpreters and childcare are available, and you may attend just one session; capacity is 30 people, first come, first served, via the online form on the prefecture's page.

A free class for foreign residents of Chiba

Chiba Prefecture is holding a "life orientation" for foreign nationals living in the prefecture. Participation is free.

You can hear about things that are useful for life in Japan, such as traffic rules, earthquakes and visas.

The venue is the second-floor meeting room of the Kozunomori Community Center in Narita City, and both sessions run from 10:00 to 11:30.

Two sessions, two topics

Session 1 is on Friday, November 20, covering traffic rules and safety, and earthquakes and typhoons.

Session 2 is on Friday, December 18, on visas (status of residence) and living information for Narita City.

You may attend just one of the two sessions. Interpreters are available, and childcare is provided.

How to apply

Participants must be foreign nationals living in Chiba Prefecture; capacity is 30 people, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applications are made through the application form on the prefecture's web page.

The deadline is Monday, November 2 for session 1, and Monday, November 30 for session 2.

Words in this article

在留資格ざいりゅうしかく
status of residence
通訳つうやく
interpreting; interpreter
定員ていいん
capacity
先着順せんちゃくじゅん
first come, first served
締め切りしめきり
deadline
参加費さんかひ
participation fee
会場かいじょう
venue

Notes

This article was checked on October 15, 2026.

For inquiries, contact the organizer running the event, the Chiba Convention Bureau and International Center (043-297-0245).

Source: 千葉県 (14 Oct 2026)