What is changing for families with children in Japan, as it happens: new rules, health alerts, and fees. Each note is short, dated, and linked to the official source. Older notes stay up with their date, so check it before you act on one.
November is child abuse prevention month in Japan, and 189 is the number to know
Japan's Orange Ribbon campaign runs through November. Here is what the 189 line does, the separate lines for parents who just need to talk, and a 2020 rule many new families don't know.
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November is SIDS awareness month, and Japan's guidance now has four points
This fall the agency added a fourth way to lower the risk of SIDS: don't let the baby get too warm. Here is the simple check it recommends.
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Visa renewal fees rose sharply on October 1
Extending or changing a status of residence now costs ¥10,000 to ¥75,000 depending on the period granted, up from a flat ¥6,000. Children's renewals are charged too.
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