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If unsheltered or at risk, contact Moyai first for housing, guarantor, welfare-application, and accompaniment support.

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  • For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.

Programs to contact

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Moyai Support Centre for Independent Living

Nonprofit

Emergency DV shelter and 24/7 hotline in Tokyo, plus food pantry, meals and free legal help for low-income residents. Call for intake.

Open provider page +1-813-626-5013
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International Residents Support Center TOKYO

Local Government Program

Support center for foreign residents offering addiction treatment referrals, housing assistance guidance and multilingual intake. See services & referrals.

Open provider page +1-202-602-0214
3

Tokyo Bar Association Legal Counseling for Foreigners

Nonprofit

Legal counseling for foreign residents on housing, domestic violence, benefits enrollment and referrals to mental health or shelters. See hours & eligibility.

Open provider page
4

Shinjuku City Public Financial Assistance for Everyday Living

Local Government Program

Shinjuku foreign-language assistance for emergency living aid, childcare support, clinics and immunizations; apply for public financial help and services. Se...

Open provider page +1-220-875-8086

Recommended next steps

  • If unsheltered or at risk, contact Moyai first for housing, guarantor, welfare-application, and accompaniment support.
  • Call TMC Navi for multilingual guidance on daily-life needs, including where to ask about utilities, transport, and city procedures.
  • Use the Foreign Residents' Advisory Center for free Tokyo-wide phone advice in English, Chinese, or Korean.
  • If eligible as a foreign employee, entrepreneur, researcher, or family member, ask IRSC TOKYO about administrative navigation and accompaniment.
  • Book Tokyo Bar Association legal counseling for immigration, labor, family, housing, or criminal-law problems.
  • If you live in Shinjuku, ask the ward office about livelihood assistance, medical assistance, and housing-related public assistance.
  • If you live in Minato, contact the Residents Support Section about livelihood hardship, loans, and public assistance screening.
  • For low-cost lodging or reintegration support, ask TEOS about availability and referral requirements.
  • If you are in Suginami or nearby, use the Suginami consultation page to identify the correct foreign-resident support desk.
  • Bring residence card, passport, lease or shelter details, bills, income records, insurance card, and any notices to appointments.

Need categories

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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability
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Healthcare

  • Primary Care Access