Welcome Kit
“Welcome Kit” is for foreign residents who have registered at the ward office in Fukuoka City. It contains necessary information such as the rules for living in Fukuoka. Please read through it carefully.
Content of Welcome Kit
1.Living in Fukuoka
This is a handbook for foreigners residing in Fukuoka. It contains information about important procedures needed after coming to Japan like the insurance system, public manners and so on.
https://www.fcif.or.jp/en/en-information/living/
2.Medical Information
This introduces medical institutions and phone interpretation services.
https://www.fcif.or.jp/en/en-consultation/health/
3.Disaster Prevention Handbook
This handbook will help you prepare for disasters.
http://www.pref.fukuoka.lg.jp/contents/bousaihandbook-36.html
4.Household Garbage Regulations
In Fukuoka City, garbage is collected separately. Please read through these regulations.
https://www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/kankyo/jigyokeigomi/life/katei-bunbetsu/gomi-download.html
5.Household Garbage Regulations in Vietnamese and Nepali
Regulations in Vietnamese and Nepali languages.
http://www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/minamiku/seikatsukankyo/life/nepal_vietnam_leaflet_kanban.html
（Click English to translate the site）
6.Japanese Language Class Map
This contains information on Japanese classes taught by volunteers in Fukuoka City and the surrounding metropolitan area.
https://www.fcif.or.jp/en/en-language/japanese-language-class/
7.Japanese Language Support Center
This introduces the Japanese Language Support Center provided by the Fukuoka City Board of Education.
https://www.fcif.or.jp/en/en-information/living/japanese-language-support/
8.Bicycle Rules
Follow these safety rules when riding a bicycle.
https://www.fcif.or.jp/en/en-information/living/driving/
9.Smoking Manners
Smoking while walking is prohibited in parts of the Tenjin/Daimyo area and in the Hakata Station area.
http://www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/shimin/seikatsuanzen/shisei/rojoukinnenntiku_2.html
（Click English to translate the site）
10.Fukuoka International School
FIS is the only international school in the Kyushu area.
11.Fukuoka City International Center
Provides information and consultation in English, Chinese, and Korean languages.
https://www.fcif.or.jp/en/en-about/fcic/
12. Visitor’s Guide
You can download the Fukuoka Visitor’s Guidebook here.
https://www.welcome-fukuoka.or.jp/english/2147.html#suportan
Distribution
“Welcome Kit” is distributed at each ward office in Fukuoka City.
Ward Office Hours: 8:45 a.m. ~ 5:15 p.m. (Closed on Saturday, Sunday, Holidays, and from December 29 to January 3)
Higashi Ward Office
092-631-2131
2-54-1 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka
Hakata Ward Office
092-441-2131
2-9-3 Hakataeki-mae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka
Chuo Ward Office
092-714-2131
2-5-31 Damiyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
Minami Ward Office
092-561-2131
3-25-1 Shiobaru, Minami-ku, Fukuoka
Jonan Ward Office
092-822-2131
6-1-1 Torikai, Jonan-ku, Fukuoka
Sawara Ward Office
092-841-2131
2-1-1 Momochi, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka
Irube Branch Office
092-804-2011
2-14-8 Higashi Irube, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka
Nishi Ward Office
092-881-2131
1-4-1 Uchihama, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka
Nishi Ward Office Western Branch Office
092-806-0004
2-1-1 Saito, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka *Inside “Saitopia”