Consultation Support for Foreign Residents in Kyoto
Need Help with Housing, Legal Matters, or jobs?
Living in Kyoto as a foreign resident can be exciting, but sometimes you may face challenges such as visa procedures, finding housing, navigating work opportunities, childcare, or understanding taxes.
At Meetup.Kyoto Multicultural Lab, we provide consultation support in multiple languages, helping international residents connect with trusted experts and local networks.
Our base of operations is at Kyoto Laundry Café, which also serves as a community hub and consultation office.
What You Can Consult About
You can consult us on topics
- Visa and residence status procedures
- Housing search and daily life support
- Employment and job issues
- Childcare, education, and parenting support
- Taxes, money management, and financial issues
- Health, welfare, and local community living
Job-seekers support (Entry Sheet review and interview practice sessions available through professional Japanese language instructors)
| ① First, our Japanese café staff (community consultants) will listen to your situation. ② Then, we will connect you to trusted professionals within our network, such as lawyers, administrative scriveners, childcare workers, tax accountants, Japanese language teachers, and NPOs. ▶︎ In-person consultations can be arranged during Meetup events or language café sessions. |
Fees
- Basic Consultation: One free 30-minute session (initial hearing with multilingual café staff).
- After the first session, further specialized consultation with professionals (lawyers, childcare specialists, tax accountants, etc.) may include separate fees, depending on the case.
| ☕ Basic consultation can be done with one café order at Kyoto Laundry Café. ＜Disclaimer＞ Our role is to connect you to the right professionals, administrative bodies, or community networks. Any further professional services after the referral are not included in our free consultation program. |
FAQ
Q1 Is the consultation really free?
Yes, the first 30 minutes are free. After that, if you need detailed support, we will connect you with specialized experts who may have their own consultation fees.
Q2 Where can I get the consultation?
At Kyoto Laundry Café (our office & hub) or during our Meetup and Language Café events.
Q3 What languages are available?
Our café staff can support in multiple languages, and we connect you with experts who can handle English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and more.
Call to Action
Ready to consult?
Contact us through the Meetup.Kyoto Contact Form or join us at Kyoto Laundry Café.
Let’s make your life in Kyoto simpler, richer, and more connected!
