Local governments (prefectures and municipalities) and bar associations have established consultation desks for citizens and foreigners. In addition to the ones introduced here, various consultation centers have been established in each local government, so please contact your city hall or ward office.
Consultation counter in foreign languages
Information Plaza Osaka (free)
We provide information necessary for daily life and introduce specialized counseling organizations in multiple languages (English, Chinese, and Korean).
大阪市天王寺区上本町8-2-6 (公財)大阪国際交流センター内
Tel．06-6773-6533
受付時間：月曜日～金曜日9:00-21:00（祝祭日、年末・年始は除く）
Consultation counter for foreign residents (Osaka City) (free)
Municipal administration consultation: Various consultations regarding Osaka municipal administration can be provided.
Tel．06-6773-6533
受付時間：月曜日～金曜日9:00-17:30
Legal consultation: Legal consultation can be provided in multiple languages.
要予約 Tel. 06-6772-1127（予約専用）
実施日：第1・第3水曜日
大阪市天王寺区上本町8-2-6 (公財)大阪国際交流センター内インフォメーションセンター
Osaka Prefecture Foreign Resident Consultation Corner (Free)
This is a consultation desk for foreigners residing in Osaka Prefecture regarding daily life, residence status, housing, labor, welfare, etc. You can consult in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai, Filipino, and Vietnamese.
My Dome Osaka 5th floor, 2-5 Honmachibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka (inside the Osaka International Foundation)
Tel．06-6941-2297
FAX：06-6944-2401（日・英のみ）
月曜日～金曜日 9：00-17：30（祝祭日、年末・年始は除く）
General legal consultation provided by the Osaka Bar Association Comprehensive Legal Consultation Center (charged)
General Law Center
大阪市北区西天満1-12-5 大阪弁護士会館1階
Tel．06-6364-1248（予約制）
予約受付時間：平日 10：15-20：00、土曜 10：15-16：00
Namba Legal Consultation Center
大阪市中央区難波4-4-1 ヒューリック難波ビル4階
Tel．06-6645-1273（予約制）
予約受付時間：平日10:00-16:30、17:00-20:00
Consultation regarding traffic accidents
Japan Federation of Bar Associations Traffic Accident Consultation Center (free)
Lawyers can provide legal consultation, settlement, mediation, and examination services for traffic accidents free of charge. There are also several other consultation centers.
Osaka Consultation Office (legal consultation, settlement, mediation, examination services)
大阪市北区西天満1-12-5 弁護士会内
Tel．06-6364-8289（予約制）
月曜日～金曜日 11：00-15：00
Namba Consultation Office (legal consultation only)
大阪市中央区難波4-4-1 難波富士ビル
Tel．06-6645-1273（予約制）
月・水・金曜日 10：30-14：30
Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Traffic Accident Dispute Resolution Center (Free)
Consultation with a lawyer, mediation, and even arbitration are all free of charge. Settlement mediation is carried out fairly and from a neutral standpoint by having a lawyer step in when it is not possible to reach an agreement with the other party regarding compensation for damages, set a date, and have the other party appear in court.
Osaka branch
大阪市中央区北浜2-5-23 小寺プラザビル4階南側
Tel．06-6227-0277（予約制）
月曜日～金曜日9：00-17：00（祝祭日、年末・年始は除く）