Arakurayama Sengen Park (the Chureito Pagoda) will re-open on Monday, May 18 (with the exception of the observation deck)

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has published the following information for foreigners who are working for Japanese employers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Safety information regarding the strong typhoon forecast this weekend

updated regularly by the Fujiyoshida Tourism Promotion Service

To limit the spread of COVID-19, the parks had been closed on weekends and national holidays since April 25, 2020. Due to national easing of restrictions on public spaces, this closure has been lifted and the park may be accessed as usual. Thank you for your cooperation.

The following services are available at the Fujiyoshida Citizen's Affairs office (the main counter on the first floor). Please take a number and wait for your number to be called.

Households who are receiving child-support payments (jido-téaté) from the city for the Reiwa 2 Fiscal Year will receive a one-time payment of \10,000 per child.

Beginning in February the city began distributing masks to local preschools, kindergartens and the municipal hospital. The distribution effort will now be expanded to each registered household within the city.

Due to the shortage of masks worldwide, the national government of Japan will begin mailing reusable (washable) cloth masks to all households in the country

The following services are available at the Fujiyoshida Citizen's Affairs office (the main counter on the first floor). Please take a number and wait for your number to be called.

Due to concerns regarding the global outbreak of COVID-19, the Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival) planned for April 4-19 at Arakurayama Sengen Park (the Chureito Pagoda) has been cancelled. Despite cancellation, crowds are expected at the park regardless due to cherry blossom season. Please be weary of traffic near the site.

The city has installed security cameras in 15 locations throughout the city to ensure the safety of children going to and from school and the swift response to crimes and accidents. In order to ensure the protection of personal privacy, footage from the security cameras is strictly regulated and cannot be used for purposes other than public safety.

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is offered twice annually in July and December. Please find details here

Tax season essentials for non-Japanese speaking residents