Marriage, divorce, having a baby, daycare (保育園) and your child's nationality.
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Baby born in Japan to foreigner parents? Register the birth in 14 days, apply for the baby's residence status in 30 days, and get a passport from your embassy.
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Daycare in Japan for foreign residents: how hoikuen points work, April 2027 deadlines in October and November 2026, fees by resident tax, free care at 3 to 5.
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Divorce in Japan for foreigners: agreed divorce at the city office or family court mediation, joint custody from April 2026, child support and your spouse visa.
Family
Giving birth in Japan as a foreigner: average cost about ¥520,000, the ¥500,000 grant, checkup vouchers, maternity pay, epidurals and the free-birth law.
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Marriage registration in Japan for foreigners: the 婚姻届 at the city office, the certificate of legal capacity, translations, age 18, surnames and next steps.
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Japanese citizenship for a child comes from a Japanese parent, not birth in Japan. Born abroad? Reserve it within 3 months. Dual nationals choose by age 20.
