Disclaimer & Privacy Policy
AIC Japan provides practical information about studying, working and living in Japan. Our goal is to make reliable Japan-related information easier to understand for foreign residents, international students, workers, families and newcomers.
The information on this website is provided for general guidance and educational purposes only. Rules, procedures, fees, requirements and official policies may change over time and may differ depending on residence status, municipality, school, employer, nationality and personal situation.
For official decisions, readers should always confirm directly with the relevant official authority, such as the Immigration Services Agency of Japan, local city or ward office, school, employer, embassy, consulate, government office or qualified professional.
Disclaimer
AIC Japan is an independent information platform. We are not a government office, immigration authority, embassy, university, legal office or public administrative agency.
The articles, guides, posts and resources published on this website are created to help readers understand general information about Japan more clearly. However, the information should not be treated as final official advice.
Readers are responsible for confirming important matters with the relevant official authority before making decisions.
No Professional Advice
The information on AIC Japan does not replace professional advice.
We may publish information related to immigration, residence status, city office procedures, study in Japan, work in Japan, health insurance, pension, taxes, housing, weather alerts, disaster preparation and daily life in Japan.
However, this information is not legal, immigration, tax, medical, financial or professional advice.
For personal cases, readers should consult the appropriate office or qualified professional.
External Links
AIC Japan may include links to official websites, government pages, universities, public institutions, support organizations or other external websites.
These links are provided for reader convenience and reference purposes only.
We do not control external websites and are not responsible for their content, updates, accuracy, services, privacy practices or availability.
Readers should carefully check the information on external websites before using it.
Accuracy of Information
AIC Japan aims to publish accurate, practical and useful information.
However, rules and procedures in Japan may change without notice. Local procedures may also differ depending on city, ward, prefecture, school, employer or personal situation.
We cannot guarantee that all information on this website is always complete, updated or applicable to every reader’s case.
If readers find outdated or incorrect information, they are welcome to contact us so we can review it.
Privacy Policy
AIC Japan respects visitor privacy.
At this stage, our website mainly provides information articles and guides. We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information from visitors through the website unless the visitor voluntarily contacts us or submits information through a contact form, message or other communication method.
If visitors contact AIC Japan, we may use the provided information only to respond to the inquiry or provide related support.
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
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Cookies, storage and optional analytics
Google Analytics and visitor Jetpack Stats are turned off on our information pages and the Learning home. Linked tools, account pages and other services may have different data practices; please review the information provided on those destinations.
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Contact
For questions about this website, corrections, content requests or general inquiries, please contact AIC Japan through our official contact channels.
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