Before working in Japan, research your residence status, employment status (regular employee, temporary employee, etc.), the employment contract, and salary.
There are laws and company regulations regarding salary, working hours, vacations, etc.
Once the hospital confirms a pregnancy, contact the Children and Families Support Division at the ward office to receive a “Mother and Child Health Booklet.” There are also Mother and Child Health Booklets available in multiple languages.
Along with the Mother and Child Health Booklets, you will receive a ticket. This will lower the cost of maternal and pediatric physical exams.
There are locations that offer childcare and education prior to elementary school including daycares and kindergartens.
3-3Compulsory Education (Elementary~Junior High School)
Elementary through Junior High school education is compulsory. Please research what a parent/guardian should know about procedures for entering or transferring schools and Japanese language education (native language support, Japanese language learning support center “Himawari,” International Classrooms).