A (resident record or residence certificate) is a document issued by
municipalities in Japan proving the registry of ones current residential address in Japan. Japanese law requires all Japanese citizens and foreign residents to report their current address to their local municipal government. Once registered with the municipality, a jūminhyō can be issued to enable the bearer to apply for various social services pertaining to that municipality, like registering one's children at a local school district, and provide information to the municipality regarding taxes and census purposes. a jūminhyō can be issued by the respective local municipal government or at a
convenience store in the area.
Information pertaining to ones jūminhyō is shared with the Japanese government through the
Basic Resident Registry Network.
Honorary jūminhyō
Local authorities occasionally issue honorary jūminhyō to animals, as well as statues, snowmen, and fictional characters. In February, 2002,
Nishi Ward office in
Yokohama
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issued an honorary jūminhyō to
Tama-chan, an arctic
bearded seal who took up residence in the rivers of Yokohama and
Tokyo
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and became a national celebrity.
The manga character
Astro Boy
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was issued an honorary jūminhyō by
Niiza, Saitama.
Niiza City registers Astro Boy as resident
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See also
* Basic Resident Registers Network
The also known as is a national registry of Japanese citizens and foreign residents in Japan. Established in 2002 by the Japanese government, the network is compiled of resident records provided by a respective municipal authority.
History
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or "Juki Net"
References
External links
Information on obtaining a jūminhyō
(Outdated—the new Foreign residents' registration system is similar to the jūminhyō)
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Civil registries
Law of Japan
Local government in Japan