Hokkaido
Sapporo
- City of Sapporo - Official city government portal.
- Hokkaido Government - Prefectural government site.
- Sapporo International Communication Plaza - Multilingual support, consultations, and community events.
- Hokkaido Insider News-Jobs - Local news and job listings for foreigners.
Housing
- Elm Fudosan - Real estate listings, Japanese only.
Education
- Hokkaido International School - K-12 international school.
- SIL Sapporo Nihongo Gakkou - Japanese language school.
- Japanese Language Institute of Sapporo - Language courses for international students.
- Hokusai Gakuen University - University with international programs.
- JALT Hokkaido - Japan Association for Language Teaching, Hokkaido chapter.
Healthcare
- Sapporo Medical University Hospital - Phone: 011/611-2111
- Medical Resources in Sapporo - US Embassy list of English-speaking doctors.
Services
- Sapporo Regional Immigration Bureau - Visa and residency services.
- Legal Service Network for Foreigners - Free legal consultations.
- Inspection Division, Labor Standards Dept - Worker consultation and labor rights.
- Northern Road Navi - Winter road conditions and driving info.
- Kinokuniya Bookstore Sapporo - Carries English-language books.
Winter Driving
Hokkaido winters are serious. Check Northern Road Navi before any drive and make sure your car has studless winter tires (required by local custom, not law).
Kushiro
- City of Kushiro - City info for international residents.
- Kushiro City General Hospital - Phone: 0154/41-6121
- Hokkaido University of Education Kushiro - Education-focused campus.
- Kushiro Public University of Economics - Public university in Kushiro.
Obihiro
- City of Obihiro - City information for residents.
- Joy English Academy - English language school.
- Obihiro University of Agriculture - Agriculture and veterinary science programs.
- Chien, Inc. - Real estate, Japanese only.
Hakodate
- Living Guide Hakodate - PDF living guide from the city.
- Future University Hakodate - Systems information science university.
- Hakodate University - Local university.
- Hokkaido University of Education Hakodate - Education campus.
- Hakodate Fudosan Web - Real estate listings, Japanese only.
- Shiritsu Hakodate Byoin - City hospital. Phone: 0138/23-8651