I lost my job or will leave soon
Start with Hello Work for job-seeking and employment insurance procedures. Also check health insurance, pension, tax, and residence status if relevant.
Work support
Work and unemployment support in Japan
Use this guide if you lost your job, are leaving a job, need unemployment or job-seeking support, have a workplace problem, or need to know what other procedures change after employment ends.
Official sources, reviewed by Sollo. Source corpus updated 2026-06-24.
Choose your situation
I need unemployment benefits
Use Hello Work employment insurance guidance for eligibility, documents, job-seeking registration, explanation sessions, recognition dates, and benefit procedures.
I have a workplace problem
Use labour consultation, labour standards, equal employment, harassment, unpaid wage, dismissal, or contract-related official sources depending on the issue.
I am looking for work
Use Hello Work job-seeking services, vocational training sources, and local employment support.
My job is tied to my residence status
Check immigration sources as well as work sources. A job change may require immigration notifications or affect permitted activities.
Official source map
Hello Work
Job seeking, employment insurance, unemployment benefit procedures, vocational support, and re-employment support.
Labour bureau / labour consultation
Working conditions, unpaid wages, dismissal, harassment, contract issues, labour standards, and workplace disputes.
Municipality
National Health Insurance, local tax, welfare consultation, and local support after income loss.
Japan Pension Service
Pension contribution changes, exemptions, and procedures after leaving work.
Immigration Services Agency
Residence-status issues or notifications connected to job changes for foreign residents.
What to prepare
Prepare your employment contract, payslips, separation documents, employment insurance paperwork, residence card if applicable, My Number information if requested, bank details, employer messages, and any documents about dismissal or resignation.
Official sources
This reviewed shortlist provides official starting points. Use the complete filtered directory for more sources.
Employment Insurance Guide Guide
Hello Work (MHLW Employment Service)
Hello Work (MHLW Employment Service) official document related to employment insurance, living in japan, job loss.
Open official documentEmployment Insurance Basicbenefit Guide
Hello Work (MHLW Employment Service)
Hello Work (MHLW Employment Service) official document related to employment insurance, living in japan, job loss.
Open official documentEmployment Insurance Procedure Guide
Hello Work (MHLW Employment Service)
Hello Work (MHLW Employment Service) official document related to employment insurance, living in japan, job loss.
Open official documentEmployment Insurance Benefitdays Guide
Hello Work (MHLW Employment Service)
Hello Work (MHLW Employment Service) official document related to employment insurance, living in japan, job loss.
Open official documentEmployment Insurance Guide For Job Loss - Koyouhoken
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) official document related to employment insurance, living in japan, job loss.
Open official documentEmployment insurance overview (PDF)
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) official document related to employment insurance, living in japan, job loss.
Open official documentEmployment insurance benefit guidance (PDF)
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) official document related to employment insurance, living in japan, job loss.
Open official documentEmployment Insurance Guide For Job Loss
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) official document related to employment insurance, living in japan, job loss.
Open official documentCommon questions
Where do I apply for unemployment support?
Start with Hello Work. It handles job-seeking registration and employment insurance procedures.
What documents do I need after leaving a job?
You may need separation and employment insurance documents, plus documents for health insurance, pension, tax, and immigration depending on your situation.
Where do I go for workplace trouble?
Use labour consultation or labour standards sources. Hello Work is important for job seeking and insurance, but workplace disputes may require another labour office route.
Can job loss affect my residence status?
It can for some foreign residents. Check official immigration sources if your status is linked to work or specific activities.
Important note
Sollo helps you find and organize official public information. It does not decide eligibility, submit applications, or replace advice from a government office or qualified adviser. Official rules can change and may depend on your location, household, income, residence status, employment, and application timing. Always confirm details with the linked official source or the relevant office before acting.
How Sollo can help
Sollo helps you see which parts of a work problem belong to Hello Work, labour consultation, municipality, pension, tax, or immigration.