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Nihontsu Perspective: Temporary Suspension of Automatic Translation on Immigration Bureau Website

September 17, 2026

The Immigration Bureau's website automatic translation system is temporarily unavailable due to system updates. Foreign residents should be aware of the impact on information access.

The Immigration Services Agency’s website has temporarily suspended its automatic translation system to perform system updates. This may make it harder for foreign residents to obtain important immigration and residency information in their native languages. Understanding detailed procedures and policies could be more challenging during this period. It is advisable to refer to the original Japanese content and keep checking the official website for the latest updates. Using official support services can also help to clarify any uncertainties until the automatic translation service resumes.