Kyoto Prefecture's Vision for a New Era of "Multicultural Conviviality": New Policies for FY2026 - Perspective from Alex International Office, Administrative Scrivener

Walking the streets of Kyoto, one can see people of diverse nationalities living and working in the city. WeAlex International Immigration & Legal OfficeIt is precisely at the forefront of this kind of "symbiotic society" that the "K" Line Group is confronting on a daily basis.

Kyoto Prefecture has announced its new policy for fiscal year 2026. The contents of the policy are groundbreaking and will significantly change the way Kyoto supports foreign residents.

1. establishment of the "Office for the Promotion of a Multicultural Society": creation of a command post

In the past, issues faced by foreign residents tended to be dealt with in a "stove-piped" manner in each field. However, starting in FY2026, the Policy Planning and Environment Dept.Office for the Promotion of a Multicultural Societywill be newly established.

• Reinforcement of the systemThe number of employees will be expanded to 8 (increase of 2).
• General coordination function: The role of the "command post" is to promote comprehensive measures across departments from field-specific responses.

This is expected to facilitate smoother coordination of administrative procedures, employment, and livelihood support.

2. "All-Kyoto" Challenge to Realize a Symbiotic Society

The creation of a system that supports not only the internal organization of the government, but also the community as a whole, will be set in motion. Newly, the government and related organizations will work together.Committee for the Promotion of a Multicultural Society (tentative name)The system is being developed for the launch of the "Kyoto International Center for Foreign Residents" (KICR). This is truly an "all-Kyoto" organization, and the creation of a society that does not isolate foreign residents is now in full swing.

3. promotion of foreign students' employment: study in Kyoto, work in Kyoto

Particularly noteworthy,Establishment of a program to promote employment in Kyoto for international students. It is essential for the sustainable development of Kyoto to create an environment in which talented people who have studied at Kyoto universities can stay here after graduation and play an active role in the local economy.

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Perspective of Gyoseishoshi Lawyer Alex International Office

I feel that the strengthening of Kyoto Prefecture's policies this time is an indication of its attitude of welcoming foreign residents not as "mere labor" but as "partners in creating Kyoto together.

Our firm will take advantage of the expertise in immigration services that we have cultivated and our 35 years of administrative experience at the Kyoto Prefectural Government to promptly reflect this new policy trend in our services to our clients.

• For Businesses: We offer a smoother support system for hiring foreign students and renewing work visas.
• To Foreign Residents: We support people to live a secure life in Kyoto by correctly informing them of the new framework of support from the government.

Our firm is committed to supporting the important moments of each person's life with the power of legal services.

Kyoto's new multicultural society is being reborn. As a bridge to this new society, Gyoseishoshi Lawyer Alex International Office will continue to strive forward in the future.

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