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Free legal consultation service expanding for Japanese abroad
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· September 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The service was initially introduced in China and has since been launched in two other countries, the Philippines and Thailand. A free legal consultation service for Japanese citizens living abroad is expanding.
A free legal consultation service for Japanese citizens living abroad is expanding. The service was initially introduced in China and has since been launched in two other countries, the Philippines and Thailand.
This initiative aims to provide legal support to Japanese individuals in these countries. Further details about the service and its expansion can be found through the source.
The expansion of this service indicates a growing effort to support Japanese citizens living outside of their home country, with more information available from the original source.
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Category: News Published: September 6, 2026 Source: The Japan Times Reading time: 1 min
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