Japan Relation Support Association

LIFE

Supporting Japanese Living Abroad — From Return to Japan to Peaceful Retirement

Who We Serve

Our services are designed for:

Japanese citizens living overseas who plan to return to Japan for their retirement years—especially seniors seeking peace of mind about living and receiving care in Japan.
Younger generations abroad who have parents or relatives living in Japan and wish to provide care or support for them remotely.

The Challenges They Face

Many Japanese returning from overseas face complex issues related to housing, daily living, asset management, and end-of-life planning.

Housing:
Seniors are often denied rental housing due to age or lack of a guarantor, while finding suitable nursing care facilities can be confusing and time-consuming.
Daily Living:
Managing medical appointments, government procedures, and emergencies alone can be overwhelming. Many also worry about asset management should dementia occur.
After Death:
Elderly individuals without local family members often have concerns about funerals, estate management, and the handling of personal belongings. Meanwhile, family members abroad struggle with how to manage these matters from a distance.

These uncertainties give rise to deep emotional and practical concerns such as:
“Can I truly live safely and comfortably in Japan during my retirement?”
“If something happens to me, will my family be able to manage from overseas?”

Our Services

The Japan Relation Support Association offers one-stop comprehensive support for housing, lifestyle, asset management, and post-death arrangements — helping Japanese people living abroad and providing their families that live in Japan, confidence and peace of mind.

Housing Support:
Assistance with senior-friendly rental housing, guarantor services for nursing Care Facilities, and personalized guidance for selecting and visiting nursing homes.
Daily Life Assistance:
Accompaniment to medical appointments, emergency response, and help with administrative procedures for those living alone.
Asset Management:
Legal support for adult guardianship and family trusts to ensure safe management of assets in the event of cognitive decline.
Post-Death Arrangements:
Support with will preparation, funerals, and estate organization.
Remote Family Care:
For overseas families, we provide remote care coordination and life support for elderly parents in Japan.

We offer seamless support throughout every stage of life—before returning to Japan, during retirement, and after death.

Our Strengths

Our strengths lie in our comprehensive, community-based approach and international expertise.

With 29 locations across Japan and a network of global partners in the United States, we can assist returnees with complex cross-border issues such as pension coordination between Japan and the U.S.
Built on a foundation of 29 years of professional legal and administrative service, our association is staffed by nationally certified experts who can provide comprehensive support in legal matters, property, nursing care, and life support.
We maintain a rigorous personal information management system and deliver trusted, individualized support tailored to each client’s situation and wishes.
Through this reliable, nationwide framework, we help ensure a smooth transition back to Japan — from preparation to retirement and beyond.

Get Started

We offer free online consultations for those still living abroad. Prepare for a safe and comfortable life in Japan before you return.

For more information or to book a consultation, please visit:
https://relation.or.jp/service/overseas-returnee/

PROFILE

President & Representative Director

Satomi Yamaguchi

Ms. Yamaguchi has 32 years of experience as a Judicial Scrivener and the firm she leads, “Mirai Relation”, is highly trusted by corporations and individuals. Ms Yamaguchi and her firm provide legal services nationwide and specialize in inheritance & corporate related matters; licences & permits; and visas & residency procedures for foreign nationals. “Connecting people” is one of Ms Yamaguchi’s core beliefs. Recently she has been giving seminars in New York & Ms. Yamaguchi hopes to become a bridge for those returning to Japan from overseas.

ADDRESS

Kyobashi RK Bld.2F, 2-5-15, Kyobashi, Chuo Ku, Tokyo, Japan

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