This practice set is based on the article:
7 City Hall Procedures Foreign Residents in Japan Often Get Confused About｜Easy-English Guide (Koga City Included)
(link to original article)
Level：TOEIC 300–600 / IELTS 4.5-5.5
Introduction
Many foreign residents in Japan — including those living in Koga City, Fukuoka — struggle with:
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Address registration
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Health insurance
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Pension
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My Number
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Taxes
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Garbage rules
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Hospital procedures
These topics often become “gray-zone stress points.”
This quiz helps you build vocabulary, understand Japanese systems, and practice easy English reading.
Part 1: Vocabulary Questions
Q1. What does “moving-in notification” mean in Japan?
A. Starting a new job
B. Registering your new address at city hall
C. Opening a bank account
D. Visiting a hospital
Q2. The word “exemption” in the pension section is closest in meaning to:
A. Paying extra
B. Not needing to pay
C. Paying late
D. Changing the payment amount
Q3. A “referral letter” is needed when you:
A. Go to a large hospital
B. Throw away the garbage
C. Apply for a bank account
D. Receive your My Number
Part 2: True or False
Q4. You must register your new address within 14 days after moving.
(True / False)
Q5. My Number is used for jobs, taxes, bank accounts, and phone contracts.
(True / False)
Q6. All foreign residents must pay the full pension without any exceptions.
(True / False)
Part 3: Understanding Questions（Multiple Choice）
Q7. Why are garbage rules confusing for many foreign residents?
A. The rules are the same in every city
B. There are no rules
C. The rules differ by city and can be very detailed
D. Garbage can be thrown away any time
Q8. Why is health insurance difficult to understand?
A. Hospitals ask too many questions
B. Letters are written in difficult Japanese
C. You must make your own insurance card
D. Health insurance is optional for everyone
Q9. Why do some foreign residents struggle with taxes?
A. Japan has no tax system
B. Tax letters and year-end adjustment forms are difficult
C. Employers do not explain anything
D. There is only one type of tax
Part 4: Short Answer（1–2 sentences）
Q10. Name one situation where you need your My Number.
(Write 1 short sentence.)
Q11. Why is the Japanese medical system confusing for many new residents?
(Write 1 short sentence.)
Part 5: Writing Practice（Short Paragraph）
Q12. Write 2–3 sentences about one city hall procedure you think is difficult and why.
(This helps improve your writing skills and understand Japanese life better.)
For Readers: If You Want Help with Japan’s Procedures
If these questions were difficult,
you may still have “gray-zone” worries about:
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City hall procedures
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Health insurance
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My Number
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Taxes
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Hospital visits
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Life in Koga City or Fukuoka
You do not have to solve everything alone.
👉 Free Consultation（English OK）
https://efk2025.co.jp/contact/
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Answer Key（別記事）
Answer Keyはこちら：
👉 https://efk2025.co.jp/reading-quiz-city-hall-procedures-answers-2025/
