The event attracted around 150 participants, including representatives of Japanese companies employing Vietnamese workers, Vietnamese community associations, workers, as well as officials from Japanese agencies and local media. The seminar aimed to enhance legal awareness and support the community’s integration into Japanese society.

Discussions focused on key issues, including Japanese laws, traffic safety regulations, and disaster preparedness skills that help ensure the safety of Vietnamese citizens in Japan.

Notably, representatives from the Immigration Services Agency of Japan provided an overview of entry, exit and residency regulations, while also sharing practical advice on how to identify and avoid common scams such as fraudulent “high-paying light work” offers and illegal labour brokerage schemes.

Speaking at the seminar, Nguyen Sau, Minister-Counselor at the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan, highlighted that the Vietnamese community in Japan has continued to grow and make positive contributions to Japan’s socio-economic development as well as bilateral ties. However, he noted that some legal violations still occur due to limited information or incomplete understanding of regulations.

The seminar aims to provide updated information and reaffirms the Embassy’s commitment to supporting the community in accessing legal knowledge in a timely and accessible manner, he emphasised.

From the Japanese side, Nochi Tetsuo, Chief of Yoyogi Police Station under the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, praised the role of the Vietnamese community, noting that Vietnamese nationals account for about one-quarter of the total foreign workforce in Japan and rank among the largest groups by nationality. He expressed hope that through such initiatives, Vietnamese residents would live safely and confidently seek assistance from the police when needed.

In closing remarks, Ambassador Pham Quang Hieu called on the Vietnamese community to commit to living and complying with Japanese law, thereby contributing to a positive image of Vietnam abroad.

The seminar forms part of ongoing efforts by the Embassy of Vietnam in Japan to build a united, law-abiding and well-integrated Vietnamese community, contributing to stronger cooperation and friendship between the two countries.

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