A list of main divisions (departments) in Japanese local government offices (city and town halls).
Overview
Government Department Divisions
A comprehensive list of main divisions (departments) in Japanese local government offices (city and town halls). Divisions under departments such as General Affairs, Finance, Citizens' Affairs, Welfare, Construction, and Environment play diverse roles in providing resident services, administrative operations, and regional development. Divisions like Citizens' Division, Tax Division, Welfare Division, Urban Planning Division, and Environment Division are fundamental units commonly established across many municipalities.
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| code | slug | name | description | parentDepartment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | soumu-ka | General Affairs Division | Division responsible for comprehensive administrative affairs of the municipality. | General Affairs Department |
| 02 | shimin-ka | Citizens' Division | Division providing resident-focused administrative services such as resident registration, family registry, and seal registration. | Citizens' Affairs Department |
| 03 | zeimu-ka | Tax Division | Division handling tax-related matters including municipal tax and property tax. | Finance Department |
| 04 | fukushi-ka | Welfare Division | Division handling social welfare services including public assistance, disability welfare, and elderly support. | Welfare Department |
| 05 | toshi-keikaku-ka | Urban Planning Division | Division responsible for urban planning, development guidance, and land use coordination. | Urban Development Department |
| 06 | kankyo-ka | Environment Division | Division responsible for environmental conservation, pollution control, and waste management. | Environment Department |
| 07 | kenchiku-ka | Building Division | Division responsible for building confirmation inspections and reviews based on the Building Standards Act. | Construction Department |
| 08 | doro-ka | Road Division | Division responsible for road maintenance, management, and traffic safety measures. | Construction Department |
| 09 | kouen-ryokuchi-ka | Parks and Greenery Division | Division responsible for development and management of parks and green spaces. | Urban Development Department |
| 10 | kodomo-ka | Children's Division | Division responsible for child-rearing support, child welfare, and nursery operation. | Children and Future Department |
| 11 | kouhou-ka | Public Relations Division | Division responsible for municipal information dissemination and public relations activities. | General Affairs Department |
| 12 | bousai-ka | Disaster Prevention Division | Division responsible for disaster countermeasures, disaster prevention planning, and crisis management. | Disaster Prevention and Safety Department |