Utilities

Electricity, Gas, Water, Other

To sign up for services necessary for living, those who have recently moved to Minato City should contact the offices indicated below.

 

Electricity

Contact the electric power company by phone or Internet.

 

Gas

Contact the gas power company by phone or Internet.

 

Water

Bureau of Waterworks Tokyo Metropolitan Government Customer Service Center : 0570-091-100

You will hear a navigation dial message in Japanese. If you do not understand Japanese, you will be connected to an operator after the explanation. Tell the operator your preferred language (English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, or Vietnamese).

 

Cable TV

Inquiries:
J:COM Minato/Shinjuku
J:COM Customer Service Center Tel: 0120-999-000
You will hear a navigation dial message in Japanese.

 

Replacing Your Driver’s License

Those who have a driver’s license issued by their home country need to convert to a Japanese driver’s license. Convert your license at a driver’s license test center at Fuchu, Samezu, Koto. The items required for application and the test center vary depending on your home country. See the Metropolitan Police Department’s website or contact by phone.

Inquiries
Fuchu Driver’s License Center Tel: 042-362-3591　
Samezu Driver’s License Center Tel: 03-3474-1374
Koto Driver’s License Center Tel: 03-3699-1151
If you wish to speak in English, please tell the person who answers the phone.