Hokuto is an administrative scrivener office in Takatsuki, Osaka. With sincerity as our guiding principle, we give every client our wholehearted support.
We offer visiting consultations in Kansai and remote consultations through Zoom or LINE for clients further away.
We approach each client personally and aim to build lasting trust.
We assist with permanent residence, naturalization, residence status applications, renewals and changes, overseas company formation, employment of foreign nationals and international marriage.
Our English-, Chinese- and Vietnamese-speaking staff help us understand your needs accurately and promptly.
We support initial construction licenses and renewals for general construction and 27 specialist categories.
Our administrative specialists support business licenses for secondhand goods, travel businesses and restaurants, parking certificates and vehicle registration, address changes and ownership transfers.
We prepare contracts, wills, inheritance division agreements, divorce agreements and traffic accident settlement documents. Clients conduct negotiations with the other party themselves.
We can also attend as witnesses for notarized wills and assist with adult guardianship arrangements for the future.
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NEW MEMBER
Effective September 1, 2026, administrative scrivener Genki Tsunami has joined Hokuto.
Thank you for your continued support of Hokuto. We are pleased to announce that, effective September 1, 2026, administrative scrivener Genki Tsunami has joined Hokuto.
Administrative Scrivener
Administrative Scrivener Registration No. 25265089
With practical experience in the Hokusetsu area, particularly Suita and Ibaraki, he values prompt, attentive service that supports local businesses.
Drawing on his initiative developed in newspaper sales, sales work and consulting, as well as his experiences in basketball, living in Canada and travelling in South America, he approaches a wide range of challenges with perseverance.
With our expanded team, we will work even harder to respond to a broader range of enquiries accurately and promptly.
We look forward to your continued support of Hokuto.
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10:00–16:00 / Venue: Ogimachi Park, 1-1 Ogimachi, Kita-ku, Osaka
About Our Booth
Our office, represented by Ikki Kiryu, will participate as a consultation adviser for the Osaka Administrative Scriveners Association, offering free consultations focused on wills, inheritance and adult guardianship at this event.
We will provide practical advice from a professional perspective, particularly for those with the following concerns.
Although consultations will be brief, we will explain where to start, points to keep in mind and the support an administrative scrivener can provide.
A Message to Visitors
We often hear from people who are concerned about life’s milestones or future planning but do not know where to begin, or hesitate because the systems and procedures seem complicated.
Please take this opportunity to stop by our booth. An unexpected opportunity to prepare may be the first step towards greater peace of mind.
Tips for Your Visit
Our team looks forward to welcoming you.
The end of Japan’s fiscal year is the busiest period for vehicle registration procedures. New vehicle purchases, ownership transfers and deregistration all require accurate information and appropriate preparation to proceed smoothly.
Ikki Kiryu, an administrative scrivener at our office, has been appointed by the Osaka Administrative Scriveners Association to provide vehicle registration consultations at the Osaka Transport Branch Office. We will help applicants resolve questions and concerns and complete procedures smoothly.
Consultation Topics
• New vehicle registration, ownership transfers and deregistration
• Checking required documents and advice on preparing them
• Addressing incomplete applications and explaining the procedure
• Other questions about vehicle registration
Counters are particularly busy at fiscal year-end, and incomplete documents can cause delays. Please consult us if you have questions so that you can prepare in advance.
• Venue: Osaka Transport Branch Office (a dedicated consultation table will be available)
• Dates: March 25–31, 2025, excluding weekends. Different administrative scriveners will be assigned each day, and staffing will also vary by time of day.
Please make use of this service during this busy period. We will do our best to help your vehicle registration proceed smoothly.
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