- FREE WORKSHOP & RESOURCES -
Discover Your Family's Story Through Koseki
(Japanese Family Registers)
Join me for a free, beginner-friendly online workshop that will help you understand Japanese family registers and how they can (re)connect you with your family history.
📅 Saturday, October 25, 2025
🕐 1:30 PM Eastern | 10:30 AM Pacific
📍 Zoom
Koseki are more than official records—they are living family histories. They can help Nikkei community members reconnect with relatives, trace ancestors, and preserve stories for future generations. They are also required when renewing Japanese passports from abroad or applying for special Nikkei visas (Nisei, Sansei, Yonsei).
In this workshop, you'll discover...
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Koseki Basics
See what a koseki looks like and learn what kinds of information are recorded in them.
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How to Get Yours
Learn what documents are required and the exact steps you need to take to request a koseki from Japan.
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Practical Uses
Understand how koseki can be used for family history research, Japanese passport renewals from abroad, and Nikkei visa applications.
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Support & Resources
Find out what resources and services are available for translation, family tree building, and further research.
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Bonus Gifts
All participants will receive a free PDF summary and another gift that will be announced on the day of the workshop.
Hi, I'm Sachi!
I'm a Japanese language educator and translator specializing in koseki.
I’ve translated over 100 koseki and supported more than 40 requests for clients around the world—including for Japanese passport renewals and Nikkei visa applications. My goal is to make koseki accessible and approachable, so more people can reconnect with their roots and preserve their family histories for future generations.
Ready to join us live?
You’ll leave with clear next steps, free handouts, and support to guide your family history journey.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does it cost?
The workshop is completely free. Optional follow-up services (like koseki requests or translations) are available separately.
Do I need to know Japanese?
No! Don't worry. You don't need to know Japanese. The workshop will be in English.
How long will the workshop be?
The workshop will be about 90 minutes, including a break and time for questions.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is designed to help people of Japanese ancestry (re)connect with their family roots. Nikkei adults interested in family history but don't know where to begin their search, or those needing a koseki for passport renewals or Nikkei visas would be perfect for this workshop.
What time is the workshop in my time zone?
It will take place at 1:30pm Eastern Time (10:30am Pacific Time) on Saturday, October 25, 2025. For any other time zone, please click here to check with a time zone converter!
Will there be a replay?
This workshop will not have a replay. It will be a live-only event this time. However, the free PDFs will serve as solid reference material even if you can't attend!
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