Free official interpretation for Aoba Ward procedures
Aoba Ward Office English Interpretation Service
A free City of Sendai service for English-speaking Aoba Ward residents who need interpretation while completing procedures at Aoba Ward Office. Advance booking is recommended when the visit date is known.
Free official serviceAoba Ward residents onlyWard-office procedures only
The current City of Sendai page says the service is for residents of Aoba Ward who speak English and need interpretation support for procedures at Aoba Ward Office.
How to book
If you know your visit date, use the official online application form. The online deadline is two business days before the appointment date. For urgent requests, call Aoba Ward Office at 022-225-7211.
If you arrive without a reservation
Immediate assistance may be possible depending on interpreter availability. Ask the staff at the relevant counter whether an interpreter is available. A reservation is the safer route when timing matters.
Where and what it covers
The interpreter meets users around the first-floor information desk and can come to the counter. The service is only for procedures at Aoba Ward Office; personal matters unrelated to ward-office procedures are not accepted.
Sources and freshness
Checked September 26, 2026. Public-service schedules, eligibility, fees, languages, application routes, and legal-service availability can change. Confirm the current route before relying on it.
This is not a general translation or private interpreting service. It is limited to Aoba Ward Office procedures. For other city offices or broader daily-life problems, use Sendai’s multilingual consultation / interpretation routes instead.
