Contact the municipality, town, or village where the head of the family had their
legal residence at the time the event occurred. Obtain records for non-Japanese citizens
from the ward or city where the report was filed. Contact the district court where
the divorce was granted.
For birth, marriage, and death records:
•Identify the correct municipality, town, or village
•Address the request to the office of the municipality, town, or village
•Include a self-addressed envelope