Utility bills can be paid in cash at banks, post offices, or convenience stores. Alternatively, you can arrange for payment via account transfer. Ask for details at your bank.
TEL: 0800-777-8810 Minoh City– Hokusetsu Service Office, Kansai Electric Power Co., Ltd.
Website of Kansai Electric Power Co., Ltd： http://www.kepco.co.jp/english/
Guide to Electricity： http://www.kepco.co.jp/english/home/denki/
The voltage and the frequency used in Osaka is 100V/60Hz. Make sure to use appropriate electrical appliances matching this power supply. Power failures may occur if you run too many electrical appliances at the same time. Thus, it will be helpful to know about the electrical capacity of your apartment. If the power does go off due to an overload, turn off as many appliances as possible before re-setting the circuit breaker.
Electricity in Osaka is supplied by “Kansai Electric Power Co., Ltd”. In order to begin using electricity or in case of emergency, contact the nearest service office of Kansai Electric Power.
Gas Leak Emergency Number: 0120-5-19424
Osaka Gas website: http://www.osakagas.co.jp/en/
There are two types of gas supplied in Japan: propane gas and utility gas. “Osaka Gas Co., Ltd.” supplies utility gas in the Kansai region. When you begin living in your new residence, contact Hokusetsu Gas Co., Ltd. (Tel: 0120-60-1000 / 072-722-1000) to make an arrangement for having the gas valve opened. An employee will visit you on the appointed date to open the valve and inspect of gas lines and appliances, with instructions on how to use them.
For emergencies such as gas leaks, contact the gas leak hotline.
Service Office Contact: 072-724-6756
Tap water is safe for drinking in Japan. When you move into your new residence, contact the waterworks division of the city office in the city where you live.