Living Information (Details)

If you want to obtain apartment information from the realtors listed below, please fill in the "Request Form for Housing Referral" in Appendix A. And send it to the SFC Student Life section via email. SFC Student Life section will forward the request form to all of the realtors below, and you will be contacted by realtors if there are apartments that satisfy your specifications. Alternatively, you may also contact realtors directly.

Shared House / Guest House Besides living in a privately rented apartment or a dormitory, a shared house is another option to consider. Living in a shared house will provide you with the opportunity to widen your circle of friends. Shared houses are ideal who desires a sense of community at home. Several people (not necessarily students) live together in a same house and share common areas such as a kitchen, a living room and bathrooms while an individual can enjoy a private living space. Some shared houses have women-only properties available as well. In terms of cost, shared houses typically have lower initial and monthly fees compared to regular rental apartments. They do not usually require high deposits, key money and/or other initial fees. Also, they are mostly furnished. Plus, the costs for gas/electricity/water/internet will be shared by all residents and regulated by the management, so you do not have to apply for those services separately. In most cases you do not need a guarantor, but some emergency contacts in Japan instead. Please note that there is always the possibility of problems arising from sharing common spaces like the kitchen or living room with strangers.

Please inform yourself of all housing possibilities, and choose our accommodation wisely.

The first thing you need to do is to find out if you are responsible for paying your own utility bills. It is uncommon, but some landlords pay the utilities themselves and include the cost in the rent. If your landlord handles the utilities, you should find everything working when you move into your apartment. If he/she does not, you will need to make arrangements to get service and pay the bills by yourself.

Gas There are two common types of gas used in Japan. One is natural gas (city gas or toshi gas), and the other is propane gas (LP gas). When you move into a new place, find out which type of gas is used and call the gas company (again, you should get the information from your realtor). At the scheduled time, the company will send an employee who will check and then activate your gas lines, for which you must be present. If you live in Fujisawa City, City Gas (toshi gas) is provided by Tokyo Gas. Please keep in mind that not using gas properly is very dangerous. If you notice the smell of gas, turn off the heat and open your windows. Please call the gas company immediately at the exclusive phone number for reporting gas leakages. Water You will have water service the moment you move in, but you will have to call the local water company to open a billing account. Contact your local water company office when you start using water and also if there is any trouble with the service such as not having running water. You must notify them of the date when you wish to start using water. Your realtor will give you the corresponding telephone

number or you can call the number written on the right column. *It is safe to drink directly from tap water in Japan.

If a circuit shorts or you use more electricity than the electrical capacity of your residence, the circuit breaker will trip and your electricity supply will be cut automatically. If this happens, reduce the number of electrical appliances you are using before resetting the circuit breaker. Find out the electrical capacity of your residence and try not to use too much electricity at one time. In case of emergency or difficulties, call the electricity company using the phone number written on your electricity bill. Make sure to keep your bills and receipts for reference. Electronics from your home country may require voltage and plug adapters. Electrical voltage in Japan is 100 volts – 50/60 Hz AC. 50 Hz is common in eastern Japan, including the Yokohama and Fujisawa area, and 60 Hz in the west. The 10 Hz frequency difference does not affect most electrical devices, but you may want to check when it comes to valuable items like computers or cameras. Japanese outlets and plugs come in the two-pronged, North American style, but only in the non-polarized form (prongs are equal sizes). Some North American plugs may require adapters because of this.

After receiving a calculation notice, electricity, gas, and water bills will be sent to your home. You can pay them and other fees at convenience stores, banks, and post offices. Hand the clerk your bill and the amount due in cash and your payment will be processed. You can pay in the same way at your utility companies’ offices. Please note that if you are behind in your utility payments, the service may be discontinued. Alternatively, you can arrange for payment via direct debit (ginkō kōza hikiotoshi) from your bank account. Application forms for this service will be sent to you shortly after opening your utility accounts or you can ask each business operator for details. If you do so, the money will automatically be deducted from your account when the bill is due. To stop your utility services when you leave Japan, notify each of the companies at least one month before you move out of your apartment. You also have to make arrangements if you are moving to another place within Japan. The electric and gas companies will send representatives to shut off your service and issue your final bill. The water company will send you your final bill and close your account. To learn how to read the bill, please refer to the TEPCO’s website page for an electricity bill.

How to Read your "Electricity Bill" https://www.tepco.co.jp/ en/ep/payment/notifications-e.html

銀行口座引き落とし (ginkō kōza hikiotoshi)

Direct debit

Having a phone number is mandatory to live in Japan. First of all, you are not able to open a bank account, rent an apartment, or go job hunting without one. However, you do not need to own a landline as long as you have a reachable phone number at your mobile phone / smartphone. If you want to install a landline in Japan, a telephone subscription right needs to be bought or rented from NTT East. This landline fee costs 36,000 JPY (without tax) plus monthly fee.

Due to past criminal abuse of prepaid phones, phone sellers are required to verify the identity and place of residence of their customers. Typical proof can be in the form of your Residence Card or Certificate of Residence (jumin-hyō). Prepaid phones start around 2,000 JPY. Credit, which is used for outgoing calls, email, internet etc. depending on what features your phone supports, must be purchased in advance. At Softbank, for example, you can choose between 3,000 JPY or 5,000 JPY prepaid cards. Whichever you choose, the card will expire after 60 days and not all prepaid phones support mobile internet. Phone numbers remain active as long as you have valid credit in your account, but will expire after three months to a year without use. Credit can be bought at cell phone stores, convenience stores or online, and is typically valid for 60 days from activation.

It is vital for students to set up a reliable internet connection for online learning environment. There are mainly 4 ways to set up internet at your home. Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH or Fiber Optics) Speed: Fiber optic (FITH) is the fastest and most popular option for home internet connection in Japan. It is able to output 1Gbps. Stability is also quite strong. Installation: If the hardware is not already installed in your apartment building, you will need to have permission from the property owner to have a line installed. Cost: Because internet is unbundled in Japan, you need to pay monthly fee to 2 different companies; 1. The physical line providers such as NTT east, au, and softbank (~5,000 JPY) 2. Internet Service Provider (ISP) (~700 JPY)

There is also a one-time set-up cost for fiber optic.

The average set- up cost is about 6,000 JPY but can be as high as 20,000 JPY or more.

Cancellation fee: You will usually be signing a one- to two-year contract when you sign up for fiber optic. If you cancel the contract in the middle of the term, you may need to pay a penalty fee. How long it takes: two to four weeks.

It connects to the internet via your cable TV line. This option is not as fast as FITH and it also requires installation. Cost: monthly fee (~6,500 JPY) One-time set-up fee for contract handling fee (~3,000 JPY) One-time installation fee (~5,000 JPY) ファイバー(hikari-faiba) fiber-to-the-Home Fiber Optic Line Provider Companies

NTT East https://www.ntt- east.co.jp/en/

Au Hikari https://www.au.com/eng lish/internet/

Softbank https://www.softbank.jp/ en/internet/

ISP Companies

Asahi Net https://asahi-net.jp/en/

Broadband Rakuten Premium https://faq-e.gol.com/

Spin Net https://www.spinnet.jp/i ndexe.html

Cable Television

J:COM https://www.jcom.co.jp/ english/

Also, when you leave the apartment, you need to pay contract cancellation fee (~3,500 JPY) plus removal construction fee (~2,000 JPY)

For mobile Wi-Fi, called Pocket Wi-Fi, even though your speed may be a little slower, its big advantage is that it does not require cable installation. Contracts tend to be simpler and shorter, and a portable Wi-Fi also gives you access to internet on the move. Cost: monthly fee (~2,726 JPY) administrative fee (~3,240 JPY) Cancellation fee: You will usually be signing a two to three-year contract when you sign up for a mobile router. If you cancel the contract in the middle of the term, you need to pay a penalty fee. Data limt: There’s limit of data. Please check the contract.Battery: you have to carry around the battery which lasts up to 10 hours. These will require a credit card for payment.

As well as a mobile router, a home non-cabled router does not need a line construction. It may have stronger signal than a mobile router and it can also reach a wider range. The router itself is larger and often not portable. Please note that the speed may be limited during peak network hours. Cost: Almost same with a mobile routerData limit: Please check the contract.

These will require a credit card for paymen

UQ communications https://www.uqwimax.jp /english/

Asahi Net https://asahi- net.jp/en/service/mobile /wimax2plus/

UQ communications https://www.uqwimax.jp /english/

Asahi Net https://asahi- net.jp/en/service/mobile /wimax2plus/

First of all, it is important to know that most accommodations in Japan will come unfurnished. Even if there is already a small kitchen unit in most apartments, you may need to buy everything from light bulbs and curtains to your own desk, chair and bed. Furnishing an apartment can be difficult at first for this reason, especially for those coming to Japan for the first time. Moreover, most of the online shops (like Amazon, Rakuten, etc.) are either only available in Japanese or only accept credit cards for payments if you buy furniture. Please refer to the following list of places to find furniture, from budget to higher-priced, for your new Japanese home.

Recycle Shops – Second-Hand Stores Japanese second-hand stores are known as “Recycle shops” and can be found in almost every city and are good to buy hefty appliances like fridges, washing machines and microwave ovens. Some will have a sign saying “リサイクル” (Recycle) and there are also franchise recycle shops too like “HARD-OFF’ (primarily electronics and musical instruments) and its sister branch, “BOOK OFF” (books, CDs, DVDs, games).

We strongly recommend you secure large furniture to the wall as Japan is an earthquake-prone country.

As you are not allowed to put holes into the walls of your room,

special earthquake equipment such as braces which fit between the ceiling and the top of shelving units is suggested (Please check the spring of the brace regularly).

Every furniture shop / DYI shop sells earthquake safety items. Please ask store staff for

Like in every other country, moving means a lot of organization. First, you have to decide if you wish to use a moving company or take the challenge to move everything by yourself. When using a company, the cheapest times of the year to move are June, October and November. In contrast, you should try to avoid moving in March, April, July, August and the Golden Week, because these are the times when everyone is moving because of company transfers and holidays. Also, some people prefer to move on the weekend so they can unpack before going back to work on Monday. As a result, Fridays and weekends tend to be significantly more expensive and you can get discounts for moving on weekdays. Another way to save money is to move in the afternoon, because a lot of moves finish around 2 or 3 p.m., so if the company can get an extra job in during the day, they will lower the price. Even if it is time-consuming, you should get multiple estimates. If you mention in front of the company’s agent that you are getting multiple estimates, companies are likely to take that into account in their quotes. Often you can also get a discount if you are willing to take used boxes. Tips to Make Your Moving Cheap • Choose off- season (June, Oc., Nov.) • Weekdays • Afternoon • Multiple estimates • Take used boxes

How to Find a Moving Company Moving companies in Japan offer all kind of services from full-service movers where a team of professionals will pack and unpack every single item you own, to customer-assisted moves which have an incredible variety of options, so everyone can find a financially friendly way to move ones’ belongings to another place.

Kuroneko Yamato

This company offers an all-around service in English and has special discounts for single-moving.

Nippon Express (Nittsu) Nittsu is one of the biggest moving companies. They also offer services for international moving.

Sakai Moving Service As a unique feature, Sakai provides customers free 10 mins service after arrival. They will be able to take orders such as: Installinglighting Hangingcurtains Installingearthquakesafetyequipment Cleaning Relocatingfurnitures Settingupelectricalappliances Cabling

Procedures to Update Residential Address When you decide to move out, there are plenty of things you have to take care of before and after your actual moving date. •Apartment Contract If you are living in a private apartment, you should give notice to the landlord at least one month prior to moving out depending on your contract. If you fail to contact them early enough or if you caused major damage to your apartment, the deposit (shikikin) you paid may not be refunded.

•Cancel Utility Services (Gas, Water, and Electricity) You also have to notify the gas, water, electric power company and the waterworks bureau of the moving-out date and ask the settlement of the account. If you are moving within Japan, tell them the new address at the same time so that they can start your utility services for your new apartment.

Official Registration If you change your address within the same municipality, you only need to notify your municipality of the change of address. Bring your residence card, my number card, and your new address. If you move to a different municipality, your current municipality will issue you a “Move out Certificate (転出届, tenshutsu todoke)”. You need to bring it to your new municipal office and report your moving in (転入届, tennyu todoke) within 14 days after you have settled in a residence at a new address in the municipality. Also, return your NHI card to the municipal office that issued it, and visit the NHI counter at the municipal office of your new residence within 14 days of moving in order to complete the enrollment procedure. For your pension, visit the Pension Division counter at the new municipal office. Bring your pension book and personal seal. Fill out the form for a change of address. There is no procedure in a municipal office of your old address. If you leave Japan, fill out the “Application for the Lump-Sum Withdrawal Payments form” and send it along with your blue pension book, residence card, and a photocopy of your passport to the Japan Pension Service. You can get pension refund. What to Bring to Your Municipal Office of Your Old Address •Residence Card •My Number Card •Your seal (if any) •New Address •NHI card What to Bring to Your Municipal Office of Your New Address • •Move out Certificate • •Residence Card • •My Number Card • •Your seal (if any) • •New Address • •Pension book 転出届 (tenshutsu todoke) moving out form 転入届 (tennyu todoke) moving in form

Bank Bring your bank card, bank book, and official documents (seal and residence card) to the bank. Visit a counter to change your address. Contact your credit card company as well. Mail The post office redirects your mails for up to one year ,but the forwarding address must be in Japan Fill out the form (転居届, tenkyo todoke) at your local post office to complete it online.

・Once you learn of your pregnancy, report it to your local municipal office as soon as possible. ・The office will provide the following to those who report their pregnancy: i. A maternal and child health book (boshi kenko techo) ii. Tickets for receiving subsidized prenatal checkups iii. Consultation with public health nurses and other professionals iv. Information on parental classes (for mothers and fathers) *The maternal and child health handbook records the entire health history of the mother from pregnancy to birth, and of the child from infancy to early childhood, while providing guidance for the parents or guardians on childrearing. It is designed to allow parents or guardians to make notes of and manage information, and to enable healthcare professionals to make notes of and view information.

・During pregnancy, you must take even greater care of your health than usual. Please receive regular prenatal checkups and manage your health according to the advice of doctors, midwives, and other healthcare professionals. ・It is best to receive prenatal health checkups with the following frequency: i. Once every four weeks from early pregnancy until week 23; ii. Once every two weeks from week 24 to week 35; and iii. Once a week from week 36 until childbirth.

A public health nurse, midwife, or other healthcare professional will visit you at your home to provide you with help and guidance on the following matters; i. Guidance on home life or meals; ii. Consultations about uncertainties or concerns you may have about pregnancy and childbirth; and iii. Consultations concerning caring for an infant. *There is no fee for these visits. For details, please contact your local municipal office.

The municipality holds parental classes on pregnancy, childbirth, parenting, nutrition, and other relevant topics. These classes are also an opportunity to meet and talk with other expecting parents.

This status of residence is for those who are engaged in work that requires specialized skills or knowledge in the fields of natural sciences or humanities, or work that requires thinking based on foreign cultures.

The specialty you learned at school and the content of your work must match.

This status of residence is for those who stay in Japan for study, such as international students and Japanese language school students.

This is a status of residence for those who manage trade or other businesses in Japan, or who are engaged in the management of those businesses.

The requirements are that there is a private office and that the capital amount of the company doing the business is 5 million yen or more.

This is a status of residence for those who are engaged in work that requires skilled skills, such as foreign food cooks (chefs).

Dependents residing in Japan with qualifications to work (status of residence such as "Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services" and "Skilled Labor"), those aiming for employment, cultural activities or study abroad This is the status of residence for those who are dependent on those who have a status of residence.

All foreign nationals entering and staying in Japan are given a status of residence at their port of entry, and are allowed to engage in activities permitted under that status of residence.

International students are expected to have a status of residence as “Student“. If you do not have the appropriate status of residence, you may not be able to enroll.

apply for CoE for international students residing outside Japan.

Students who hold “Student” status of residence are allowed to stay in Japan only for study and research purposes. Therefore, you are not allowed to work under “Student” visa status.

If you wish to engage in secondary activities aside from your studies, such as a part-time job, you must obtain a *permit from the Immigration Bureau beforehand.

With this *permit (資格外活動の許可/shikaku gai katsudo no kyoka), students are allowed to work for up to 28 hours a week (up to 8 hours a day during the summer, winter and spring recess) as long as the work is not deemed to be socially immoral.

* The official name of this permit is “Permission to engage in activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted”

Please consult with the embassy/consulate in your home country by yourself.

Please also visit the visa page of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/long/visa6.html

Japan is predominantly a cash-based society especially in rural areas.

We recommend you to bring the equivalent of 300,000 JPY~ in cash even you are a scholarship student as scholarship payment usually takes 4 to 6 weeks to start.

A. As a general rule, it is necessary to confirm the order confirmation at least 3 business days before the desired date of receipt.

A. In response to the payment request by e-mail from our company, the order will be confirmed when the customer makes the payment.

A. I'm sorry. Due to the nature of the service, we cannot accept returns.

A. On the desired date of receipt, please use the designated coin locker provided in the email (Thanks Email) and enter the password provided in the email to receive it. For details, please refer to the tutorial on the top page of our service site (https://umkqf.com/).

A. The product will be delivered at midnight on the desired date of receipt, so it cannot be picked up the day before. If you wish to receive it before the departure date, please let us know the desired date when ordering.

A. Yes, it is possible. However, since our service will end when the product is delivered to the specified location, it is the customer's responsibility to manage the password and lose the product due to leakage of the parward.

A. As a general rule, we intend to prepare items that do not meet export restrictions, but the final decision is made by the customer.

A. Yes. Currently, we only offer credit card payments.

A. We accept VISA cards, Master cards, American Express cards, Diners Club cards, and JCB cards.

A. I'm sorry. Since we will purchase the desired product immediately after receiving your order, we cannot accept cancellation of payment. Please judge carefully when confirming your order.

A. No. You can only order products that we have identified. Please let us know as we will respond as much as possible by exchanging e-mails.

A. We will pack and store it with an ice pack or dry ice so that the freshness does not deteriorate as much as possible.

A. We do not currently support individual delivery, but we plan to support it in the future.

This chapter provides some legal procedures that you need to complete at a municipal office. It is not necessary to book your visit beforehand. It may take 60-120 minutes in total.

As soon as your new address is determined, please go visit a municipal office. You are required to report an address in Japan to a local ward/municipal office (Jumin-toroku) by submitting a prescribed form (Tennyu-todoke ) within 14 days from the date of arrival. The form is available at the ward/municipal office.

If you fail to give notification of your place of residence without a justifiable reason or submit a false notification, your status of residence may be revoked. After completion of the residency process, your address will be written on the back side of the residence card. You are also required to report to the local ward/municipal office within 14 days every time you change your address in Japan.

To confirm your resident record, the local ward/municipal office will issue you a Juminhyo, a certificate of resident record, upon request. You might be asked to present or submit a Juminhyo when you make a contract for a mobile phone or open a bank account. It generally costs 300yen (fee varies depending on areas) to have a Juminhyo issued.

•Residence Card •Passport •New Address 住民登録(Jumin- toroku) resident registration 転入届(Tennyu- todoke) moving-in notification 住民票(jumin-hyō) Certificate of Resident record

To confirm your resident record, the local ward/municipal office will issue you a Juminhyo, a certificate of resident record, upon request. You might be asked to present or submit a Juminhyo when you make a contract for a mobile phone or open a bank account. It generally costs 300yen (fee varies depending on areas) to have a Juminhyo issued.

National Health Insurance (NHI)—kokumin kenko hoken, often abbreviated as Kokuho in Japanese—is one of the health insurance systems in Japan that allows the insured to receive medical care without financial concern when ill or injured by splitting the medical care expenses between the local or national government and the insured. Full-time international students who will be studying in Japan for more than three months must join NHI unless covered by an insurance plan of a family member who lives in Japan. Overseas medical insurance is not accepted. With NHI, approximately 70% of your medical expenses will be covered when you receive treatment at hospitals or clinics that are NHI medical service providers (most hospitals in Japan accept NHI). You pay the remaining 30%. Please note that National Health Insurance does not cover expenses for cosmetic surgery, orthodontics, or normal childbirth.

When you register your address at the municipal office, you’ll be guided to No fee is charged when you join. The insurance card will be sent to enroll in NHI. No fee is charged when you join. The insurance card will be sent to You home later, but a National Health Insurance Certificate can be issued on the same day upon your request. When you receive your NHI card, check if there are any mistakes in the description and be sure to present it at the reception whenever you see a doctor.

Lending your NHI card to someone else is punishable by law. Duplicated or expired NHI cards are invalid.

Japanese National Health Insurance Premiums amount is determined by the municipal office based on income of previous year. If the NHI recognizes that your income is below a certain amount, a reduction to your insurance premiums will be applied (scholarships are not counted as income). Please pick up an Income Declaration for National Health Insurance form (“kokumin kenko hokenryo shinkokusho”) at the NHI counter, fill it out, and submit it with the application for NHI. If you do not submit your declaration form, you may be charged with the highest monthly insurance premiums. From the following year, the form will be sent to your home address. Please note that insurance tax (premium) must be paid starting from the month you became eligible, not from the month you are notified of enrollment. You will be required to pay dating back to the month you actually enrolled. You will also be required to bear full medical expenses during the time you do not have NHI, unless you have a specific reason. For this reason, we recommend that you purchase foreign or travel health insurance while you are still in your country for the first days after your arrival. For more information, please contact the NHI counter at your local city office.

The National Pension is a public pension system participated in by all persons aged 20 to 59 years. It provides “Basic Pension” benefits for those affected by old age, disability, or death. Regardless of nationality, all registered residents of Japan aged 20 to 59 years are obliged to enroll in the National Pension System. If you are 20 years of age or older when you enter Japan: After completing resident registration, you need to register/enroll at the municipal office or Japan Pension Service branch office of the area where you reside. If you are 19 years of age or younger when you enter Japan: You do not need to do anything at your resident registration. You will receive a “report of acquisition of qualifications for National Pension System” (kokumin nen-kin hihokenha shikaku shutoku todokesho) one month before you become 20 years old. You register/enroll at the municipal office. Approximately one month after enrolling, they will send you a blue Pension Handbook and National Pension Contribution Payment Slip. Please keep your Pension Handbook in a safe place It will be required if you live or work in Japan in the future. Save it and do not throw it away. 国民年金(kokumin nen- kin) National Pension 国民年金被保険者資格 取得届書(kokumin nen- kin hihokenha shikaku shutoku todokesho) Report of Acquisition of Qualifications for National Pension System

The contribution amount for the National Pension is \16,540/month (for the fiscal year 2021) For students aged 20 or older who have little income and have difficulty paying the contribution, there is a Special Payment System for Students under which they are exempt from making payments. 学生納付特例制度 (gakuei nofu tokuri seido) special payment system for students

To establish the exemption, you need to apply at the municipal office where you reside and register. The application form is available at the Japan Pension System branch offices. Please note that you must apply for the Special Payment System for Students anew every year.

The Individual Number (My Number) is used in these three areas; social insurance, tax, and disaster countermeasures within Japan. You will be provided a 12 digit My Number when you create a resident certificate for the first time after your arrival in Japan. After you have completed resident registration, the notification for My Number will be sent to your address by simplified registered mail. (It will take 2-3 weeks to reach your address.) Enclosed in the envelope are the “Notification Card for My Number (Notification Card)” , “Application Form for the Individual Number Card, a return envelope to submit the application form, and an instruction booklet. The “Notification Card” is made of paper and it shows the 12 digit My Number in the front. It looks like an ID card, but this paper card cannot be used as an identification document. Please fill out and submit the Application Form to apply for a plastic My Number card with photo and an IC chip. When you lose your Notification Card (a paper card) or Individual Number Card (a plastic card), please report immediately to a police Station and a municipal office. Also, please call the toll-free number in the right column to suspend the card’s function.

Do not give your My Number to others without good reason. Each individual has their own My Number, and generally you will be using the same number for the rest of your life. Even if you leave Japan once and return again, you will use the same number when you make a resident certificate. The number cannot be changed freely. It is prohibited to give your My Number to others, or to write down the My Number of others. In case you were asked to give your My Number, be sure to check the person and their purpose of use, and be careful not to allow others to abuse your My Number.

My Number General Toll Free(toll free service) Multilingual Service ☎0120-0178-27

個人番号(マイナンバ ー)(kojin bango) individual number (my number)

Apartments Japanese accommodation is known as costly especially around big cities. It is common that students live far away from unaffordable business district. Even around SFC area, the price tends to get higher at popular spot near train stations. Basic Knowledge of How to Rent an Apartment Renting Japanese apartments have some unique system. Please learn the following knowledge and housing terminology before contacting a real estate company. Initial Costs In addition to monthly rent, following fee will be required to be paid upon initiation of the lease.  Shikikin or deposit is required for most apartment lease contracts and is usually equal to one or two months’ rent. Your landlord is required to return your deposit to you when you vacate the property, after deducting for cleaning costs and any damage beyond normal wear and tear.  Reikin or gratuity money (or called key money) is refundable payment to your landlord. It is often same price with Shikikin. (equal to one or two months’ rent)  Agent fee is paid to the real estate company as commission. Industry standard requires one month’s rent. In total, you might need to prepare at least six months’ rent upfront. To rent apartments, you need to go through a long process with a real estate company by yourself. Also, rooms are basically not furnished. Though, if you are looking for complete privacy with independent lifestyle, this might be a good choice for you.

House Terminology 敷金(Shiki-kin) rental deposit 礼金(Rei-kin) gratuity money / key money TIPS...It will be useful to take photos of your room before moving in. They will be proofs of weather damages of the room were made by you or not, to get more of your shikikin back later.

The currency in Japan is the yen (円, en) and is denoted with the symbol ¥.

Bills come in 1,000 yen, 2,000 yen (rare), 5,000 yen and 10,000yen denominations. Coins come in 1 yen, 5 yen, 10 yen, 50 yen, 100 yen and 500 yen denominations. Counterfeit money is sometimes found for 500 yen coins.

The current consumption tax rate is 10% nationwide (8% for take-out food and drink). All the price tags should include the consumption tax.

Cash: We recommend you to carry cash in your wallet, ~3,000JPY for daily life, ~10,000JPY for your first visiting day.

Credit Cards/Debit cards: Credit cards/Debit cards have become increasingly accepted. The most commonly accepted cards are MasterCard, Visa, and JCB. American Express and Diner’s Club are accepted to a lesser extent. Please note that some places do not take foreign-issued credit cards or cash cards, including 銀聯card. Please check if your credit card and cash card are usable in Japan before your visit.

Currency Exchange: Currency exchange is usually handled by banks, post offices, some larger hotels and a handful of licensed money changers found at international airports.

ATM Withdrawal: Most ATMs do not accept foreign-issued cash cards in Japan. Postal ATMs (Japan Post office) and 7-Bank ATMs (7-Eleven convenience stores) allow you to withdraw cash by credit and debit cards issued outside of Japan, including Visa, Plus, Mastercard, Maestro, Cirrus, American Express and JCB cards, and provide an English user menu. Please check if your cash cards are usable in Japan before you leave for Japan.

Traveler’s Check: Traveler’s checks are accepted in very limited currencies in Japan. International airports and leading banks are the easiest place to change your T/C for yen.

The official name of the procedure we call "new" is the "Application for Certificate of Eligibility" procedure.

This application is required for those who wish to enter Japan other than short-term stays.

The "Certificate of Eligibility" issued after you apply and get permission is a document that certifies the content of your activities in Japan and is issued by the Ministry of Justice.

This applies to foreigners who plan to stay in Japan for the medium to long term, and activities not listed in the Certificate of Eligibility are not permitted.

A valid passport is required to enter Japan.

Obtain a Certificate of Eligibility in advance and complete the procedure at the Japanese embassy or consulate in the country of residence of the foreigner.

On top of that, it is common to get a visa.

After entering Japan, the status of residence will be granted based on the contents of the Certificate of Eligibility.

The Certificate of Eligibility is valid for 3 months, so be sure to enter Japan as soon as you receive it.

The official name of the "change" procedure is "application for permission to change status of residence".

This is a procedure required when changing from the currently accepted status of residence.

It is practically the same as obtaining a new status of residence, so be sure to prepare clarification materials and proof materials before applying.

The official name of the "extension" procedure is "application for permission to renew the period of stay".

Since the period of stay is set at the time of permission, it is necessary for the Immigration Bureau to complete the so-called renewal procedure before the expiration date.

If you pass the renewal deadline, you will be illegally staying (overstay), so be prepared early.

You can apply for renewal from about 3 months before the expiration of your period of stay.

If you gave birth to a child in Japan ・A notification of birth must be submitted by the mother or father. ・This notification must be submitted within 14 days of birth. ・Submit the notification of birth to the municipality where your child was born or the municipality of the person submitting the notification. (1) Documents required for notification of birth ・Birth certificate ・For other necessary documents, contact the municipality to which you are submitting the notification. (2) Other procedures If a status of residence is not obtained for the child within 60 days of birth, the residence certificate may be deleted, and the child may not be able to receive administrative services such as national health insurance and child care allowance. For details, refer to Chapter 1, 2-4, “Acquisition of status of residence.”

If neither of the parents have Japanese nationality, your child cannot obtain Japanese nationality even if he or she is born in Japan. In such a case, it is necessary to perform the procedure to report the birth of the child to your home country. For details, please contact the embassy or consulate (general) of the father’s or mother’s country in Japan.In addition, acquire a passport for your child.

・Aspregnancyandchildbirtharenotillnesses,theyarenotgenerallycoveredbyhealth insurance. ・C-sections and other surgical procedures are covered by health insurance as exceptions.

This is a system for paying out 420,000 yen to cover the expenses for delivery when the mother is enrolled in health insurance or the national health insurance. However, if the delivery is not covered by the Japan Obstetric Compensation System for Cerebral Palsy, such as when the duration of pregnancy is less than 22 weeks, the amount paid is 404,000 yen. There are two types of payment in this system. (1) Direct payment With this method, the medical institution requests and receives the lump-sum allowance for childbirth on the mother’s behalf. As the lump-sum allowance is paid directly to the medical institution, you do not have to pay the full amount of the childbirth expenses at the payment counter when leaving the hospital. (2) Proxy recipient With this method, when requesting the lump-sum allowance for childbirth from the Health Insurance Association or other association you are enrolled in, you can entrust medical institution where your child will be born to receive the allowance so that the lump-sum allowance is paid directly to the medical institution.

If you are enrolled in health insurance yourself and must take a leave of absence from work without pay, you will receive a childbirth allowance for the duration you were absent within the period starting 42 days before birth (the due date) (98 days for multiple births) and ending 56 days after birth. In principle, the amount equivalent to 67% of your wages per day is paid as childbirth allowance during your maternity leave from your health insurance. However, if you receive wages from the company you work for during your leave, and the amount you receive from the company is greater than the childbirth allowance amount, you cannot receive the childbirth allowance.The date of birth is included in the period prior to the date when the child is born. If the actual date of birth is later than the due date, you will also receive a childbirth allowance for the delayed period.

(1) Provision during childcare leave If you are enrolled in employment insurance and take childcare leave to care for a child who is less than one year of age (one year and two months if certain conditions are met or one year and six months or two years if certain other conditions are met) and meet the following conditions, you can apply for childcare leave benefits at Hello Work to receive the benefits in principle. (For the first six months, you will receive the amount equivalent to 67% of your wages prior to the start of the leave. After that, you will receive 50% of your wages prior to the start of the leave.) ・Conditions for receiving the benefits i. You have worked more than 11 days per month or more than 80 working hours per months as the bases of wage payment for 12 months or more during the two years prior to the start date of your childcare leave. ii. You meet certain conditions such as your wages during childcare leave drop to less than 80% of the wages you made when starting your leave. (2) In the case of a temporary worker (employee with a fixed-term contract) A temporary worker (an employee with a fixed-term contract) must satisfy all of the following conditions at the start of the childcare leave, in addition to the conditions above: i. Employed by the same company (same business owner) for more than one year ii. It is unclear that the employment contract will end before his/her child turns one year and six months old (two years old if the childcare leave starts after the child is one year and six months old due to reasons such as the child being unable to enter daycare).

The child allowance is paid to ensure a stable home environment and the healthy development of the children.

This allowance is paid when the child and the person raising the child are both living in Japan.

(1) Eligibility

Person raising a child until the first March 31st after their 15th birthday

(2) How to receive the child allowance

・ Submit an application for the allowance to your local municipality.

・ In principle, the allowance is paid starting from the month following the month in

which the application is submitted.

・ You need to submit the new application when a new child is born or when you

move to another municipality

(3) Amount

*If the income of the person raising the child is at or above income threshold, 5,000 yen a month is paid. *”Third and subsequent children” means the third child and subsequent children among the children who have not reached the first March 31st after their 18th birthday and are being raised.(4) Payment timingAs a rule, child allowance is paid altogether once in 4 months (June, October, andFebruary).

Your municipality provides the following health checkups for free: ・ 18-month-old checkup ・ 3-year-old checkup ・ Depending on the municipality, checkups may be provided for infants of other ages. *Checkups include tests of development, height and weight measurement, and parenting consultations. For details, contact your local municipality.

There are some illnesses that can be immunized against with vaccinations. There are two types of vaccinations. i. Vaccinations recommended by the municipality These vaccinations may be provided for free. For details, contact your local municipality. ii. Voluntary vaccinations available by request For these vaccinations, you will pay out-of-pocket. Consult your doctor before giving your child vaccinations.

If you are enrolled in a health insurance, you pay 20% of the medical expenses for children up to age six prior to the start of elementary school. Depending on your local municipality, medical expenses may be free until the end of elementary school or additional aid may be provided.

・ There are different types of facilities for children up to age six prior to the start of elementary school, such as daycare centers, kindergartens, and centers for early childhood education and care.

・ Fees for daycare centers, kindergartens, centers for early childhood education and care, are free for all children aged 3 to 5.

(1) Day care center (Hoikujo) ・ These facilities care for children in lieu of parents and guardians who are unable to provide care at home for work or other reasons. ・ Regular daycare services are eight hours a day, and some daycares also offer after- hours services such as evening and holiday daycare services. ・ Some day care centers offer hourly care services in which children can be left there on an hourly basis in the event of urgent business or a short-term part-time job, for example. ● One point Non-registered daycare facilities

(2) Kindergarten (Yochien) ・ Kindergartens are school for children from age three until they start elementary school. ・ The standard time for education is four hours a day, but childcare services is available at some kindergartens until evening or night, or from early morning, depending on the circumstances of parents and guardians such as working.

・ Kindergartens focus on a children’s voluntary activity and play, unlike education after elementary school. ・ Some kindergartens also offer consultation services related to child-rearing for parents and guardians in the local community or open their schoolyard to the public. (3) Center for Early Childhood Education and Care (Nintei Kodomoen) ・ Centers for early childhood education and care combine the functions of both kindergartens and daycares. ・ Centers for early childhood education and care can be used regardless of whether parents/guardians work or not. ・ Theyalsohaveotherfunctionsforallhouseholdswithchildrensuchasconsultation activities to help with the anxiety of parenting and providing a place where parents and children to get together.

・ For children whose parents or guardians are not at home during the daytime for work or other reasons, after-school children’s clubs are available. ・ In these clubs, after-school care workers are staffed to offer an appropriate place for playing and spending time after classes. ・ In addition to after-school children’s clubs, some municipalities also offer after- school children’s classes that include different types of learning and interactive activities for all elementary school children.

・The Family Support Center is an organization that consists of the members described below. The Center acts as a go-between to help members support each other. i. Parents who need assistance in watching infants or elementary school children ii. People who want to provide assistance ・ Examples of support are as follows. i. Taking children to and from daycare facilities

ii. Watching children after daycare facility hours or after school iii. Watching children while parents or guardians go grocery shopping or run other errands ・ The procedure for using such support is as follows. i. Contact the nearest local Family Support Center, and register to become a member. ii. Apply for use of the support. iii. A Family Support Center advisor introduces you to a member who will provide you with assistance and acts as a go-between for you and that person. iv. Pay a fee to the person who provided assistance after the assistance.

通常，必須在所需收貨日期前至少3個工作日確認訂單確認

為響應我們公司通過電子郵件提出的付款請求，將在客戶付款時確認訂單

對不起。由於服務的性質，我們不能接受退貨

在所需的接收日期，請使用電子郵件中提供的指定投幣儲物櫃（謝謝電子郵件），然後輸入電子郵件中提供的密碼以進行接收。有關詳細信息，請參閱我們服務網站

該產品將在所需的收貨日期午夜交貨，因此無法在前一天取貨。如果您希望在出發日期之前收到，請在訂購時告知我們所需的日期

是的，有可能。但是，由於我們的服務將在產品交付到指定位置後終止，因此客戶有責任管理密碼並由於密碼的洩漏而丟失產品

通常，我們打算準備不符合出口限制的物品，但最終決定權由客戶決定

是的。目前，我們僅提供信用卡付款

我們接受VISA卡，萬事達卡，美國運通卡，大萊卡和JCB卡

對不起。由於我們將在收到您的訂單後立即購買所需的產品，因此我們不接受取消付款。確認訂單時請仔細判斷

沒有您只能訂購我們確定的產品。請讓我們知道，因為我們將通過交換電子郵件來盡可能多地回复

我們將用冰袋或乾冰包裝和存放它，以免新鮮度盡可能降低

我們目前不支持個人交付，但我們計劃將來支持

Opening a bank account as early as possible after arriving in Japan is recommended since most scholarship payments will be made via direct deposit. You will probably create a general account (futsu yokin) which is convenient, however interest is low. Most bills can be paid automatically if you request and fill out the appropriate forms. Generally, you will need your resident card, your student ID card and a personal name seal (inkan, if you have one) to open an account. Confirm in advance as requirements differ according to financial institutions. At some banks, your period of stay must be over 6 months to open an account.

Please check with the bank in advance for detailed information. When you are at the bank, you need to fill in the Application Form with: •Your Name

•Address

•(Japanese) Phone Number

•Date of Birth

•Password

After completing the paperwork, you will receive a bank book (tsucho) that day and a cash card (kyasshu kado) is sent to the address of the account holder approximately one week later.

通帳(tsucho) a bank book

キャッシュカード (kyasshu kado) a cash card

Banks in Japan primarily consist of major city banks such as Mizuho Bank, Bank of Mitsubishi UFJ, and Mitsui Sumitomo—that have head offices in large cities like Tokyo and branch offices across the nation—and regional banks including Suruga Bank or Bank of Yokohama, that provide financial services in specified prefectures or regions in the country. There are many banks in Japan.

Japan Post Bank ゆうちょ銀行 http://www.jp- bank.japanpost.jp/en_in dex.html

Mizuho Bank みずほ銀行 http://www.mizuhobank. com/index.html

Bank of Mitsubishi UFJ 三菱 UFJ 銀行 http://www.bk.mufg.jp/g lobal/?link_id=p_top_he ad_global

Sumitomo Mitsui Bank 住友三井銀行 http://www.smbc.co.jp/g lobal/

Banking services including deposits and savings, direct payment for utility bills, automatic debit transfer for credit cards, remittance, etc. are all handled at banks and post offices (yucho ginko). If you wish to send money home or overseas, you should consult with your bank about the options you have, since each financial institution varies in commission fees and handles services differently. For conducting domestic and overseas remittance that amounts to more than 100,000 JPY, a form of personal ID (residence card, health insurance card, etc.) is required.

When making a cash withdrawal at a bank counter, you will need the personal seal that you registered with when you opened your account or give them your signature if you did not use one. If using a bank card, cash can be withdrawn from ATMs or cash dispensers, but be aware that there may be a limit to the number of withdrawals and the amount that can be withdrawn per day.

Banks are normally open 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and are usually closed on weekends and holidays.

As each financial institution has different service hours and fees at their branches and ATMs, please check their websites for more detailed information.

Although you can exchange foreign currency at major banks and post offices, depending on the type of currency you are seeking, some outlets may not have it in stock and may not be able to exchange it for you right away. It is strongly recommended that you visit on of the major branches of your bank when seeking a variety of foreign currencies. When exchanging a large sum or minor currency, contact a local financial institution to find out whether such exchange is possible.

口座開設(koza kaisetsu)

opening a bank account

預け入れ(azukeire)

Deposit

振替(furikae)

Transfer

通帳記入(tsucho kinyu) Update Passbook

引き出し(hikidashi)

Withdrawal

振込み(furikomi)

Remittance

残高照会(zandaka shokai )

Checking Balance

残高照会後お引き出し (zandaka shokaigo ohikidashi)

Withdrawal After Checking Balance

両替え(ryogae)

Exchange

海外送金(kaigai sokin)

overseas remittance

手数料(tesuryo)

handling charge

Passport Apply for your passport if you don’t have one.

Airline Ticket

Book your airline ticket.

Travel Insurance

This is not mandatory, but travel insurance is strongly recommended for the first few weeks until joining the National Health Insurance plan with your residential registration.

Trains

Check access from your port of entry to your final destination.

The Japanese education system is generally called the “6-3-3-4-year system” and consists of six years of elementary education, three years of junior high education, three years of high school education and four years of college education. Education is compulsory in elementary shools and junior high schools. Preprimary education is given at kindergartens etc.

Enrollment in a public elementary and/or junior high school ・Parents or gurdians have an obligation to send their Japanese children aged from six to 15 to elementary and junior high school. ・In the case of foreign children, the children can be accepted by Japanese public elementary and junior high school. Tuition and textbooks are free of charge. ・Tell your local municipal office that you wish to send your children to Japanese public school. ・Visit an appointed school with required documents and the Enrollment Permit for International Students issued by the municipal office. ・In Japan, besides elementary and junior high schools, there are compulsory education schools which provide compulsory education comprising grade one through nine, and special schools for physically and/or mentally-challenged children.

・High schools are for those who have graduated from junior high school and wish to continue their studies. To get enrolled in high school you have to take an entrance exam and pass it, as a general rule. ・High schools are categorized into schools offering full-time courses, part-time courses and correspondence courses. ・High school graduates are entitled to apply to university.

Besides elementary, junior high and high schools, there are various types of educational institutes for foreign students, or so-called “foreign and international schools.” Each school has different background of cultures, ethnicities, languages, curriculums and post-graduate paths, so you should choose one suitable for your children. (Enrollment qualifications for those who have graduated from foreign and international schools can be found in 1-7 Higher educational institutes (colleges and universities).)☛ See the following URL for details:https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/kokusai/gaikoku/index.htm

・In Japan, there are evening classes at public junior high school for those have not completed their compulsory education either in Japan or in their home country.

・28 cities in 10 prefectures across Japan have 34 evening classes at public junior high schools (as of April 2020) and they accept those who have not graduated from junior high school for any reason. ・If you wish to get enrolled in evening classes at public junior high school near you, contact your local Board of Education.

☛ See the following URL for details: https://www.gov-online.go.jp/useful/article/201601/1.html

・Those who have not graduated from junior high school in Japan can take this test.

・The test is held once a year. ・By passing the test, you will be qualified to take an entrance exam for Japanese high schools.

・Those who have not graduated from high school can take this test.

・The test is held twice a year. ・If you pass it, you will be entitled for the following: i. To take an entrance exams for colleges/universities, junior colleges or proffesional training colleges in Japan. ii. To take tests for employment or qualifications which entitles people who have graduated from high shools. ☛ See the following URL for details: https://www.mext.go.jp/component/a_menu/education/detail/ __icsFiles/afieldfile/2019/05/13/1291562_02.pdf

Admission to college and university ・Those who have graduated from high schools, middle schools or an accredited international schools in Japan (http://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/koutou/shikaku/07111314/003.htm) are entitled to apply for the following: i. Colleges and universities ii. Professional and vocational universities iii. Junior colleges iv. Professional and vocational Junior colleges v. Professional training colleges (post-secondarycourse of specialized training colleges), etc. ・Those who have obtained one of the following certificates will also be qualified to apply for the above-mentioned educational institutes: i. International Baccalaureate ii. Abitur iii. Baccalaureate iv. General Certificate of Education, Advanced-Level (See a list of accredited international Baccalaureate schools in Japan: https://ibconsortium.mext.go.jp/ib-japan/authorization/) ・Those who have completed their 12-year education and graduated from an educational institute that is certified by any of the following groups are also entitled to apply for the above-mentioned educational institutes: i. WASC (The Western Association of Schools and Colleges) ii. CIS (Council of International Schools) iii. ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) Other institutes for higher education There are other institutes for higher education in Japan as follows and each has its own application requisites: Chapter 5 Education

i. Graduate schools mainly for postgraduates ii. Professional and vocational universities mainly for postgraduates iii. Colleges of Technology mainly for junior-high graduates

To get enrolled in a higher education institute, you have to pass an entrance exam or document screening. Some institutes offer special assessments for foreign applicants. The Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), operated by the Japan Student Services Organization, is employed by many colleges and universities as a special evaluation reference for international students. ☛ See the following URL for details: https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/eju/index.html

・There is a system that offersassistance for the expense of school supplies such as uniforms, school bags, stationery and school lunches. ・Low-income parents whose children go to elementary or junior high school are eligible for this assistance. ・The requirements for the assistance and the amount to be paid vary on the municipality in which the applicant resides.

☛ See the following URL for details: https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/shotou/career/05010502/017.htm Chapter 5 Education

・High-school students whose annual household income is less than 9,100,000 yen, can receive financial aid to cover the expense of high school tuition. ・Students who go to national or public high school can receive financial aid equal to the amount of the tuition. ・The amount of the aid for private high-school students varies depending on their　household income.

・In order to receive the aid, an application form must be submitted. Details will be announced by the school you attend.☛ See the following URL for details: https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/shotou/mushouka/1342674.htm☛ If you want to read in English: https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/shotou/mushouka/__icsFiles/afieldfile/ 2020/04/30/100014428_2.pdf

・Low-income parents whose children go to high school can receive benefits to cover the expense other than tuition fees, such as the expense of textbooks and school supplies. ・The amount of the benefits differs in the kind of schools students attend. ・In order to receive the benefits, you have to apply for an application form must be submitted. ・Details will be announced by the school your child attends. ☛ See the following URL for details: https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/shotou/mushouka/1344089.htm ☛ If you want to read in English: https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/shotou/mushouka/20210128- mxt_shuugaku_1344089_3.pdf

・Scholarships are provided by the Japanese government, local governments and private foundations. ・National scholarships consist of two types: i. Grant type: you do not need to pay it back ii. Student loan type: you have to repay it after graduation * Some student-loan type scholarships have interest charges while others don’t.

・Those who continue with higher education and have one of the following status of residence are eligible for the scholarships offered by the Japanese government:

i. Special Permanent Resident ii. Permanent Resident iii. Spouse or child of Japanese national iv. Spouse or child of Permanent Resident v. Long-Term Resident (who intend to live in Japan permanently) There are also grant-type scholarships for those whose status of residence is “Student” and have satisfied the academic requirements. ☛ See the following URL for details: https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/study_j/scholarships/shoureihi/index.html

Knowing Japanese will make your life easier in Japan. You can get to know others and make friends with them. They may help you when you need any help. You may be able to fulfill your dreams. In order to be yourself in Japan, it is strongly recommended that you keep studying Japanese.

・Japanese language uses five types of characters: hiragana, katakana, kanji, and English letters (romaji) and numbers. Both Hiragana and Katakana have 46 characters each and those written in smaller versions (four characters for Hiragana and nine characters for Katakana). The special symbols ゙ ゚ー are also used. ・Kanji are helpful once you memorize them. Some may look complicated. Start by learning the simple ones. ・Learn about romaji as well, which is often used when you type or text for mails and social media ・If you live in Japan, it is very important to know the names of local places and streets by reading and writing characters such as Kanji. Japanese also has many dialects and they have an important role in your community life. You can learn these dialects at Japanese classes in your area and through communication with local residents. ・There are three forms of polite speech in Japanese: Honorific, humble, and polite. Know the difference and do your best to use them.

By attending Japanese classes, you can not only study the language, but also exchange information and make friends at the same time. Find a language school or lesson near you. Nowadays an increasing number of learners choose to learn online through social media such as Skype or E-learning. Find the method that is suitable for you. (1) Japanese language school ・There are courses with different purposes: to prepare for school study, for work, or to prepare for exams ・There are classes for beginners through advanced learners. ・You can choose to learn in a group or in a private class. ・You have to pay for the classes. (2) Japanese classes in local communities ・They are organized by local governments, international associations, or NPOs.

・Classes are held in community centers, schools, churches or volunteer centers. Teachers are volunteers in many cases. ・Some classes are free of charge. They are more economical than studying at a language school. ・Generally, classes are held once or twice a week for one to two hours. * Check the following when you search for Japanese classes: 1Name of the class 2organizer 3venue 4contact number 5how to contact 6supportedlanguages7courseperiod8numberofsessions 9timetable(dayand time) 10qualification for application 11cost 12 class type (group or private) 13number of students 14level 15who teaches 16what to learn 17 availability of parking, baby-sitting services, etc. (3) Online classes, distance learning If you are too busy to go to language school because of working or parenting, you can study Japanese online using SNS or E-learning. There are various version of tuitions and services, so find the one that is most suitable for you.

Some crucial actions which foreign nationals need to take in Japan for their safety and security are listed in 23 languages as “Actions in Daily Life”. Check what you can do and what you want to do in Japanese. Tell your Japanese teachers and assistants about your study targets. ☛ [Examples of Actions in Daily Life (23 languages)] Find examples at the following link: https://www.bunka.go.jp/seisaku/kokugo_nihongo/kyoiku/nihongo_curriculum/index _2.html