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Hand Book for the Foreign Students Studying at Shonan Fujisawa Campus of Keio University April 2006 Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus
Hand Book for the Foreign Students Studying at Shonan Fujisawa Campus of Keio University
April 2006
Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus
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◆ Table of Contents BEFORE ARRIVAL
1. Visa........................................................................................................................p.3 Applying for Visa .........................................................................................p.3
2. Things to Bring.....................................................................................................p.3 Money ..........................................................................................................p.3 Photo.............................................................................................................p.3
3. Arrival at the Airport ...........................................................................................p.3 LIVING IN JAPAN
4. Status of Residence..............................................................................................p.4 What is Status of Residence?......................................................................p.4 Alien Registration........................................................................................p.4 Engaging in Activities Other than that Specified by
the Status of Residence ........................p.5 5. Medical Care System ...........................................................................................p.5
National Health Insurance(NHI) ...............................................................p.5 Keio Student Health Insurance Reimbursement Scheme........................p.6 The JASSO Medical Fee Reimbursement Program..................................p.6 Joint Use of the NHI, Keio Student Health Insurance Scheme
and JASSO Program..............p.6 Medication ...................................................................................................p.7 Hospitals......................................................................................................p.7
6. Housing.................................................................................................................p.7 7. Telephone..............................................................................................................p.8
Public Phones..............................................................................................p.8 Home Phones ..............................................................................................p.8 Mobile Phones.............................................................................................p.8
8. Transportations ....................................................................................................p.8 Getting Around Tokyo and Yokohama ........................................................p.8 Around the Keio Campuses.........................................................................p.9 Shonan Fujisawa Campus...........................................................................p.9
9. Banking ............................................................................................................p.11 Opening an account....................................................................................p.11 Useful Vocabulary ......................................................................................p.11
10. Postal Services.................................................................................................p.12 11. The Public Offices............................................................................................p.12
City Hall .....................................................................................................p.12 About Alien Registrations .........................................................................p.13 Nearby Police Station ................................................................................p.13
12. Travel..................................................................................................................p.14 Tourist Information Centers ....................................................................p.14 Special Discount Certificate for Students...............................................p.14
13. Emergencies.......................................................................................................p.14 14. Food ...................................................................................................................p.14 15. Earthquakes.......................................................................................................p.15
STUDENT LIFE ON CAMPUS 16. Keio University and Shonan Fujisawa Campus(SFC) ...................................p.15
Access from nearby stations.....................................................................p.16 Campus Map .............................................................................................p.16
17. Academic Affairs Office .....................................................................................p.17 SFC Guide.................................................................................................p.17 Student ID Card .......................................................................................p.17 Academic Guidance ..................................................................................p.17 Japanese Language Course .....................................................................p.17 Bulletin Board ..........................................................................................p.17 Student Activities.....................................................................................p.17 Facing Trouble? ........................................................................................p.17
18. Media Center .....................................................................................................p.18 19. Information Technology Centre ( ITC)........................................................... p.18
Computer Facilities..................................................................................p.18 Hotline/Reception Desk Extension Numbers.........................................p.18
20. Wellness Center ............................................................................................... p.19 USEFUL WEBSITES
21. Useful websites.................................................................................................p.19
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BEFORE ARRIVAL
1. Visa Applying for Visa
You will need to obtain a College Student status visa to enter Japan to study at Keio University. The Academic affairs office will apply on your behalf for a Certificate of Eligibility, an official document issued by the Japanese Ministry of Justice for visa application purposes, and send it to you when it gets issued. This certificate does not replace a visa. You should apply for a College Student status visa at a Japanese embassy or consulate with this certificate as well as your valid passport. Check with the embassy/consulate for supporting documents required. Bring the certificate with you. You will be requested to present it to an Immigration Inspector at the port of entry in Japan.
2. Things to Bring During summer, temperature in Tokyo could be above 30C° and the humidity would be also
very high (over 80%). In winter, it could become as cold as 0C°. June and September are the rainy season. Japan has an abundant supply of consumer goods, and almost anything can be bought after arrival. However, it usually takes some time before you settle in and find out about places to purchase what you really want. It is advisable to bring immediate essentials with you. Do not send your luggage before your arrival! Apartments will not store your luggage until you have checked in. It might be better to ask your family to send the season’s clothing and ship back what you do not need to keep space in your room. Money
It is advisable to bring about ¥100,000, in addition to a rent and deposit for housing, to start out your living. The settling-in period would be very costly, and some items may be more expensive compared to those in your country. Traveler’s checks may be one of the convenient ways to bring money in the beginning, though you will have to keep in mind that exchange/cashing is available only during banking hours. Credit card cashing is still not very popular in Japan. Cards made outside Japan can be used at limited dispensers. Citibank accounts can be used internationally. Photograph
You will need several 3cm x 4cm passport type photographs for civil and academic registrations. Bringing them with you will save your time! You can also take ones at the campus co-op by using the photo-cubicle.
3. Arrival at the Airport Most of the international flights land at the New Tokyo (Narita) International Airport. Narita
Airport is located in Chiba prefecture, the outskirts of Tokyo. http://www.narita-airport.or.jp/airport_e/index.html From the airport, the easiest way to get to Yokohama area will be to take Narita Express or a
limousine bus. It takes about 90 minutes from the airport to Yokohama station either by the train or by the bus. The cost is about 4,000 yen for the train and 3,500 yen for the bus. http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/index.html
After you pick up your luggage and go through the custom, you will see counters selling tickets for trains and busses. Upon Your Arrival Arrival at the Narita international Airport
Most international flights arrive at Narita International Airport, which is located over 60 km from downtown Tokyo. There are several ways to reach central Tokyo from the airport: By Train:
JR East’s Narita Express (N'EX) serves Tokyo, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Yokohama and Ofuna stations. All seats are reserved and prices range from ¥2,740 to ¥4,500 (one way, seasonal rate.) and it
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takes about 60minutes to Tokyo station. Keisei Railway's Skyliner serves Ueno and Nippori stations. All Skyliner seats are reserved and
cost ¥1,920 each and it takes about 60minutes to Ueno. For reservations, call 03-3831-0131. You may also access Keisei Railway’s homepage. Reservations through the homepage is possible, however, the reservations page is only in Japanese. You can also get to these stations by regular express trains (Keisei Line). The trip takes about 75 minutes to Ueno and costs ¥1,000.
Keisei homepage: http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/keisei_us/top.html By Bus:
Airport Limousine buses serve most major hotels in Tokyo and Yokohama. For details, call 03-3665-7111 (TCAT) /045-459-4800 (YCAT) or check the websites below. TCAT : http://www.tcat-hakozaki.co.jp/eng/top.html
YCAT : http://www.ycat.co.jp/index.shtm These buses will also take you non-stop to the Tokyo City Air Terminal (TCAT; “Hakozaki
Station” in Japanese) in central Tokyo in about 60 minutes (cost: ¥2,900) and to the Yokohama City Air Terminal (YCAT) in about 120 minutes (cost: ¥3,500). Tickets for the limousine bus can be purchased in the arrival lobby of the airport.
Once you arrive at the TCAT or YCAT, a taxi will likely be the next step to your destination, especially if you have heavy luggage.
Arrival at Haneda Airport By train:
The Keihin-kyuko Line (Keikyu) is bound for Shinagawa direction and Yokohama direction. It takes about 30 minutes. Tokyo Monorail takes you to Hamamatsucho Station in inner Tokyo in about 20 minutes. From there, you may catch a taxi, or alternatively, take a JR train. By Bus:
The same services available at Narita are generally available at Haneda. Contact numbers for additional information are the same as listed above. If you go to Yokohama from Haneda, it is easier to take the shuttle bus directly from Haneda Airport, which takes you to Yokohama Station. LIVING IN JAPAN
4. Status of Residence What is Status of Residence?
All foreign nationals entering Japan are given a status of residence at the port of entry. Foreign nationals are allowed to engage in activities permitted under the status of residence given by the Japanese Immigration Bureau, such as “Diplomat,” “College Student,” “Cultural Activities,” and so forth. The period of stay is also determined by your status. Your status of residence should be “College Student” in normal circumstances.
Alien Registration
All foreign nationals staying in Japan for more than 90 days have the obligation to register at the municipal office (Kuyakusho, ward office, or Shiyakusho, city office) in the district of residence under the An Alien Registration Law. Alien Registration Card (Gaikokujin Toroku Sho) is issued upon registration. Two photographs taken within the past 6 months are necessary. It is also an obligation to always carry this card with you and present it whenever asked by officials on duty. If there are any changes in the information you have registered (e.g., change of address), it is mandatory to notify the municipal office within 14 days.
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Engaging in Activities Other than that are Specified by the Status of Residence Activities Permitted Under “College Student” Visa
Bearers of “College Student” visa are permitted to reside in Japan for the purpose of study and research at colleges or equivalent educational institutions. Accordingly, you are expected to engage yourself only in activities related to your student status while you stay in Japan. You are not allowed to engage in any other activities without permission of the Immigration Bureau.
Part-time Employment
If you wish to engage in activities aside from your study such as internships and part-time work, you must obtain permission from the Immigration Bureau. Under the present immigration law, international students must apply first for special permission from the Immigration Bureau (Shikakugai Katsudo Kyoka) before engaging themselves in part-time jobs. You also need to present the Fukushin-sho (literally “supporting letter”) issued by the university, certifying your full-time student status. You must apply for Fukushin-sho at the Student Life department before applying to the Immigration Bureau for the work permit. However, it is strongly recommended that you bring extra funds on your arrival, because it is sometimes difficult to obtain this permit in the first several months of your stay in Japan. For application procedures, contact the Immigration Bureau directly.
With this permit, students are allowed to work up to 28 hours a week (40 hours a week when the university is not in session) as long as the activity is not illegal or obstructive of public order and morality.
Temporary Leave and Re-entry to Japan
When you wish to leave Japan during school vacation, you will need to obtain a re-entry permit to Japan from the Immigration Bureau before you leave. If you leave Japan without this permit, you must apply for a student visa again, which may take over a month. You are advised to obtain a re-entry permit even if you have a college student visa granting multiple-entry.
It is also very important to inform the Resident manager/ Landlord of your itinerary so that they could contact you in case of emergency.
5. Medical Care System Three types of medical care systems are available for full-time international students:
National Health Insurance, the Keio Student Health Insurance and the JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization) Medical Fee Reimbursement Program.
Full time Keio students carry the Keio Student Health Insurance, which aims to cover some of your medical fee and to maintain students’ health by providing holiday accommodation and the use of training gyms. The JASSO Program is carried out on the assumption that all its users are concurrently registered in the National Health Insurance. Students who will study in Japan for a full academic year or longer are required to register for the National Health Insurance or present attestation of equivalent coverage.
If your own insurance covers everything you need during your study at Keio, it is up to you whether or not to join the National Health Insurance. However, please take into consideration the amount of time it will take between claiming your bill to the insurance company and actually getting it reimbursed. If you do not have the NHI, you must pay the fees in cash. For instance, you may end up having to immediately pay $1,000 even if you are hospitalized for a couple of days.
National Health Insurance
National Health Insurance is sponsored by the local government of your residence. Anyone can register at the National Health Insurance Section of the municipal office of his/ her residence in Japan. It is necessary to complete the Alien Registration (Gaikokujin Toroku) in advance at the
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“Registration for Foreign Nationals” section of the same office. You will receive a Health Insurance Certificate (a plastic card) upon registration. An annual premium of about ￥22,500 is required, and payment can be made in monthly installments. Ask at the National Health Insurance Section for the exact cost. A discount of up to 70% may be available for international students who did not have any income in the previous year in Japan.
National Health Insurance becomes especially advantageous if you become seriously ill or hospitalized. You must show your Health Insurance Certificate to the hospital cashier or to the doctor whenever you need medical care.
National Health Insurance is not valid for normal childbirth, traffic accidents (in the case when the assailant is clearly known), general health check-up, and plastic/cosmetic surgery.
Keio Student Health Insurance Reimbursement Scheme
Full-time Keio Students hold the Keio Student Health Insurance. After you receive medical treatment for illness, physical injury and dental treatment sustained in Japan, you will be reimbursed 65% of the medical fee you have paid by the Keio Student Health Insurance by submitting the receipt and necessary forms. You can apply for the Keio Student Health Insurance Reimbursement Scheme after applying for the JASSO Medical Fee Reimbursement Program. (The reimbursement is subject to terms and conditions.)
The JASSO Medical Fee Reimbursement Program This program is sponsored by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO; Nihon
Gakusei Shien Kikou). The conditions specified below must be met to be eligible for this assistance. 1. Bearer of a “College Student” visa; and 2. Holder of National Health Insurance. After you receive medical treatment for illness or physical injury sustained in Japan, you will
be reimbursed 35% of the medical fee by the JASSO under this assistance program as long as the medical treatment you received is covered by the Japanese Health Insurance Law. You can apply for the JASSO Medical Reimbursement Program by presenting the receipt and submitting the form after medical treatment. (The reimbursement is subject to terms and conditions.)
This assistance is offered free of charge. Contact the Student Life department for details. Reimbursement will be made approximately two months after the application and transferred to your bank account. Please make sure to receive the money before closing the bank account when you are leaving Japan.
Joint Use of the National Health Insurance, Keio Student Health Insurance Scheme and JASSO Program
The National Health Insurance can be combined with both the Keio Health Insurance Reimbursement Scheme and the JASSO Medical Fee Reimbursement Program so that the medical treatment costs that you will have to bear will be reduced to a minimum. For example, if your medical bill is ¥10,000 and you are covered by the National Health Insurance scheme, you will only have to pay 30% of the bill (¥3,000) at the hospital. If you then make a claim for reimbursement of 35% of what you have paid through the JASSO, you will receive ¥1,050 reimbursement. And after that, if you claim for reimbursement of 65% through the Keio Student Health Insurance, you will receive ¥1,950 so that finally you will have paid none for medical expenses. Please be informed that the reimbursement through the Keio Health Insurance is applicable only when the medical cost that you paid is ¥1,550 or above. Some other restrictions may apply.
Keep in mind that this is a simplified example of how the Keio and JASSO program can be used in conjunction with the National Health Insurance scheme. There are some categories where the Keio or/and JASSO will not refund of costs.
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The details of the procedure for combined reimbursement are available at the Student Life Department (See “17. Academic Affairs Office” for contact information.). Please visit the office for necessary information and the forms in advance. You will need to submit a copy of your bank book and your National Health Insurance Certificate when you first apply for the reimbursement, in addition to the reimbursement request form, the bank transfer request form and the receipt of the medical expense.
Medication
If you are under special medication, it is advisable to bring the prescription with you. However, some medication may be prohibited within Japan. Bring your home doctor’s diagnosis with you to help you consult with a Japanese doctor in searching for alternative medication.
Hospitals
If you go to a general hospital, you do not need an appointment. Go to the front desk (reception) and resister. Show proof of health insurance, state your problem and what kind of doctor you want to see. You will have to wait to receive a registration card before going to the specific department. Generally, registration hours are only between 8:30-11:00 or so. After that time, you may not get in to see a doctor. Since this procedure can be somewhat complicated, and the personnel at the registration desk may speak little or no English, be sure and bring someone who speaks Japanese if this is at all possible. There are only a few hospitals that offer billing system in Japan, so you should bring enough cash to pay for treatment.
Fujisawa Municipal Hospital http://www.city.fujisawa.kanagawa.jp/hospital/ (Japanese Only) http://www.city.fujisawa.kanagawa.jp/content/000117924.pdf (General information about living in Fujisawa City – including details of Fujisawa Municipal Hospital)
City of Yokohama has extensive information on their web site: http://www.city.yokohama.jp/me/GuideE/e_guide/clinics.html
Kanagawa Prefectural Government has some information in foreign languages, although some of the information has not been updated for a while: http://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/osirase/kokusai/tagengo/eng/eng-tobira.htm
For more listings and names of individual doctors, contact the following information center: AMDA International Medical Information Center Tel: 03-5285-8088 Chinese, English Korean Spanish, and Thai: Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00 Portuguese: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00-17:00 Persian: Monday 9:00-17:00 Filipino Wednesday 13:00-17:00
6. Housing Information about housing can be obtained from the brochures in the Hall of the Alpha building.
You can also visit the Student Life department. Normally, you need 5-6 months rent worth money as a deposit and key money initially. A guarantor is required to sign on the rent contract.
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7. Telephone Public phones
There are several different types of public telephones. IC card phones are the newest type designed ISDN compatible. Gray phones which are also ISDN compatible, as well as green phones are widely available, and they usually accept 10-yen and 100-yen coins and “telephone cards” which are sold at vending machines in the telephone booths, tobacco shops, kiosks, bookstores, etc. Home phones
Subscribe a home phone line for a short period of time can be expensive. For further information, refer to the following. http://www.ntt-east.co.jp/index_e.html Mobile phones
Mobile phones are very popular in Japan. Registering one of these is relatively easy. You pay a basic monthly charge and an additional fee for actual usage. Each company offers different rates. Check the web sites listed below for details on current rate offerings. Make sure you will have paid all the incurred costs before you leave Japan.
NTT DoCoMo http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/ Vodafone http://www.vodafone.jp/scripts/english/top.jsp Tu-Ka http://www.tu-ka.co.jp/tokyo.html (in Japanese) Au http://www.au.kddi.com/english/index.html
8. Transportation Getting Around Tokyo and Yokohama Subway (Underground) and Train Services
Train and subway networks are highly developed and are the most convenient means of transportation in Tokyo, Yokohama and other cities in Japan. In Tokyo, the following services are available: Trains in Tokyo JR Lines, the nationwide train network: In Tokyo, the loop line called the “Yamanote-sen” (sen = line) is worth remembering, since it runs in a circle around the center of Tokyo. Private Railway Lines: Usually connect major stations in central Tokyo with the suburban areas and other towns/cities in the Kanto region. Subways in Tokyo Tokyo Metro Lines: Tokyo Metro lines cover most of the network in Tokyo. Tokyo Municipal Subway (Toei) Lines: Toei lines are integrated into the whole of the subway network in Tokyo, although fares are charged separately from Tokyo Metro lines.
Yokohama is connected with the Tokyo area by JR and private lines. Yokohama has the following transportation services: Trains in Yokohama JR Lines: The Keihin-Tohoku, Tokaido, and Yokosuka Lines all pass through both central Tokyo and Yokohama. Private Lines: The Keihin Kyuko Line and the Tokyu Toyoko Line run between the Tokyo and Yokohama areas, while the Sotetsu Line connects Yokohama Station with the Yokohama suburbs. Subways in Yokohama Yokohama City Municipal Subway: runs between Azamino Station and Shonandai (a Yokohama suburb) Station through Yokohama Station.
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Buses There is an extensive network of bus routes in both Tokyo and Yokohama. Bus routes are not
recommended for the newly arrived. This is because bus destinations and bus stops are in Japanese. Moreover, you must press a button near the seat when your intended bus stop is announced (in Japanese). The bus fare is around ¥200 to ¥210 in both Tokyo and Yokohama on most routes, except for designated school bus routes, where fare is reduced, or where you must pay a different fare according to the distance traveled.
Note: *All Tokyo and Yokohama trains and subways stop running between approximately 12:00
midnight and 5:15 a.m. *If you plan to ride the same bus or train route every day, a monthly pass, or Teiki is cost effective. These can be bought at major train stations and bus company offices for 1, 3 or 6 months.
Taxis There are plenty of taxis in both Tokyo and Yokohama. Hail a taxi at street corners or in front of
train stations. Most taxis charge ¥600-660 for the first 2 km and additional amounts for further distances. There is a surcharge of 30% between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. and also an additional charge (¥400) is necessary when calling a taxi over the phone. Due to heavy traffic in Tokyo and many parts of Yokohama, taxis are not always the fastest means of travel when time is limited. Also, very few taxi drivers speak or understand English. When in doubt, have a friend write down your destination in Japanese so that you can show this to the driver. Car Rental
It is possible to rent and drive a car in Japan from various rent-a-car agencies if you possess a valid driving license, whether Japanese or international. Driving is not recommended to newcomers for safety reasons. Cars drive on the left side of the street. Most traffic instructions and signs are in Japanese. Around the Keio Campuses (1) Mita Campus
Mita Campus is in the central part of Tokyo. The nearest stations are JR Tamachi Station, Mita Station of the Toei Mita and Asakusa Lines, and Akabane-bashi station of the Toei Oedo Line. The campus is a 10-minute walk from these stations. (2) Shinanomachi Campus (Keio Hospital)
The Shinanomachi Campus is very near JR Shinanomachi Station (a one-minute walk) on the JR Sobu Line. (3) Hiyoshi & Yagami Campuses (including the Graduate School of Business
Administration) These campuses are both located within walking distance of Hiyoshi Station on the Toyoko Line,
which runs between Shibuya (central Tokyo) and Motomachi-Chukagai (Yokohama). The Hiyoshi Campus is across the street from the station. A 15-minute walk from the station brings you to the Yagami Campus, which is located behind the Hiyoshi Campus. The Graduate School of Business Administration is on the other side of the station from the Hiyoshi and Yagami campuses: a 7-minute walk. Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC)
This campus is a 10-minute bus ride from the Shonan-dai Station on the Odakyu Enoshima Line, Sotetsu Izumino Line and Yokohama City Municipal Subway. To reach the campus from central Tokyo, take the Tokaido Line to Totsuka Station. Then change to the Odakyu Enoshima Line. Next, take a bus to SFC. Alternately, take the JR Tokaido line from Tokyo, get off at Tsujido Station, and take a bus to SFC.
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Access from Nearby Stations From Shonandai Station (Yokohama City Municipal Subway/Odakyu Line/Sotetsu Line) By bus:
From the Shonandai Station exit, which is located in the basement level, take the stairs for Exit B and go up to the ground level of the west side of Shonandai Station. Take the bus from bus stop 1 and it will stop at "Keio daigaku (closest to Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care)", "Keio daigaku honkan mae"(closest to the SFC campus), and "Keio chukotobu mae (closest to high school and junior high school)", on campus. Bus routes are "湘 23 bound for Keio University", "湘 24 bound for Keio University via Sasakubo", and "湘 25 Express bound for Keio University". It takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes to reach the campus. Bus fares cost 210 yen. Note: Buses do not stop at "Keio daigaku" and "Keio chukotobu mae" on holidays.
By taxi:
A taxi from the west-side of Shonandai Station will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Taxi fare is approximately 1500 to 2000 yen.
From Tsujido Station (JR Tokaido Line) By bus:
From the north side of Tsujido Station, take the bus "辻 34 bound for Keio University" from bus stop 1 and it will stop at "Keio daigaku (closest to Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care)", "Keio daigaku honkan mae", and "Chuko koshajo (closest to high school)", on campus. It takes approximately 25 minutes to reach the campus. Bus fares cost 320 yen. Note: buses do not stop at "Keio daigaku" and "Chuko koshajo" on holidays. By taxi:
A taxi from the north-side of Tsujido Station will take approximately 20 to 30 minutes. Taxi fare is approximately 3000 yen.
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9. Banking Banks in Japan offer services similar to those found in other countries, with a few interesting
differences. The biggest difference is that it is difficult, and in some cases impossible, to open a checking account. People usually make payments in cash, by credit cards, or through bank or post office transfers. For regular payments such as utility, rent and phone bills, you can use a bank's automatic payment transfer service. You can also obtain an ATM card to access money in your account through ATM machines throughout the country. Money can be sent overseas at a bank or post office. Another difference to be aware of is that the interest rate for general savings accounts is generally very low – less than 1%. A slightly higher rate can be obtained with time deposits. Post offices also offer banking services and have their own ATM machines; their interest rate is usually a little higher. Opening an account
As a foreign resident, you can open an account by showing your alien registration certificate. Fill out the form and complete any other necessary procedures. Usually a personal seal impression (inkan) is needed, but foreign residents can use their signature instead. Your bankbook and ATM card will generally be prepared while you wait. They may be sent to you by registered mail. Note: Only a few banks, such as CitiBank, offer 24-hour ATM machine service. Generally, ATM machines are accessible during banking hours and until 9:00 p.m. On weekends, ATM times vary by bank. You will also pay a small fee if you use an ATM after banking hours or on weekends.
Useful Vocabulary Banks:
General deposit account: futsû yokin Time Deposits: teiki yokin Transfer from your bank account to an overseas account: gaikoku kôza furikomi Transfer from your bank account to another Japanese bank account: furikomi
Post Offices (saving account service):
General Savings: tsûjô chokin Fixed Savings: teigaku choking http://www.yu-cho.japanpost.jp/e_index.htm
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10. Postal Service Letters and parcels can be sent from a post office. http://www.post.japanpost.jp/english/fee/index.html There is a post office just off the campus, near the bus terminal. Normally, the head office is
open 24 hour for the postal service. The closest 24 hour open office is the Fujisawa Post Office near the Fujisawa station.
11. The Public Offices The City Hall
If you choose to reside in Fujisawa City, the city hall will provide a variety of necessary services for foreign citizens to live in Japan. Please apply for foreign resident registration and obtain your foreign resident’s registration card at the city hall. Counseling services for foreign residents are also available at the city hall.
Access: Three-minute walk from the Fujisawa Station’s north exit (JR Line and Odakyu Line) The English introduction ► http://www.city.fujisawa.kanagawa.jp/introduce/english/ The provided services► http://www.city.fujisawa.kanagawa.jp/directory_c0101.shtml#4 The guidance for living in Fujisawa► http://www.city.fujisawa.kanagawa.jp/guide_english.pdf
Address: Fujisawa City Hall
1-1 Asahi-cho, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa, Japan 251-8601
Information management division Phone: 0466-25-1111 Ext.2661 E-mail:[email protected]
Fujisawa City Hall Fujisawa Station
←To Tsujido
To Tokyo →
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About Alien Registration All foreign nationals must register within 90 days* of arrival in Japan at the municipal office
(i.e. ward/city office) where they reside. Procedures for the initial registration include the following steps:
Fill out the application form obtainable at the Alien Registration section (Gaikokujin Toroku-gakari) of the ward/city office.
Submit the form with your valid passport and two photos (4.5cm x 3.5cm) taken within the last six months.
You will be told when to pick up your Alien Registration card. * If you are staying in Japan for less than 90 days, you do not need to complete these procedures. Where to register in Fujisawa Foreigner Registration Section of the Shimin Madoguchi Center（市民窓口センター）
0466-25-1111 ext.2547（Mon. through Fri 8:30～17:00） E-Mail: [email protected] 3 min. walk from north exit of JR or Odakyu line Fujisawa station.
Useful Information Fujisawa city official web site: http://www.city.fujisawa.kanagawa.jp/introduce/english/
For information about other ward offices in Japan, please refer to Townpage: English Telephone Directory. Townpage. ►URL: http://english.itp.ne.jp/ Note Each city office has its own alien registration section. Please visit the office of your residential city. The Nearby Police Station
The nearest police station from the SFC is the Fujisawa-kita Police Station. To make an emergency call, please refer to the ‘Emergency’ page.
Address: 2-5-1, Engyo, Fujisawa City 252-0805 Telephone: 0466-45-0110
Access: 12-minute walk from the Shonandai Station (Odakyu Line, Sotetsu Line and Yokohama City Subway). Please take a bus that leaves from any of the following bus stops at the west exit of Shonandai Station and get off at the “Fujisawa-kita Keisatsusyo Mae (Fujisawa-kita Police Station)” bus stop.
bus stop 1, bound for Keio Daigaku (Keio University) bus stop 4, bound for Yoshioka Kogyo Danchi(Yoshioka industrial complex) or Chogo station west gate
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bus stop 5, bound for Bunka Taiikukan (cultural gymnasium), Kirihara Kogyo Danchi (Kirihara industrial complex) circulation or Fujisawa Station via Zengyo and Press Kogyo bus stop 6, bound for Fujisawa Station via Endo and Otsuji, or Chigasaki Station via Endo and Amanuma
12. Travel Tourist Information Centers
If you are planning to travel within Japan, You could contact the Tourist Information Center (everyday 9:30~18:30) (telephone: 03-3836-3471). In Tokyo, TIC is located at a ticket gate of Ueno Station (Keisei Electric Railway). In Yokohama, the Yokohama International Tourist Association (everyday except Monday 10:00~18:00) (telephone: 045-681-0007) is near JR or Subway Kannai Stations. On SFC campus, You could contact the University Coop’s play guide (0466-47-5300). Here is some other useful information about traveling in Japan:
Tokyo tourism info: http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/ Kanagawa tourism info: http://www.kanagawa-kankou.or.jp/index-e.html Japanese Inn Group (ryokan lodging): http://www.nikkanren.or.jp/ (in Japanese) http://www.yadonet.ne.jp/ (in Japanese) Japan Travel Bureau General Information : http://www.jtbgmt.com/eng/ (JTB can give you numbers and addresses of nearby travel agents with foreign departments.)
Special Discount Certificate for Students A 20% discount for the JR (Japan Railways) basic fare (special express or express fees not
included) for over 100km travel (one-way) is available by presenting a “Special Discount Certificate for Students (Gakusei-Ryokyaku-Unchin-Waribiki-Sho; “Gakuwari” in short)” and your student ID card when you purchase JR tickets.
“Special Discount Certificate for Students” can be obtained by using the machine in the hall of Alpha building . The certificate is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. If the expiration date of your student ID card is within 3 months from the date of issuance of the certificate, it will be valid only up to the date of expiry. You can apply for 2 certificates per semester.
Note: Research students are not eligible for student discount certificates.
13. Emergencies Police (in case of crime or traffic accident): 110 Local Police (Fujisawa-Kita Police Station): 0466-45-0110 Fire/Ambulance: 119 Always speak clearly and slowly when making an emergency call, since not all operators
understand English. The following Japanese phrases will be helpful: Kyukyusha o yonde kudasai. (Please send an ambulance.) Kaji desu. (There is a fire.) Keikan o yonde kudasai. (Please send a policeman.) Watashi no namae wa _________desu. (My name is _______.) Watashi no jusho wa ______-ku, _____-cho,_____-ban, _____-go desu. (My address is...) Watashi no denwa bango wa ___________ desu. (My phone number is ...)
It may not always be necessary to give your address since the police and fire departments have
installed a new computer system that tells them the location of the caller. Because of this, do not hang up the phone until they arrive.
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14. Food In Japan, American, French, Italian, Indian, and Chinese cuisine are popular in addition to
various kinds of Japanese food. Since meals are not included in most of the housing arrangements, you may either need to prepare your own meals or eat out (except for Dormy, the boarding facility for students). Though you will have no problem finding the ingredients in supermarkets close by, prices of meat and dairy products could be higher than in your country. Tap water is safe to drink in Japan, but you could also purchase bottled water in any supermarkets or convenience stores.
15. Earthquakes Japan experiences many earthquakes, and we have been expecting a very big one in Tokyo and
its vicinity. It is almost impossible to predict when a large earthquake will occur. Thus, be always prepared:
- At home, do not store items on top of tall cabinets. Secure with clamps any furniture that may fall over (sold in department stores). But make sure not to nail the wall unless you have permission from the landlord.
- Prepare an "earthquake kit" with basic first aid materials, bottled water, canned or preserved food and a can opener, a portable radio with fresh batteries, a portable cooking gas stove and fuel, a flashlight, extra batteries, photocopies of passports and other IDs, cash, and essential medical prescriptions.
- Find out in advance the location of the nearest emergency shelter. Plan with family members where to meet if you are separated.
During an earthquake: - Immediately turn off all gas or potential fire sources. - Open a window or door to make sure you have an exit. - Crawl under a sturdy table. Keep away from windows. - Do not go outdoors, since there is a greater danger outside. If you are outdoors, get to an open area.
- Listen to the radio for further instructions. Do not use the telephone.
STUDENT LIFE ON CAMPUS 16. Keio University and Shonan Fujisawa campus ( SFC )
Keio has a proud history as Japan's very first private institution of higher learning, which dates back to the formation of a school for Dutch studies in 1858 in Edo (now Tokyo) by founder Yukichi Fukuzawa. Since the school's inception, the students of Keio have risen to the forefront of innovation in every imaginable academic field, emerging as social and economic leaders.
Keio University is comprised of 9 undergraduate departments, 11 graduate schools, and 8
campuses such as Mita and Hiyoshi. The Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC) is a new campus established in 1990, and approximately
4000 students study in this green and sylvan environment. The Keio SFC is consisted of three undergraduate departments and two graduate schools, such
as the Faculty of Policy Management, the Faculty of Environmental Information, the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care, the Graduate School of Media and Governance and the Graduate School of Health and Management.
The campus is located in Fujisawa City in Kanagawa Prefecture, approximately 50 km south-west of metropolitan Tokyo. The nearest train station is Shonandai Station. It takes 60 minutes from Tokyo Station and 40 minutes from Yokohama Station to get to Shonandai Station. Shonandai Station is served by three railway lines, Odakyu Line, Sotetsu Line and Yokohama City Subway.
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Access to Campus
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1. Taro Slope 2. Theatron 3. Stainless Steel Tree 4. Mita Club Grove 5. Alpha: 3F=Deans Offices, 2F=Wellness Center, 1F= Administration Office 6. Theta: Main Lecture Hall 7. Mu: Library (Media Center) 8. Omega: Main Lecture Halls 9. Student Lounge 10. Seminar Guesthouse 11. Tennis courts
13. Wings of Minerva 14. Gulliver Pond 15. Zeta: Center for Information Infrastructure 16. Japanese Archery Range 17. Sports Ground (for junior and senior high students) 18. Lecture rooms (for senior high school students) 19. Lecture rooms (for junior high school students) 20. Common spaces (for junior and senior high students) 21. Gymnasium(for junior and senior high students) 22. Main Building (Shonan Fujisawa Junior and Senior High School)
25. Epsilon: Classrooms, Faculty research Offices 26. Delta: Digital Laboratory 27. Iota: Classrooms, Faculty research Offices 28. Omiron: Classrooms, Faculty research Offices 29. Tau: Graduate School 30. Lambda: Classrooms, Faculty research Offices 31. Phi: Clubhouse 32. Psi: Clubhouse 33. Gamma: Gymnasium 34. Ground 35. Ground 36. Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care 37. Bus Terminal
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12. Nu: Design Studios 23. Sigma: Student Facilities, Cafeteria, Faculty Club, Co-op Store 24. Kappa: Classrooms, Faculty research Offices
* 5322 Endo, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa 252-8520 / Phone +81-(0)466-47-5111 * 10 minutes by bus from Shonandai Station (Odakyu Enoshima Line, Sagami-Tetsudo-Izumino Line or Yokohama Subway Line) * 25 minutes by bus from Tsujido Station (JR Tokaido Line)
17. Academic Affairs Office The office is divided into two rooms. The one has a counter facing the hall and takes academic
matter, classroom renting, issuing certificates. The other is situated to the next room and mainly takes the matter of student life, housing, student group and career development.
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9:15-16:50 Closed : Sunday, National Holiday, Keio holidays (January 10th and April 23rd ) and
certain periods of the Summer/Winter holidays. SFC Guide
The Graduate School Guide for graduate students and SFC Guide for undergraduate students are provided. They have all the necessary information about the registration, programs, subjects, credits, course description, campus life and many others. Please read thoroughly to understand them. Student ID Card
Student ID Card is to present your identification. You must keep the card all the time as it is required when entering the SFC Media Center and the computer rooms. Also, by presenting it outside the campus, you could be entitled to the reductions for getting “Teiki” (special student pass with reduced price for commuting between home and the campus), film tickets and other activities. Academic Guidance
Series of guidance are held at the beginning of the semester. For the detailed schedule, see the information provided prior to the semester. Japanese Language Course
Japanese Language Courses are available for those who wish to take Japanese as a subject. Consult the lecturer at the Japanese Course Guidance at the beginning of the semester. Bulletin Board
Bulletin Boards are placed in the Tau building (for Graduate students) and Alpha building (for Undergraduate students). Check it often as the important notice is put on the boards. Student Activities
There are various kinds of students clubs at Keio University, such as sports clubs, music clubs, and academic clubs. Many Japanese students are members of clubs to participate in various activities and to make friends. It is a good way to meet Japanese students and learn more about Japanese culture. Facing Trouble?
If you would like to discuss your concerns of any subject, feel free to talk to the staff members of the Student Life department in the Academic Affairs Office. Culture shock, homesickness,
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depression, difficulty in personal relations and such are common symptoms people suffer from when living abroad. Talking with someone can help. Other students, your Japanese friends and tutors may be of great help if you ask them for help or advice. Try to build up networks with people around you.
Contact Information Student Life 0466-49-3408 [email protected] Academic Affairs 0466-49-3406 [email protected]
18. Media Center
The SFC Media Center provides students with free access to our campus network, which is
essential to college life, as well as approximately three hundred thousand books. The Media Center takes advantage of the campus network, which allows students to access to information resources without the restriction of time and space, and actively collect digital materials such as databases and e-journals on the Media Center website. For certain types of services, students can apply on the website so that they can enjoy the speedy information supplement services. It is also fully equipped with multimedia editing equipment, etc. to support the students' information transmission activities.
ＯＰＥＮＩＮＧ ＨＯＵＲＳ ＤＵＲＩＮＧ ＳＥＭＥＳＴＥＲＳ Monday - Friday 9:15-23:00 Saturday 9:15-19:00 ＤＵＲＩＮＧ ＨＯＲＩＤＡＹＳ Monday - Friday 9:15-18:00 Saturday 9:15-16:00
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The Media Center is closed on Sundays, National holidays, Keio holidays (January 10th and April 23rd ) and certain periods of the Summer/Winter holidays.
Part of the Media Center will be closed during periods when an inventory is made of the collection.
For further information, please refer to http://www.sfc.keio.ac.jp/mchtml/index-e.htm
19. Shonan Fujisawa Information Technology Center (ITC) ITC is located in the same building as the Media Center, and is involved in the promotion of the
projects accompanied with advanced information technology such as computers and networks and in management and the administration of the campus information environment. The Keio Information Super Highway (KISH) which was established in 1994 and the seamless network environment (KISH2) based on the ultrahigh-speed inter-campus backbone network (10 Gbps to 40 Gbps) keep evolving through various research projects. ITC supports research and education for the next generation by meeting the needs of students, faculty, and administrative staff. Our surroundings have dramatically changed from conventional workstations, PC usage and wireless LAN, to collecting and transmitting information, submitting reports and application forms via the network, to ubiquitous self-learning environments using digital contents, and global collaboration in research. ITC's key mission is to establish an infrastructural environment where people can constantly make full use of
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cutting-edge information technology and accumulate compelling experiences no matter how the next era shapes up. Computer Facility
Most operating systems are Windows XP (except Macintosh). Possibly you need to use mainframes and workstations, including internet connections, though you will have free access to personal computers.
Free of charge: Internet Access, Wireless LAN Charge: Print outs
Hotline/Reception Desk Extension Numbers
Reception 9：15～17：00 (Mon - Fri) Hotline Ex.. 52512 Direct Dialing: 0466-49-3423 E-mail address [email protected] From Website http://itc.sfc.keio.ac.jp/request/ FAQ http://itc.sfc.keio.ac.jp/pukiwiki/index.php?FAQ (in Japanese) Place 1st floor of Media Centre For further information, please refer to http://itc.sfc.keio.ac.jp/ (in Japanese)
20. Wellness Center In case you have a mild illness or if you want to consult a doctor concerning your health,
medical services are available at Wellness Center located on the 2nd floor of the main administration building (Αlpha building). No appointment is necessary. You can walk in and ask to see the doctor on duty. Fee will be charged for receiving treatment at the Wellness Center. (This treatment may not be covered by insurance depending on your affiliation with Keio, and the type of insurance you hold.)
http://www.sfc.keio.ac.jp/faculty/wellnesscenter/health.html.en 0466-49-3411 ext. 52207 Monday-Friday 9:00-17:00 [email protected] Referrals to Keio University Hospital or other hospitals will be made when needed.
USEFUL WEBSITES 21. Useful Websites and Numbers Keio University
Shonan Fujisawa Campus http://www.sfc.keio.ac.jp/index.html.en Academic Affairs http://www.gakuji.keio.ac.jp/ (in Japanese) International Center http://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/index.html
Public Services
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan http://www.mofa.go.jp/ Immigration Information Center http://www.moj.go.jp/ENGLISH/IB/ib-18.html Tokyo Metropolitan Government http://www.metro.tokyo.jp/ENGLISH/ Kanagawa Prefectural Government http://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/osirase/kokusai/tagengo.htm Fujisawa City Office http://www.city.fujisawa.kanagawa.jp/introduce/english/ Yamato City Office http://www.city.yamato.kanagawa.jp/for_E.html Yokohama City Office http://www.city.yokohama.jp/indexE.html
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Kawasaki City Office http://www.city.kawasaki.jp/index_e.htm Safety
POLICE : 110 AMBULANCE / FIRE: 119 Kanagawa Prefectural Police http://www.police.pref.kanagawa.jp/eng/eng_idx.htm Tokyo Fire Department http://www.tfd.metro.tokyo.jp/eng/index.html
Communication
Telephone Directory http://english.itp.ne.jp/ Postal Services http://www.post.japanpost.jp/english/index.html
Transportation
East Japan Railway Company http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/
News Asahi.Com http://www.asahi.com/english/ The Daily Yomiuri On-Line http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/index-e.htm
International Student Services
Japan Student Services Organization(JASSO) http://www.jasso.go.jp/index_e.html Japan Educational Exchanges and Services http://www.jees.or.jp/ (in Japanese)
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