2019 Preparation Guide for Studying in Japan

After getting the visa, the next step is to book air tickets and prepare luggage for studying abroad. These must be topics that everyone is interested in. Let’s take a look at the 2019 Preparation Guide for Studying in Japan.

First, let’s take a look at what you need to prepare before studying abroad.

1. Book air tickets

After you obtain the "Certificate of Eligibility for Residence" and apply for a visa at the local Japanese embassy or consulate, you can book air tickets to Japan. When booking a ticket, you need to emphasize that it is your first time to study in Japan, so the checked baggage can generally be adjusted to 30 kilograms.

Many schools have airport pick-up arrangements. It is best to make reservations according to the school’s pick-up time. It would be even better if you have a companion to go to Japan with! We made an appointment to have someone to look after us on the road together.

2. Book a dormitory

Some language schools have their own dormitories, while others require renting. If there is a dormitory, I would also recommend that students who have just gone abroad live in a student dormitory. After six months and a year, they can get familiar with it and have a reliable guarantor before renting a house on their own.

For bedding, bedding and other supplies, you can consult the school to see if the school recommends bringing them from China or buying them in Japan. It would be better if the school can help purchase them in advance~~

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If the student booked the flight ticket by himself, please inform the school of the flight to Japan, date, time, arrival airport, etc. in time so that the school can arrange pick-up and other matters.

I remind: *Haneda Airport is closest to the city center

*Narita Airport has the most flights

IV. Items to carry

Must be carried with you What you need to bring are:

Passport, air ticket, admission permit, certificate of residence qualification, permission for activities outside of qualifications, cash, black ballpoint pen and your own small round seal. The first five items need to be taken out during Japan's entry inspection. It is recommended that large-denomination banknotes be placed flat in the wallet without being kneaded or folded.

Others:

Bring 4 spare 2-inch ID photos. You don’t need to bring a lot. There are ID photo selfie machines everywhere in Japan. You can take beautiful ID photos by yourself when needed. According to.

Stand-ready medicines, mainly emergency medicines for treating colds, diarrhea, etc. Medicines in Japan have always had a good reputation, and there are many pharmacies. Other medicines can be purchased in Japan. There is no need to bring a lot of medicines to Japan, otherwise excessive medicines will be found during customs inspection and it will be troublesome to explain at the time. Prescription medicines cannot be brought casually. They need to have English instructions. If the customs finds out that there are no English instructions, I may not be able to explain them clearly.

Conversion plugs and transformers: The voltage in Japan is 110V. The plugs are mainly double-ended flat holes, and a few are three-hole jacks with two flat holes and one round hole. The frequency in East Japan is 50Hz; in West Japan including Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka, the frequency is 60Hz. Please be sure to bring a transformer.

It is also recommended to make a copy of the passport information page, admission permit and residence qualification certificate and put them in your checked luggage to truly be prepared.

5. Checked baggage

It is currently in the peak tourist season and the peak season for students going abroad. Some airlines will require hand luggage and checked luggage to be weighed together. Overweight will result in fines. You should bring one large box (28 inches) or two medium boxes (22-24 inches) according to the regulations of the airline you booked, and tie an information card on the box with your name, country, detailed address, and contact information. Phone number and other information to avoid mistakes.

6. Entering the airport

Arrive at the airport 2 hours in advance and apply for a boarding pass with your passport and air ticket. Show your passport when you go to the customs checkpoint.

7. Exit the airport

After getting off the plane, first fill in the immigration card and declaration form, go to the immigration inspection gate, present your passport and other relevant certificates, and after passing the inspection, go to your luggage Find your checked baggage at the carousel. If there is a teacher to pick you up, they will be waiting for you at the exit holding a card with your name or a banner with the name of the school. If there is no teacher to pick you up at the airport, please determine the bus route and destination address in advance.

8. Japanese yen exchange

You can exchange part of the Japanese yen domestically and carry it with you. You can withdraw money by yourself at the ATMs with the UnionPay logo at Japanese airports. It is recommended to handle international withdrawals domestically. UnionPay card with zero handling fee. If you need change in Japanese yen, you can exchange it at the foreign currency exchange office at the airport, which is also very convenient.

9. Residence Card

For foreigners whose stay in Japan exceeds three months, a residence card will be issued. When you go out in Japan, you must carry your residence card with you. It will be very troublesome if you are asked by a patrol officer to show it but you don't have it.

When the contents recorded on the residence card are changed, a report must be made to the Immigration Bureau or the city hall in a timely manner.

Procedure procedures:

1. Residence cards will be issued directly when entering and exiting from Narita Airport, Haneda Airport, Chubu Airport, Kansai Airport, New Chitose Airport, Hiroshima Airport, and Fukuoka Airport . After confirming the place of residence in Japan, the cardholder must bring the residence card to the city office window in the area of ??residence to complete the registration procedures within 14 days.

2. When entering the country from places other than the airports listed above, the immigration inspector will stamp the passport with the words "Residence card will be issued in the future". After registering at the city office counter in your place of residence, your residence card will be mailed to your registered place of residence.

10. International calls

Before going abroad, activate international roaming in the business office. You can choose a short-term international data package. After arriving in Japan, you should immediately call your parents or send a WeChat video to report that you are safe. When buying a phone and applying for a number in Japan for the first time, it is best to go with your senior or life teacher.

Next, let’s take a look at the list of items to prepare for studying in Japan.

Required items

1. Seals

It is best to prepare two. Japan mostly uses small round seals with a diameter of 10mm-12mm. One is engraved with only the surname (0mm, can be printed atom, used for some less important information), and the other is engraved with the full name (12mm, must use ink pad, used for processing documents). Bank cards and other important occasions).

2. Photos

Bring a few of each two-inch, small two-inch (a large number), and one-inch photos. If you are afraid of trouble, you can bring electronic copies of the photos. This way, you can print again at the convenience store if necessary.

3. Passports, certificates, etc.

Passports, as well as various certificates of residence qualifications, admission permits, graduation certificates from the graduating institutions, transcripts, graduation certificates, academic certificates , Japanese and English proficiency certificates (will be used when applying for the Master's Examination or applying for scholarships).

4. Cash and bank cards

It is actually not cost-effective to exchange foreign currency in Japanese banks. It is recommended that you exchange it directly from home and bring 1,000 yen in daily currency. A few coins for use when buying tickets or making phone calls at Japanese airports.

Clothing

1. Daily clothing

Bring what you like to wear (spring and autumn clothes, winter clothes, summer clothes, about two or three sets from top to bottom) That's it.

Japanese clothes are still very cheap. You can buy ordinary T-shirts and sweaters for three to four thousand yen (equivalent to about RMB 200), and Japanese dressing styles are different from those in China. It's pretty similar, so just bring basic clothing. However, if you don’t like Japanese-style children’s shoes, you can prepare more.

2. Black suit

Be sure to prepare a suit to wear to formal occasions such as the opening ceremony, graduation ceremony, and academia.

Japanese suits are very expensive, about 20,000 yuan, so it is recommended to buy them in China and bring them over.

3. Shoes

Just prepare one or two pairs of sports shoes and leather shoes. Local shoes in Japan are also very cheap, and you can buy slippers and other items at 100-yen stores.

Daily necessities

1. Bed sheets, quilt covers, pillow covers

It is recommended to bring one set of each.

Japanese quilts, blankets and the like are not very expensive and can be purchased directly when moving. However, it should be noted that if the dormitory you go to does not provide quilts or your flight is late, please bring your own blanket (after all, it is tiring to have to rush to buy quilts after arriving)

2. Towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste and other toiletries

For these daily necessities, you only need to bring what you need when you first come to Japan.

3. Kitchen supplies

Bowls, chopsticks, spoons, etc. are all available at 100-yen stores, so you don’t need to bring them.

4. Cosmetics, shampoo, conditioner, facial cleanser

You don’t need to bring any cosmetics. After all, people in China are still looking for agents to buy daily makeup.

Food and medicines

1. Food

There are still a lot of delicious snacks in Japan, so there is no need to bring some such as chocolate biscuits. . However, some of the following foods are not available in Japan or are relatively expensive: beef jerky, hawthorns, plums, candied fruits, nuts, rice cakes, etc. So if you like to eat these, you can consider bringing them to Japan from home.

2. Condiments

Must bring! Doubanjiang Laoganma is a specialty. Other ingredients such as hot pot base, pickles, sansho pepper, etc. can also be brought according to your needs.

Other categories

1. Electronic dictionaries and books

You must bring an electronic dictionary and an appropriate amount of books. For stationery, you can go directly to a 100-yen store or Muji. If you buy good quality products, they are not much more expensive than in China.

2. Laptop

If you already have one, bring it with you. If you don’t have one, go to Japan to buy one. The price is similar to that in China.

3. Conversion plug

This is very important. The power sockets here in Japan are generally two-hole. If the laptop you bring from China has a three-hole, you must bring a conversion plug.

Things to note

When preparing, it is best to select your luggage.

Because the weight of baggage stipulated by each airline is different, generally the checked baggage is two pieces of 23kg. For international students, the maximum is two pieces of 30kg. The sum of the three sides is not more than 158cm. You can carry one piece of hand luggage of 5kg. After you have packed your luggage, it is best to weigh it first. It is still very expensive to pay for overweight items~

In addition, when choosing a suitcase, it is best to choose a sturdy one with a small size. Because rooms in Japan are generally small, try not to let suitcases take up too much space. Large suitcases are considered bulky garbage in Japan. If you throw them away if they are not used, you will also have to pay a fine.

Finally, let’s take a look at the accommodation options for studying in Japan.

1. Specialized dormitories for international students

For example, the currently larger J-DREAM. The characteristics are that it is limited to international students, has a relatively neat population, and simple social relationships. It provides paid airport pick-up service, requires a joint guarantor, and accepts gift money.

2. Private rental housing

The most common form of accommodation, with a wide range of choices. Generally, a Japanese person is required as a joint guarantor. There are a series of things you should pay attention to when signing a rental contract to avoid disputes in the future. It is best to discuss it with the landlord in advance when bringing outsiders to your apartment. In addition, Japan has a unique system for renting houses. When you move in for the first time, you need to pay a deposit, gift money, agency fees, rent and other fees. Note: When using a real estate agency to find a house, you may wish to go with a Japanese friend or guarantor, or an international student who is good at Japanese. You will get better results.

3. Student dormitories (commonly known as "Liao")

The most common accommodation method. Generally, schools will provide dormitories for students, and most of them have dormitories within the school. Generally, there is no need to find a guarantor for student dormitories, which are guaranteed by the school.

4. Student Exchange Hall

The government, local government or private groups operate student apartments, which are well-equipped and low-cost, with restrictions on the number of residents and occupancy qualifications. Because it is more popular and therefore more difficult to apply for, many regulations only allow you to live for one year. After one year, students must find housing on their own.

5. Homestay

International students stay in Japanese families as family members and fully experience Japanese life. This form of accommodation is not common in Japan. In principle, Japanese people do not want others to interfere with their family life.

6. Corporate employee dormitories

In recent years, the "International Students Support Enterprise Cooperation Promotion Association" has begun to arrange for some outstanding international students to live in corporate employee dormitories. The biggest advantage of this kind of dormitory is that you can get in touch with Japanese office workers in advance.