Orientation Hand-book for International Students 2014 2014 秋学期
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1. National Health Insurance hitp www4 city kanazawa g jp 22060 kokuho index html All foreign nationals who stay in Japan longer than three months are required to join the National Health Insurance system even if you have already had your own insurance in your country Apply for the insurance at Kanazawa City Hall when you notify your present address in Japan You need your Passport or a2. 2 Club Facility Japanese Only http ghp adm kanazawa u ac jp archives 662 html pageAnc1 Cultural Activity http ghp adm kanazawa u ac jp archives 661 html Sports Activity http ghp adm kanazawa u ac jp archives 585 html Part time jobs Certificate of Authorized Employment Basically the Student Visa does not permit international students to engage in any employment
3. Sports and other clubs _ http ghp adm kanazawa u ac jp archives 12 html There are many sports and cultural club activities at the university most of which take place around the University Co op Shop It is recommended that you join a club activity because it s going to be a good experience and also the best way to learn Japanese Although some clubs may not allow you to join for a short period you need to directly inquire about it by yourself If you need any help ask your tutors A swimming pool is open for public only in short period of summer time If you ask in the Student Support Section of Student Affairs Division Second Floor of Administration Building Japanese speaker only you can get detail information about the use of club facility
4. 6 10 Scholarship programs available for privately financed international students are as follows HP http Www adm kanazawa U ac jp ie e abroad scholarship html EN http www adm kanazawa u ac jp ie j abroad scholarship html JP Scholarships requiring university screening and recommendation Privately financed international students can apply for the scholarship requiring university screening and recommendation only once a year under the collective recruiting method Scholarship application flow is as follows 1 Information is posted twice a year every June and
5. If you change your address or telephone number after the Bicycle Registration Please change your registration details at the bicycle shop that handles Bicycle Registration procedure ltems you need for the registration Bicycle Registration Card ID card Residence Card or Health Insurance Certificate etc Change Fee 200yen 200 Case 6 If you would like to dispose of your bicycle or sell it to the recycle shop after the Bicycle Registration
6. Registration and Placement Test of Integrated Japanese Language Program Students who belong to the International Student Center must take this program X Other international students can take this program if you are interested in Please ask your academic advisor or respective Student Affairs Section X Complete a Housing Procedures Orientation and Arrangement of Payment Buy your own Hanko personal seal Do not buy a self inking rubber stamp
7. Extension of Period of Stay http www immi moj go jp english tetuduki index html http www moj go jp ONLINE IMMIGRATION 16 3 html Changing the Status of Residence http www immi moj go jp english tetuduki index html http www moj go p ONLINE IMMIGRATION 16 2 html Mandatory Reports to Immigration Office Under the new residency management system from 9th July 2012 student who has Student resident status are required to report any change in the following residency details within 14 days to the Immigration Bureau If student don t follow the rule the person may be subject to penalties up to 200 000yen Therefore please check the information of Immigration Bureau carefully by yourself The reports can be done at the Nagoya Immigration Office Kanazawa branch IMPORTANT 2012 7 9
8. oo 6 y ot Xx Changing the Status of Residence and Extension of Period of Stay If there is any change in your status of residence for instance when seeking full time employment in Japan after graduation or need to extend your period of stay for instance when studying longer than you expect you must make an application at the Immigration Office Before you go there be sure to report any change to the Student Affairs Section of your affiliation due to preparation for necessary documents Refer to the following URL
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10. 1 2 1 2 For more details please see Immigration Bureau of Japan HP HP HP http www immi moj go jp newimmiact_1 en point_3 4 html EN 3 http www immi moj go jp newimmiact_1 point_3 4 html JP The Period of stay Date of Expiration and your Student status Kanazawa University has obligation to repor
11. Bicycle shops which handle the Bicycle Registration procedure around Kanazawa University Kakuma Campus Area o Morinosato AEON AEON Bike AEON AEON 076 234 1055 Takaramachi Campus Area Kodatsuno 3 27 34 KODAKA motors 3 27 34 076 261 4812 mzta wae 2ae 4 oH 1 89262 28805 Par 101 100000 a ze H 7t ases 4 evecseorascunccs a Maim F aaa z W 5 g LAt ye 28 nas le s S am mm 4 2 9490 a s nyna 6 wras lt Ta a 3 sa 740m RE ELA a EFA RAI 3 7578 mat Hama anny E SA ME Ord ng a im EEL TF 0 Eoas erma oton 1 a amp KEARE HY AGUS NG RR Re A NIH Case 1 If youbuyanew bicycle
12. 10 300 Go to the respective Student Affairs Division to receive instructions Obtain necessary documents and meeting with your Academic Advisor Make sure of your states affiliation name amp contact of your tutor and other related contacts Get your Student Card Make sure the schedule of Medical Check Up Taking out this medical check up is required for all KU Students Join the student insurance of GAKKEN SAI and GAKKEN BAI Taking out this student insurance is required for KU students
13. Scholarship Various private organizations call for scholarship applications from international students through the universities where the students are enrolled The number of scholarship recipients is limited however in almost all cases research students non degree courses are not deemed eligible to apply for a scholarship There are three types of scholarships the privately financed international students Degree students can apply for Scholarships requiring university screening and recommendation Scholarships NOT requiring university screening for application Scholarships of Kanazawa University A student who wishes to apply the former type of scholarship must apply in June or October in order to receive the scholarship for the next school year However applicants in October will be limited to only those students who were not able to apply in June
14. 8 30 TEL 076 252 6050 TEL 076 242 1371 TEL076 220 2525 TEL 0120 53 7934 htto www4 city kanazawa lg jp 25003 recycle about_gomi index_gomi html Prevention of loud
15. You need to complete the procedures of Resident Registration and National Health Insurance at the City Hall A group visit may be organized depending on the date you arrived by New Comer Support Team If you need to do by yourself your Residence Card will be required If you do not have own Residence Card at the airport Passport will be required Students who did not receive a Residence Card at the airport The Residence Card will be sent by post to your address approximately 10 days after the date you registered at the Kanazawa city hall If you could not get a Residence Card at the airport and you are in a hurry to open a bank account you might be better to apply forthe copy of Certificate of Residence JYUMIN HYOU NO UTSUSHI at the City Hall It costs 300 yen to issue Join the National Health Insurance Taking out the National Health Insurance is required for KU international students
16. P IN 9 00 15 00 T x Tt Requirements for International Student to open a bank account Residence Card on which is your registered address at the City Hall is printed Passport Student ID Card or Certificate of Enrollment Hanko Initial Deposit Cash Some specific banks allow you to open a bank account without a Residence Card Hokkoku Bank Morinosato Branch and Kanazawa University Postal Bank In such case you need to prepare either National
17. 6 X gt 1 Academic Life Location of Student Affairs Office During the student life your affiliated student affairs office is the main contact point in Kanazawa University Please check the location of your affiliated student affairs office before coming to Japan
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19. Campus Address A Kakuma Camapus Kakuma machi Kanazawa 920 1192 B Takara machi Campus 13 1 Takara machi Kanazawa 920 8640 13 1 C Tsuruma Campus 5 11 80 Kodatsuno Kanazawa 920 0942 5 11 80 MAP Student Affairs Office Campus Building E mail Humanities and Social Kakuma 1 Floor Human and n ryugak adm kanazawa u ac jp Administration Department oa Social Science Hall 2 AM er 2 1F Medical Sciences Student Takara machi 1 Floor School of t igaku1 adm kanazawa u ac jp Affairs Section oe Medicine Hall F pees F 1F Health Sciences Student cone 1 Floor School of t igaku2 adm kanazawa u ac jp Affairs Section Health Sciences Hall 1 i 1 1F i 98 7 FIRIR Pharmacy Student Affairs e G2 Floor Natural y gakumu adm k
20. 2 MAP C 01 4 p Contract for Housing START HERE will rent a flat from a real estate agency or Which type of Students who will stay at home stay living with my friend who is International student accommodation will 5 or the share house don t need to find a in Kanazawa University guarantor but need to sign up for a different type of Housing Insurance Mutual Aid Fire Insurance amp Liability Insurance for students which is available at Kanazawa Do you need to ask Kanazawa University to be University Co op Shop We your guarantor for your housing contract Students Who will stay at recommend Morinosato Kaikan gt Kanazawa Universit i i i i Has Kanazawa University become a guarantor y Residents to sign up this Housing Dormit
21. Kanazawa University ID I D This ID consists of initial 3 letters in alphabets and the remaining 5 numbers such as abc12345 all of which are randomly allocated The ID is available even after graduation The Kanazawa University ID is written on the back of your Student ID Card Kanazawa University ID is not a Student ID Student ID is written on the front of your Student ID card ERAF I 1 D abc12345 3 5 I D 1 D I D Temporary password to Acanthus Portal Regular Undergraduate Students The password is given to you_at the first class of Introduction to Information Technology course Regular Graduate Students and Non Degree Students Receive the password at the Student Affairs Section of your affiliation Please wait until the FD ICT section send an A4 sheet to your belonging office
22. VISA ATM VISA ATM VISA BANK amp ATM The nearest bank around the Universityis Hokkoku bank Morinosato branch next to the AEON supermarket There are ATMs of Hokkoku Bank amp Hokuriku Bank in the University Hall 2F above the Co op shop JP Bank ATMs are located in the Post Office next to the Co op Shop in the North Area There is one ATM next to the Co op Shop in the South Area which is applicable to several banks AS AEON ATM 2F AM ATM Bank Account With a bank account it is very
23. P I N 8 00 21 00 TT lt Certificates available at machines gt lt gt Enrollment Certificate Graduating Certificate University Transcript Japanese English Enrollment Period Certificate Refers Health Certificate Note In case of Non degree student even though you issued Enrollment Period Certificate the enrollment period is not written Therefore if you need the certificate with enrollment period please ask your affiliated student affairs section Health and Insurances Medical Check up http hsc adm kanazawa u ac jp hsc index html All new international students must receive a medical check up a
24. Illegal riding behaviors for cyclists Example Riding under the influence of alcohol Riding without holding the wheels Penalties Fine Bi Al 2 ae Up to 5 years of in jail or a fine of up to one million yen 5 100 Up to 3 month of in jail or a fine of up to 50 000 yen 3 5 Talk on mobile phones or listening music by a headset when riding a bicycle Up to 3 month of in jail or a fine of up to 50 000 yen 3 5 Riding a bicycle with unstable position with opening an umbrella Up to 3 month of in jail or a fine of up to 50 000 yen 3 5 Riding double Afine of up to 20 000 yen or forfeit 2 No bicycle lights at night Afine of up to 50 000 yen 5 Ignoring Traffic Signal Up to 3 month of in jail or a fine of up to 50 000 yen 3
25. 14 20 lt Nagoya Immigration Office Kanazawa Branch gt lt gt Address Sainen 3 4 1 Kanazawa 920 0024 920 0024 3 4 1 TEL 076 222 2450 TEL 076 222 2450 FAX 076 233 8387 FAX 076 233 8387 Office Hours Monday Friday 9 00 12 00 13 00 16 00 A 9 00 12 00 13 00 16 00 Changes of Name Birth Date Sexuality Nationality Region lf you change your name birth date sexuality and nationality and region you have to report it to Immigration Bureau within 14 days If you have a change of your address in Japan please go to City Hall Reissuing of Residence Card
26. Receive instruction about your Scholarship normally by e mail If you didn t get it please ask to your Student Affairs Section E mail Open a bank account For Scholarship Students MEXT JASSO For Students who receive Japanese Government Scholarship MEXT and Jasso Funded Scholarship JASSO please do the following procedures after your arrival Upon arrival buy your own Hanko immediately You need to go to either of the following banks and open a new bank account as soon as possible JASSO Scholarship Hokkoku Bank Morinosato branch Don t go to any other bank or branch MEXT Monbukagakusho Scholarship Japan Post Bank JP Bank Any branch MUST If you are MEXT scholarship students you must know that JP bank cannot do money transfer in the first six months from opening a bank account If you use money transfer services it might be better to open other bank account with JP bank When six months is passed from the date of arrival in Japan you can switch the account
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28. GES a fF ON The list of scholarships requiring university screening and recommendation is available on the following URL URL http www adm kanazawa u ac jp ie e abroad scholarship html 01 Undergraduate EN http www adm kanazawa u ac jp ie e abroad scholarship html 02 Graduate EN http Awww adm kanazawa u ac jp ie j abroad scholarship html 01 Undergraduate JP http www adm kanazawa u ac jp ie abroad scholarship htm 02 Graduate JP Scholarships NOT requiring university screening for application The information on scholarship not requiring university screening for application is available on the information board of student affair division and Acanthus Portal upon receipt of information from each scholarship organization Please be careful when checking the information The scholarship organizations and the contents of application are different every year IMPORTANT If the student applied for the scholarships not requiring university screening for application
29. gt gt gt gt Money How to pay your living expenses 1 Credit card VISA Master Foreign remittance After opening a bank account in Japan you can receive funds transferred from overseas Handling charge is somewhere between 2 5 of the amount depending on how to transfer Bank will contact our phone number when your account rece
30. Before disposing or reselling your bicycle to a recycle store you must delete your registration at the local police box Items you need to delete the registration at the police a N Your bicycle Bicycle Registration Card ID card Residence Card or Passport etc In Kanazawa you can dispose of a bicycle on the day of Non combustible garoage once a month by labeling unnecessary things on the bicycle 1 Car License lf you have a valid driver s license of your home country it should be switched to a Japanese driver s license atthe Driver and Vehicle Licensing Center Reservation is needed You are required to present your Residence Card passport driver s license with Japanese translation by a specified organization Note that the license is v
31. 2 10 1 500 1000 Kanazawa University Libraries Internet Access and Printer Setting PC http www lib kanazawa u ac jp kulic pc html JP http www lib kanazawa u ac jp portal user printout html JP http www lib kanazawa u ac jp portal user printout_e html EN Transportation Traffic Rules In Japan cars and bicycles are on the left side of the road and pedestrians walk on the right side facing the coming traffic There are strict penalties for
32. Program Placement Test When you buy your bus pass term When you check out books at the university library When you use the automatic issuing machines for certificates See next page in Certificates When you take a medical check up As a card key for access to specified buildings When a faculty member or a staff asks to show it Caution for Handling Handle your student ID card very carefully and keep it in a card holder to prevent damage Since it contains magnetic information and a build in IC chip with treat it very carefully and keep it away from magnetized things and strong impact from outside 1C Reissue In case of loss or theft report to the Student Affairs Section of your a
33. Class Information Do not be late for class or be absent without permission from the course instructors You have to behave yourself in class In the case where you cause serious problems such as cheating on exams chatting loudly skipping classes doing certain kinds of harassment and acting against Japanese law or university regulations you may face penalty from Kanazawa University as well as your home university and also in some cases from the Japanese Government or police Examination Submission of Reports Be aware of your examination schedule and do not forget to take the exams You are also required to meet deadline when submitting your homework or reports Of course do not copy mat
34. http www moj go jp content 000099659 pdf gt 300 Garbage Kanazawa City carries out garbage collection twice a week Garbage should be sorted into three categories For_environmental conservation trash separation is very finely decided in Japan You must read through the Kanazawa City s How to Separate and Dispose of Household Garbage pamphlet If you do not follow the rules you may lose your accommodation in Japan Combustible garbage
35. E E mail address for students After signing up for the Network ID your e mail address as below will be given You can access the network from Active Mail via the Web Active Mail is accessible both on and off campus ID Active Mail Web Active Mail OOO stu kanazawa u ac jp How to obtain Network ID ID You need to obtain Network ID from Acanthus Portal website ID https acanthus cis kanazawa u ac jp Portal index ph Acanthus Portal TALIA D Click HERE to makia an inquiry concerning your Kanazawa University ID and or password 1 ACANTHUS PORTAL Blast bogie Access Acanthus Portal Click LOGIN Login with your Kanazawa University ID ID 8
36. Network ID 1ID Computer amp Printer o oOo o 17 17 17 18 19 19 22 22 23 24 25 25 27 29 TRANSPORTATION Traffic Rules Bicycle Traffic Rule Bicycle Registration Car Licence Car Insurance Bus Service OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION Tutor Sports and other clubs Part time jobs Certificate of Authorized Employment Garbage Prevention of loud noise Unknown mail LINK 30 30 30 32 37 37 37 38 38 38 39 41 42 42 42 Must do s upon Arrival For Every New Incoming Students Geta Residence Card at the airport X Residence Card will be issued only at Narita Haneda Nagoya and Kansai International Airports X If you enter Japan from the other airports such as Komatsu AP etc your Residence Card will be sent to your registered address after you completed the Resident Registration procedure at Kanazawa City Hall
37. Student Insurance http www adm kanazawa u ac jp ad_gakusei campus kousei ki tuke life 02 html Kanazawa University requires all enrolled students to sign up for the Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research PAS 1year cover for 1 000yen to cover them against unexpected accidents during regular curricular activities on school premises and extracurricular activities off school premises as well as the commute to school The period of insurance varies according to one s enrollment years See the brochure If you pay the premium at a nearby post office with an attached transfer slip in the package of admission procedures given at the time of enrollment the insurance will be effective from the following day of payment Il you are a student who belongs to the International Student Center or enroll in the Experience in Japanese Culture and Society course as long as you hold the above insurance ou will be required to sign up for the Liabilit Insurance coupled with PAS of A course 340 year It cover you up to the limit of payment against damages for which during the period of this insurance you may be held legally liable to pay in Japan or abroad by injuring third parties or damaging any property belonging to third parties during the curricular activities school events and the commute from and to school See the brochure Students who belong
38. KU Housing Insurance An Institutional Guaranty System for International Students to Rent Apartment KU Guarantor System Comprehensive Renter s Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan KU Housing Insurance amp Kanazawa University undertakes joint guaranty of international students housing leases on certain conditions as provided below Please make sure of the following points lt Eligibility and Regulation for KU Guarantor System gt The applicant must have a Student Visa and be registered as a Student at Kanazawa University KU Guarantor System will cover from the applicant s admission date to graduation date The Guarantor System will automatically expire on the graduation date KU Guarantor System will be valid during the indemnity period of the applicant s housing insurance KU Guarantor System will automatically expire upon the expiration of the Housing Insurance You must sign up for this system together with Comprehensive Renter s Insurance System for Foreign Students Studying in Japan You are not allowed to join the guarantor system by itself To apply please contact the respective Student Affairs Section
39. URL Please see following website for more information http www adm kanazawa u ac jp ie e abroad scholarship html EN http www adm kanazawa u ac jp ie j abroad scholarship html JP About Status of Residence Temporary Leave and Re entry If you are going to leave Japan temporarily to return to your home country or for research purposes with the intention of ultimately returning to Japan in principle you will NOT be required to apply for a re entry permit Be sure to present your Residence Card or a passport stating Residence Card is to be issued later upon your departure However you will NOT be able to extend that permit while abroad Please note that such persons will lose their resident status if they fail to re enter Japan within 1 year of their departure The following two steps must be taken before the departure You must consult your academic advisor You must submit the form of Notification of temporary leave to the Student Affairs Section of your affiliation The form may need an approval signature or Hanko from your academic supervisor You need to submit the form of Notification of Absence to the person who in charge each dormitory 1
40. If your Residence Card is lost or stolen you have to report it to Immigration Bureau within 14 day Also if your Residence Card cannot be used because of significant defacement and mutilation you have to report it to Immigration Bureau within 14 days 14 Left or Changing the University When you are no longer the student because of enter or transfer to another university and so on you have to report it to Immigration Bureau within 14 days 14 http www moj go jp content 000099562 pdf Information Technology IT Acanthus Portal Acanthus Portal is Kanazawa University s online network system You can obtain various information on Kanazawa University including study education activities research BBS lost items inquiries etc Important information such as class cancellation supplementary lessons changes of classrooms and report
41. MUST DO S UPON ARRIVAL For Every New Incoming Students For Scholarship Students MEXT JASSO ACADEMIC LIFE Location of Student Affairs Office Class Information Examination Submission of Reports Student ID Card Certificates HEALTH AND INSURANCES Medical Check up Kanazawa University Health Service Center National Health Insurance Student Insurance Contract for Housing MONEY How to pay your living expenses BANK amp ATM Bank Account Post Office and Japan PostBank Scholarship ABOUT STATUS OF RESIDENCE Temporary Leave and Re entry Changing the Status of Residence and Extension of Period of Stay Mandatory Reports to Immigration Office INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IT Acanthus Portal
42. We will issue a certificate of KU Housing Insurance after we complete the procedure for your registration Please make sure of the quarantee period written on the certificate and make sure the quarantee period covers the duration of your time at the university If you intend to continue to live in same flat even after your insurance expires you will have to submit The Application for Continuation of KU Housing Insurance at the respective Student Affairs Section_around one month before the expiration date i The Guarantor System and KU Housing Insurance will both automatically expire under the following circumstances Confirm the details on the pess77 tokuyaku jikou 1 When you lose school registration of KU graduated withdrawn or expelled or switched to other type of visa from Student visa to other type of visa 2 When your KU Housing Insurance is expired 3 When you break the contract e g Absence of payment over 3 months lt When you live with others gt When you live with others including your relatives it is required that all residents names are listed on the contract document Make sure to submit the contract document with all residents names included Never live with others without contract and insurance IMPORTANT lt Never live with others without permission gt lf your friend is asking to live your apartment as temporary visi
43. 5 Riding side by side Afine of up to 20 000 yen or forfeit 2 2 Riding a bicycle with no breaks Afine of up to 50 000 yen 5 Bicycle Registration Bicycle Registration In Japan bicycle owners are required to register their bicycles for Jitensha Bouhan Touroku Bicycle theft Prevention Registration hereinafter referred to as Bicycle Registration in order to prevent bicycle theft This registration is a legal duty so please do not forget to complete the procedure The details of registration are as follows After completing the Bicycle Registration you will receive a label and registration card Make sure to put the label on your bicycle and keep the card in a safe place In case you hand over the bicycle to your friend please make sure to pass your registration card as well AACS ARES AEMILI SLO
44. If you forget your password Visit the Acanthus Portal Main page and use the automatic reissuing system or go to the Computer inquiry counter Information Media Center 2F with your student ID card For students at the Takara machi campus the service is also available at the Student Affairs Section 1 FD ICT A4 2F Network ID ID Network ID which includes the Internet user ID for enrolled students is one of the IDs that the Information Media Center issues When acces
45. Click the circle LINK MENU and create your Network ID ID Lio Je lees Toe E 4 25555 ID a iS E SALATA FASA A 3 E Active Mail Web amp BRAS BELT TEBLA Web FD ICTA HEE A a FREE SOOSED OO Computer amp Printer http www lib kanazawa u ac jp portal student html When you want to use an Internet access and printer in the library you need your student ID card and your Network ID Please refer previous page On the second floor of Kanazawa University Central Library there are 13 PCs and 4 printers for students In the Natural Science and Technology Library there are 20 30 PCs and 14 15 printers for students There are two ways to print in the library printing from library PCs and printing from one s own PC by connecting via wireless LAN The paying options for printing are by cash by a copy card from co op and on demand type top up in your student ID The cost of printing is 10 yen per page
46. Non combustible garbage Recyclable garbage You are required to take it out for disposal after sorting it out The collection day for the respective type of garbage varies from area to area and it is recommended that you put it in a semi transparent plastic bag which are available at supermarkets and take it out by about 8 30 on the collection day For disposal of recycle garbage call the Tobu East Maintenance Center at 076 252 6050 Seibu West Maintenance Center at 076 242 1371 or the Recycling Promotion Section at 076 220 2525 or your local district council Some pieces of bulky garbage are collected for a fee and should not be brought into a garbage station Call the Individual Collection Center for a reservation at 0761 53 7934 For further information refer to How to Separate and Dispose of Household Garbage or visit the below link http www4 city kanazawa lg jp 25003 recycle about_gomi index_gomi html 2
47. black and white If you want to get a copy card you should go to Kanazawa University Coop There are two types of copy card 500 yen and 1000 yen There is no discount in purchasing a copy card The default setting of the paying option is a copy card black and white If you want to pay by cash or by a copy card color printing you have to change the print setting f uae AN If you need more detail about how to use a printer and internet access using library PCs please inquire to the counter at the library PC D 2 13 4 20 30 14 15 LAN 1 1
48. Health Insurance Card or the copy of Certificate of Residence 300 yen to issue at the City Hall instead of a Residence Card Some specific banks can allow you to open a bank account without a Residence Card If you need to open a bank account for your scholarship you must read Page 4 For Scholarship Students MEXT JASSO carefully 300 P4 For Scholarship Students MEXT JASSO Post Office and Japan Post Bank In addition to postal service you can open a bank account at the post office in the same way as you do at other banks With many branch offices across Japan a JP cash card is convenient for you whe
49. If you wish to work part time you must obtain permission from the Immigration Office in advance Students who have a Student Visa can work a total of 28 hours a week If the student work s as TA RA at Kanazawa University he she doesn t need to obtain from Immigration Office The expiration date of permit is the same as that of your visa If you wish to extend the period of stay you are required to apply for Certificate of Authorized Permission from Immigration Bureau again Certificate of Authorized Employment willbe affixed in the Passport sx is permitted 1 28 TA RA number xik FAB S FAQ Q H
50. October on the information board of your affiliated student affairs office and Acanthus Portal Students who wish to apply this type of scholarship should check the information carefully around these times 2 Students who wish to receive this type of scholarship and who meet all the requirements should complete the prescribed application form and submit it to the affiliated student affairs office 3 The application will be examined by weighing the academic score based on the university s examination guideline If necessary interview will be conducted 4 Students will be selected for candidate for scholarships of each organization based on the requirements of each scholarship organization 5 Applicants receive the result through the affiliated student affairs office Successful candidates will be informed about the required documents for their respective scholarship foundations 6 The selected candidates will then submit all the required documents through the affiliated student affairs office The President of the university will recommend the selected candidates to the scholarship foundations Note 1 Please check the requirements for the applications carefully Note 2 Applicants cannot simultaneously receive two scholarships by university recommendation Note 3 Not all candidates recommended by the university will be selected by the scholarship foundations
51. When you buy a new bicycle the retailer can register your bicycle at the time of purchase Please prepare your ID card Residence Card or Health Insurance Certificate and Registration Fee 500yen then follow the retailer s instruction 500 Case 2 If the shop does not handle the Bicycle Registration Internet Shopping etc Please register at the bicycle shop that handles Bicycle Registration procedure Items you need for the registration Your bicycle Warranty Instruction Receipt Selling Certificate etc ID card Residence Card or Health Insurance Certificate etc Registration Fee 500yen 500 Case 3 If you receive a used bicycle from someone else In the case you take over
52. and accepted as a scholarship recipient the student loses the qualification to apply and receive scholarship requiring university screening for application It is not possible to receive two scholarships simultaneously Scholarship not requiring university screening for application http www adm kanazawa u ac jp ie e abroad scholarship html 03 Undergraduate EN http Wwww adm kanazawa u ac jp ie e abroad scholarship htm 04 Graduate EN http www adm kanazawa u ac jp ie j abroa
53. convenient for you to make a transfer and payment as well as a deposit and withdraw by cash card at ATM To open a bank account your Residence Card or a Copy of Certificate of Residence as your ID your student ID card and hanko are required Refer to the list below You can apply for a cash card at the same time Internet banking as well The cash card will reach your registered address by registered mail Decide your Personal Identification Number PIN of the card and do not reveal it to anyone Avoid date of birth phone number zip code or a series of the same number Generally banks are open from 9 00 15 00 on business days They are closed on Saturdays Sundays and national holidays You can make automatic utility payments electricity gas water supply from your bank account To make these arrangements take your bankbook bill or receipt with your customer number and your hanko to the teller s window at a bank
54. following items Items you need for the registration Your bicycle Jitensya Jyouto Syoumeisyo Bicycle Transfer Deed Form Refer sample below ID card Residence Card or Health Insurance Certificate etc Registration Fee 500yen 500 Bicycle Transfer Deed Form Sample Prepare the form yourself provide in the following information on an A4 paper Jitensya Jyouto Syoumeisyo Bicycle Transfer Deed Form lt Previous Owner gt Registered Address Name Telephone Number sign or seal certify that the following bicycle will be turned over to the person below lt Required Information gt Bicycle Registration Number Label color of Bicycle Registration Bicycle Identification Number Find the number onto your bicycle Nam
55. information to the bicycle shops when you register Bouhan Touroku 5 15 1 If you receive a used bicycle from someone else The bicycle that was not registered by its former owner Caution Donot accept a used bicycle if it hasn t registered of Bicycle Registration previously You may not be able to do the Bicycle Registration in the following cases When the bicycle is unregistered for a long time When there are no documents to prove the bicycle owner due to lost receipt and or certificate of guarantee You may be questioned by the police when you ride a bicycle without the Bicycle Registration
56. on the street and use left side of the street sidewalks only in exceptional O x cases Children must wear a Q bicycle helmet Pab Cyclists must reduce speed on sidewalks and give pedestrians the right way Cyclists must obey safety rules Riding double is prohibited Riding side by side is prohibited Cyclists are prohibited from riding under the influence of alcohol x C y Cyclists must obey traffic lights at intersections and check for 1 5 safety after coming to a full stop EI M 2 2 Cyclists use bicycle lights at night Cyclists must also use bicycle light in the daytime when riding through tunnels or during foggy weather KU AILPRBOACLITb Cyclists must not use umbrellas or talk on mobile phones listening music by a headset when riding
57. to the International Student Center or students who enrolled Experience in Japanese Culture and Society Course must submit the receipt of copy to the International Student Center Map C 01 administration office 4F as soon as you pay 1 1000 A ER 1 340
58. CATION FOR PERMISSION TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITY OTHER THAN THAT PERMITTED UNDER THE STATUS OF RESIDENCE PREVIOUSLY GRANTED The form can be downloaded from the Immigration Bureau Web site http www moj go jp content 000099659 pdf When you took a Certificate of Authorized Employment from Immigration Bureau and decided to do a part time job be sure to get permission from your supervisor in advance When you found a part time job in practice you have to go to your affiliated student affairs office and take a form called Part Time Job Report Take a signature and Hanko of your academic advisor on the form And submit the form to your affiliated student affairs office with your copy of Passport Face page and your Certificate of Authorized Employment page Never work without the permit Otherwise your employers may be fined up to 3 000 000yen and you may be deported in the worst case scenario Also working in the entertainment business such as bar club casino etc is prohibited gt
59. a used bicycle along with its Bicycle Registration Card Please Re register at the bicycle shop that handles Bicycle Registration procedure Items you need to prepare at the registration Your bicycle Bicycle Registration Card ID card Residence Card or Health Insurance Certificate etc Registration Fee 500yen 500 Case 4 If you receive a used bicycle from someone else In the case previous owner has lost the Bicycle Registration Card Make sure the label of Bicycle Registration is on this bicycle If unlabeled please refer Prepare the Jitensya Jyouto Syoumeisyo Bicycle Transfer Deed Form arbitrary format refer to example elow and register at the bicycle shop that handles the Bicycle Registration procedure with
60. alid for one year from the issue date For more information please refer the links below 1 Ishikawa Police Station Website http www2 police pref ishikawa lg jp sub html mnucode 260108 The Essential Kanazawa Guide Book http www adm kanazawa u ac jp ie j lifeinfo quide html JP Car Insurance In order to drive a car or a motor bike in Japan you must have Compulsory Automobile Liability Insurance and Comprehensive Automobile Insurance In the case where you cause a death injury or property damage accident you will be ordered to pay tens to hundreds of million yen Driving without these insurances you will face penalty such as prison term or heavy fine and license sus
61. an lease submit this form every Japanese fiscal year to Kanazawa City Hall by yourself otherwise your insurance fee will NOT be reduced by 70 nanm 26 3 3 1 a ji es es RATE E 44 4 1G Baris is 1 3 em TEL 076 220 2255 E mail kokuho city ka
62. anazawa u ac jp Section Science and le Technology Main Hall G2 ren and ee sana 7 Floor Na s gaku adm kanazawa u ac jp ministration Department cience an she Technology Main Hall FER G2 s kyomu adm kanazawa u ac jp Global Affairs Office ee 4 Floor Administration pyukou adm kanazawa u ac jp International Student Section Office International Student Center ale 4 st exch adm kanazawa u ac jp Map of Student Affairs Office and Certificate Issuing Machine MAP Kakuma Campus Pharmacy Natural Sciences Humanities and Social Sciences Students Affairs Section Certificate Issuing Machine International Student Section and International Student Center a4 ibid A Takaramachi Tsuruma Campus Health Sciences 9
63. d scholarship html 03 Undergraduate JP A htto www adm kanazawa u ac ip ie j abroad scholarship html 04 Graduate JP A Scholarships of Kanazawa University 7 Start up Scholarship of Acanthus Support System Eligibility Past participants of short term study at Kanazawa University who had a student ID number and enter the university again as degree students Otherwise those whom the president admitted to have equivalent qualification 2 150th Foundation Anniversary Study Grant for Privately Financed International Student Eligibility Privately financed foreign students who enroll at Kanazawa University more than one semester and are excellent in both academics and personality 1 2 150
64. driving without a license drunken driving and speeding There are many different types of traffic signs so please study them carefully and obey the regulations Here is the pamphlet of Japanese traffic rules for foreigners http www2 police pref ishikawa lg jp sub html mnucode 2713 http www2 police pref ishikawa lg jp sub html mnucode 2713 Bicycle Traffic Rule In Japan a bicycle is classified as a light vehicle Therefore if you violate traffic rules you will be punished same treatment as automobile driving penalties 5 Safety Rules for Cyclists 5 Din principle cyclists should Cyclists should ride on the ride
65. e of Manufacture Color of Bicycle Wheel diameter in inches lt New Owner gt Address Name Telephone Number sign or seal A4 ARERR TGS gt gt lt gt Case 5 If you take over a used bicycle from someone else In the case you cannot prepare either Bicycle Registration Card or Transfer Deed Form Make sure the label of Bicycle Registration is on this bicycle lf unlabeled please refer You need to go to the local Police Station or Police Box with your ID Residence Card or Passport to do Tounan Kakunin checking of theft report Refer following X of the bicycle After that please register at the bicycle shop that handled Bicycle Registration procedure Items y
66. erials from the Web or other information sources Plagiarism is strictly forbidden There were reports on this kind of trouble from several instructors in the past This kind of cheating will be reflected in your grades Student ID Card Student ID Card is a very important item to prove your identification as a student of Kanazawa University In order to present it promptly when you are asked to carry it with you at all times and never lose it When to Show a Student ID Card When you take an Integrated Japanese Language
67. ffiliation immediately and apply for a new card In case of any loss or damage the reissue fee of 2 100yen will be required After the application you will have a Student ID Card reissued in about two weeks With magnetic failure it will only take a few hours to reactivate it XIf your student ID is unable to be read by machine please consult to the Student Affairs Department Japanese speakers only Kakuma Campus Administration Building MAP C1 with your student card 2 100 2 2 MAP C1 Certificates hittp www adm kanazawa u ac jp ad_gakusei campus gak zaishomei html Some certificates can be issued with the automatic issuing machines others require application at the St
68. in Website http www kanazawa u ac jp index html Available written in Japanese English and Chinese gt Kanazawa University Office of Global Strategies http Awww adm kanazawa u ac jp ie index htm Available in Japanese English gt International Student Center Website http isc ge kanazawa u ac jp Available in Japanese English Chinese and Korean
69. ives funds from abroad You need to go to the bank with your Residence Card and your bankbook and bank card 2 Traveler s check please cash the check at the Hokkoku Bank Morinosato branch next to the supermarket AEON X Do not use your own personal check book in Japan It is not recommendable to cash your af personal check in Japan The fees are very costly and it takes a long time X Drawing cash with an International VISA Card at ATMs note that when using an international VISA card with the VISA seal on it at ATMs they charge higher handlin charge 1 VISA Master etc 2 2 59 AEON
70. ma Campus Natural Science build B2 Floor F 1 MAP 22 076 265 2133 A 13 00 17 00 Takaramachi Branch Takaramachi Campus Medical dept F building 1 Floor If you feel sick or get injured first go the nearest health Service Center in Kanazawa University At the Health Service Center you can receive first aid treatment or medicine for a cold and fever etc Usually since the medical staff who don t speak English if you need to explain your symptoms ask your tutor or friends for help You don t have to show your Health Insurance ID card there If you have to go to a hospital go by yourself or ask for someone to take you there In this case you must present your Health Insurance ID card at the hospital In case of emergency it is all right to bring your ID card within the next day or so Once you feel sick go to the Health Service Center or see a doctor in hospital In the past there was a case where a student suffered from a serious pneumonia but the student did not go to a hospital nor see a doctor Feel free to contact your academic supervisor tutor or staff of Kanazawa University
71. n tickets commuter s pass and prepaid IC pass are available at the University Co op Shop lca Other Useful Information Tutor International students may be provided with one to one assistance from private tutors students of Kanazawa University who help international students in academic social life and interpersonal matters Some programs and students with certain status may not have tutor Basically as academic supervisors match international students with tutors refer to your own supervisor If you find it difficult or unhappy to be with your tutor you will be able to find another one In that case talk to your supervisor
72. n traveling in Japan However JP bank cannot do money transfer in the first six months from opening a bank account Please visit the post office 6 months after your arrival and change your account to an integrated account You can send parcels or registered mail at any postal office Letters and post cards can be posted in red boxes with the mark of on the streets Postal stamps are available at any postal office or the convenience stores with the sign of ee international mail service charges vary according to the country of destination please inquire about them at the post office There are also post offices on the Kakuma Campus and Takaramachi Campus 6 6
73. nazawa Igjp Web http www4 city kanazawa g jp 22060 kokuho index html 0 7 7 3 3 EWERS O DA 260109 Income Declaration of National Health Insurance
74. nd Residence Card After signing up the National Health Insurance you will receive your payment slips and insurance card by postal mail Pay the Insurance Fee at any bank office not payable at convenience stores Detail of posting and amount of payment for insurance may change as individual situation such as date of landing timing of each procedure duration to stay family members and income situation etc If you have any questions please contact directly to following sections Medical Insurance Section Kanazawa City Hall 1 Floor Japanese speakers only TEL 076 220 2255 E mail kokuho city kanazawa Id jp Web http www4 city kanazawa g jp 22060 kokuho index html When you go to a hospital present your insurance card at the reception Generally international students are required to pay 30 of all medical expenses After you get medical treatment you pay the charge Regarding medicine you can buy medicine at the hospital or take your prescription to a pharmacy When you apply for National Health Insurance you will write the form called Kokumin Kenko Hokenryo Shinkokusyo Income Declaration of National Health Insurance If you are new incoming students please write O yen in the column Kyuyo Syunyu Income By doing so you are regarded as the person who is no income in Japan last year and your insurance fee will be reduced by 70 National Health Insurance s fee is decided by the last year s income in Jap
75. noise Do not annoy other residents by making loud noise with music instruments TV or other things in your room or common areas Do not make noise especially at night Unknown mail Do not throw out your mail if you cannot read it If you are not sure what is written ask your tutor or Japanese friends for help If you have thrown out documents such as bills it s very difficult to e get these documents reissued P For any other information refer to the Essential Kanazawa Guidebook http www adm kanazawa u aC jp ie e lifeinfo guide html Link gt Kanazawa University Ma
76. ories dont have to for your friend s contract Insurance S900 Up Except the er ee Morinosato Kaikan EPAFOR HETS Main contractor and lodgers need to IMPORTANT sign up for the following set of systems lf you have trouble within your property you have to pay all damages and costs by yourself KU Guarantor System
77. ou need for the Bicycle Registration Bicycle ID card Residence Card or Health Insurance Certificate etc Registration Fee 500yen Memo of Name of police box and Date you have done checking of theft report Tounan Kakunin 500 About Tounan Kakunin Checking of theft report Local police around Kakuma Campus Tagami Police Box Kanazawa Tagami 5 15 1 Near Karma Nitori and UNIQLO Items you need to take to the police Bicycle and your ID Residence Card or Passport At the police box please write down the Date you checked theft report and Name of Police Box You need to report this
78. ow can find a part time job A International student section does NOT introduce a part time job to students Kanazawa University Coop introduces part time jobs Unfortunately their web site is written in Japanese only httos www varsity buac com kindai coop shigotoba In addition Information board for a part time job is located next to the cafeteria of Student Union Hall on the second floor of Kanazawa University Co op Shop There is a description on whether employers will accept international students or not Q A https www varsity buac com kindai coop shigotoba To do before you start part time job gt Go to Nagoya Immigration Office Kanazawa branch with necessary documents After the submission you will get a work permission mark on the Residence Card and Passport Bring the followings Passport Residence Card A form called APPLI
79. pension You can buy Compulsory Automobile Liability Insurance at an automobile dealer and Comprehensive Automobile Insurance at the Kanazawa University Co op Shop For more information please refer the links above The Essential Kanazawa Guide Book Bus Service There is Hokutetsu Bus service to the university campuses When you board a bus take a fare ticket seiri ken with a number on it Press the buzzer when the bus approaches your stop Make sure of the fare by checking the number on your ticket and the fare board in the front of the bus Put your ticket and money in the fare box by the front door If you do not have exact change there is a changer for coins and a 1 000 bill in the same place as the fare box Commutatio
80. sing the network the Network ID is required After you sign up for the Network ID the following systems are available You need to obtain Network ID from Acanthus Portal website Network ID is different from Kanazawa University ID ID ID ID ID ID ID ID ID System available with Network ID ID m VPN This makes the network service in which access is limited within campus available from outside M WirelessLAN LAN This provides access to wireless access point KAINS WiFi This is available from the following day of signing up for the Network ID KAINS WiFi ID
81. submission is also included Acanthus Portal Website https acanthus cis kanazawa u ac jp Portal index ph Acanthus Portal How to Login to Acanthus Portal Student will be provided with a personal Kanazawa University ID and temporary password Please refer to next_page Once your ID gets issued even if you lose it it will not be reissued Keep it carefully Use this ID and password when you login to the Acanthus Portal ID ID ID
82. t Kanazawa University Medical Center on the designated day Refer to Medical Check up Form Find your affiliation in this form Status of students who belong to the International Student Center is Non degree student You must take this medical check up even if you have already taken one in your country Otherwise you might not be allowed to attend classes in Kanazawa University Kanazawa University Health Service Center http hsc adm kanazawa u ac jp hsc index html 1F MAP C1 076 264 5255 8 30 lt 17 00 Main Office Kakuma Campus Administration Build 1 Floor B2 MAP S1 076 234 6803 9 30 lt 17 00 South Branch Kaku
83. t to the immigration office on the list of whose status as student had expired when they graduated or completed program or quit or left Kanazawa University Even if you still have a duration of period of stay which is written on your Residence Card or Passport you are automatically recognized as non student and are considered that you will go back home soon Excepting the case changing your status of residence to others You have to go back home soon when your student status in Kanazawa University has 6 expired Your student visa which has issued under the responsibility of Kanazawa University would be expired when they lost their status as student Kanazawa University cannot take any responsibility for it You may have a penalty by law if you stay in Japan illegally
84. to the one which has a function of money order if you wish To open your bank account in the above banks Hokkoku Bank Morinosato Branch or Japan Post Bank you need to take following items A Residence Card written present resident address on the back of card lf you still waiting to issue your Residence Card National Health Insurance Card which was issued by Kanazawa City Hall or the copy of Certificate of Residence In case you need to open bank account soon but National Health Insurance Card is not delivered to your registered address yet Student ID card if you still waiting to issue it your Letter of Admission Hanko Passport Initial deposit cash 1 JASSO JASSO ME XT MEXT 6
85. tor you must not allow them to stay your apartment more than 2weeks Your friend MUST NOT to register your address at the Kanazawa City Hall Official registering address without contract you and your friend will face penalty by law If you live with others without permission when an accident happens it may not be covered by your insurance and may cause a big problem All residents must purchase residence insurance Some apartments are for single use only and do not allow you to live with others If you live with others in such apartment without permission you may be displaced for breach of contract Be sure to consult the estate agent in advance and never live with others without contract and insurance The following international student means who have a Student Visa and be registered as a Student at Kanazawa University See above lt Eligibility and Regulation for KU Guarantor System gt lt lt iIf you live with an international student of Kanazawa University gt You and your housemate both must sign up for KU Guarantor System and KU Housing Insurance For details please ask your respective Student Affairs Section lt lIf you live with non KU international students gt Non KU international students are not allowed to sign up for KU Guarantor System or KU Housing Insurance Both of you should find a guarantor by yourselves and buy other housing insurance lt lt If you live
86. udent Affairs Section There are 9 automatic issuing machines on campus Refer to the Student Affairs Office Map P5 6 from any of which you can obtain certain certificates These machines issue the following certificates For certificates that are not available through the machines submit an application well in advance to the Student Affairs Section of your affiliation Your initial Personal Identification Number PIN to enter the machines corresponds to a four digit number of the month and day of your birth combined In order to protect your personal information in case of loss of your Student ID Card make sure to operate the machines in person and change PIN Hours of Operation weekdays only 8 00 21 00 9 P5 6 4
87. with your family gt If you live with your spouse or children they will be covered by your insurance KU Housing Insurance However if you live with your parents brothers relatives under your name of contract they MUST subscribe private housing Insurance outside of University to cover for housing accidents 15 lt gt
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