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16. 23 25 1 116 55 _ 1 O CE eh 5 0 T W Housing Dispose of bulk garbage When you need to dispose of furniture futons bicy cles or a large amount of garbage you must contact the environmental department of your city office to find out how to dispose of them at your earliest convenience In most cases the pickup days are once or twice a month and you will be asked to purchase designated
17. 1000 9 10 000 5 000 2 000 1 000 500 100 50 10 5 1 AK 5 MEMO Je 63 Sy Alle A KA T V Daily Life M 8 Shopping E Convenience Stores More than 40 000 convenience stores known as konbini can be found across Japan Most stores are open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week and they con stantly produce new innovative products and services Although most of what you need for daily life can be purchased here generally discount prices are not avail able They usually offer a wide range of services such as ATM banking copier fax services ticket reservations for sport events and concerts digital camera prints bill
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19. AM SIFA AM TIFA NPO OIC Life in Japan for Foreign Researchers Q amp A AMDA MEMO mhttp Www embassy avenue jp http Www immi moj go jp Whttp www city suita osaka jp http www city toyonaka osaka jp ehttp www city minoh g jp ehttp www city ibaraki osaka jp ehttp www city ikeda osaka jp http www ofix or jp life index html http www osaka ryugakusei net A5 1 http www city osaka g jp contents wdu020 enjoy jp enjoy japanese pdf ehttp www tokyo icc jp guide index html mhttp www tabunka jp hyogo index html http Www ih osaka or jp ehttp www infomart or jp sifa http www a atoms info mh
20. 61 E E E g g lt D WHI T V Daily Life M 7 Driver s License Automobiles Motorcycles and Bicycles Driver s license There are three ways to drive a car in Japan International driver s license As a vali
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34. AR ehttp www kansai airport or jp OAR ehttp osaka airport co jp ehttp www kairport co jp 2 ANA eTel 0570 029 222 JAL eTel 0570 025 07 1 IBEX Tel 0120 686 009 eTel 050 3116 7370 Peach sTel 0570 200 489 http www flypeach com jp ja jp homeJP aspx shttp www ana co jp shttp www jal co jp Shttp www ibexair co jp shttp www skymark co jp g g lt D T V Daily Life E KANSAI THRU PASS ehttp www surutto com tickets kansai_thru_english html Pre paid cards such as Surutto KANSAI are con venient because you can use them for private rail ways Subways buses and the monorail except for JR However no discounts are available H PitaPa ehttp www pitapa com Japanese only PiTaPa Card is an IC card which is valid on many trains and buses in the Kansai region w
35. ehttp itp ne jp E g g lt a D WHI V Daily Life E Public Phones For domestic calls public phones can be used by in serting 10 or 100 yen coins or telephone cards Phone cards can be bought at Osaka University CO OP conve nience stores or other places Some public phones are accepted to be paid by credit card Public phones that can be used to make an international call are marked with an International Phone sign H Cell Phones You can apply directly to your phone company or visit its nearest representative office You will need to present your identification documents Student D usually together with your Residence Card or Alien Registration Card Services vary from company to company For de tails check the company websites before application Listed below are the major Cell Phone Companies in Japan docomo NTT Tel 0120 005 250 Whttp www nttdocomo co jp english Softbank Tel 0800 919 0157 Press8 Whttp mb softbank jp en Rental Cellphone Tel 03 3560 7730 au KDDI eTel 0077 7 111 http softbank rental jp en ehttp www au kddi com english index html E Telephone Directory ITOWNPAGE is an online directory designed for those who wish to search for businesses by Category Business name or Region Japanese only ehttp it
36. MEMO liga Weoley Tel 06 687 7 6507 10 00 18 00 DonDon2 Tel 06 6857 1076 10 00 18 00 OHA rZ 2 eTel 072 728 4526 10 00 19 00 4 GAKUBAI ehttp www coop osaka u ac jp service 13 html KYOSAI 41 SeoueJnsul pue SSOIAJSS E9IP WN I OS WH MA T IV Housing International Students and Scholars may live in housing facilities operated by Osaka University or other organiza tions While the room rents for these publicly managed facilities are inexpensive compared with those for private housing
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46. 24 ATM UFJ ATM 13 15 mhttp www samurailink comlink 080 1 html 53 KA T V Daily Life M 3 Utilities Electricity Gas Water Utility bills can be paid in cash at banks or post offices or convenience stores Alternatively you can arrange for payment via account transfer Ask for details at your bank WM Electricity The voltage and the frequency used in Osaka is 100V 60Hz Make sure to use appropriate electrical ap pliances matching this power supply Power failures may occur if you run too many electri cal appliances at the same time Thus it will be helpful to know about the electrical capacity of your apartment If the p
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51. ame 16 BATE NHR ABI NOIR ipt ehttp www moj go jp content 000099562 pdf p j go jp p 29 In case your residence card is severely damaged or defaced be sure to apply for reissuance as soon as possible You can apply for a replacement residence card even if it is not severely damaged or defaced In such a case you are required to pay a reissuance fee Application procedure Apply at a Regional Immigration Office This applica tion in principle must be filed in person at a Regional Immigration Office by the individual him herself but if that person is under the age of 16 or unable to do so because of sickness etc a family member living with the said individual must file the application on their behalf Required documents Passport ID Photo Residence Card In case your residence card is lost or stolen ple
52. Tel 06 6879 4748 ml office osaka u ac jp esupportinfo T IV Housing Gakushu Shoureiryo Kyoritsu International Foundation and Kyoritsu Main tenance offer dormitories at special rates on a support program for international students Most dormitories serve breakfast and supper and this program is ex pected to help international students experience Japa nese culture through communicating with Japanese students in the dormitories The location and the cost of these properties may vary Whttp www gakuseikaikan com international english outline index html lt This website is for your reference only Please verify the details on each property when making an application Private Company Dormitories Some private company dormitories are offered exclu sively to unsponsored international students under a program to accept international students to company dormitories of the Corporate Friendship Network for Foreign Students The size location and the cost of these properties may vary In addition to the boarding fee a welfare fee meal expenses and utility charges must be paid monthly by each boarder UR Renting House ehttp www ur net go jp The Urban Renaissance Agency UR Renting House is one type of public rental housing available in Japan They are an independent administrative institution which take p
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56. mite E lt a T D v v T V Daily Life M 13 Trash In Japan all trash must be separated according to its category It will be collected at a certain time of the day and must be placed in a designated area Otherwise garbage will not be taken away It may be no exaggera tion to say that keeping this rule is the first step to ad justing to life in Japan Each city has its own rules on the disposal of house hold garbage Please make sure you ask your landlord neighbors or city office about the rules for your area and follow them Generally garbage that you cannot put into the designated bag regardless of whether or not it is burnable or unbu
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58. 8 10 20 30 a ea pt gee mee ATM ATM 1 8 45 19 00 ATM 2 9 00 19 00 15 ES D A1ISJSAIu eyesO I I Osaka University 3 Transportation around Osaka University 1 Inter Campus Shuttle Bus Service http www osaka u ac jp en access buss html There is a free shuttle bus service between the three campuses of Suita Toyonaka and Minoh 2 Transportation Network around Osaka University Access map of all three campuses ehttp www osaka u ac jp en access aid lt Railways gt Hankyu Railway ehttp rail hankyu co jp en General information center Kitasenri Station Service Center albarakishi Station Service Center Ishibashi Station Service Center Osaka Monorail Senrichuo Station ehttp www osaka monorail co jp eng Tel 06 6832 0202 Kita Osaka Kyuko Railways http www kita kyu co jp Japanese only Tel 06 6865 0645 Tel 0570 089 500 Tel 06 6872 0740 Tel 072 621 1002 Tel 072 761 1179 lt Buses gt Hankyu Bus Senri Office http bus hankyu co jp Japanese only Tel 06 687 1 0412 Kintetsu Bus Torikai Office http www kintetsu bus co jp route index html Japanese only Tel 06 6349 5815
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63. CNN mhttp www cnn co jp TV mhttp www skyperfectv co jp CATV CATV CS FM CNN CATV Ca eTel 0120 40 1173 J COM eTel 0120 999 000 shttp baycom jp cable_tv shttp www jcom co jp AM 5 FM 5 FMCO CO LO 76 5MHz NHKAM 2 828MHz
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69. E 06 6850 5856 06 6850 5855 genbun daigakuin office osaka u ac jp genbun soumu office osaka u ac jp H Hy 06 6850 5612 06 6850 5202 kyomu osipp osaka u ac jp keikoku syomu office osaka u ac jp ESY D A1ISJSAIu eyesO I I Osaka University Center for the Study of Communication Design CSCD S Center for the Study of Communication Design CSCD R Minoh Campus Foreign Studies Language and Culture Studies in Language 072 730 5052 and Society Studies in Japanese Language and Culture S Foreign Studies Language and Culture Studies in Language 072 730 5013 and Society Studies in Japanese Language and Culture R Center for Japanese Language and Culture S Center for Japanese Language and Culture R 06 6850 6214 06 6850 6632 zenkyo daigakuin office osaka u ac jp zenkyo insoumu office osaka u ac jp genbun minoh kyomu office osaka u ac jp genbun minoh kenkyo office osaka u ac jp 072 730 5075 072 730 5072 kokusai gakusei nitiniti2 office osaka u ac jp kokusai gakusei nitiniti1 office osaka u ac jp 2 Advising Rooms for International Students The services of the Advising Rooms for International Students are provided independently by some schools and faculties The
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72. 5 eTel 072 723 2121 8 45 17 15 et A MA 12 29 1 3 http www city minoh osaka jp Ei 567 8505 3 8 13 mJR 10 Tel 072 622 8121 8 45 17 15 ei 12 29 1 3 ehttp www city ibaraki osaka jp index html 25 7562 0023 1 2 1 Tel 072 729 4058 8 45 17 15 et A 12 29 1 3 http www city minoh Ig jp toyokawa home html s 563 8666 1 1 1 5 eTel 072 752 1111 8 45 17 15 12 29 1 3 ehttp www city ikeda osaka jp seJnpeooJd e8e7 I 1 Notification of place of residence Those who have received a residence card at a
73. 5 1 B S P Brothers and Sisters Program Whttp bsp gcn osaka jp index html 2 OUISA Osaka University International Students Asso ciation http Awww ouisa org 3 OHP Osaka University Host Family Program ehttp www isc osaka u ac jp incoming_student_support exchange program html
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76. 58 Listed below are the major railroad companies JR West West Japan Railway ehttp www westjr co jp english Kita Osaka Kyuko Railways mhttp www kita kyu co jp Japanese only Osaka Monorail http www osaka monorail co jp eng Hankyu Railway ehttp rail hankyu co jp en Hanshin Electric Railway http www hanshin co jp global en keihan Railway ehttp www keihan co jp en Kintetsu Railway Whttp www kintetsu co jp foreign english useful 3 0 html Nankai Electric Railway mhttp www nankai co jp global english Semboku Rapid Railway ehttp www semboku jp Japanese only _ Osaka s Subway and other rail systems ehttp www kotsu city osaka jp foreign english subway img map pdf E Bus Osaka City Bus mhttp www kotsu city osaka jp foreign english Hankyu Bus ehttp bus hankyu co jp Japanese only Kintetsu Bus mhttp www kintetsu bus co jp Japanese only V UL ehttp www osaka info jp jp access info_train html JR ehttp www jr odekake net OLARA http www ki
77. 1 1 1 4 000 3 ORSH HS bE Ni SSJnDSoo d IB89 TI Document certifying an annual income and tax pay ment of the previous year which is issued by the municipal office Fee 4 000 yen The Immigration Bureau might require other addi tional documents for the application Cultural Activities Application for Extension of Period of Stay The ap plication form is available at the Immigration Bureau or it can be downl
78. 1 3cm 2 ie eTel 06 6908 9121 Tel 0725 56 1881 JAF Japan Automobile Foundation Tel 072 645 1300 http www jaf or jp from_over sea 8 4 24 ATM
79. http www kepco co jp mhttp www kepco co jp english guide index html 4 BAZ Tel 0120 5 94817 0120 5 19424 Whttp www osakagas co jp index htm Oke Tel 06 6384 1255 eTel 06 6858 293 1 Tel 072 724 6756
80. 06 6879 4750 B 1 06 6879 4748 GCN Fax 06 6879 4752 E mail supportoffice office osaka u ac jp Contents Osaka University 9 0 6 1 For International Students and Scholars 6 1 Administrative Offices for International Stu dents and Scholars 2 Advising Rooms for International Students 3 Center for International Education and Exchange 4 Other Information 2 Campus Information 10 1 Student Centers 2 Libraries 3 Cybermedia Center 4 Health Care Center 5 Extra curricular Activities 6 Dining Facilities Shops Post Offices and ATMs 3 Transportation around Osaka University 16 1 Inter Campus Shuttle Bus Service 2 Transportation Network around Osaka Uni versity 4 Japanese Language Programs for International Students Scholars and their Families ee 16 1 Center for International Education and Exchange Suita Campus 2 Center for Japanese Language and Culture Minoh Campus 5 Exchange Programs and other Support Systems 18 1 B S P 2 OUISA 3 OHP 4 Exchange programs with local elementary junior high and high schools 5 Tutor Program 6 GCN Osaka Global Campus Net Osaka 7 Financial Support ee oS E E p Legal Procedures ee 22 1 At the City Office RNIN ER Re ORI a G00 8 DS Rn ti 22 1 Notification of place of residence 2 National Health Insurance NHI 2
81. 10 00 18 00 11 00 14 00 ATM UFJ ATM 8 45 19 00 9 00 17 00 ATM 1 8 45 19 00 9 00 17 00 ATM 9 00 20 00 9 00 14 00 ATM 8 00 21 00 8 00 21 00 ATM 1 8 00 21 00 8 00 21 00 9 00 17 00 1 9 00 17 00 http www osaka u ac jp ja access toyonaka html 3 11 00 14 00 4 11 00 15 00 11 00 14 00 8 00 20 00 11 00 15 00 DonDon 1 10 00 17 00 13 A1ISJSAIU BBSO I BR I Osaka University Toyonaka Campus Campus Map http www osaka u ac jp en access toyonaka html Operating Hours Name Monday Friday Saturday Dining Facilities Cafeteria on 3 fl of the Welfare Center of Univ CO OP 11 00
82. OSAKA UNIVERSITY Living in Osaka 0SAKA UNIVERSITY For the Readers Welcome to Osaka Universityl This guidebook is designed exclusively for International Students and Scholars at Osaka University In order to help you have a fruitful study and research time especially for people who are coming to Japan for the first time a variety of information has been carefully selected We hope you will read this guidebook through find it useful and keep it handy to make your daily life as comfortable as possible You are welcome to ask us for further information about any part of it at any time We the staff of Support Office are here to assist you not only in achieving your academic goals at Osaka University but also in enjoying a new life in Japan SUITA CAMPUS 274 Floor IC Hall TOYONAKA CAMPUS MINOH CAMPUS 2rd Floor Student Service amp Union 1st Floor Building B North Gate Osaka Monorail fy Saito nishi Station f Ishibashi Osaka Monorai a Chugoku Highway Main Gate Home Page https iss intl osaka u ac jp supportoffice Suita Campus 2 Floor IC Hall Toyonaka Campus 2 Floor Student Service amp Union Telephone 06 6879 4750 Visa Procedures Other Minoh Campus 1 Floor Building B 06 6879 4748 Accommodation GCN Fax 06 6879 4752 E mail supportoffice office osaka u ac jp
83. Weekdays Postal Service 9 00 17 Other Services 9 00 16 00 00 Minoh Campus Campus Map http www osaka u ac jp en access minoh html Operating Hours Name Monday Friday Saturday Dining Facilities Cafeteria Rainbow 1 fl Welfare Building of Univ CO OP 8 10 20 00 Closed College Caf Satia 2 fl of the Welfare Building of Univ CO OP 10 00 18 30 Closed Shops Food Convenience Store Cheri 1 fl Welfare Building of Univ CO OP 8 10 20 30 Closed Santi 1 fl Welfare Center of Univ CO OP Books Travel Agency 10 30 19 00 Closed ATMs Post Offices Sumitomo Mitsui Bank ATM 1 fl Welfare Center of Univ CO OP 8 45 19 00 Closed Japan Post Service ATM 2 fl Welfare Center of Unive CO OP 9 00 19 00 Closed Operating hours are subject to change without notice 14 I DonDon 11 30 13 00 Sah 10 00 18 30 11 00 13 30 amp sora 8 30 20 00 8 30 20 00
84. eTel 072 620 1691 eTel 072 752 1111 73 734 73 735 Tel 072 674 7890 BENEH NTT Tel 0120 064337 NTT gt A s 9 00 17 00 9 00 21 00 mhttp www ntt west co jp denwa mousikom 1116 9 00 21 00 NTT NTT KDDI ehttp cs kddi com support tetsuzuki phone Softbank Te
85. 9 The guidebook is meant for the personal use for international students and scholars at Osaka University Information contained in the book is current as of September 2012 and is subject to change Support Office accepts no responsibility for any loss or inconvenience incurred as a result of using information in this book Date of issue September 25 2012 Publication office Support Office for International Students and Scholars Center for International Education and Exchange Osaka University IC Hall 2 4 Floor 1 1 Yamadaoka Suita Osaka 565 087 565 0871 1 1 C 2 Telephone 06 6879 4750 Fax 06 6879 4752
86. At the Immigration Bureau EE A TTT 28 1 Residence Card 2 Extension of Period of Stay 3 Change of Status of Residence 4 To invite family members to accompany you 5 Work Permit for Part time Jobs 6 Re entry Permit lll Medical Services and Insurances 38 1 Osaka University Health Care Center eee 38 2 Medical Assistance PT TET 38 1 Hospitals 2 Medical Consultation in Various Languages 3 Medical Institutions for Emergencies at Night and on Holidays 3 Insurance SELENE TRE CLT eR EOE RS 40 1 National Health Insurance NHI 2 Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research 3 Student Mutual Benefit KYOSAI 4 Personal Liability Insurance for students GAKUBAI IM Housing PTT TTT rere eee 42 1 Osaka University Dormitories cere 42 2 Other Dormitories Operated by Support Organizations 42 3 Applying for Dormitories ELT LELET TT 44 4 Other Housing Information 46 1 Private Housing Information via GCN Osaka 2 Private Housing 5 Comprehensive Renters Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan pp 48 6 Housing Rent Joint Surety Program for International Students of Osaka University 48 7 Osaka Prefecture s Standard Form of Lease Agreement PT ED ER ER UE i Rt 088 48 8 Relocation PT 48 Daily Life cecscosoccooooococoooooccoocooooo 52 1 n Calendar ELEELE IRD ERI TES 52 2 Banks PETT EPEITI ATESTE NATIE TTE 52 3 Utiliti
87. Elementary School 22 Senri Branch Office 1 2 1 Tsukumodai Suita Osaka 565 0862 1 minute walk from Minami Senri Station of Hankyu Railway Tel 06 687 1 0227 Mon Fri 9 00 17 30 SSat Sun Holidays and Dec 29 to Jan 3 Closed http www city suita osaka jp home soshiki div shiminseikatsu senrisyu html huaS BY 104 Hankyu Minami Senri Station epawn 104 Shin Senri Branch Office 1 2 2 Shin Senri Higashimachi Toyonaka Osaka 560 0082 2 minutes walk from Senri Chuo Station of Kita Osaka Kyuko Railway Tel 06 6872 0573 Mon Fri 9 00 17 15 SSat Sun Holidays and Dec 29 to Jan 3 Closed mhttp www city toyonaka osaka jp top map se_map html Kindergarten e Nursery No 3 Parking No 2 Parking Police Box e Senri Life Science Senri Culture Center Collabo Center Shin Senri Branch Office 2F Public Health Center 2F Senri Public Hall 2 3F Senri Library 4F Senri Chuo aun OMNAM VAVSO VLIM No 1 Parking Osaka Monorail Senri Chuo Station m e E E m 7564 8550 1 3 40 eTel 06 6384 1231 9 00 17 30 12 29 1 3 mhttp www city suita osaka jp JRR 7561 8501 3 1 1 m
88. Station Post Office Maple Hall Police Station Hankyu Makiochi Station 3 8 13 Ekimae Ibaraki Osaka 567 8505 10 minutes walk both from Ibaraki station of JR and Ibaraki sta tion of Hankyu Railway eTel 072 622 8121 Mon Fri 8 45 17 15 sSat Sun Holidays and Dec 29 to Jan 3 Closed http www city ibaraki osaka jp index html For Settsu Tonda yeans eyeqemey City Hall e Ibaraki City office R Ibaraki Station 19eJlS eJnyeS Hankyu Kyoto Line For Umeda 24 I Legal Procedures Toyokawa Branch Office 1 2 1 Aomatani nishi Minoh Osaka 562 0023 sIn front of Toyokawa Shisho mae Bus stop and of Hankyu Bus eTel 072 729 4058 Mon Fri 8 45 17 15 sSat Sun Holidays and Dec 29 to Jan 3 Closed mhttp www city minoh Ig jp toyokawa home html Police Box Mister Donuts 1 1 1 Jonan Ikeda Osaka 563 8666 5 minutes walk from Ikeda Station of Hankyu Railway eTel 072 752 1111 Mon Fri 8 45 17 15 sSat Sun Holidays and Dec 29 to Jan 3 Closed http www city ikeda osaka jp Japanese only Kindergarten Elementary School Sumitomo Police Mitsui Station Bank e Community Center Ikeda Station Sun City I 7562 0003 4 6 1
89. cedures are listed below for reference E Procedures at the University Osaka University ID Card Student ID Ask the administrative office of your affiliate school of faculty Library Card You do not need to return the card On the other hand you must make sure to return all of the books that you borrowed before returning to your country E Other procedures 1 National Health Insurance NHI You must personally bring back your The National Health Insurance certificate to the registered city or ward office or an assigned representative to do so on your behalf after your departure date has been set After showing some material that proves your flight informa tion such as an e ticket the office will modify the expi ration date on your certificate so that the expiration date is set for the date of your departure You will need to pay the final premiums of your health insurance in cash as a bill will be issued on the day you bring your NHI certificates to the office You do not need to return your certificates to your city or ward office The premiums are paid monthly so you cannot be accounted for on a pro rate basis For example if you leave Japan on August 2nd you will still need to pay the monthly premium for that whole month 2 Closing a Bank Account Bank or post office accounts in Japan have to be closed at your respective service counters If you have registered for automatic public utility deductions from
90. commu nication satellite CS broadcasting stations provide TV news programs music and movies CNN ehttp www cnn com SKYPerfecTV ehttp www skyperfectv co jp eng CATV Community Antenna Television By subscribing to CATV you can receive television broadcasts Satellite broadcasts CS broadcasts FM broadcasts public service broadcasts and CNN News services You must first make a contract and request in stallation to receive these services The CATV service is currently only available in a limited area but the service will be available throughout Osaka City in the near fu ture For further information contact Bay Communications Inc eTel 0120 40 1173 ehttp baycom jp cable_tv Japanese only J COM Tel 0120 999 000 http Awww jcom co jp english html E Radio There are five AM broadcasting stations and five FM broadcasting stations in the Osaka area As multi lan guage broadcasting stations FM CO CO LO 76 5MHz and NHK Second Radio Station 828 MHz are on air in Osaka M 11 Noise Caution At night most of people usually try not to make loud noise in Japan People turn down the TV and use ear phones when listening to music and even try to avoid washing clothes or doing vacuum cleaning at night Also try to keep your voice low when you have friends J 12 Kitchen over to your house at night Such sense of social eti quette will be needed for you to live comfortably sur r
91. library osaka u ac jp others guide e webstudent pdf for Research students Auditors Non degree students etc http www library osaka u ac jp others guide e webstaff pdf for Faculty Staff Research fellows Visiting researchers research advisors et For any further information please ask the staff at any of the listed libraries Suita Campus Life Sciences Library Main Counter Tel 06 6879 2415 ehttp www Iibrary osaka u ac jp liD_lsI Suita Campus Science and Engineering Library Main Coutner Tel 06 6850 7187 http www library osaka u ac jp lib_sel Toyonaka Campus Main Library Main Counter Tel 06 6850 5067 ehttp www library osaka u ac jp lib_ml Minoh Campus International Studies Library Main Counter Tel 072 730 5126 mhttp www library osaka u ac jp lib_is 10 3 Cybermedia Center ehttp www cmc osaka u ac jp e index html To use the online services of Osaka University an ID and password are required You can obtain ID from the office of the school you belong to Please refer to more detailed information on the above website 4 Health Care Center Please refer to page 38 for details 5 Extra curricular Activities E Sports Activities To promote sports related extracurricular activities a group called Osaka University Sports Union was set up representing each of the various sports clubs with the Osaka University President as the chairperson Currently the Sports Union has
92. numbers in case of an emergency One is 770 for the Police Department and the other is 779 for the Fire Department These calls are free in Japan and can be made from public phones or mobile phones 24 hour duty policemen are assigned to Koban police box which are located near stations and various other areas They patrol the neighborhood handle theft and other criminal reports take care of traffic accidents and lost and found items and give directions E Theft Call 770 or go to the nearest Koban to report the crime Also contact your bank or credit card company if your cards or bank cards are stolen H Fire Regardless of the size of the fire when you see a fire you need to dial 779 and call out in a loud voice to let the neighbors know it It is important that you prepare 68 an extinguisher in case of fire Participate in fire drills in your community and brush up your prevention skills with an extinguisher E Traffic accident Dial 719 first if anyone is injured then dial 770 for report If you are involved in an accident you should record the name place of work telephone number li cense plate number and insurance status of the other parties Also get the names and telephone numbers of any persons who witnessed the accident When the po lice arrive at the scene follow their instructions Please note that NHI National Health Insurance page 26 does not cover medical costs incurr
93. payment including utilities cell phones and some tax bills and a limited range of delivery and postal services E Supermarkets Modern Japanese supermarkets are organized much in the same way as their Western counterparts They of fer foods clothes and daily necessities usually at low prices There are many large scale chain stores whose ad vertisement leaflets are periodically delivered with news papers Some large scale electrical appliance stores of fer products at quite reasonable prices E Department Stores also called Hyakka ten in Japanese Department stores deal with higher quality products than supermarkets do Prices are therefore higher but much care is given to the nice wrapping of purchases and polite treatment of customers They typically feature women s clothing on many of their floors with additional floors of men s and children s clothes and home fur nishings Basement floors usually house a food depart ment while the top floors are restaurant floors featuring various types of restaurants They are open on Satur days Sundays and most national holidays and some are instead closed on one weekday per week E Flea markets garage sales and bazaars for recy clable goods You will find many events held in various places where you can buy secondhand used goods at surprisingly low prices Some garage sales are held twice or three times a month although not on a regular basis in the vicinity
94. setugouken syomu office osaka u ac jp 06 6879 8904 kakubuturi kenkyou office osaka u ac jp B 06 6879 8804 06 zyosui kikaku soumu office osaka u ac jp 06 6879 7118 kokusai gakusei ryugakusei office osaka u ac jp 06 6879 4275 ifrec office ifrec osaka u ac jp 06 6850 5084 06 6850 520 1 bunsouhaku kyoumu office osaka u ac jp bunsouhaku syomu office osaka u ac jp 06 6850 5204 06 6850 5202 kyoumu econ osaka u ac jp keikoku syomu office osaka u ac jp 06 6850 5280 06 6850 6778 ri syomu office osaka u ac jp ri gakuseikokusai office osaka u ac jp B 06 6850 6152 06 6850 6146 N A ki kyoumu office osaka u ac jp ki daigakuin office osaka u ac jp
95. your account you must make sure that all debts are paid before closing If you are scholarship or salary re cipient you must make sure that the last payment is de posited into your accounts before the account is closed Necessary items ID such as the residence card or alien registration card or passport Personal seal inkan stamp if used when open ing the account Bankbook Business Hours Banks 9 00 15 00 Japan Post Banks Yuucho Bank 9 00 16 00 76 3 Residence Card or Alien Registration Card The residence card should be returned to the im migration officer at the port of departure e g Kansai International Airport so you should not leave it in your check in luggage 4 Others Cell Phone PC provider Electricity Gas etc If you subscribed for a cell phone Internet electricity or gas provider please be sure you cancel your services before you leave Japan Further please make sure that the final payment has been made VI MEMO
96. 2210 Whttp www nifty com Yahoo BB eTel 0120 33 4546 ehttp bbpromo yahoo co jp AOL Tel 0120 265 265 Whttp www aol jp So net Tel 0120 117 268 Whttp so net ne jp See ehttp www post japanpost jp Whttp www post japanpost jp inVindex html eTel 0120 5931 55 9 FB 8 00 22 00 e 9 00 22 00 ehttp www post japanpost jp int question tel html ATM eTel 0120 108420 e A 8 30 21 00 Whttp www jp bank japanpost jp 9 00 17 00 Mic 1
97. 42 43 A pay 6 6 5 6 5 TI fb 8 69 T V Daily Life yourself In instances where you don t consider the situ ation to be an emergency but nonetheless need to find a doctor please phone the hotline Osaka Municipal Emergency Medical Information center Tel 06 6761 1199 Japanese only Call an ambulance on 779 in case of a medical emergency or serious injury ONLY The ambulance at tendant carries a checklist of symptoms written in about 15 languages E Earthquakes Japan is an earthquake prone country Please act in a calm manner if an earthquake happens In case of earthquake Protect yourself by hiding under a table or protect your head with a pillow or a cushion Turn off all heat sources immediately Secure a way to evacuate the premises Evacuate on foot do not use elevators Prepare yourself Prevent objects such as furniture or electrical appli ances from falling over by securing them in place Prepare a survival emergency kit The followings are typical items in the kit flashlight batteries portable radio lighter matches candles nonperishable food bottled water thick cotton gloves tarpaulin extra clothes pens and notepad and first aid kit etc Check your emergency survival kit regularly to see if the food use by date or any necessary items have gone missing so that the kit is usable when it s needed Besides the items described previ
98. Multicultural Information amp Assistance Hyogo Location Kobe This organization provides advice in multiple languag es regarding medical care and health pregnancy child birth child raising etc ehttp www tabunka jp hyogo jigyou hokenjp shtml No medical treatment advice ONLY Center or Multicultural Information amp Assistance Hyogo Tel 078 453 7440 or 080 3801 9037 E mail hyogo tabunka jp e Japanese and English Monday Wednesday to Friday 13 00 to 18 00 WSpanish and Portuguese Friday 15 00 to 20 00 It also has Multilingual Terms regarding Emergen cies which is a PDF list of medical terms in 21 different languages ehttp Awww tabunka jp hyogo 1 19 index html The introduction is in Japanese but there are PDF versions in 20 languages I 1 eTel 06 6879 8970 Gs shttp www healthcarecenter osaka u ac jp 1_2_1_center html Tel 06 6850 6038 mhttp www healthcarecenter osaka u ac jp 1_2_2 center html eTel 072 730 5151 http www healthcarecenter osaka u ac jp 1_2_3_center html 2 1
99. ONLY MY ROOM Service by Osaka University CO OP They hold the largest numbers of properties around the campuses some are furnished and introduce hous ing to not only Japanese students and staff but also to international students and researchers at Osaka Univer sity Contact the following CO OP branch nearest you Osaka University CO OP Suita campus Tel 06 687 7 6507 Osaka University CO OP Toyonaka campus Tel 06 6841 3360 Osaka University CO OP Minoh campus eTel 072 729 6389 Handai Chintai com By MiniMini Corporation Campus Apamanshop by Apamanshop Network Co Ltd Leopalace 21 by Leopalace 21 Admini Corporation Entrance Japan Inc NASIC National Student Information Center Co Ltd Appartment Co ABLE Inc D ai D Co Ltd Rental Apartment amp Room Search by Best Asset Gyo seishoshi Lawyer amp Real Estate Office Please note that the information provided also includes rooms that are NOT for students or are NOT close to the university 46 2 Private Housing In Japan when searching for private accommodation to rent tenants generally go through real estate agen cies They will give you information on the housing available and take you to see properties you are interested in at no charge Since there are special Japanese customs in this process foreigners may find it difficult to understand when t
100. Osaka 5 minute walk from Handai Byoin Mae Kasugaoka House 567 0046 Tel 0726 26 6228 Station on the Osaka Monorail Minoh International Student Dormitory 1 amp 2 Sa alas ae i Minoh C 5 8 1 1 Aowadanihigashi Minoh Osaka 15 minutes walk from Saito Nishi Station inoh Campus f 562 0022 Tel 072 730 5479 the Osaka M Minoh International Student A House Minoh Campus 12 minutes walk from Yamada Station on the Senri Line Hankyu Railway or on the Tsukumodai International Stu 3 10 D81 Tsukumodai Suita Osaka S Osaka Monorail dent Dormitory 565 0862 Tel 06 6831 3005 OR 12 minutes walk from Minami Senri Station on the Senri Line Hankyu Railway Contact housing syukuhaku office osaka u ac jp DDDO D housing gakuryo office osaka u ac jp kakubuturi kenkyou office osaka u ac jp 2 Other Dormitories Operated by Support Organizations International Student House Osaka El Sereno OFIX Osaka International House Foundation 6 6 Kobai cho Kita ku Osaka 530 0083 Osaka International House Foundation 10 minutes walk from either stations Minami Morimachi Station on the Sakai suji Tanimachi Line Osaka Subway or Osaka Temmangu Station on the JR Tozai Line 42 E IV
101. RETIREE COLERE tee pete RRS Residence Reservation System https 55099zzwd coop osaka u ac jp HousingOffice RRS html 45 lt O Cc oa a T IV Housing 4 Other Housing Information 1 Private Housing Information via GCN Osaka Global Campus Net Osaka If you cannot enter one of these facilities or your pe riod of stay in a dormitory is expiring you must look for private housing on your own Additionally you can use the GCN website to search for available private housing information and use the Housing Request Form http www gen osaka jp jt jutaku php to negotiate directly with real estate agencies once you find accommodation that you are interested in The ID and password can be obtained not only by you but also by the person in charge of accepting you at each division or school Please note that most private apart ments are usually unfurnished although some properties have internet equipment and basic furniture When rent ing a private apartment you usually pay an additional amount of money as a deposit upon concluding a lease agreement which could be as much as three months rent Also GCN introduces you to the following organiza tions and their websites that currently help us provide housing information in the area surrounding Osaka Uni versity Please note that most websites listed below provide information in Japanese
102. Taxis gt Osaka Sogo Taxi Hankyu Taxi http www hankyu taxi co jp Japanese only Osaka Suita Settsu Tel 06 6386 0855 Toyonaka Tel 06 6864 2321 Ikeda Minoh Kawanishi Tel 072 762 1115 Ibaraki Takatsuki Kotsu Tel 072 685 1919 Milight Taxi Tel 072 627 0123 Nihon Kotsu mhttp www nihonkotsu co jp taxi index html Japanese only Toyonaka Suita area Tel 06 6535 1151 mlkeda Minoh area Tel 072 763 4141 Tel 072 271 0818 M 4 Japanese Language Programs for International Students Scholars and their Families 1 Center for International Education and Exchange Suita Campus Intensive Japanese Language Program ehttp www isc osaka u ac jp en japanese_program for students html A 15 week intensive program designed mainly for those who receive the Japanese government s Monbu Kagaku sho scholarships with Japanese embassy rec ommendations These non credit courses are held twice a year during the spring and fall semesters Elective Japanese Language Program ehttp www isc osaka u ac jp en japanese_program for students html Open for all international students General and tech nical Japanese courses are offered in six levels from 1 to 2 times per week Each student may choose courses in accordance with her or his Japanese proficiency level and academic requirements These non credit courses are held twice a year in the spring and fall semesters General Education Courses Japanese Subjec
103. When the warning is still called on at 9 00 or later all classes will be cancelled E Temperature C Celsius 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 F Fahrenheit 32 50 68 86 104 122 140 158 176 194 212 Conversion Calculator CF 1 8XC 4 32 F F gt C F 32 x 0 555 C E Clothing size Please note these figures are for your reference only Actual sizes may vary according to manufacturers and prod ucts Also some countries allow and adopt various ways of notation on the products 70 a V Ci 1 100 100000 2 5399 30 479 91 440 m 0 01 1 1000 0 0254 0 3048 0 9144 1609 3 km 0 001 1 1 6093 inch 0 3937 39 370 39370 1 12 36 633 60 foot 0 0328 3 2808 3280 8 0 0833 1 3 5280 yard 0 0109 1 0936 1093 6 0 0278 0 333 1 mile 0 6214 1 Zag 1 1000 28 35 453 59 kg 0 001 1 0 028 0 454 1016 907 lt once 0 035 35 274 1 16 35840 32000 pound 0 002 2 205 0 063 1 2240 2000 ton 0 011 0 0011 0 0005 1 12 1 C D m 1 0 0929 100 10000 4046 9
104. and Technology S Information Science and Technology R 06 6879 4508 9 06 6879 4299 office ist osaka u ac jp jyouhou syomu office osaka u ac jp Frontier Bioscience S Frontier Bioscience R 06 6879 4421 06 6879 4691 seimei daigakuin office osaka u ac jp seimei syomu office osaka u ac jp Research Institute for Microbial disease S R 06 6879 8273 biken kenkyo office osaka u ac jp Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research S R 06 6879 8385 soumu sanken osaka u ac jp Institute for Protein Research S R 06 6879 8596 tanpakuken kyoudo office osaka u ac jp Institute of Laser Engineering S R 06 6879 8711 rezaken syomu office osaka u ac jp Institute of Social and Economic Research S R 06 6879 8552 syaken syomu office osaka u ac jp Joining and Welding Research Institute S R 06 6879 8678 setugouken syomu office osaka u ac jp Research Center for Nuclear Physics S R 06 6879 8904 kakubuturi kenkyou office osaka u ac jp Cybermedia Center S R 06 6879 8804 06 zyosui kikaku soumu office osaka u ac jp Center for International Education and Exchange S 06 6879 7118 kokusai gakusei ryugakusei office osaka u ac jp Immunology Frontier Research Center S R 06 6879 4275 ifrec office ifrec osaka u ac jp Toyonaka Campus Letters S Letters R 06 6850 5084 06 6850 5201 bunsouhaku kyoumu office osak
105. approximately 9 000 members Moreover 1 730 members were active in 59 different sports related extracurricular groups at Osaka University as of June 1 2011 ehttp www osaka u ac jp en campus circle club taiiku_list E Cultural Activities The Osaka University Culture Union was set up as an organization to unify and further enrich the cultural circles at Osaka University As of June 12 2009 there are 68 extracurricular cultural clubs with a total of 2 888 student members ehttp www osaka u ac jp en campus circle club bunka_list Suita Student Center Tel 06 6879 7120 Toyonaka Student Center Tel 06 6850 5023 Minoh Student Center Tel 072 730 5082 I 2 1 ehttp www osaka u ac jp ja guide student center html IC 1 2
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107. following faculties offer consultation guidance and advice on academic matters as well as consultation and information on campus matters and other matters concerning the daily life of students and offer many cross cultural exchange events Letters Toyonaka 1 fl School of Letters International Liaison Room Tel 06 6850 6409 http www let osaka u ac jp kokuren shien html Japanese only Human Sciences Suita 220 2 fl School of Human Sciences School House The Office of International Exchange s Tel 06 6879 4038 mhttp oie hus osaka u ac jp indexe html Law Toyonaka 162 1 fl Main Bldg of School of Letters Law and Economics Tel 06 6850 5181 http www law osaka u ac jp foreign index html Japanese only Economics Toyonaka 1 fl Graduate School of Economics Bldg Tel 06 6850 527 1 http www2 econ osaka u ac jp kanazawa Japanese only Science Toyonaka 619 6 fl School of Science Main School House Bldg H Tel 06 6850 6751 SN A Engineering Suita 1 fl GSE Common West of School Graduate School of Engineering Tel 06 6879 8972 mhttp www fsao eng osaka u ac jp index e html Engineering Science Toyonaka A 325 School of Engineering Science Bldg A Tel 06 6850 6424 mhttp www kisr es osaka u ac jp Japanese only 3 Center for International Education and Exchange The Center for International Education and Exchange is located next to the Administration Bureau in th
108. mhttp www city suita osaka jp home english html http www city toyonaka osaka jp top jinken_gakushu gaikokujin_joho index html mhttp www city minoh Ig jp multilingual index html mhttp www city ibaraki osaka jp koho english index html http www city ikeda osaka jp Japanese Only http www ofix or jp life index_e html http www osaka ryugakusei net A5 1 http www city osaka g jp contents wdu020 enjoy en enjoy english pdf mhttp www tokyo icc jp guide_eng index html http www tabunka jp hyogo index html Japanese amp Portuguese mhttp Www ih osaka or jp english http www infomart or jp sifa info_for_foreigners html mhttp www a atoms info information for foreigners http homepage1 nifty com tifa TIFA_introduction_english pdf mhttp Wwww mafga or jp en http www oic or jp Japanese only mhttp Www jSps 9o jp english e plaza 51_lifelnJapan html ehttp www osaka info jp en http www tokyo icc jp english information howto html http www cds osaka bousai net en pref index html http eng amda imic com ml_lang en http www mfis pref osaka jp apqq qq men pwtpmenult01 aspx Japanese only 74 A te V MEMO V Daily Life im miest p 75 Procedures before Leaving Japan International Students and Scholars must go through many formalities before leaving Japan The required pro
109. one on one tutors are avail able in principle for the first two years in Japan for undergraduate students and for first one year in Japan for research students excluding those taking only Japa nese language courses The tutors are mainly graduate students majoring in courses related to the major of the respective international student They help the interna tional student with coursework as well as assist in im proving Japanese skills and provide advice for daily life 6 GCN Osaka Global Campus Net Osaka ehttp www gcn osaka jp GCN is a community site for international students and scholars at Osaka University You can search the following information private housing scholarship public office events on and off campus online Japanese learning materials medical and child care employment recycling and other useful information Also you can exchange information with fel low community members through a bulletin board system BBS which is designed to be multilingual 7 Financial Support for International Students Inquiries for all information below Please contact your administrative office of each faculty E General Information of Financial Aid ehttp www osaka u ac jp en guide student tuition Japanese Government Scholarship Students The University chooses the candidates from unspon sored international students who attend a Japanese uni versity and are advancing to the final year of an under I
110. passport x A Japanese translation of your overseas driver s li cense made by your country s embassy or consulate or the Japan Automobile Federation JAF Passport both the newest and the old one if re newed Residence Card or Alien Registration Card a photo 3 cm high and 2 4 cm wide and handling fee Kadoma Driving Test Venue Tel 06 6908 9121 Japanese only KomyoikeDriving Test Venue Tel 0725 56 1881 Japanese only JAF Japan Automobile Foundation Tel 072645 1300 http www jaf or jp e image about_jaf pdf 62 E Purchasing an Automobile The University prohibits students from driving cars or motorcycles onto the campus in principle Before purchasing an automobile you must secure a parking space and apply for a certificate confirming the existence of the parking space It is difficult to obtain a parking space in most areas and parking fees are quite high You can obtain this certificate at the main police station of the area in which the parking space is located When a new car is purchased through a dealer the cost includes the vehicle price taxes license plates registration and compulsory liability insurance You are strongly recommended to buy private insurance cover age as well Car owners are obligated to pay a tax and have the car periodically inspected E Motorcycles Bicycles _ Registration eMotorcycles 126cc or over Osaka Transport Bureau ehttp wwwtb mlit go jp kinki osa
111. program funded by policyholders premiums with the aim of alleviating the burden of medical expenses Local government offices are in charge of its administration All foreigners includ ing accompanying family members who reside legally in Japan longer than three months are required to enroll in this program unless they are enrolled in some other social insurance program such as that offered at their workplace If they declare that they had no income in Japan during the previous year premiums will be re duced by about 60 percent By paying a premium and presenting their insurance card policyholders will have to bear 30 percent of the expenses required for medical treatment or hospitalization This insurance covers dental treatment chronic dis eases and childbirth which may not be covered by gen eral overseas travelers personal accident insurance 26 I Legal Procedures E Enrollment To become a National Health Insurance policyholder go to the relevant division of your local municipal office and present your residence card E Payment Calculate of the annual premium is based on sub scriber s previous year s income in Japan You pay an nual premium by ten monthly installments from June to March You may choose automatic withdrawal from a bank account application necessary or manually pay ing with the payment slip at the bank the post office the city ward office or convenience store Those whose income durin
112. stickers for large scale garbage If you offer to leave your bicycles to others please make sure you hand over the bicycle registration docu ments as well Under the Home Appliance Recycling Law TVs wash ing machines refrigerators and air conditioners cannot be disposed of as large scale garbage ehttp www meti go jp policy kaden_recycle en_cha pdf english pdf You need to contact the stores where these applianc es were purchased or the manufacturer to arrange for disposal for a fee Also under the Law for promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources used PCs must be collected by manufacturers themselves for a fee shttp www pc3r jp e home index html Return the house key Usually upon returning the house key to the landlord the standing deposits will be settled if any You need to follow the restitution rule the room should be returned to the same condition it was in when you arrived stipu lated in the contract and have the room inspected by the landlord or real estate agent 50 Notify the following establishments of your mov ing date City office There will be two different forms one for moving one to another city and another for within the same city Please check detailed information at each city office Refer to 22 and 24 page Also change the address written on your National Health Insurance certificate C Gas electricity and water Call each service office to change your addr
113. the person concerned and the person who is to support him or her such as a copy of marriage certificate or birth certificate Supporter s Certificate of employment or Student registration certificate Document certifying that they have the means to pay for all the expenses incurred during their stay in Japan such as Bank statement Certificate of Scholarship etc Return mail envelope with 380yen stamp The Immigration Bureau might require other addi tional documents for the application 5 Work Permit for Part time Jobs Those with Student Cultural Activities or De pendent status of residence are not permitted to work Only those who need to supplement school and living expenses will be able to obtain a Permission to engage in activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted work permit allowing them to work part time Those who work without this permission will be subject to punishment or deportation from Japan Even if you obtain this permission working hours is limited Those with Student and Dependent will be allowed to work up to 28 hours per week Those with Student can work up to 8 hours a day only during a long vacation It is forbidden to work more than the re strictive working hours Those with Cultural Activities need to apply for the permission for each job So after you find the work you need to apply for the permission I
114. the qualifications the maximum duration of residence and the number of rooms at these publicly owned facilities are limited 1 Osaka University Dormitories ehttp Avww osaka u ac jp en guide international residence html Detail information on some dormitories is shown below S for International Students R for International Scholars Researchers 20 minutes walk from Ishibashi Station on Toyonaka Campus International S 1 18 Machikaneyama cho Toyonaka Osaka the Takarazuka Line Hankyu Railway House R 560 0043 Tel 06 6850 5010 OR 10 minutes walk from Shibahara Sta tion on the Osaka Monorail Suita Campus International 5 3 1 Yamadagaoka Suita Osaka 20 minutes walk from Kitasenri Station on House next to the Research R Ni 565 0871 Tel 06 6879 7142 the Kitasenri Line Hankyu Railway Institute for Microbial Diseases Suita International Student Dor 2 9 Satsukigaoka Kita Suita Osaka 20 minutes walk from Minamisenri Station mitory S 565 0834 Tel 06 6877 7789 on the Kitasenri Line Hankyu Railway 7 6 7 1 18 Niina Minoh Osaka 20 minutes walk from Sakurai Station on Niina International Dormitory 562 0005 the Minoh Line Hankyu Railway Guest H f the R h _ on NM 10 1 Mihogaoka Ibaraki Osaka 10 minute walk from Handai Byoin Mae ee SO 567 0047 Tel 06 6879 8904 Station on the Osaka Monorail Suita Campus R 7 chome Minamikasugaoka lbaraki
115. u ac jp en access bunshitsum e html J 2 Campus Information I Osaka University 4 Other Information E Sexual Harassment Counseling Offices Prevent ing Sexual Harassment The Sexual Harassment Counseling Offices on all three campuses where professional counselors and campus wide counselors now provide counseling by phone or through face to face consultations ehttp www osaka u ac jp en guide student prevention_sh list html 1 Student Centers ehttp www osaka u ac jp en guide student center html At these Student Centers graduate and undergradu ate students of Osaka University can be provided with services such as applications amp procedures for financial aid and for exemption of enrollment and or tuition fees procedures for extracurricular activities and information about employment The centers also provide consulta tions about campus life For more on matters the Stu dent Centers handle and each contact for each proce dure please see the above website Suita Campus 1 fl IC Hall Toyonaka Campus 2 fl Student Union Minoh Campus 1 fl Building A 2 Libraries ehttp www library osaka u ac jp lang english You may use the following libraries and will need a magnetic type of Student Card or a Library User Card for use those facilities If you do not have a magnetic type card you can download a form to request a Library User Card in Japanese only from the following website http www
116. www jasso go jp shougakukin index_e html Tuition Fee Exemption Students who have difficulty in paying the tuition fee and have an outstanding academic record may apply for tuition fee exemption only full time private students on an undergraduate or a graduated course ehttp www osaka u ac jp en guide student tuition remission html 20 I I Osaka University KK ab MEMO 21 I Legal Procedures 1 At the City Office municipal office 1 3 40 Izumi cho Suita Osaka 564 8550 West of Suita Station on the Senri Line Hankyu Railway Tel 06 6384 1231 Mon Fri 9 00 17 30 Sat Sun Holidays and Dec 29 to Jan 3 Closed http www city suita osaka jp home english html For Kita Senri Post Ofice e Mei Theater lS JR Toukaido Line e Police Station Shrine Hankyu Suita Station E For Osaka Hankyu Senri Line Summary Fire Department Court J For Umeda 3 1 1 Nakasakurazuka Toyonaka Osaka 561 8501 5 minutes walk from Okamachi Station of Hankyu Railway Tel 06 6858 2525 Mon Fri 9 00 17 15 msSat Sun Holidays and Dec 29 to Jan 3 Closed mhttp www city toyonaka osaka jp top For Ishibashi e Toyonaka International Center e High School Bus Stop P Toyonaka Summary Court e Elementary School Nursery Hankyu Okamachi Station Park Post Office
117. you need to apply for your visa after you receive your CESR After you obtain the appropriate type of Japanese visa you can enter Japan again 4 To invite family members to accompany you To invite family members to accompany you while you are staying in Japan you should apply to a regional im migration office for certificate of eligibility for status of residence CESR Although the time required for issu 34 I Legal Procedures ance of the certification will depend on their personal circumstances CESR is usually issued in about 2 to 4 weeks after you submit the application Send the certifi cation to your family so that they can attach it when they apply for a Dependent visa at the Japanese Embassy which will significantly shorten the time before the visa is issued It may take 2 3 months without the certificate E Required Documents Application for Certificate of Eligibility for Status of Residence Dependent The application form is available at the Immigration Bureau or it can be downloaded from the Ministry of Justice homepage The Support Office also provides it Support Office assists to make the application form Copies of the passport and the residence card or alien registration card of the person who is to sup port the person concerned Family s passport copy Family s ID Photo 4cm x 3cm Attach on the 1 page of the application Documents certifying the personal relationship be tween
118. 11 ABS 3 23 A 12 23 AA 1 1 1 38 8 2 2 11 3 A 3 21 3 2 ehttp www osaka u ac jp ja campus calender html ehttp www japan guide com e e2062 html whttp www coop osaka u ac jp evenVindex html 2 9 00 15 00 ATM
119. 14 00 Closed Cafeteria on 4 fl of the Welfare Center of Univ CO OP 11 00 15 00 11 00 14 00 Basement Cafeteria in Library 8 00 20 00 11 00 15 00 Don Don 10 00 17 00 Closed Campus Kitchen next to Don Don Takeout only 11 30 13 00 Closed Cafeteria La Foret 10 00 18 30 11 00 13 30 Restaurant Sora 8 30 20 00 8 30 20 00 Caf Quartier 1 fl Institute for Higher Education Research and Practice Bldg 10 00 17 00 Closed Museum Caf Saka 1 fl Machikaneyama Community Center 10 30 17 30 10 30 17 30 Restaurant LIBRE 1 fl Machikaneyama Hall 11 00 14 00 Closed Shops Shops on 1 fl of the Welfare Center of Univ CO OP 10 00 18 00 11 00 14 00 Shops on 2 fl of the Welfare Center of Univ CO OP 10 00 18 00 11 00 14 00 Barber Shop in the Welfare Center of Univ CO OP 9 00 17 00 Closed Travel Center on 4 fl of the Welfare Center of Univ CO OP 10 00 18 00 Closed Basement Cafeteria in Library 8 00 20 30 10 00 14 00 Don Don Food Shop 10 00 18 00 Closed Community Store Student Union Building 8 00 23 00 8 00 23 00 ATMs Post Offices Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ ATM Open space in front of Chemistry of LASO 8 45 19 00 9 00 17 00 Sumitomo Mitsui Bank ATM 1 fl of the Welfare Center of Univ CO OP 8 45 19 00 9 00 17 00 University Post Office ATM 1 fl of the Osaka School of International Public Policy 9 00 19 00 9 00 17 00 University Post Office 1 fl of the Osaka School of International Public Policy
120. 17 00 ehttp www jp bank japanpost jp en_index html 56 E Home Delivery Services Domestic Door to Door Delivery Services Takuhaibin This service is useful for sending small parcels or packages within Japan It is often less expensive than the post office and usually takes only about one day Most companies deliver suitcase between airports and your home upon before and after a trip and handle special refrigerated and frozen deliveries Listed below are the major domestic home delivery service companies Yamato Takkyubin Tel 0120 01 9625 Japanese only ehttp www kuronekoyamato co jp en Yu pack Tel 0570 046 111 Mon Fri 8 00 22 00 Sat Sun Holidays 9 00 22 00 http www post japanpost jp service you_pack index html Japanese only Sagawa Express Tel 0120 18 9595 sgx Contact Center Mon Fri 9 00 19 00 Sat 9 00 18 00 Shttp www sagawa exp co jp english service 8 00 21 00 V ADSL TV 5 OCN eTel 0120 506 506 ehttp www ocn ne jp nifty Tel 0120 50
121. Card or Alien Registration Card Student registration certificate Transcript In case of a research student Certificate of the research activities Document certifying that you have the means to pay for all the expenses incurred during your stay in Japan such as Bank statement Certificate of Scholarship etc Fee 4 000 yen The Immigration Bureau might require other addi tional documents for the application Professor Application for Extension of Period of Stay The ap plication form is available at the Immigration Bureau or it can be downloaded from the Ministry of Justice homepage The Support Office also provides it Organization part of the application has to be made by the office of each department ID Photo 4cm X 3cm Attach on the 1 page of the application Passport Residence Card or Alien Registration Card In case of non regular worker part time IT 14
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123. Facilities Shops Post Offices and ATMs Suita Campus Campus Map http www osaka u ac jp en access suita html Operating Hours Name Monday Friday Saturday Dining Facilities Cafeteria in School of Engineering Building Famille 8 00 20 30 10 30 14 30 Cafeteria in School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Building 10 00 14 00 Closed Cafeteriain the Welfare Building of Univ CO OP FukuriKaikan Kujiraya 8 00 20 30 8 00 15 00 Coffee Shop and Snack Bar in the Welfare Building of Univ FukuriKaikan in front of Administration Bureau building Hidamari 8 30 17 00 11 00 14 00 Cafeteria in the Research Institute of Microbial Diseases 11 00 14 00 Closed Restaurant in the Welfare Building Takumi 11 00 19 00 Closed Restaurant in the Staff Building Sawarabi las AR 11 00 14 00 Osaka University Hospital Cafeteria 1 fl 8 00 21 00 11 00 17 00 Starbucks Coffee 1 fl 7 00 20 00 10 00 20 00 Sky Restaurant 14 fl 11 00 20 30 Closed Restaurant La Scena 11 00 13 30 Clesed 15 fl of the GSE common east building the Graduate School of Engineering 17 00 19 00 Restaurant Minerva 2 fl of Icho Kaikan 11 00 15 00 Sat Sun Holidays 17 00 21 00 Group Reservation only Shops Book Store Welfare Center of Univ CO OP near the School of Engineering 10 00 18 00 11 00 14 00 Kiosk Welfare Center of Univ CO OP near the School of Engi
124. Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursu ing Education and Research ehttp www osaka u ac jp en guide student general insurance html All students at Osaka University are required to apply for this insurance plan This will cover unforeseen disas ters and accidents during educational and research activ ities and commuting to school Natural disasters such as earthquakes are not included in the insurance For further details please ask the Student Center Suita Student Center Tel 06 6879 7120 Toyonaka Student Center WTel 06 6850 6114 Minoh Student Center Tel 072 730 5082 3 Student Mutual Benefit KYOSAI ehttp www coop osaka u ac jp english 2008guidance pdf p15 16 This insurance plan will cover the costs for illnesses or injuries during the time you are studying at the univer sity Members of University CO OP are eligible to apply for this insurance There are many types of insurances depending on the coverage For further details please ask following counters at Osaka University CO OP 40 University CO OP Suita Campus Welfare Building of Univ COOP School of Engi neering Book Store Travel Service Counter 1 fl Tel O6 6877 6507 Mon Fri 10 00 to 18 00 Toyonaka Campus Cafeteria DonDon 2 fl Travel Service Counter Tel 06 6857 1076 Mon Fri 10 00 to 18 00 Minoh Campus Welfare Building of Univ COOP 2 fl Tel 072 728 4526 Mon Fri 10 00 to 19 00 4 Personal Liability Insurance fo
125. TT offers internet package services Refer to above website for details KDDI ehttp www kddi com english personal service phone ISoftbank Telecom ehttp tm softbank jp english consumer V 3 Po BBR 100V60Hz Tel 0800 777 8015 Tel 0800 777 8014 OSHS Stith RTH Tel 0800 777 8018 eTel 0800 777 8142
126. The fare is calculated by both dis tance and time Tipping is not necessary The followings are calculation charts and estimated fares by a taxi company in Osaka Please be advised that all information is subject to change anytime and is for your reference only 60 Osaka Prefecture Initial charge Extra charge per meter Extra charge per time less than 10km hour Reserved Surcharge for off hours 660 2km 80 273m 80 1min 40sec 2 450 30min 20 23 00 5 00 From Osaka Umeda to major destinations Osaka Airport 40min 5 200 Kansai Airport 60min 17 000 Shin Osaka 15min 1 800 Ibaraki shi Station 35min 6 200 Senriyama Station 25min 3 300 Senrichuo Station 45min 4 500 Toyonaka Station 35min 3 500 Ikeda Station 45min 5 500 Minoh Station 30min 5 000 3 Airlines Domestic airline flights make frequent round trips to major cities in Japan There are three airports in the Osaka area Kansai International Airport Kanku for short Osaka Itami Airport and Kobe Airport Kansai International Airport http www kansai airport or jp en index asp Osaka Itami Airport ehttp www osaka airport co jp en Kobe Airport http www kairport co jp eng Tickets can be purchased usually up to two months in advance Reservations can be made by phone or on the Internet You can also purchase tickets at travel age
127. University Festival Culture Day 3 Labor Thanksgiving Day 23 December Winter Break Emperor s Birthday 23 New Year s Eve January Winter Break New Year s day 1 New Year Holidays 1s 309 Coming of Age Day 2 Monday February National Foundation Day 11 Setsubun The traditional end of winter 3 March Commencement Vernal Equinox Day Doll s Girl s Festival 3 2 Semester ends 21 to variable on leap year Higan period of seven days with the middle day falling on the spring equinox The school Calendar can be found at http www osaka u ac jp en campus campus calendar Please check the most up to date schedule information with your faculty Information website for National Holidays http www japan guide com e e2062 html Event Information by Osaka University CO OP http www coop osaka u ac jp event index html M 2 Banks When you open a bank account you can use these services deposits money transfers automatic payment of such items as utility bills and credit card balances currency exchange and so on They generally open from 9 00 to 15 00 on week days Monday through Friday and closed on Saturdays Sundays and national holidays ATM operating hours vary from bank to bank and some provide a 24 hour service You are recommended to apply for an ATM card at the same time opening an account The following are required documents in most cases Passport National Health Insura
128. Water Tap water is safe for drinking in Japan When you move into your new residence contact the waterworks division of the city office in the city where you live in Suita City Waterworks Dept Tel 06 6384 1255 Toyonaka City Waterworks Bureau Tel 06 6858 293 1 Minoh City Water Supply and Sewerage Authority Tel 072 724 6756 Ibaraki City Waterworks Dept Tel 072 620 1691 Ikeda City Water Supply amp Sewage Dept eTel 072 752 1111 ext 73 734 73 735 Takatsuki City Waterworks Dept Tel 072 674 7890 E Residential Telephone Services vary from company to company in Japan For details please check the company websites before application The followings are information on major telephone companies for your reference only NTT Tel 0120 064337 NTT West Information No access from mobile phones English Chinese Spanish and Portuguese on Monday to Friday 9 00 to 17 00 Korean on Monday Wednesday Friday 9 00 to 21 00 http www ntt west co jp service_guide index html 54 For installation or other inquiries please call the above numbers OR you can apply for a telephone by dialing 116 9 00 to 21 00 and follow the guidance Japanese only OR go to a nearby NTT West service counter to apply for telephone service When applying you will have to present some personal identification Passport Residence Card or Alien Registration Card or driver s license Also N
129. a u ac jp bunsouhaku syomu office osaka u ac jp Economics S Economics R 06 6850 5204 06 6850 5202 kyoumu econ osaka u ac jp keikoku syomu office osaka u ac jp Science R Research Fellow Science S R Other than Research Fellow 06 6850 5280 06 6850 6778 ri syomu office osaka u ac jp ri gakuseikokusai office osaka u ac jp School of Engineering Science S Graduate School of Engineering Science S Engineering Science R 06 6850 6152 06 6850 6 146 N A ki kyoumu office osaka u ac jp ki daigakuin office osaka u ac jp Each Professor Language and Culture S Language and Culture R 06 6850 5856 06 6850 5855 genbun daigakuin office osaka u ac jp genbun soumu office osaka u ac jp International Public Policy S International Public Policy R 06 6850 5612 06 6850 5202 kyomu osipp osaka u ac jp keikoku syomu office osaka u ac jp Law Law School S Law Law School R 06 6850 6942 N A houkyoumu law osaka u ac jp Each Professor Center for Education in Liberal Arts and Sciences S Center for Education in Liberal Arts and Sciences R 06 6850 5610 06 6850 5606 zenkyo kyomu office osaka u ac jp zenkyo soumu office osaka u ac jp I 1 1
130. a u ac jp index html 1 162 Tel 06 6850 5181 http www law osaka u ac jp foreign index html ORAS 1 Tel 06 6850 527 1 http Wwww2 econ osaka u ac jp kanazawa 6 619 Tel 06 6850 6751 Tel 06 6879 8972 ehttp www fsao eng osaka u ac jp A 3 A 325 Tel 06 6850 6424 ehttp www kisr es osaka u ac jp GSE 1 3 IC Intercultural Collaboration Hal 2 IRIS
131. ahi com Shttp www mainichi jp OZR ehttp www sankei msn com OHH ehttp www nikkei com The Japan Times SAMEERA OCS http www japantimes co jp http www ocs co jp ehttp www ih osaka or jp ehttp www oml city osaka jp ETV VHF6 NHK NHK 4 UHF3 NHK 2 Whttp pid nhk or jp jushinryo eTel 0120 151515 6 12 3 NHK 1 2 CS
132. al students adjust to a new life in Japan 2 OUISA Osaka University International Students Association ehttp www ouisa org The OUISA represents all the international students of Osaka University whose purpose is to promote exchang es among international students Osaka University staff and students and people from the local community In cooperation with the CIEE the OUISA conducts various activities such as general meetings welcome parties co hosted by B S P and sports festivals 3 OHP Osaka University Host Family Program ehttp www isc osaka u ac jp en incoming_student_support exchange programs html OHP directed by the CIEE is a program to give inter national students an opportunity to experience everyday Japanese life A volunteer local family is assigned to in ternational student who then participates in activities to enhance each other s understanding about their partner s culture 4 Exchange programs with local elementary junior high and high schools Through this program international students visit local elementary junior high and high schools to communi cate with students They help young Japanese people to develop multicultural awareness by presenting their countries cultures and interacting with them This pro 18 gram has received numerous favorable comments from the participants 5 Tutor Program Under this program a peer tutor is assigned to each international student The
133. an be used not only by the international students or scholars but also by person in charge of accepting them at each division or school The facilities that you can access through this system are Toyonaka Campus International House Suita Campus International House Suita International Stu dent Dormitory Guest House of the Research Center for Nuclear Physics has its own reservation site for International Scholars only ehttps 55099zzwd coop osaka u ac jp kakubutsu Kasuqgaoka House for a short term stay less than 1 month stay also has its own reservation system for International Scholars only Whttp www 489 jp rwrs evroom2 eroom_calender php smem_ id 786 amp pl_id 46627 44 Kasugaoka House for a long term stay more than 1 month stay the administrative office at each faculty may need to check if there is room available or not with the Kasugaoka House desk first Tel 06 6879 7948 Afterward a reservation can be made by sub mitting an application form to them for International Scholars only ehttp www osaka u ac jp en academics facilities BandB long_ term html E In house Public Offering for International Students The International Student Affairs Division Department of International Affairs will make an announcement to each faculty and school when there are some openings at various facilities Usually the required documents are then prepared and submitted either by the applicants thems
134. armacy to pick up the medicine Many hospitals especially dental clinics require an appoint ment If you go and see a doctor without an appoint ment you may have to wait for many hours 2 Medical Consultation in Various Languages The AMDA International Medical Information Cen ter Kansai Tel 06 4395 0555 This organization offers a medical consultation service over the phone in foreign languages as follows Available Time English and Spanish Monday Friday 9 00 17 00 Portuguese Monday 10 30 14 30 II22 Tuesday 10 00 13 00 Wednesday 13 00 16 00 Also the following AMDA websites ehttp amda imic com offer various pieces of medial information by mul tiple languages Japanese English Portuguese Spanish Chinese Korean Thai Filipino for foreign residents to get medical services smoothly in Japan 38 Osaka Information Service for Foreign Residents OIS Tel 06 6941 2297 This organization was established by the Osaka Pre fectural Government in order to provide information and consultation services to foreign residents in various languages English Chinese Beijing Korean Portu guese Spanish Filipino Tagalog Thai Vietnamese Japanese Information is available on a wide range of subjects including visa status work medical services and welfare programs Office Hours From 9 00 to 17 30 Monday to Friday eEmail jouhou c ofix or jp Japanese and English only Center for
135. art in urban regeneration manage rental housing and also support in disaster redevelopment In April 2010 Osaka University finished completing a framework agreement with the Western Japan Office at UR Renting House This contract ensures that some assistance will be available for introducing housing candidates to international students and scholars This service can provide key money exemption a reduced or no security deposit and the simplification of ap plication procedures International Scholars are not be required a guarantor and can select a property either furnished or unfurnished For more details please contact Support Office eTel 06 6879 4748 WE mail supportinfo ml office osaka u ac jp M 3 Applying for Dormitories There are two different ways to apply for the above dormitories one is to make an online application via RRS and the other is to apply by submitting the required docu ments for the in house public offering for each dormitory Please be advised that you need to be officially ac cepted by Osaka University to apply for these dormitories E RRS Residence Reservation System ehttps 55099zzwd coop osaka u ac jp HousingOffice RRS html This is an Internet reservation system for the cam pus residences of international students and scholars Eligibility and period of stay vary according to each residence so please ensure that you understand the differences of each residence before you apply The sys tem c
136. ase bring with you a report of loss or a theft report certificate issued by the Police Department or a disaster victim certificate issued by the Fire Department in place of your resi dence card E Notification of an affiliated organization In case a mid to long term resident with Engineer or another employment status excluding Artist Re ligious Activities and Journalist or Student or another learning status leaves an organization employer or educational institution he she belongs to due to termination of contract or moves into another orga nization on a new contract or such an organization changes its name location or breaks up the resident has to notify the incident O Notification period Within 14 days of the incident Cl Notification procedure Notify at a Regional Immigration Office or sending a notification to the Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau Sample notification form ehttp www moj go jp content 000099562 pdf E Notification about one s spouse A mid to long term resident who is married has resident status of Dependent Designated Activi ties C Spouse or Child of Japanese National or Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident and who loses his her spouse by death or divorce Notification period Within 14 days of the event Notification procedure Notify at a Regional Immigration Office or sending a notificati
137. au or it can be downloaded from the Ministry of Justice homepage The Support Office also provides it Organization part of the application has to be made by the office of each department ID Photo 4cm x 3cm Attach on the 1 page of the application Passport Residence Card or Alien Registration Card Certificate of enrollment Certificate of acceptance Student registration certificate etc In case of a research student Certificate of the re search activities Document certifying that you have the means to pay for all the expenses incurred during your stay in Japan such as Bank statement Certificate of Scholarship etc Fee 4 000 yen The Immigration Bureau might require other addi tional documents for the application Professor Application for Change of Status of Residence The application form is available at the Immigration Bu reau or it can be downloaded from the Ministry of Justice homepage The Support Office also provides it Organization part of the application has to be made by the office of each department ID Photo 4cm x 3cm Attach on the 1 page of the application I
138. cademic sub jects requesting certificates and making applications for scholarships and other necessary affairs Some certificates are issued by Student Centers Please see page 10 for details S for International Students R for International Scholars Researchers Faculty Telephone E Mail Suita Campus International student Affairs Division S 06 6879 7103 kenkyou r ml office osaka u ac jp Human Sciences S R 06 6879 8012 oie hus osaka u ac jp Medicine excluding Health science S Medicine excluding Health science R 06 6879 3017 06 6879 3345 i soumu daigakuin office osaka u ac jp i kenkyusuisin office osaka u ac jp Medicine Health science S Medicine Health science R 06 6879 2512 06 6879 2504 i hoken kyomu office osaka u ac jp i hoken syomu office osaka u ac jp Dentistry S Dentistry R 06 6879 2862 06 6879 2831 si soumu kyomu office osaka u ac jp si soumu syomu office osaka u ac jp Pharmaceutical Sciences S Pharmaceutical Sciences R 06 6879 8147 06 6879 8144 yakugaku kyoumu office osaka u ac jp yakugaku syomu office osaka u ac jp Engineering S Engineering R Research Fellow Engineering R Professor Research Visiting Scholar etc 06 6879 7225 06 6879 7209 06 6879 7207 iso staff eng osaka u ac jp kou soumu hyoukakouhou office osaka u ac jp kou soumu jinji office eng osaka u ac jp Information Science
139. case you change your name date of birth gender or nationality region for instance you change your name Osaka Regional Immigration Bureau 1 29 53 Nankou Kita Suminoe ku Osaka Tel 06 4703 2100 or your nationality region because of marriage and other Certificate of Eligibility for Status of Residence matters Issuance of Residence Card Notification period Edendinglaeno ay Within 14 days of the change Change of Status of Residence gir ge Notification procedure Permission to engage in activity other than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted Notify the change at a Regional Immigration Office Re entry Permit etc This notification in principle must be filed in person eHours at a Regional Immigration Office by the individual him Mon Fri except national holidays 9 00 16 00 Immigration Information Center Tel 0570 013904 herself but if that person is under the age of 16 or unable to do so because of sickness etc a family eServices member living with the said individual must file the no Consultation on various issues English Korean Chinese tifications on their behalf Spanish Portuguese Required documents Hours Passport ID Photo Residence card Mon Fri except national holidays 8 30 17 15 E Application for updating the validity period of the residence card i A permanent resident or a foreign resident in Japan i Ma Wt younger than 16 years old wh
140. d international driver s license in Japan it should be issued in a signatory of the Geneva Conven tion ehttp rent toyota co jp en beginner license html The international driver s license expires on its exDira tion date or after you have been in Japan for one year whichever comes first If you wish to continue driving you must exchange the overseas driver s license for a Japanese driver s license before it expires Overseas driver s license If you have a valid driver s license issued in Italy Switzerland Germany France Belgium or Taiwan and a translation into Japanese is attached it is valid regard less of whether or not you have an international driver s license for one year from your date of entry into Japan Exchanging an overseas driver s license for a Jap anese license If you have a valid overseas driver s license and lived in the country in which it was issued for at least three months after the date of issue you can apply to ex change it for a Japanese license at your nearest Driver s License Examination Center The followings are documents mostly required for the procedure Please make sure the details with the Driver s License Examination Center for update information A valid international overseas driver s license Documents attesting that you lived in the country in which your driver s license was issued for at least three months after its date of issue e g
141. d other general information about Housing and Moving in Japan Available in Japanese English Chinese Korean Span ish Portuguese and Tagalog Whttp www clair or jp tagengorev en m 00 html M 5 Comprehensive Renters Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan The Japan Educational Exchanges and Services Cen ter provides Comprehensive Lodging Insurance for For eign Students This program comprises comprehensive lodging insurance with tenant s liability and personal liability endorsements and guarantor indemnity funds The premium is very affordable 4 000 for one year or 8 000 for two years If you reside in housing that requires a guarantor upon concluding a lease agree ment you are required to use following Housing Rent Joint Surety Program for International Students of Osaka University and the guarantor must be your supervisor or another appropriate person in order to take out this insurance plan You may apply for this program at the administrative office of your school or graduate school ehttp www jees or jp crifs mv main_en html M 6 Housing Rent Joint Surety Program for International Students of Osaka University A guarantor is usually required to rent private hous ing in Japan For international students who cannot find guarantors Osaka University offers a Housing Rent Joint Surety Program Under this program the Director of the Department of International Affairs will become a guar a
142. dicalinfo list O2 htm Minoh City http www pref osaka jp iryo medicalinfo list 04 htm lbaraki City Whttp www pref osaka jp iryo medicalinfo lisV08 htm lkeda City http www pref osaka jp iryo medicalinfo list O5 htm Settsu City http www pref osaka jp iryo medicalinfo list 09 htm Takatsuki City http www pref osaka jp iryo medicalinfo list 10 htm Osaka City http www pref osaka jp iryo medicalinfo setumei osaka_c htm Search engine to find Hospitals in Osaka Pref The following link will allow you to search for a medi cal institution that offer support in foreign languages ac cording to the region language and medical department selected Available in Japanese only Whttp www mfis pref osaka jp ap qq sho pwmikinosr02_001 aspx serviceld pwmikinosr amp shorikbn 4 3 Medical Institutions for Emergencies at Night and on Holidays There are designated medical institutions open for emergencies at night and on Sundays national holi days and at the year end and New Years when most other places are closed The following site lists such emergency institutions in Osaka Prefecture Please note that this is not a list of hospitals and clin ics with a foreign language service but a list of estab lishments that you can use in emergency Whttp www pref osaka jp iryo medicalinfo emergency_clinic htm M 3 Insurance 1 National Health Insurance NHI Please refer page 26 for detailed information 2
143. e IC Hall Intercultural Collaboration Hall in Suita Campus It offers services including preliminary and supplementary Japanese language education programs consultation and advice on everyday life and schoolwork as well as coordination of short term student exchange programs and a variety of cross cultural exchange programs to promote communication and exchange between inter national and Japanese students and the community On the 2nd floor of IC Hall the followings activities are provided at the Support Office for International Students and Scholars and IRIS Information Rooms for Inter national Students Please remember that these two of fices are there to assist you as well as the administrative offices and Advising Rooms on your faculty ehttp www isc osaka u ac jp en E Support Office for International Students and Scholars The Support Office offers various types of assistances for not only international students but also international scholars and their families before and after the arrival in Japan The Major services of the Support Office are visa related procedures offering housing information organizing orientations operating GCN Osaka Osaka University community web site creating handbooks giving career support and offering other information The primary goal of the Support Office is to help make your life easier and more comfortable so that you can con centrate well on the academic activities througho
144. ed by traffic ac cidents Those costs will be reimbursed at a later date from the voluntary insurance maintained by the party found to be liable for the accident E Lost and Found If you have lost items report to the nearest police sta tion or Koban as soon as possible If you are at a train station or a department store re port to a station attendant or to the lost and found sec tion of the store E Sudden illness and injury If your injury or sickness is not serious enough to ne cessitate calling an ambulance and you think you can make it to the hospital by yourself use a taxi or drive by V Ban 5 11 7 10
145. ed in your native country contact Overseas Courier Service Co Ltd OCS The Osaka Municipal Central Library and Osaka International House Foundation offer the world s major newspapers for public reference V 10 TV 5 The Japan Times The Daily Yomiuri The Asahi Shimbun NHK NHK OCS enna e http www yomiutri co jp ehttp www as
146. edded for the purpose of preventing the residence Passport ID Photo Residence Card cards from being forged or altered Residence card must be carried all the time during your stay in Japan So E Application for re issuance of a residence card please do not forget to carry the card In case your residence card is lost stolen severely damaged or defaced please apply for reissuance Notification or application procedures will be neces Application period sary in the following cases In case your residence card is lost or stolen please apply for reissuance within 14 days of the day when you noticed this or the day when you re enter Ja pan in case you noticed it outside Japan 28 I 2 16 16 RA ET SOON TS TT EE IES Tel 06 4703 2100 eee 2 16 16 16
147. ei com e fr freetop aspx The Japan Times mhttp www japantimes co jp The Overseas Courier service OCS http www ocs co jp The Osaka International House Foundation ehttp www ih osaka or jp english ehttp www oml city osaka jp english Osaka Municipal Library H Television There are six VHF TV broadcasting stations NHK General NHK Educational and four pirvate stations and three UHF TV broadcasting stations that can be received in the Osaka area To receive bilingual broadcasts you need either a TV with a bilingual feature or a bilingual adapter Households with a television set must pay a viewer fee to NHK Japanese Broadcasting Corporation every 2 months ehttp pid nhk or jp jushinryo multilingual english index html eTel 0120 151515 Japanese only You will receive a discount for advance payments of 6 months or 12 months NHK offers three payment options as follows Automatic withdrawal from the designated banking account Make a payment with an invoice slip from NHK at a bank post office or convenience stores Direct payment to NHK s bill collector Satellite Broadcasts Simply by purchasing and installing a compact para bolic antenna and a special tuner you can receive broadcast satellite BS broadcasts on your television set Subscription fees are charged The following chan nels are available NHK No 1 amp No 2 Satellite and other satellite and broadcast options Also for a fee
148. elves or by the person in charge of accepting international students Most applications are accepted around December Feb ruary each year for boarding starting in April and when ever a vacancy arises The followings are dormitories that accept applications via above flow Niina International Dormitory Tsukumodai Interna tional Student Dormitory International Student House Osaka lt El Sereno gt Gakushu Shoureiryo 2 Private Company Dormitories Please ask the administrative office at each faculty to make inquires about in house public offering VV 3 2 RRS RRS Residence Reservation System ehttps 55099zzwd coop osaka u ac jp HousingOffice RRS html
149. es Electricity Gas Water ee 54 4 Telephones Internet ee 54 5 Postal and Home Delivery Services ee 56 6 Transportation siren aia Shins lfm arb E L EA ET 58 1 Trains Subways Monorails and Buses 2 Taxis 3 Airlines 7 Driver s License Automobiles Motorcycles and Bicycles ELLIE ETTET 62 8 Shopping LEETE ERNIE EE 64 O Money 64 10 Newspapers TV and Radio Secon rr reir ce ttt 64 1 1 Noise Caution ERENCE EEATT 66 12 Kitchen 66 13 Trash L A EELE LELE TTE 68 14 Emergencies TT 68 15 Other Information for your reference 70 VI Procedures before Leaving Japan 76 ii ATM STIG SEE RDNS RR ooo ereere B S P OUISA OHP GCN Osaka Global Campus Net Osaka
150. ess de tails no later than one week prior to moving out LlTelephone company For home phone call 116 see page 54 to have the line moved For mobile phone inform your provider of your new address Ol Financial institutions Address changes should be notified to banks and credit card companies with which you have accounts Post office Submit an address change notice to the post office close to your new accommodation so that mails to your old address will be automatically transferred to your new address for one year V MEMO 51 T V Daily Life M 1 Calendar Month Events at Osaka University National Holidays Seasonal Events April Spring Break Day of Showa 29 Cherry blossom viewing Entrance Ceremony 1s Semester begins May Anniversary of the founding of Osa Constitution Day 3 Mother s Day 2 d Sunday ka University 1 Greenery Day 4 Boy s Festival Icho Festival Children s Day 5 June Father s Day 3 Sunday Rainy Season Rice Planting July Marine Day 3 Monday Star Festival August 1 Semester ends O bon Buddhist All Souls Day Summer Break September Summer Break Respect for the Aged Day Higan period of seven days with 3 Monday the middle day falling on the au Autumnal Equinox Day tumn equinox 23 to variable on leap year Harvest Time Moon Viewing October 2 Semester begins Sports Day 2 Monday November
151. g the previous year was lower than the standard amount are eligible for a partial waiver of the premium For more details please ask at the reception of a city office E Moving When you move to the different city or ward you need to notify your moving date to the city ward office After you move you have to notify your new address to the city ward office within 14 days E Leaving Japan Cost adjustment is necessary when canceling the policy You need to bring your NHI card and something you can show your departure date such as your e ticket after the departure date is set The office will modify the NHI expiration date to be available until departure ENHI information Shiga Federation of National Health Insurance Or ganization has issued NHI Guidebook in foreign lan guages English Chinese Korean Spanish and Portu guese Whttp www shigakokuho or jp kokuho_sys gaikokugo html Please use this site for your reference only and note that all information is subject to change at any time Suita City Kokumin Kenko Hoken Shitsu Tel 06 6384 124 1 kokuho city suita osaka jp Toyonaka City Insurance Eligibility Division Tel 06 6858 2301 Whoshikaku city toyonaka osaka jp Minoh City National Health Insurance and Pension Division eTel 072 724 6734 mWkokuho maple city minoh Ig jp Ibaraki City Kokuho Nenkin Ka Tel 072 620 1631 mkokuhonenkin city ibaraki Ig jp Ikeda City Kokuho Nenkin Ka Tel 072 754 6253 No
152. gram consists of the Practical Japanese Course and the Research Course and the latter is further subdi vided into the Japanese Language Research Sub course and the Japanese Cultural Studies Sub course Undergraduate Students Program ehttp Awww cjlc osaka u ac jp program u This is a one year preparatory program for interna tional students who come to Japan to study in Japanese universities with a Japanese government scholarship Students are classified into the Humanities Social Sci I Osaka University ences and Natural Sciences courses according to their fields of study Each course is further divided into two levels Maple Program ehttp www cjlc osaka u ac jp program m The Maple Program is one of the short term student exchange programs for one year and is promoted by the Ministry of Education Culture Sports Science and Technology MEXT and the Japan Student Service Or ganization JASSO 5 Exchange Programs and other Support Systems 1 B S P Brothers and Sisters Program ehttp bsp gcn osaka jp index html The members of the B S P consist of a student vol unteer group at Osaka University B S P offers various events to promote friendly exchanges among interna tional and Japanese students in cooperation with the CIEE The B S P assists in organizing activities such as welcome parties for new students in spring and fall co hosted by OUISA and campus tours to help interna tion
153. hich operate on a post pay card Usage of the card is charged to the customer s account and each month the balance owing is deducted from a designated bank account E Discount Fare Discount pass Two kinds of discount passes are available for rail way subway and bus services undergraduates and graduates are eligible for student passes and non reg ular and research students are eligible for commuter passes A coupon pass may be cheaper depending on how often you use these means of transport Please check with each transportation website for detailed information Special rate for students JR offers undergraduates and graduates a 20 discount for one way travel of 100km or longer when presenting a student certificate issued by the Univer sity The student certificates for purchasing such dis count tickets are limited to 10 per year 2 Taxis You can find designated taxi stands at stations and public facilities You can also hail one on the street Al ternatively you can call a taxi company and request to be picked up usually an additional charge applies The passenger door opens and closes automatically Most drivers do not speak foreign languages so we recommend you to hand the driver your destination in Japanese or to point out your destination on a map Fares vary from city to city and according to the size of the cab You will be subject to a surcharge at night and in the early morning
154. hoe size Japan by cm 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Japan 24 24 5 25 25 5 26 26 5 27 By inches 1414 5 15115 5 16 16 5 17 Korea 240 245 250 255 260 265 270 USA 6 6 5 7 7 518 8 5 9 9 5 UK 55 5 5 6 6 5 7 7 5 8 Europe 39 40 40 41 42 42 43 Australia 6 6 5 6 5 7 7 5 8 E Weights amp Measures Length cm 1 100 100000 2 5399 30 479 91 440 m 0 01 1 1000 0 0254 0 3048 0 9144 1609 3 km 0 001 1 1 6093 inch 0 3937 39 370 39370 1 12 36 633 60 foot 0 0328 3 2808 3280 8 0 0833 1 3 5280 yard 0 0109 1 0936 1093 6 0 0278 0 333 1 mile 0 6214 1 Weight g 1 1000 28 35 453 59 kg 0 001 1 0 028 0 454 1016 907 once 0 035 35 274 1 16 35840 32000 pound 0 002 2 205 0 063 1 2240 2000 ton 0 011 0 0011 0 0005 1 12 1 Area m 1 0 0929 100 10000 4046 9 km 1 0 0001 0 001 0 0040 2 590 square foot 10 764 1 1076 4 are 0 01 10000 0 0009 1 100 40 469 25900 hectare 0 0001 100 0 01 1 0 4047 259 acre 0 0002 247 11 0 0247 2 4711 1 640 square mile 0 3861 0 0016 1 Volume cm 1 1000 16 387 28 317 4546 3785 liter 0 001 1 0 0164 28 317 4 5461 3 7854 cubic inch 0 0610 61 024 1 1728 277 42 231 cubic foot 0 0353 0 0006 1 0 1605 0 134 gallon 0 0003 0 2642 0 0043 7 48 1 2010 1 72 V
155. http www cds osaka bousai net pref RefugePlaceList html E g g lt T oO 15 Sink TC Celsius 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 F Fahrenheit 32 50 68 86 104 122 140 158 176 194 212 C F 1 8xC 32 F F C CF 32 xX 0 555 C RMAMOUT A 7 9 11 13 15 22 22 5 23 23 5 24 24 5 25 44 55 66 77 220 225 230 235 240 245 250 4 6 8 10 12 5 5 5 6 6 5 TA LD 8 3 34 36 38 40 3 5 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 5 S S 36 38 40 42 44 el 36 37 37 38 38 39 e 12 14 16 18 20 A Za Pa 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 5 7 Bks 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 24 24 5 25 25 5 26 26 5 27 cm Inches 14 114 5 15 115 5 16 16 5 17 240 245 250 255 260 265 270 6 6 5 7 7 518 8 5 9 9 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 5 A o 8 S N 39 40 40 41 42
156. ication for Change of Status of Residence The application form is available at the Immigration Bu reau or it can be downloaded from the Ministry of Justice homepage The Support Office also provides it Organization part of the application has to be made by the office of each department ID Photo 4cm x 3cm Attach on the 1 page of the application Passport Residence Card or Alien Registration Card Researcher registration certificate which includes the status at Osaka University research period at Osaka University content of the research activities This certificate has to be issued under the name of dean with the official seal Document certifying that you have the means to pay for all the expenses incurred during your stay in Japan such as Bank statement Certificate of Scholarship etc Fee 4 000 yen The Immigration Bureau might require other addi tional documents for the application When you would like to change your status of resi dence from Temporary Visitor to the other type of sta tus of residence it is not approved as long as you have a special reason In this case you are required to ap ply for the certificate of eligibility for status of residence CESR first and then you can apply for changing of status of residence after your CESR is issued If your CESR is not issued by their expiration date you need to leave Japan before the expiration date Once you return to your country and then
157. jp en html Federal Express FedEx Tel 0120 003200 Mon Fri 8 00 20 00 Sat 8 30 17 30 Holidays 9 00 18 00 http www fedex com jp_english Overseas Courier Service OCS Tel 06 6475 7025 Osaka office Mon Thu 9 00 19 00 Fri amp Previous day of Holidays 8 30 20 00 Sat 9 00 16 00 ehttp www ocs co jp en index_en html UPS Japan Tel 0120 27 1040 Mon Fri 9 00 18 30 mhttp www ups com contenjp en index jSx 1 Trains Subways Monorails and Buses There are various public transportation services in the Kansai area If you need to travel along the same route often commuter passes and multiple tickets are eco nomical Most transportation services sell their own prepaid card If you are an international student please check a student discount with each transportation service and your faculty This saves your time because you do not need to buy a ticket each time Some cards can be used to pay for train and bus fares by simply placing them on a card reader and the reader can scan the card through your wallet It can also be used as electronic money E Trains Subways and Monorails Railroad network in Kansai Whttp www osaka info jp en access info_train html Above is a most convenient website where you can find useful information about major railroad companies and major stations Created by the City of Osaka Recreation amp Tourism Bureau and Osaka Convention amp Tourism Bureau
158. jp index html UPS eTel 0120 27 1040 9 00 18 30 mhttp www ups com asia jp jpindex html WHF a 8 00 20 00 8 30 17 30 8 30 20 00 1 E 57 T V Daily Life International Courier Service They provide fast overseas delivery services and take full responsibility for your packages until final delivery Listed below are the major international courier service companies 6 Transportation DHL Japan Tel 0120 39 2580 Mon Thu 8 00 19 00 Fri amp Previous day of Holidays 8 00 20 00 Sat amp Holidays 8 30 14 00 ehttp www dhl co
159. ka eSmall motor vehicles 125cc or under local city office where you reside see page 22 and 24 eBicycles at stores where you purchase one or a police station where you reside Traffic rules for motorcycles and bicycles Motorcycles and bicycles are required to follow the same traffic rules as cars Bicycles are required to be ridden in a line along the left edge of the road They are allowed on some sidewalks where appropriate signs exist and also on bicycle only pathways No Parking areas There are pay bicycle parking lot around the most sta tions For further information please contact each ad ministrative office Any illegally parked bicycles parked at limited parking area are immediately removed ID are required and fees will be charged when you pick up the removed bicycle and motorbike at the temporary storage place 2 3 ehttp www garagesale co jp GCN Osaka ehttp www gcn osaka jp recycle
160. ka u ac jp ja access gt gt Tel 072 271 0818 http rail hankyu co jp index html Tel 0570 089 0500 ehttp www hankyu taxi co jp Tel 06 6872 0740 Tel 06 6386 0855 Tel 072 621 1002 Tel 06 6864 2321 s Tel 072 761 1179 m Tel 072 762 1115 Tel 072 685 1919 shttp www osaka monorail co jp Tel 072 627 0123 Tel 06 6832 0202 OLARA http www nihonkotsu co jp taxi index html ehttp www kita kyu co jp ma Tel 06 6535 1151 Tel 06 6865 0645 Tel 072 763 4141 gt ehttp bus hankyu co jp eTel 06 6871 0412 mhttp www kintetsu bus co jp route index html Tel 06 6349 5815 M 4 1 shttp www isc osaka u ac jp japanese_progra
161. lecom ehttp tm softbank jp consumer 55 MAR 10 100 docomo NTT Tel 0120 800 000 http www nttdocomo co jp Softbank ms Tel 0800 919 0157 http mb softbank jp mb ms Tel 03 3560 7730 http www softbank rental jp au KDDI Tel O07 7 7 111 http Www au kddi com i
162. m program Whttp www isc osaka u aC jp japanese_program for research and spouses html 15 2 2 ehttp www isc osaka u ac jp japanese_program ehttp www cjlc osaka u ac jp japanese program j 1 1 2 6 2 1
163. moving in besides the monthly rent Fee to maintain and manage the shared Common a Ch parts of facilities at properties such as arge 9 apartment buildings Fee f lectricity wat d tele Utility Charge ee for electricity gas water and tele phone etc Usually when you terminate the contract moving out returning to your country etc you should inform your landlord at least one to two months prior to your desired IV 4 1 GCN GCN Osaka Global Campus Net Osaka GCN Osaka Global Campus Net Osaka ehttp www gcn osaka jp jt jutaku php Web ID ID
164. n cies The following is contact information of major domestic carriers operating in the Kansai area All Nippon Airways ANA Tel 0570 029 709 Whttp www ana co jp eng Japan Air Lines JAL Tel 0570 025 07 1 IBEX Airlines Tel 0120 686 009 http www ibexair co jp Japanese only Skymark Airlines mwTel 050 3116 7370 Whttp www skymark co jp en Peach Aviation smTel 03 4580 8181 http www jal co jp en mhttp www flypeach com home aspx V 7 3 Whttp www keishicho metro tokyo jp menkyo menkyo kokugai kokugai04 htm 1
165. nce Card Residence Card or Alien Registration Card 52 Certificate of Residence Personal seal inkan Some banks accept a signature as a substitute for an inkan Please check with the bank Cash for initial deposit The minimum amount of deposit will vary depend ing on the bank Please check with the bank Mitsubishi Tokyo UFJ Bank Sumitomo Mitsui Bank and Japan Postal Bank have set up ATMs in Osaka Uni versity Please check page 12 14 for the location The following website has a list of Japanese Financial Institutions shttp www samurailink com link 0801 html Japanese only V 1 4 29 1 5 1 A 3 SOA 2 4 5 6 LOA 3 7 3 8 1 ba lt 9 3 D 23 T 10A 2 2
166. neering 10 00 20 00 11 00 14 00 Barber Store Welfare Center of Univ CO OP near the School of Engineering 9 30 18 00 Closed Travel Center Welfare Center of Univ CO OP near the School of Engineering 10 00 18 00 Closed Kiosk School of Dentistry 10 00 18 00 Closed Book Shop Faculty of Medicine 10 00 18 00 11 00 14 00 Book Store and Kiosk Welfare Center of Univ CO OP in front of Administration Bureau 10 00 18 00 11 00 14 00 ATMs Post Offices Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ ATM 1 fl University Hospital 8 45 19 00 9 00 17 00 Sumitomo Mitsui Bank ATM 1 fl Welfare Center of Univ CO OP amp 1 fl University Hospital 8 45 19 00 9 00 17 00 ATMs in convenient stores UFJ Mizuho Sumitomo Mitsui Risona etc 2 hall in the cafeteria Famille the School of Engineering 9 00 20 00 9 00 14 00 Suita Osaka University Post Office ATM near the School of Engineering 8 00 21 00 8 00 21 00 University Hopital Post Office ATM 1 fl University Hospital 8 00 21 00 8 00 21 00 Suita Osaka University Post Office near the School of Engineering 9 00 17 00 Closed University Hopital Post Office 1 fl University Hospital 9 00 17 00 Closed 12 I 6 ATM http www osaka u ac jp ja access suita html
167. ntor The eligible statuses to apply for this program are undergraduate students graduate students research students special auditor special research students of Osaka University Additionally the system requires that tenants join a Comprehensive Renters Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan ehttp www jees or jp crifs mv main_en html program by Japan Educational Exchanges and Services which is previously introduced After obtaining the approval of your supervisor apply for this program at the administrative office of your school or graduate school or the International Student Affairs Divi sion 7 Osaka Prefecture s Standard Form of Lease Agreement Osaka Prefecture provides a standard form of lease agreement so that international students can conclude a lease agreement without anxiety and to make it easy for them to find a guarantor Because it contains the stan dardized terms of a lease agreement it is easy to under stand and an agreement can be concluded smoothly If you want to conclude a lease agreement for private housing using this form you must be a participant in the Comprehensive Lodging Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan ehttp www jees or jp crifs mv main_ en html offered by the Japan Educational Exchange and Services The form is available at the administrative office of your school or graduate school M 8 Relocation Terminate the leasing contract Yo
168. o extend that permit while abroad Please note that such foreign na tionals will lose their resident status if they fail to re enter Japan within 1 year of their departure This special re entry permit system also applies to those in possession of a passport stating A resident card is to be issued later or an alien registration certifi cate deemed to be equivalent to the resident E Re entry permit A foreign national with valid passport and a residence card or alien registration card who wishes to go back to his her home country or visit some other countries temporarily and re enter Japan after more than 1 year to continue their residence while maintaining their au thorized period of stay does not have to obtain a new visa from the Japanese embassy or consulate abroad as long as they have obtained re entry permission be 36 I Legal Procedures fore leaving Japan However since re entry permission technically does not amount to permit to land upon re entering Japan the permission holder must undergo a new examination by an immigration inspector at the port of re entry There are single re entry permission and multiple re entry permission The validity period of re entry permis sion is limited to within the person s date of expiration and the maximum term is 5 years 6 years in the case of special permanent resident Required Documents Application for Re entry permit The application form is a
169. oaded from the Ministry of Justice homepage The Support Office also provides it Organization part of the application has to be made by the office of each department ID Photo 4cm x 3cm Attach on the 1 page of the application Passport Residence card or Alien Registration Card Researcher registration certificate which includes the status at Osaka University research period at Osaka University content of the research activities This certificate has to be issued under the name of dean with the official seal Document certifying that you have the means to pay for all the expenses incurred during your stay in Japan such as Bank statement Certificate of Scholarship etc Fee 4 000 yen The Immigration Bureau might require other addi tional documents for the application Dependent Application for Extension of Period of Stay The ap plication form is available at the Immigration Bureau or it can be downloaded from the Ministry of Justice homepage The Support Office also provides it Organization part of the application has to be made by the office of each department ID Photo 4cm x 3cm Attach on the 1 page of the application Passport Residence card or Alien Registration Card Documents certifying the personal relationship be tween the person concerned and the person who is to support him or her such as a copy of marriage certificate or birth certificate Copies of the passport and the
170. of the University Suita Campus in Bampaku Kinen Park See the following website for more information at other cities ehttp www garagesale co jp Information on international associations of recycling centers and flea markets is introduced at GCN Osaka which is a community website by Osaka University ehttp www gcn osaka jp recycle J 9 Money Japan Currency Yen Bills 10 000 5 000 2 000 1 000 Coins 500 100 50 10 5 1 E Consumption tax Consumption tax 5 is applied and included in all products throughout Japan E Credit Cards Usually a credit card may not be used to purchase a short distance train and local bus ticket It is a common rule to pay in cash if the sum used is less than 1 000 yen In Japan you need to carry some cash at all times unlike some countries where it is pos sible to pay for most things by credit card H Tips There is no custom of tipping in Japan M 10 Newspapers TV and Radio E Newspapers There are five national newspapers Yomiuri Asahi Mainichi Sankei and Nihon Keizai local newspapers and English language newspapers such as the Japan Times the Daily Yomiuri the Asahi Shimbun and the International Herald Tribune You can also read any of these on the internet Also you can buy daily news 64 papers at station news stands and convenient home delivery is available If you would like to subscribe to a newspaper publish
171. on to the Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau Sample notification form ehttp www moj go jp content 00009957 2 pdf 30 I Legal Procedures Postal address of the Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau Information Processing Department 5 5 30 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 8255 2 Extension of Period of Stay If you wish to extend your permitted term of residence you must apply for an extension at the immigration of fice prior to their expiration date One is allowed to apply starting 3 months prior to the expiration date Make sure to apply well in advance since the immigration office is very busy especially in March April September and October After you submit the application form to the immigration office a notice is sent to the applicant in about 2 weeks After you receive the notice you visit the Regional Immigration Office with the notice pass port residence card and 4 000 yen as fee Then a new residence card with the new expiration date is issued E Required Documents Student Application for Extension of Period of Stay The ap plication form is available at the Immigration Bureau or it can be downloaded from the Ministry of Justice homepage The Support Office also provides it Organization part of the application has to be made by the office of each department ID Photo 4cm x 3cm Attach on the 1 page of the application Passport Residence
172. ose residence card s va lidity expires on his her 16th birthday is advised to apply for a renewal of the validity period of the residence card Ce Application period A permanent resident can file an application for re New Tram Sea wont newal of the validity period of his her residence card Building within two months of the expiration date A foreign innit Pena Oia resident younger than 16 years old whose residence card s validity expires on his her 16th birthday can file such an application within six months of his her 16th When International scholars and students need those visa birthday procedures below the Support Office will assist them Application procedure Apply at a Regional Immigration Office This applica 1 Residence Card tion in principle must be filed in person at a Regional A residence card will be issued to mid to a long Immigration Office by the individual him herself but if term residents when granted permission pertaining to that person is under the age of 16 or unable to do so residence such as landing permission permission for because of sickness etc a family member living with change of resident status and permission for extension the said individual must file the application on their of the period of stay All or part of the information print behalf ed on the residence card will be recorded in an IC chip Required documents emb
173. oumu syomu office osaka u ac jp 06 6879 8147 yakugaku kyoumu office osaka u ac jp 06 6879 8144 yakugaku syomu office osaka u ac jp 06 6879 7225 iso staff eng osaka u ac jp 06 6879 7209 kou soumu hyoukakouhou office osaka u ac jp 06 6879 7207 kou soumu jinji office eng osaka u ac jp TAS BAS 06 6879 4508 9 office ist osaka u ac jp 06 6879 4299 jyouhou syomu office osaka u ac jp 06 6879 4421 seimei daigakuin office osaka u ac jp 06 6879 4691 seimei syomu office osaka u ac jp 06 6879 8273 biken kenkyo office osaka u ac jp 06 6879 8385 soumu sanken osaka u ac jp AE E 06 6879 8596 tanpakuken kyoudo office osaka u ac jp 06 6879 87 1 1 rezaken syomu office osaka u ac jp 06 6879 8552 syaken syomu office osaka u ac jp Soe 06 6879 8678
174. ounded by the thin walls and floors of some lodgings in Japan You may believe that there is no big difference in how to use a kitchen in all countries However some land lords are not willing to rent their houses to a foreigner because of the use of kitchen The following are some basic tips to remember Wipe off splashed grease and dirt in the kitchen after cooking fried or saut ed food 66 Ventilate the kitchen during and after cooking Habitually clean up the kitchen each time you finish cooking Cover tables and wall with aluminum foil will help to prevent stains V 13
175. ously make sure you keep valuables Passport bankbooks cash Residence Card or Alien Registration Card medi cines if you are on medication handy with you M 15 Other Information for your reference In the event of a disaster please do not forget to report your stay to your embassy or general consul ate to let them know you are safe For more information about evacuation advice ac cess at Osaka Disaster Prevention Net run by Osaka Prefecture ehttp www cds osaka bousai net en pref index html Check the public evacuation centers of your resi dential area in advance ehttp www cds osaka bousai net pref RefugePlaceList html Japanese only E Typhoon Torrential Rain Typhoons are a type of tropical storm generated nor mally between May and November Japan is approached or sometimes hit by a number of typhoons between July and October every year Llf typhoon or torrential rain hits your area x Don t go outside and stay away from dangerous spots Check the weather news on the TV or radio for the latest storm watches and warnings Stay away from flooded streets and from downed power lines When Osaka Prefecture officially announces hur ricane warning our guidelines for classes are as follows When the warning is called off before 6 00 all classes will be on schedule w When the warning is called off before 9 00 af ternoon classes will be on schedule
176. ower does go off due to an overload turn off as many appliances as possible before re setting the cir cuit breaker The electricity in Osaka is supplied by Kansai Electric Power Co Ltd In order to begin using electricity or in case of emergency contact the nearest service office of Kansai Electric Power Suita City Settsu City Hokusetsu Service Office Tel 0800 777 8015 Toyonaka City Mikuni Service Office Tel 0800 777 8014 Takatsuki City Ibaraki City Takatsuki Service Office Tel 0800 777 8018 Ikeda City Minoh City Ikeda Service Office Tel 0800 777 8142 Website of Kansai Electric Power Co Ltd mhttp www kepco co jp english index html Guide to Electricity http www kepco co jp english guide index html J 4 Telephones Internet H Gas There are two types of gas supplied in Japan propane gas and utility gas Osaka Gas Co Ltd supplies the utility gas in the Kansai region When you begin living in your new resi dence contact the Hokubu Office Osaka Gas Co Ltd Tel 0120 5 94817 to make an arrangement for hav ing the gas valve opened An employee will visit you on the appointed date to open the valve an inspection of gas lines and appliances with instructions on how to use them For emergencies such as gas leaks contact the gas leak hotline Hokubu Office Osaka Gas Co Ltd Osaka Gas Leak Call 0120 5 19424 Osaka Gas website http www osakagas co jp en E
177. p ne jp H Internet The method of connecting to the Internet varies ac cording to the type of line dial up ADSL cable TV and local environment Therefore when moving make sure to inquire about the Internet provider s available in your new home Listed below are the major Internet providers in Japan Most in Japanese only OCN Tel 0120 506 506 Nifty Tel 0120 50 2210 Yahoo BB Tel 0120 33 4546 AOL eTel 0120 265 265 So net Tel 0120 117 268 ehttp www ocn ne jp english http www nifty com http bbpromo yahoo co jp ehttp www aol jp http so net ne jp M 5 Postal and Home Delivery Services E Postal Service Japanese post offices handle not only mail but also banking insurance and other services Postage stamps can be bought at post office conve nience stores and shops with F signs Domestic Mail Service ehttp www post japanpost jp Japanese only International Mail Service ehttp www post japanpost jp int index_en html Japanese English Chinese Korean Portuguese Japan Post Service Customer Service Center Tel 0570 046 111 Mon Fri 8 00 22 00 Sat Sun Holidays 9 00 22 00 ehttp www post japanpost jp int question tel html Financial Service JP Bank You can open an account and use automatic with drawal for utility payment via your own bank s ATM eTel 0120 108420 Japanese only Mon Fri 8 30 21 00 Sat Sun Holidays 9 00
178. port of entry are asked to visit the municipal office where you live with your residence card and notify your ad dress within 14 days of finding a place to settle down This includes those in possession of a passport stating A residence card will be issued later In such a case please be sure to bring your passport to your municipal ity s office and follow the necessary procedures After you notify your address your residence card will be sent to the address by the Immigration Bureau by registered mail E When you move within the same city You have to notify your new address at the municipal office and then the officer will endorse your new address on the residence card What to bring Residence Card or Alien Registration Certificate Where to go Headquarter office or Branch office of the municipal office E When you move to the different city 1 Visit the municipal office of the present address before you move and notify the moving out date Then you will receive a certificate of moving out Visit the municipal office of the new address after you move and notify the new address within 14 days of moving day The officer will endorse your new address on the residence card What to bring Residence Card or Alien Registra tion Certificate Certificate of moving out Where to go Headquarter office or Branch office of the municipal office 2 2 National Health Insurance NHI This is a nationwide mutual aid
179. r students GAKUBAI ehttp www coop osaka u ac jp english 2008quidance pdf p15 16 This insurance will cover a student s liability to others in daily life Members of the University CO OP who are affiliated with the Student Mutual Benefit program are eli gible to apply for this insurance plan For further details please ask Osaka University CO OP the same contact for KYOSAI inquiry as above I 3 1 27 2 ehttp www osaka u ac jp ja guide student general insurance html eTel 06 6879 7120 Tel 06 6850 6114 Tel 072 730 5082 3 KYOSAI ehttp www coop osaka u ac jp service 12 html
180. residence card or alien registration card of the person who is to sup port the person concerned When the supporter has an income in Japan Certificate of employment and a document certifying an annual income and tax payment of the previous year which is issued by the municipal office When the supporter is an international student or reseacher who has no income in Japan Student registration certificate or Researcher reg 32 I Legal Procedures istration ceritificate and a document certifying that you have the means to pay for all the expenses incurred during their stay in Japan such as Bank statement Certificate of Scholarship etc Fee 4 000 yen The Immigration Bureau might require other addi tional documents for the application 3 Change of Status of Residence To change the status of residence that is currently au thorized you must apply for permission at the Regional Immigration Office Note that not all applications will be approved After you submit the application form to the immigration office a notice is sent to the applicant in about 2 weeks After you receive the notice you visit the Regional Immigration Office with the notice pass port residence card and 4 000 yen as fee Then a new residence card with the new status of residence is is sued Required Documents Student Application for Change of Status of Residence The application form is available at the Immigration Bu re
181. rnable needs to be collected on a des ignated date for a fees The following is the contact telephone information of the department at each city office for inquiries about dis posal of garbage J 14 Emergencies Suita City Environmental Dept Project Div Tel 06 6832 0026 ehttp www city suita osaka jp home english 6 html 1 Toyonaka City Waste Reduction Div Genryo Suishinka Tel 06 6858 2275 mhttp www city toyonaka osaka jp top kankyou gomi_risal kuru_bika for non japanese non Japanese_bunbetu html Minoh City Waste Management Division Tel 072 729 2371 mhttp www2 city minoh osaka jp JINKEN KOKUSAI GUIDE BOOK garbage html Ibaraki City Environmental Business Division Tel 06 634 0351 ehttp www city ibaraki osaka jp koho english daily html Ikeda City Environment Policy Research amp Management Divi sion eTel 072 754 6240 http www city ikeda osaka jp dbps_data material_ localhost ikedashi_akusesu gaiyou kokusai_kouryu E 2 pdf P39 Assistance for Foreigners at Times of Disasters is a useful information source created by the Tokyo Interna tional Communication Committee This Q amp A type man ual covers various aspects when foreigners face trouble in the case of disasters such as earthquake Five languages Japanese English Chinese Korean and Tagalog are available in PDF format ehttp www tokyo icc jp english information howto html Please remember two important emergency phone
182. rying to find a place for the first time Therefore we recommend that you to consult with your faculty or go with Japanese friends so that they can assist you Before signing a lease agreement you must check the conditions or the property and review the terms of the agreement thoroughly in order to avoid trouble during your tenancy E Expected Cost Rents vary according to the location the size of the apartment its age the degree of furnishing and wheth er or not there is a view Looking on the Internet or in rental housing magazines in advance should help you to get the general idea about the market value of rents around the area you are interested in living in In total you will need about 6 to 7 months rent to move in The followings are general costs when you rent private housing Please note that all information is for your ref erence only and the actual cost will vary depending on the regions or landlords Fee Reference Description To cover the cost in case of unpaid rent and ex Sgc iity About 3 penses for cleaning ano repair fees upon moving Deposit months rent out The remaining bal ance if any might be refunded About 1 2 Gratuity money for a right Key Money to use the property usu months rent ally nonrefundable Real Estate About 1 Fee to an intermediary Agent s Fee month rent real estate company 1 ths Rent kk The first month s rent rent Additional cost after
183. s 53 ee 55 Ba p PP 55 5 ee 57 6 PP PP YY 57 1 2 3 7 61 8 crereeeetsceeeeesenseeserssaecesssaseessriseesersenans 61 9 Heesessoesaesesasieteat rita i mm ees 63 10 TV OOP eTeTererer ere errr eee rere rer eee Tee eee 65 11 YY 65 12 nosessieteo rita 65 13 JSME nw 67 14 ee 67 15 ee 69 VI ee 77 I Osaka University 1 For International Students and Scholars 1 Administrative Offices for International Students and Scholars There is an administrative office located in each school and graduate school that provides support for international students and scholars when they make inquiries regarding enrolling in Osaka University registering for a
184. sion to engage in activity oth er than that permitted under the status of residence previously granted The application form is available at the Immigration Bureau or it can be downloaded from the Ministry of Justice homepage The Support Office also provides it Passport Residence Card or Alien Registration Card When those with Student are going to engage in the activities to assist in education or research at Osaka University by making a contract with Osaka University such as TA RA Tutor for international students or part time job to assist research experi ment of Osaka University this permission is not required Even if the part time job by making a con tract with Osaka University there is a case which is required this permission so if you are not sure about it please contact the Support Office 6 Re entry Permit H Special re entry permit Foreign nationals in possession of a valid passport and a residence card who will be reentering Japan within 1 year of their departure to continue their activities in Japan will in principle not be required to apply for a re entry permit This is called a special re entry permit You need to be sure to present your residence card or alien registration card at departure And you have to check the box on the ED card which says Departure with Special Re entry Permission Foreign nationals who have departed from Japan on a special re entry permit will not be able t
185. t will be illegal act if you start working before you I T ALL R A 6 1
186. ta kyu co jp Whttp www osaka monorail co jp ehttp rail hankyu co jp ehttp rail hanshin co jp http www keihan co jp ehttp www kintetsu co jp tetsudo shttp www nankai co jp mhttp www semboku jp whttp www kotsu city osaka Ig jp library cUimage00000050 rosenzu gif ehttp www kotsu city osaka jp ehttp bus hankyu co jp ehttp www kintetsu bus co jp KANSAI ehttp www surutto com KANSAI JR PitaPa http www pitapa com PitaPa
187. tp www gcn osaka jp index html EHS A1ISJSAIu eyesO I graduate course as well as from those who attend or are expected to advance to a graduate course The selec tion committee of the MEXT determines the recipients from the applicants recommended by the University MEXT Ministry of Education Culture Sports Science and Technology Privately Financed International Students This program offers a study grant to unsponsored in ternational students with outstanding academic and per sonal records who have financial difficulty in continuing school An applicant awarded this scholarship receives financial support of 48 000 yen per month in the case of an undergraduate student or a student taking an equivalent academic course and 65 000 yen per month in the case of a graduate student or a student taking an equivalent course as of 2009 MEMO I Osaka University Financial aid offered by private organizations and others Financial aid is granted or loaned by private organiza tions and municipal governments Applicant eligibility and the number recruited vary according to the scholarship Recruitment information is posted on bulletin boards in each faculty when available Please contact the person in charge of financial aid at the faculty to which you be long For information about the financial aid offered on a yearly basis refer to the website of JASSO Japan Stu dent Services Organization ehttp
188. ts Liberal Arts and Sciences Two courses Japanese Language and Multicultural 16 Communication are offered for regular international un dergraduate students Japanese Courses for KOSMOS ehttp www isc osaka u ac jp en education kosmos html This is part of the preliminary education of Korean Stu dents of Science Major at Osaka University with the Special Scholarship program KOSMOS A six month program designed for Korean students who plan to enroll to the faculties of Engineering and Sciences at Osaka University ICHO Japanese Language Program ehttp www isc osaka u ac jp en japanese_program for foreign researchers family html This is a program for foreign researchers and also for the families of international students and foreign re searchers 2 Center for Japanese Language and Culture Minoh Campus Japanese Studies Program ehttp www cjlc osaka u ac jp japanese program j Intended for undergraduate level Japanese govern ment scholars specializing in Japanese Studies this one I 3 1 shttp www osaka u ac jp ja access buss html 2 _ehttp www osa
189. ttp homepage1 nifty com tifa E g lt a T D http Wwww mafga or jp mhttp Www oic or jp mhttp Www jSps 9o jp english e plaza 51_lifelnJapan html ehttp www osaka info jp jp ehttp www tokyo icc jp information howto html http www cds osaka bousai net pref http amda imic com http www mfis pref osaka jp apqq qq men pwtpmenultO 1 aspx 73 V Daily Life Official sites for Embassies in Japan The Immigration Bureau of Japan Suita City Toyonaka City Minoh City Ibaraki City Ikeda City Osaka Information Service for Foreign Residents Osaka City Tips for Living in Osaka A Guide for Living in Osaka ENJOY OSAKA Comprehensive Living Guide for Foreign Residents in Japan Center for Multicultural Information and Assistance Hyogo Osaka International House Foundation Suita Interpeople Friendship Association SIFA Association for Toyonaka Multicultural Symbiosis Toyonaka International Friendship Association TIFA Minoh Association for Global Awareness MAFGA NPO OIC JSPS Life in Japan for Foreign Researchers Osaka Information International Communication Committee Living Information Osaka Disaster Prevention Net AMDA International Medical Information Center Osaka Medical Facilities Information System MEMO http www embassy avenue jp index e htm http Www immi moj go jp english index html
190. u should inform your landlord at least one to two months prior to your desired cancellation date Find a moving company Usually people ask the professional movers to do the actual moving out tasks It is better to obtain an 48 estimate of the moving costs from several companies to compare prices Remove all belongings Remove all personal belongings from the house and clean rooms thoroughly and do not leave any garbage NV 6 7 Whttp www jees orJjp crifs mv main_ja html
191. ut the duration of your stay in Japan Also two academic staff members are ready to offer consultation for people who need help about new cus tom and life in Japan Please feel free to drop by Support Office anytime ehttps iss intl osaka u ac jp supportoffice WIRIS Information Room for International Students IRIS is the place where international students can come to have consultation and obtain information on various matters IRIS is also the place where interna tional students international scholars and their families Japanese students faculty and administrative staff of Osaka University as well as host families and volunteers of local communities visit for many kinds of international exchange activities They provide information about scholarship Japanese language programs housing in ternational exchange activities events recycled items study abroad and other matters I E Mail 06 6850 6942 N A 06 6850 5610 06 6850 5606 CSCD m 06 6850 6214 CSCD 06 6850 6632
192. vailable at the Immigration Bureau or it can be downloaded from the Ministry of Justice homepage The Support Office also provides it Passport Residence Card or Alien Registration Card Fee Single entry 3 000 yen Multiple entry 6 000 yen N 4 I MEMO I Legal Procedures 2 WS HHEN 37 Il Medical Services and Insurances 1 Osaka University Health Care Center The Health Care Center serves the health and well ness needs of the entire Osaka University community Please visit following websites for information about their services and activities J 2 Medical Assistance English webpage http www healthcarecenter osaka u ac jp english html Suita Campus Tel 06 6879 8970 Toyonaka Campus WTel 06 6850 6038 Minoh Campus Tel 072 730 5151 1 Hospitals Hospitals in Japan are roughly categorized into gen eral specialized and private hospitals It is important to find a reliable hospital in your neighborhood Finding a doctor who specializes in pediatrics should be a priority if you accompany your children When you go to a doc tor present your National Health Insurance card at the reception and fill in a registration card or a questionnaire about your condition while you wait your turn After see ing a doctor you will need to pay the necessary fee and receive your medicine If you are given a prescription you will need to go to a designated ph
193. www gakuseikaikan com international outline O HBRAOBFEZANT 43 ehttp www ur net go jp Qf BH BS UR U R 2010 4

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