\r\nGuide map for the “Kyudai Gakkentoshi Area”<\/em>
\r\n\r\nStarting your student life in Fukuoka will require you to first acquire the essentials for daily living. “Kyudai Gakkentoshi Area” located near the Ito Campus, providing access to various shopping spots and public facilities. Moreover, from Kyudai Gakkentoshi Station, you can directly access key areas of Fukuoka such as “Tenjin” and “Hakata Station”.\r\n\r\n

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Guide Map of Kyudai Gakkentoshi<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nUseful Information<\/em>
\r\n\r\n“Useful Infromation” is a booklet created by the International Student Exchange Division that lists useful websites for daily life in Fukuoka. \r\n\r\n\r\n $\"\"$ <\/a>\r\n
\r\nUseful Contents<\/em>
\r\n\r\n“Useful Contents” is a compilation of guidance videos, handbooks, and other resources that are invaluable for international students living and studying in Fukuoka. We encourage you to make the most of these contents.\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Please click on the image to access all the content.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nGuidebook on Living and Working<\/em>
\r\n\r\nThis guidebook is produced by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan and contains information necessary for foreigners living in Japan to live safely and comfortably. It features illustrations and diagrams for easy understanding, so be sure to take a look.\r\n\r\nGuidebook on Living and Working<\/em><\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nLife in Fukuoka<\/em>
\r\n\r\n‘Life in Fukuoka’ is a website run by the Fukuoka City Goverment. It provides information on consultation services for when you are in trouble, local information, lifestyle rules & manners, and more to help everyone living in Fukuoka City to live peacefully.\r\n\r\nLife in Fukuoka<\/em><\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n
\r\nFukuoka is Open<\/em>
\r\n‘Fukuoka is Open’ is a website run by the Fukuoka Prefecture Government. It provides various essential information on education, healthcare, job opportunities, housing, as well as food and tourism information for enjoying your days off in Fukuoka.\r\n\r\nFukuoka is Open<\/em><\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Procedures at the ward office <\/em><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Guidance Video<\/a><\/li>\r\n
Notification of your address<\/a><\/li>\r\n
My number System <\/a><\/li>\r\n
National Health Insurance<\/a><\/li>\r\n
National Pension System<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
Guidance Video<\/em><\/h4>\r\nThis is a guidance video about city ward procedures for new comers which is created by Q-Mate, a student support team run by Kyushu University students.
\r\n Please check it out!\r\n
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\r\n<\/iframe>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\" id=\"proc_2\"><em>Notification of your address<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Notification of your address<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nThose who have received a residence card at a port entry\/departure*1 are asked to visit the city\/ward office where they live with their residence card, and notify the Ministry of Justice where they live within 14 days of finding a place to settle down.<br \/>\r\nThis includes those in possession of a passport starting \u201cResidence card will be issued at a later date\u201d. In such a case, please be sure to bring your passport to the office.\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<em class=\"txt_red txt_bold\">\u203bThose who have already resided in Japan and have moved<\/em><br \/>\r\nWithin 14 days from the date of relocation to the new residence, you must notify the move-in at the municipal office of the relocation destination.\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"box_nomal\">\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Necessary Documents<\/em>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"list_nomal mt20\">\r\n\r\n<li>\r\nNotification of the address\u3000(Obtainable from municipal office of the city or ward for) <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp\/shimin\/kusei\/life\/tennyuutodoke.html\" class=\"btn_file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Fukuoka City<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.itoshima.lg.jp\/s008\/020\/010\/020\/20230403171713.html\" class=\"btn_file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Itoshima City<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br\/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.city.onojo.fukuoka.jp\/s055\/020\/010\/020\/020\/4173.html\" class=\"btn_file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Onojo City<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n<li>Residence card\uff08certificate of alien registration\uff09<\/li>\r\n<li>Notification Card of my Number<\/li>\r\n<li>Certificate of moving out (Tenshutsu Shomei Sho)<br \/>\r\n\u203bIf you change your address in the same city\/town (e.g. from Higashi ward to Nishi ward in Fukuoka city), you are not required to submit it.<\/li>\r\n\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\" id=\"proc_3\"><em>My number System<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n\u201cThe Social Security and Tax Number System\u201d has been enforced in Japan since October 2015. In this new system, one number (12 digits) will be issued individually to every person possessing a resident record, including international students and researchers residing in Japan. This number, so called \u201cMy Number\u201d, will be used for administrative procedures related to Social Security or Taxation etc.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPlease find more detailed information here<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.digital.go.jp\/assets\/contents\/node\/basic_page\/field_ref_resources\/b9dd81e2-93ec-4e4e-bea7-df9718390785\/9e31ef07\/20231113_globalsite_mynumbercard_outline_01.pdf\" class=\"btn_file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Individual card (My Number Card)<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\" id=\"proc_4\"><em>National Health Insurance<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nAll foreign nationals who granted permission to stay for 3 months or more may enroll in the National Health Insurance Plan. With this insurance, the insured can receive benefits for medical charges<br \/>\r\n70% of the total charge is borne by the city.<br \/>\r\nIf the amount of the charge to be paid for one hospital in one month (30% of the total medical charge) exceeds determined sum of money the exceeded is borne by the city.<br \/>\r\n\u203bPlease complete the procedure at the ward office where you live.<br \/>\r\nIf you have not completed the notification of your place of residence, please do so first.<br \/>\r\n\u203bInsurance premiums vary depending on each person’s previous year’s income, so please contact the ward office where you live for details.<br \/>\r\n\u203bIt is convenient to pay insurance premiums automatically from your bank or post office account. Please ask the ward (city) office for the procedure of automatic transfer.<br \/>\r\n\u203bClick here for National Health Insurance Card and premium payment slip<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/\u56fd\u6c11\u5065\u5eb7\u4fdd\u967a\u8a3c\u3068\u4fdd\u967a\u6599\u7d0d\u4ed8\u7968.pdf\" class=\"btn_file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>National Health Insurance Card and Premium Payment Form (available only in Japanese)<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"box_nomal\">\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Necessary Documents<\/em>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"list_nomal\">\r\n\r\n<li>Notification of transfer of insured person of National Health Insurance (located at the ward office)<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp\/hofuku\/kokuho\/hp\/seido\/04_2.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Fukuoka City<\/em><\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.city.onojo.fukuoka.jp\/s054\/020\/050\/040\/030\/050\/7413.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Onojo City<\/em><\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n<li>Residence card<br \/>\r\n\u203bIf your residence card is not issued at the time of entry and your passport says “Issue your residence card at a later date”, please bring your passport.<\/li>\r\n\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp\/hofuku\/kokuho\/hp\/main01.html\" class=\"btn_nomal mt30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Click here for details<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\" id=\"proc_5\"><em>National Pension System<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nThere is a system which students can apply for extension of national pension premiums, which is called \u201cSpecial Payment System for Students\u201d<br \/>\r\nIf you wish to apply for \u201cSpecial Payment System for Students\u201d, please contact Itoshima City Hall, ward office in Fukuoka-City or the nearest Pension Office. When you contact the office, please prepare your student\u3000ID card.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nenkin.go.jp\/service\/kokunen\/menjo\/20150514.html\" class=\"btn_file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>special payment for students (available only in Japanese)<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nenkin.go.jp\/section\/soudan\/fukuoka\/higashifukuoka.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Higashi-Fukuoka Pension Office (Japanese version only)<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nenkin.go.jp\/section\/soudan\/fukuoka\/nishifukuoka.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Nishi- Fukuoka Pension Office (Japanese Version only)<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nenkin.go.jp\/section\/soudan\/fukuoka\/minamifukuoka.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Minami- Fukuoka Pension Office (Japanese version only)<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\n\u203blink\uff1a<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nenkin.go.jp\/index.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>National Pension System Website<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp\/hofuku\/kokuho\/hp\/main05.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Click here for details<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"sttl02\" id=\"student_days_3\"><em>Health<\/em><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"box_strong\">\r\n<ul class=\"list_nomal\">\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"#medical_1\" class=\"link_txt\">Hospital <\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#medical_2\" class=\"link_txt\">Health Insurance<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\" id=\"medical_1\"><em>Hospital <\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>(1) Kyushu University Hospital<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nCounseling and health Center provides medical care and advice in the case of disease and injuries and refers patients to Kyushu University Hospital if more specialized examinations and treatments are deemed necessary. If you are referred to Kyushu University Hospital in this manner, be sure to bring the letter of introduction issued by the Counseling and Health Center.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hosp.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Kyushu University Hospital Website<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>(2) Medicalfacilities with a foreign language-speaking staff<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nFukuoka City International Foundation provides on its website a list of medical facilities in Fukuoka that are staffed with a foreign language-speaking staff.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fmc.fukuoka.med.or.jp\/qq\/qq40gnforisr.asp\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Fukuoka Medical Information Guide<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nAlso, please refer to the list compiled for each campus area based on information from the “Fukuoka Medical Information Net” as of 1st November, 2025.\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\"><em class=\"txt_red\">Before you go to a medical institution, be sure to check each institution’s website for the latest information and whether or not an appointment is required.<\/em><\/em><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between;\">\r\n\r\n\u3000\u3000<figure>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ITO-CAMPUS_Medical-Facilities-with-foreign-language-availability.pdf\">\r\n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ITO-CAMPUS_Medical-Facilities-with-foreign-language-availability.png\" alt=\"ITO-CAMPUS_Medical-Facilities-with-foreign-language-availability\" style=\"width: 350px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px;\">\r\n <\/a>\r\n <figcaption>Ito Campus<\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n\r\n\u3000\u3000<figure>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/HOSPITAL-CAMPUS_Medical-Facilities-with-foreign-language-availability-1.pdf\">\r\n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/HOSPITAL-CAMPUS_Medical-Facilities-with-foreign-language-availability.png\" alt=\"HOSPITAL-CAMPUS_Medical-Facilities-with-foreign-language-availability\" style=\"width: 350px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px;\">\r\n <\/a>\r\n <figcaption>Hospital Campus<\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n\r\n\u3000\u3000<figure>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/OHASHI-CAMPUS_Medical-Facilities-with-foreign-language-availability.pdf\">\r\n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/OHASHI-CAMPUS_Medical-Facilities-with-foreign-language-availability.png\" alt=\"OHASHI-CAMPUS_Medical-Facilities-with-foreign-language-availability\" style=\"width: 350px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px;\">\r\n <\/a>\r\n <figcaption>Ohashi Campus<\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n\r\n\u3000\u3000<figure>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CHIKUSHI-CAMPUS_Medical-Facilities-with-foreign-language-availability.pdf\">\r\n <img src=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CHIKUSHI-CAMPUS_Medical-Facilities-with-foreign-language-availability.png\" style=\"width: 350px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px;\">\r\n <\/a>\r\n <figcaption>Chikushi Campus<\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\" id=\"medical_2\"><em>Health Insurance <\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em> National Health Insurance<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nAll foreign nationals with a residence permit for a period exceeding 3 months who are students or who are not covered by an employer\u2019s social security plan (mutual aid, health insurance) are required to join National Health Insurance. By paying monthly premiums, subscribers are required to cover 30% of their medical expenses. \r\nNational Health Insurance is especially beneficial in cases of serious disease or hospitalization thanks to its reimbursement system: if the total sum of medical bills that a single medical institution charges to a subscriber within 1 month exceeds a certain amount, the excess sum is reimbursed to the subscriber. \r\nYou can join National Health Insurance by applying at National Health Insurance Division of local ward office of your residence. Your National Health Insurance Card will be sent to you by post within a few days after the registration is completed. Monthly premiums are calculated based on your annual income in the previous year. Monthly premium payment can be made via automatic withdrawal from a bank account. For more detail, please contact the ward office in your residence area.\r\n\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>(1) Personal Accident Insurance<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nPersonal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research (“Gakkensai”) covers expenses arisen by accidents during university activities (lectures, experiments, practical exercises, field activities, etc.), travels between university facilities, and commuting. For more details, please contact the Kyushu University Co-op.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/ja\/education\/life\/insurance\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Kyushu University Website<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>(2) Comprehensive Insurance for Students Lives Couples with \u201cGakkensai\u201d for International Students (Inbound futai-gakuso)<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nThis insurance coverage includes liability compensation for injuries to others or damage to others’ property, compensation for permanent disability in the event of an accident, and compensation for hospitalization or outpatient expenses due to injury or illness in daily life. The coverage varies depending on the enrollment type. To enroll in this insurance, you are required to enroll in GAKKENSAI first. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2026\u5e74\u5ea6\u5916\u56fd\u4eba\u7559\u5b66\u751f\u5411\u3051\u5b66\u7814\u707d\u4ed8\u5e2f\u5b66\u751f\u751f\u6d3b\u7dcf\u5408\u4fdd\u967a\u65e5\u30fb\u82f1\u30fb\u4e2d\u30fb\u97d3.pdf\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Details, Enrollment\/Payment Procedures, etc.(JPN, ENG, CHN, KOR)<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>(3) Student Mutual Aid \u201cKYOSAI\u201d<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nThis insurance, handled by the Co-op, covers expenses arisen by accidents and injuries during university lectures, experiments and practical exercises. You must be a Co-op member to join this insurance. Please contact Kyudai Seikyo for more details.\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>(4) Emergency Secure Plan (ESP)<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nEmergency Secure Plan, which international students enrolled at Kyushu University are required to join, will provide assistance with various medical services.\r\nPlease note, however, that ESP is not a health insurance, and does not substitute for or replace the National Health Insurance which international students enrolled with a residence card are also required to join.\r\nIf international students need medical attention for the illness or accident etc., ESP can provide\r\n\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"list_nomal\">\r\n\r\n<li>Referral to an appropriate, nearby medical facility <\/li>\r\n<li>Three-way telephone interpretation service etc.,<\/li>\r\n\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nWhen the international students reach the emergency, it will arrange the contact to their family, and also transportation from home country to medical institutions in coverage.<br \/>\r\nTo join ESP, international students are required to pay membership fee 1,650 yen\/year. Please follow the instruction in the following website. *Bank transfer fee will be charged additionally per payment.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n24 hour Trilingual Medical Assistance<br \/>\r\n03-6371-0063\r\n\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-1\u3010ESP\u3011Information_ESP-InformationEnglish2025.10.pdf\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> Emergency-Security-Plan(ESP)<\/em><\/a>\r\n\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/2-1\u3010ESP\u3011NEXUS-App_Registration\u30fbPayment-Manual-etc.English_2026.4-1.pdf\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> Registration\u30fbPayment (ESP)\r\n<\/em><\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/\u52a0\u5165\u8005\u3078\u306e\u5229\u7528\u65b9\u6cd5_2025.4.pdf\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em> How to use\r\n (ESP)<\/em><\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"sttl02\" id=\"student_days_4\"><em>Bank<\/em><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Opening a Bank Account<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\nTo open a bank account, you will need ID, such as your residence card, which officially certifies your address, name and date of birth. International students are required to show Student ID Card. Please note that you may be requested to open an account at a specific bank if you are receiving some scholarship (e.g. Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship students need to open JP bank.)<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fcif.or.jp\/en\/en-information\/living\/banks\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Click here for details<\/em><\/a>\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Bank<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\nHaving a bank account enables you to deposit money, send money to designated recipients, pay utility bills by automatic transfer, obtain a credit card, and perform other operations. Scholarship recipients are required to open a bank account since scholarship payment is made by bank transfer. Please note that some scholarships designate a banking institution at which their recipients must open their account (for example, Japanese government scholarship recipients are required to open their account at Yucho Bank (JP Bank).\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\" id=\"proc_5\"><em>Guidance Video<\/em><\/h4>\r\nThis is a guidance video about opening bank account in Japan created by Q-Mate, a student support team run by Kyushu University students. <br \/>\r\nPlease check it out!\r\n<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ov0OiYcbcSc?si=MbiVRLKmJcX1xHMH\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"sttl02\" id=\"student_days_5\"><em>Electricity, gas and Water<\/em><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nTenants in private rental apartments are required to newly subscribe to utility services by telephone.\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>1. Electricity<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyuden.co.jp\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Kyushu Electric Power Company<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fcif.or.jp\/information\/living\/utilities\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Living in Fukuoka<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>2. Gas<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.saibugas.co.jp\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Saibu Gas<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fcif.or.jp\/information\/living\/utilities\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Living in Fukuoka<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>3. Water<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp\/mizu\/somu\/index.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>a. Fukuoka Municipal Water Bureau<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fukuoka-wsc.jp\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>b. Fukuoka City Water Service Corporation<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fcif.or.jp\/information\/living\/utilities\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Living in Fukuoka<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"sttl02\" id=\"student_days_6\"><em>Telephone and Internet <\/em><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>Public telephone<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nPublic telephones accept 10-yen and 100-yen coins, as well as telephone cards which you can buy at stores, such as convenience stores. International calls can be made from public telephones bearing indication to that effect. On the University campuses, there are several public telephones of this type.\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>(1) Mobile Phone<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nThere are several mobile phone companies in Japan. To buy a mobile phone and begin a new mobile phone service subscription, you must have a bank account in Japan. In general, you are required to present your bankbook, registered seal, Residence card or a copy of your jumin-hyo (certificate of residence record), passport, and a statement of parental approval (for those below age 20.)<br \/>\r\nThere is a wide range of mobile phone models and service packages with different tariffs. Subscription details can even differ from one shop to another. Please make sure to fully understand the contract details before signing up, since misunderstanding can lead to unexpectedly high telephone bills. For more details, please check the websites of the respective service providers.<br \/>\r\nIn recent years, use of a mobile phone terminal brought from abroad by installing SIM Card purchased at electronics retail shops in Japan is becoming common as well. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.au.com\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>au\uff08KDDI\uff09<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.softbank.jp\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>SoftBank<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nttdocomo.co.jp\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>docomo\uff08NTT\uff09<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>\uff08\uff12\uff09Internet<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nInternet access conditions and providers differ from one accommodation to another. If you are renting a private apartment, please confirm the details with your real estate agent. In central Fukuoka City, there are several internet hotspots.\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Internet Hotspots (public Internet access over WIFI LAN) examples<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nSubway station concourses (Fukuoka City Wi-Fi)<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp\/wi-fi\/index.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Fukuoka City Wi-Fi<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-airport.jp\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Fukuoka Airport<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.hakataport.com\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>International Terminal, Port of Hakata <\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenchika.com\/wifi\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Tenjin Underground Shopping Arcade<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"sttl02\" id=\"student_days_7\"><em>Post and Home Delivery (examples)<\/em><\/h3>\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Notice from the Animal Quarantine Service<\/em><\/h5>\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.maff.go.jp\/aqs\/english\/product\/import.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Animal quarantine information for travelers to Japan and International Mail, etc.<\/em><\/a><br\/>\r\nATTENTION;<br\/>\r\nThere have been cases are arrests on the charge of bringing meat or animal products illegally. \r\nIf you failed to declare meat or animal products and found them in your luggage, you will be found punishable. \r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>Postal service<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.post.japanpost.jp\/index.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Home delivery<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.post.japanpost.jp\/int\/index.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>International<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>Home delivery<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Domestic<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.post.japanpost.jp\/service\/you_pack\/index.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Yu Pack<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kuronekoyamato.co.jp\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Yamato Transport<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sagawa-exp.co.jp\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Sagawa Express<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>International<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedex.com\/ja-jp\/home.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>FedEx<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhl.com\/jp-ja\/home.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>DHL<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"sttl02\" id=\"student_days_8\"><em>Public Transportation<\/em><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>Bus, Subway, Train<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Bus<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nishitetsu.jp\/bus\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Nishitetsu Bus<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/showa-bus.jp\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Showa Bus<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.itoshima.lg.jp\/s006\/010\/020\/020\/050\/bus.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Itoshima City Community Bus<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Subway<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/subway.city.fukuoka.lg.jp\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Fukuoka Municipal Subway<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Train<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jrkyushu.co.jp\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>JR Kyushu<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nishitetsu.jp\/train\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Nishitetsu Railway<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>IC Cards as bus\/ train tickets<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nFukuoka bus, subway and train systems adopt rechargeable IC cards as a method of fare payment. There cards also function as a commuter’s pass and a debit card accepted in many shops. Any one of the cards listed below can be used in the service areas of all the other cards.\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Accepting masstransit system<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nNishitetsu Railway, Nishitestu Bus, Showa Bus, JR Kyushu train, Fukuoka City Subway<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nimoca.jp\/index\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>nimoca (Nishitetu)<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrkyushu.co.jp\/sugoca\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>SUGOCA (JR Kyushu)<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/subway.city.fukuoka.lg.jp\/hayakaken\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Hayakaken(Fukuoka City Subway)<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>Discounts (example)<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>One-day subway ticket<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nWith this card, 1-day unlimited rides on all subway lines (Kuko, Hakozaki, Nanakuma Lines) are allowed.<br \/>\r\nPrice: 640 yen<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/subway.city.fukuoka.lg.jp\/fare\/card\/oneday.php\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Fukuoka City Subway<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Ito Campus coupon tickets <\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nIto Campus coupon tickets, usable between any subway station and Kyudai Gakkentoshi Station on the JR Chikushi Line and between Kyudai Gakkentoshi and Ito Campus bus stops on Showa Bus, offers a saving of about 200 yen per ride as compared to regular single tickets.<br \/>\r\nPrice: 1 strip of 10 tickets for 6,730 yen (adult)<br \/>\r\n\u203b673 yen per ticket<br \/>\r\nValid for 3 months<br \/>\r\n\u203bValid until the last day of the month 3 months from the month of purchase<br \/>\r\nSold at: JR Kyudai Gakkentoshi Station, Meinohama Station, Nishijin Station, Tenjin Station and Kyushu University Co-op, etc.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/showa-bus.jp\/tickets\/pass_itocampus\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Showa Bus<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Ecole Card<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nWith this card, unlimited bus rides on any day (weekday, weekend and holiday) during given period are allowed for the prices indicated below. <br \/>\r\n1 month card: 8,000 yen \/ 3-month card: 22,800 yen <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nishitetsu.jp\/bus\/ecole\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Ecole Card<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\n\u203bPlease not that Ecole Card users are still required to pay fares if they get on or off at Kyudai Kogakubu-mae, Kyudai Big Orange-mae, Sangaku Renkei Koryu Center and other specified bus stops. For this reason, Wide Ecole Card is recommended to students commuting to Ito campus<br \/>\r\n1 month card: 11,500 yen \/ 3-month card: 32,800 yen\u3000\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Student discounts<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold txt_marker\">JR. Nishitetsu and Subway commuter passes (1,3 and 6 month(s) passes)<\/em><br \/>\r\nCommuter passes are available ticket counters at train station. A certificate of commuting is required to purchase a student commuter pass. Students can apply for the certificate at Students Affairs Section of their School \/ Graduate School. Please not that some categories of student cannot obtain a certificate of commuting.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Discount rate<\/em><br \/>\r\nThe longer commuter pass validity, the greater the discount<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">How to purchase<\/em><br \/>\r\n1. Confirm the route of public transportation<br \/>\r\n2. Receive a certificate of commuting issued by the Student Support Division or the Student Affairs Section of your School or Graduate School.<br \/>\r\n3. Bring your certificate of commuting and student ID card to purchase a commuting pass at any of the location below<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Where to buy (examples)<\/em><br \/>\r\nSubway: Meinohama, nishijin, tenjin, Hakata, and Kaizuka Stations\r\nJR: Any station\r\n<br \/>\r\nNishitetsu Bus $ Railway: Tenjin Commuter pass Counter, Kashiihama Sales Office, Ohashi Station, Ijiri Station, etc.<br \/>\r\nShowa Bus: Ito Information Center, Showa-bus Kind Information <br \/>\r\nSKIP: Showa-bus Kind Information Plaza (JR Kyudai Gakkentoshi-mae Station) 3rd floor of Hkata bus Terminal<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold txt_marker\">JR Student Discount (certificate of student discount eligibility) <\/em><br \/>\r\nBy presenting a certificate of student discount eligibility, students can receive a 20% discount on regular JR train fares if the on0way distance of their train ride for academic purposes (training, observation, etc.) or returning to their hometown for holidays is 101 km or more. Certificates of student discount eligibility can be obtained from automatic certificate-issuing machines. Research students and other non-degree students are not eligible.<br \/>\r\nOne student can be issued with up to 10 certificates per year. Purchasing train tickets at discount prices with certificates issued to persons other than actual travelers is illegal, and holders of such tickets are charged the full regular fare plus a penalty corresponding to double the regular fare.\r\n<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Discount rate<\/em><br \/>\r\n20%<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">How to purchase<\/em><br \/>\r\n1. Check the distance to your destination to see if it exceeds 100km.<br \/>\r\n2. Obtain a certificate of student discount eligibility from a machine on the Campus.<br \/>\r\n3. Bring the certificate to any JR station to purchase tickets.<br \/>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"sttl02\" id=\"student_days_9\"><em>Automobile, Motorcycle and Bicycle <\/em><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>Driver’s license<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nDriving an automobile or motorcycle in Japan requires either a Japanese driver’s license or an international driver’s license. It is possible to replace your driver’s license obtained in your home country or a third country with a Japanese driver’s license.\r\n <br \/>\r\nUnlicensed driving is heavily punished (imprisonment up to 12 months, fine up to 300,000 yen) and is even more heavily punished if such driving results in an accident. If you intend to drive in Japan, you are strongly advised to subscribe to voluntary insurance (nin-i hoken), in addition to the mandatory liability insurance. For more details, ask your car or motorcycle dealer upon purchase.\r\n<br \/>\r\nMandatory liability insurance. For more details, ask your car or motorcycle dealer upon purchase. In recent years, many cases of being arrested for unlicensed driving are reported. Even if you do not need a driver’s license in your home country when driving a small motor cycle, you must obtain a Japanese diver’s license when driving in Japan. Always carry your driver’s license when driving.\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>How to replace your foreign driver’s license with a Japanese driver’s license<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nYou are required to possess a valid driver’s license issued in a country other than Japan and have stayed in that country for 3 consecutive months or longer following the obtainment of your driver’s license.\r\n<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Where to apply<\/em><br \/>\r\nFukuoka Driver\u2019s License Test Center<br \/>\r\n4-7-1 Hanahata, Minami Ward, Fukuoka City<br \/>\r\n092\uff0d565-5109<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.police.pref.fukuoka.jp\/kotsu\/unshi\/015.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Homepage<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Application accepted<\/em><br \/>\r\nMonday to Friday (closed on Saturday, Sunday, public holidays and New Year holidays)<br \/>\r\n13\uff1a00\uff5e13\uff1a00<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Test subjects<\/em><br \/>\r\n\u25cfExamination of documents<br \/>\r\n\u25cfAptitude<br \/>\r\n\u25cfDriving knowledge and skills<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n\u203bHolders of driver\u2019s licenses issued in the countries and areas listed below are exempt from the \u201cdriving knowledge and skills\u201d test<br \/>\r\nAustralia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, USA (Maryland and Washington states Only)<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Required documents<\/em><br \/>\r\n\u25cfApplication form (available at the Test Center)<br \/>\r\n\u25cf2 ID photos (3cm x 2.4cm)<br \/>\r\n\u25cf1 copy of jumin-hyo (certificate of residence record) with mention of locale of family register or nationality<br \/>\r\n\u25cfValid foreign driver\u2019s license<br \/>\r\n\u25cfJapanese translation of the above driver\u2019s license ( translated or certified by the Embassy or Consulate)<br \/>\r\n\u203bTranslation service by Japan Automobile Federation (JAF)<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/english.jaf.or.jp\/driving-in-japan\/drive-in-japan\/about-dltas?utm_source=flyer&utm_medium=qr&utm_campaign=translation_fuk_english\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Japanese translation of foreign driver\u2019s license<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/>\r\n\u25cfJAF Kyushu headquarters Fukuoka Branch(092-841-7731)<br \/>\r\n\u25cfPassport<br \/>\r\n\u25cfCandidates who do not speak Japanese may be accompanied by an interpreter.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Testing fees<\/em><br \/>\r\n\u25cfOrdinary Type 1 : 2,550 yen<br \/>\r\n\u25cfLarge Type 1\/ Medium Type 1: 4,100 yen<br \/>\r\n\u25cfOthers: 2,600 yen<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Vehicle use fee (only examinees subject to driving skill test)\r\n<\/em><br \/>\r\nDepends on the size of the vehicle<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">License issuance fee<\/em><br \/>\r\n2,050 yen<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Fee for mention of additional vehicle type \r\n(if licensed for several vehicle types)\r\n<\/em><br \/>\r\n200 yen\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Traffic rules<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nIn Japan, cars drive on the left. Be particularly careful if you drive on the right in your home country. Japanese traffic rules are very strict, and violations are heavily punished (fined). Be sure to learn the local traffic rules before you drive. \r\nCompensation demanded for a traffic accident is extremely expensive in Japan. In the case of a fatal accident (even one caused by a motor cycle), the sum of compensation demanded could exceed 80 million yen. \r\nThe mandatory automobile liability insurance is usually insufficient to entirely cover such demand and does not cover material damage caused to the victim or the responsible party’s medical expenses. For this reason, if you drive in Japan, you are advised to join a voluntary insurance in addition to the mandatory one.\r\n\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Driving to University<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nUndergraduate Kyushu University students are not allowed to commute by car. Graduate students and research students whose commuting distance is 2 km or more and who habitually stay on the campus until late at night for research activities are allowed to commute by car by applying for a permission and paying an annual vehicular entry fee of 12,000 yen. For more details, please contact the Student Affairs Section of your School or Graduate School.\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Bicycles<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nBicycles purchased in Japan must be registered for theft prevention and early detection of stolen bicycles. This procedure requires a registration fee of 600 yen. Change of registered information is mandatory when a bicycle owner has changed. Possessing a bicycle without updating its ownership information is considered as theft and thereby punishable. Please not that, in Japan, riding a bicycle while under the influence of alcohol is punishable in the same way as drunk driving. It is also illegal to ride a bicycle while using an umbrella or carrying another person. The number of bicycle collision accidents has been increasing recently on the Kyushu University campuses. Be prudent if you ride a bicycle since even bicycle accidents can lead to huge compensation claims.\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"sttl02\" id=\"student_days_10\"><em>Safety and Security<\/em><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\" id=\"safety_1\"><em>Emergency Call Numbers in Japan<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nThroughout your stay in Japan, you should keep in mind the following two phone numbers that you need to call in the event an emergency situation arises. Call the number appropriate to what you need to report or ask for-Each number connects you to a nationwide response center in service nationwide, 24 hours and seven days a week\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Police<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<em class=\"txt_red txt_bold\">110<\/em><br \/>\r\nCrime or accident\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Fire\/Ambulance<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<em class=\"txt_red txt_bold\">119<\/em><br \/>\r\nFire, ambulance, emergency medical services.\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<br \/>\r\nWherever in Japan, these calls can be made free of charge from any phone including mobile phones, home phones, and public pay phones.\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>(2) Traffic accidents<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nIn the case of a traffic accident, call 119(ambulance) first if someone is injured; otherwise, call 110 (police). If you are personally involved, you must note down the other party’s name, address, telephone number, age, driver’s license number, vehicle’s license plate number, insurance company, insurance policy number etc. You must also write down witnesses’ names and telephone numbers, if any. If you are injured, even only slightly, you must seek medical attention and have a medical certificate prepared by the medical institution. \r\nYou are also required to notify your academic advisor\/host professor and the office in charge of your department if you are involved in a traffic accident.\r\n\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>(3) Fire<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nIf you detect a fire, shout “kaji-da (fire)!” and alert the people around you; then call 119 for a fire engine. If a fire extinguisher or water is nearby, use it to contain the fire. However, never splash water over a cooking pot containing oil, a kerosene stove or an electric appliance.\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>(4) Local Police Stations and Police Boxes<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nPolice stations (keisatsu-sho) and police boxes (koban) near the Campuses and student dormitories are listed below. Koban, usually found in an urban area, are stationed by police officers 24\/7 to ensure local community security. Feel free to seek help at a koban when you need directions, have lost an object, are involved in or troubled by an incident or accident.\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Ito<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Nishi Police Station<\/em><br \/>\r\n1-14-10 Imajukunishi, Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City<br \/>\r\n092-805-6110<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Susenji Police Box<\/em><br \/>\r\n2-8-13 Susenji, Nishi Ward, Fukuoka City<br \/>\r\n092-806-1110\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Hospital<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Fukuoka Prefectual<\/em><br \/>\r\n7-7 Higashi Koen, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City<br \/>\r\n092-641-4141\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Ohashi<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Minami Police Station<\/em><br \/>\r\n2-3-1 Shiobaru, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City<br \/>\r\n092-542-0110<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Ohashi Police Box<\/em><br \/>\r\n1-3-16 Ohashi, Minami Ward, Fukuoka City<br \/>\r\n092-541-1094\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Ijiri<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Ijiri Police Box<\/em><br \/>\r\n5-3-3 Ijiri, Minami Ward, Fukuoka City<br \/>\r\n092-585-4065\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Chikushi<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Shirakibaru Pokice Box<\/em><br \/>\r\n2-4-22 Shirakibaru, Onojo City<br \/>\r\n092-582-9234<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Kasuga Police Station<\/em><br \/>\r\n3-1-21 Hara-mashi, Kasuga City<br \/>\r\n092-580-0110\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>(5) Natural disasters <\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Typhoon<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nFrom summer to autumn, typhoons approach and sometimes hit the lands of Japan. When a typhoon approaches, rainfall and wind intensify, often blowing away roof tiles, tree branches, signboards and other objects and they cause a dangerous situation. In such situation, it is beat to stay inside the building as much as possible, and stay away from the windows since window glass can be broken by objects blown by strong winds. Remember that electric power and water supply are sometime disrupted. Be vigilant against a flood if you live in a lowland area or near a river. If you see rainwater overflowing onto the road surface, refrain from using the subway or going to an underground shopping arcade or basement floor. <br \/>\r\nWhen a typhoon strikes overland, mass-transit systems often change their operating schedules. In such a case, gather the latest information from TV, radio or the Internet.\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Earthquake<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nFukuoka has experienced less frequent earthquake compared to the other areas in Japan. However, there was a major earthquake hit the west coast of Fukuoka Prefecture in May 2005 and another powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture as well as other Kyushu region in April 2016. Therefore, we must be vigilant at all times. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">If an earthquake hits…<\/em>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"list_nomal\">\r\n\r\n<li>Hide yourself under a sturdy desk or table, and protect your head with a pillow or cushion if available nearby.<\/li>\r\n<li>Once the shaking has stopped and you can move, extinguish all inflammable items. <\/li>\r\n<li>Open the door to secure an escape route and not to be shut in. <\/li>\r\n<li>When outdoors, stay away from buildings, cliffs and shores.<\/li>\r\n<li>Evacuate from a building via a staircase; elevators can stop in the middle of operation due to power failure. <\/li>\r\n<li>Safety confirmation e-mail will be sent to you b University through Student Portal System, please be sure to reply to it. (ANPIC) <\/li>\r\n<li>If you have any damages due to disasters, please report them to a student section of your affiliated department or to Support Center. <\/li>\r\n\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold txt_marker\">NHK World Japan<\/em><br \/>\r\nNHK World Japan is a service provided by Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK. It delivers the latest information on a variety of topics, including Japan’s disaster information, in multiple languages. It’s an ideal service for those who may not feel confident gathering information in Japanese. By downloading the smartphone app, you can receive push notifications with the latest information in the event of a disaster.\r\n<br\/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www3.nhk.or.jp\/nhkworld\/en\/app\/\" class=\"btn_file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>NHK World Japan<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br\/>\r\n<br\/>\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold txt_marker\">Links for Multilingual News and BOSAI Info.<\/em><br \/>\r\nThis is a useful collection of links related to Japanese news and disaster information provided by NHK. You can access multilingual news sites and gain a better understanding of disasters in Japan.\r\n<br\/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www3.nhk.or.jp\/nhkworld\/en\/multilingual_links\/?cid=nhkbousai-hp-target\" class=\"btn_file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Links for Multilingual News and BOSAI Info.<\/em><\/a>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold txt_marker\">Disaster Prevention Info-mail Service “Mamoru-kun”<\/em><br \/>\r\n“Mamoru-kun” provides disaster information updates.\r\n<br \/>\r\n\u30fbStay informed about disaster alerts with push notifications based on your current location.<br\/>\r\n\u30fbEasily locate evacuation centers on the map.<br\/>\r\n\u30fbIllustrated guides on disaster preparedness actions are available.<br\/>\r\n\u30fberify family members’ locations during emergencies.<br\/>\r\n\u30fbAvailable in Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified\/Traditional), Korean, and Vietnamese.<br\/>\r\n<br\/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/jp\/app\/%E3%81%B5%E3%81%8F%E3%81%8A%E3%81%8B%E9%98%B2%E7%81%BD%E3%83%8A%E3%83%93-%E3%81%BE%E3%82%82%E3%82%8B%E3%81%8F%E3%82%93\/id1659756418\" class=\"btn_file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>iPhone<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br\/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=jp.lg.fukuoka.pref.fukuoka_bosai&hl=ja&gl=US\" class=\"btn_file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Android<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br\/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"sttl02\" id=\"student_days_11\"><em>Family (educational supports and others)<\/em><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>About the School Education of Japan<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Guidebook for Starting School<\/em><\/h5>\r\nAvailable in English, Korean, Vietnamese, Pilipino, Chinese, Portuguese and Spanish. <\/li>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mext.go.jp\/en\/policy\/education\/elsec\/title02\/detail02\/1373857.htm\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Guide for foreign students to start school<\/em><\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Brief explanation on Japanese Education System<\/em><\/h5>\r\nThese websites explain enrollment procedures for nursery, kindergarten, elementary and Junior high school, etc.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcif.or.jp\/en\/en-information\/living\/nursery-school-and-kindergarten\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Nursery\/ Kindergarten<\/em><\/a>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcif.or.jp\/en\/en-information\/living\/elementary-and-junior-high-schools\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Elementary\/ Junior high school <\/em><\/a>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>Fukuoka city temporary custody business<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Eligibility\uff1a<\/em>The infant who is before elementary school enrollment from 6 months old who live in the Fukuoka city<br \/>\r\n (The sick child and the infant of sick convalescence are non-applicable.)<br \/>\r\n\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">Fee\uff1a<\/em>It’s different depending on Facilities.<br \/>\r\n\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">The use number of times\uff1a<\/em>Even 14 times a month<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp\/kodomo-mirai\/jigyo-tyosei\/child\/itijiazukari01_2.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Temporary custody business<\/em><\/a>\r\n*Choose \u201cForeign language\u201d at the top of the web page.<br \/>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>Procedures for Starting School at Fukuoka City Elementary Schools (Fukuoka city)<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp\/kyoiku-iinkai\/gakkoshien\/ed\/enter-school_3.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Procedures for Starting School<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>Procedures for Changing Schools within Japan to Fukuoka City Elementary\/Middle Schools<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp\/kyoiku-iinkai\/gakkoshien\/life\/school-move.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Procedures for Changing Elementary\/Middle \r\n Schools<\/em><\/a>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nThis website provides explanation on transfer procedure for Japanese Children. <br \/>\r\nForeign children can also transfer by taking the same procedure as below.\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Procedures at the municipal office<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"list_number\">\r\n\r\n<li>Foreign parents who have moved into Fukuoka city must take a procedure on their residence registration at Resident registration counter of the municipal oofice.<\/li>\r\n<li>At that time, those with a school-aged child(re) inform them the request to have child(re) attend a Japanese school at Resident registration counter of the municipal office.<\/li>\r\n<li>If you wish for school education, please complete the necessary forms and ask for an issuance of \u201cNotice of School Transfer (Tennyuugaku tsuuchisho).\u201d<\/li>\r\n\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Procedures at the school<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"list_number\">\r\n\r\n<li>Foreign parents and child(ren) visit the designated school and submit the \u201cNotice of School transfer\u201d. Please make an appointment with the school by phone in advance.<\/li>\r\n<li>2.\tA fire interview will be held with a staff of the school. Brief explanation on the procedures of transferring, preparation of school items and open a bank account will be given. There will be forms to be filled in, so please accompany with someone who can speak\/read Japanese.<\/li>\r\n\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em> Procedures for Cases Where Japanese Language Support is required for child(ren)\u3000<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp\/kyoiku-iinkai\/shido\/ed\/nihongosapoto.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Japanese Language Support Project for Child(ren)<\/em><\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl03\"><em>Health Related Services of Health and Welfare Center (Hokenjyo)<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nFollowing service on the mother and child handbook is available.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">\u25c7Issuance of the Mother and Child Handbook (Japanese)<\/em><br \/>\r\nThose who have registered as a foreign citizen at Fukuoka city, then the handbook in foreign language can be issued for free if requested.\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>Children’s Medical Subsidy System<\/em><\/h4>\r\nThe subsidy is provided for medical expenses so that children can receive medical care at hospitals and other facilities with peace of mind in the hope of their healthy growth.<br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">\u3010Target Age\u3011<\/em><br \/>\r\n\u3000Until 2023 December 31, even Medium3rd grader of*… school (until March 31 of beginning after the birthday previous day of 15 years old)<br \/>\r\n\u3000From 2024 January 1 to the*…… high school student generation, (the person who isn’t a\u203b student until March 31 of beginning after the birthday previous day of 18 years old, target)<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nTo be certified for child medical expense subsidies, an application must be submitted. You can apply at the city office or online.<br \/>\r\nFor detailed application procedures and grant details, please refer to the links below.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp\/hofuku\/hokennenkin\/hp\/01.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Children’s Medical Subsidy System<\/em><\/a> *Choose \u201cForeign language\u201d at the top of the web page.<br \/>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>Fukuoka City Consultation Support Center for Foreign Residents<\/em><\/h4>\r\nConsultation on various matters related to daily life such as residence procedures, employment, medical care, welfare, childbirth\/childrearing, and education of children is available in person or by phone or e-mail.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcif.or.jp\/en\/en-consultation\/life-interaction\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Fukuoka City Consultation Support Center for Foreign Residents<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"sttl02\" id=\"student_days_12\"><em>Leaving Japan <\/em><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"box_strong\">\r\n<ul class=\"list_nomal\">\r\n\r\n<li><a href=\"#leave_1\" class=\"link_txt\">For those who leave Japan<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#leave_2\" class=\"link_txt\">Guidance Video<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#leave_3\" class=\"link_txt\">Moving-out of a university dormitory or a private apartment<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#leave_4\" class=\"link_txt\">Disposal of bulk trash and recycled home electronics<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#leave_5\" class=\"link_txt\">Cancellation of Co-op membership<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#leave_6\" class=\"link_txt\">Procedures at a city(ward) office<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#leave_7\" class=\"link_txt\">Payment of utility fee, internet fee and cellphone charge<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#leave_8\" class=\"link_txt\">Closure of a bank account<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#leave_9\" class=\"link_txt\">Termination of credit card contract<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#leave_10\" class=\"link_txt\">Cancellation of Bicycle Security Registration<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#leave_11\" class=\"link_txt\">Return of Residence Card<\/a><\/li>\r\n\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\" id=\"leave_1\"><em>For those who leave Japan<\/em><\/h4>\r\nThere are many procedures to carry out including those mentioned above. Especially you are obliged to settle up all required payments. If you leave Japan without having them complete, it will not only cause a lot of trouble to your guarantor or a supervisor but also to discredit the reputation of your home country<\/strong>\r\nA checklist of procedures required before leaving Japan can be downloaded below<br \/>\r\n<br\/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Checklist-of-necessary-procedures-before-leaving-Japan-1.pdf\" class=\"btn_file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Checklist of necessary procedures before leaving Japan<\/em><\/a>\r\n<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\" id=\"leave_2\"><em>Guidance Video<\/em><\/h4>\r\nThis is a guidance video about necessary procedures before leaving Japan which is created by Q-Mate, a student support team run by Kyushu University students. <br \/>\r\nPlease check it out!\r\n<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N1tRXxz4HgY?si=HyK-QaleLxnRiUy2\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\" id=\"leave_3\"><em>Moving-out of a university dormitory or a private apartment<\/em><\/h4>\r\nYou are required to notify dormitory managers or a real estate agency of your moving-out date beforehand (usually 1 to 2 months in advance) in accordance with the contract. If the notification is not carried out appropriately or late, additional room charges may be deducted from the deposit. It is also required to clean up the room and have the room checked by dormitory managers or a real estate agancy on the moving-out date. If you are using a rented parking space or a storage room, you are also required to notify and terminate the contract.\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\" id=\"leave_4\"><em>Disposal of bulk trash and recycled home electronics<\/em><\/h4>\r\nDisposing bulk trash such as home furniture, home electronics or bicycle is charged and is required to follow community rule of your residence. Please find community rule of each residence in the following links.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em> Disposal procedure of bulk trash<\/em><\/h5><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp\/kankyo\/kateigomi\/life\/katei-bunbetsu\/sodaigomi.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Fukuoka city<\/em><\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.itoshima.lg.jp\/s011\/010\/020\/020\/040\/20210319110344.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Itoshima city<\/em><\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.kasuga.fukuoka.jp\/kurashi\/gomi\/gomidashi\/1001163\/1001168.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Kasuga city<\/em><\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.city.onojo.fukuoka.jp\/s070\/010\/010\/calendar\/gomi_a\/a05.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Onojo city<\/em><\/a><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nRecycled home electronics such as air-conditioner, TV, refrigerator or washing machine are not taken care of by a city office. Please contact a retail shop where you purchased these items or the nearest “Best Denki”.\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\" id=\"leave_5\"><em>Cancellation of Co-op membership<\/em><\/h4>\r\nMembership fee of Co-op will be refunded to you after cancellation. In case of Spring graduation, special counter by Co-op for cancellation of membership will be held in every March at the cafeteria of each campus. Please check the location and visit there with the following required items. In case of fall graduation, please visit a service counter of the nearest Co-op store.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.coop.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/honbu\/henkan.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Information on the return of investment due to legal withdrawal and switching procedures due to higher education, etc.<\/em><\/a><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Required documents<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"list_number\">\r\n\r\n<li>Residence Card<\/li>\r\n<li>Student ID Card<\/li>\r\n<li>Personal Seal (if you have)<\/li>\r\n<li>Application form<\/li>\r\n\r\n\u3000\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\" id=\"leave_6\"><em>Procedures at a city(ward) office<\/em><\/h4>\r\nPlease visit, with required documents, a city office to go through following procedures within 14 days prior to your departure.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Required documents<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"list_number\">\r\n\r\n<li>Residence Card<\/li>\r\n<li>Personal Seal (if you have)<\/li>\r\n<li>National Health Insurance Card<\/li>\r\n<li>National Pension Handbook(Subscriber only)<\/li>\r\n<li>Notification Card or Individual Card of “The Social Security and Tax number System”<\/li><br \/>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>A notification of moving out<\/em><\/h5>\r\nPlease submit a notification of moving out to a resident registration section. If this is not carried out appropriately, you might be charged additional National Health Insurance fee even after your departure.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Return of Notification Card\/Individual Card of “The Social Security and Tax number System”<\/em><\/h5>\r\nYou are required to return Notification Card\/Individual Card to a resident registration section. Please refer to following URL for the detail of “The Social Security and Tax number System”, as know as “My number”.<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/\u30de\u30a4\u30ca\u30f3\u30d0\u30fc\u5236\u5ea6\u306b\u3064\u3044\u3066\u91cd\u8981\u306a\u304a\u77e5\u3089\u305b.pdf\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Important notification about The Social Security and Tax number System<\/em><\/a><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Cancellation of National Health Insurance<\/em><\/h5>\r\nPlease cancel National Health Insurance by returning National Health Insurance Card at a section-in-charge and settle any outstanding payments.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Cancellation of National Pension Registration<\/em><\/h5>\r\nPlease cancel National Pension Registration at a section-in-charge. If you have Japanese National Pension coverage period under certain conditions, you can apply for Lump-sum Withdrawal Payment.<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nenkin.go.jp\/service\/jukyu\/sonota-kyufu\/dattai-ichiji\/20150406.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Japan Pension Service Lump-sum withdrawal payment system<\/em><\/a><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\" id=\"leave_7\"><em>Payment of utility fee, internet fee and cellphone charge<\/em><\/h4>\r\nYou are required to notify all suppliers of public utilities before a moving-out date to cancel the contract and settle any outstanding payments. It goes similarly to a cellphone and internet service.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Electricity<\/em><\/h5>\r\n<strong>Kyushu Electric Power Co.<\/strong><br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">\u3010Internet application\u3011<\/em><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.app.kyuden.co.jp\/mierukaWeb\/moushikomi\/keiyakunoMoushikomi\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Internet application<\/em><\/a><br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">\u3010Telephone application\u3011<\/em><br \/>\r\n\r\nFukuoka city East ward\uff1a0120-986-204<br \/>\r\nFukuoka city Central ward, Fukuoka city Hakata ward\uff1a0120-986-205<br \/>\r\nKasuga city, Onojo city\uff1a0120-986-207<br \/>\r\nIto area\uff1a0120-986-206<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Gas<\/em><\/h5>\r\n<strong>Saibu Gas Co.<\/strong><br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">\u3010Internet application\u3011<\/em><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saibugas.co.jp\/move\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Internet application<\/em><\/a><br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">\u3010Telephone application\u3011<\/em><br \/>\r\n092-633-2345<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Water<\/em><\/h5>\r\n<strong>Fukuoka City Waterworks Bureau<\/strong><br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">\u3010Internet application\u3011<\/em><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.suido-madoguchi-fukuoka.jp\/#\/waterStopInternet\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Online Cancellation<\/em><\/a><br \/>\r\n<em class=\"txt_bold\">\u3010Telephone application\u3011<\/em><br \/>\r\n092-532-1010<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Cellphone company<\/em><\/h5>\r\nPlease visit a cellphone company with cellphone, Residence Card or Passport, and Personal Seal (if you have).<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nttdocomo.co.jp\/support\/procedure\/change_release\/release\/cancel\/index.html\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Docomo<\/em><\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.au.com\/english\/support\/faq\/ecancellation\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>au<\/em><\/a><br \/>\r\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.softbank.jp\/mobile\/support\/cancellation\/procedure\/\" class=\"btn_nomal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Softbank<\/em><\/a><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Internet<\/em><\/h5>\r\nYou are required to notify internet provider and ensure to return Modem\/Router if rented. First of all please make sure of cancellation procedure more than 1 month in advance.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\" id=\"leave_8\"><em>Closure of a bank account<\/em><\/h4>\r\nPlease visit a bank with Bankbook, Cash Card, Personal Seal and Residence Card, and go through closing procedure. Please make sure of the following points before closing a bank account.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<ol class=\"list_number\">\r\n<strong><li>If scholarship payment in the last month into your bank account is successfully carried out<\/li>\r\n<li>If payment of utility fee or mobile phone charge in the last month by bank transfer is successfully carried out<\/li><br \/><\/strong>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Business hours of a service counter<\/em><\/h5>\r\nBank\uff1a9:00-15:00\uff08Mon to Fri except for national holidays\uff09<br \/>\r\nPost office\uff1a9:00-16:00\uff08Mon to Fri except for national holidays\uff09<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\" id=\"leave_9\"><em>Termination of credit card contract<\/em><\/h4>\r\nYou are required to call credit card company and make sure of the amount of outstanding payments as well as a method of payment.<br \/>\r\nIt goes similarly to Tuo Card obtained through Co-op; please visit Co-op store to confirm cancellation procedure.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\" id=\"leave_10\"><em>Cancellation of Bicycle Security Registration<\/em><\/h4>\r\nPlease visit the nearest police station to cancel registration.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Required items<\/em><\/h5>\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"list_number\">\r\n\r\n<li>Registration Card<\/li>\r\n<li>Residence Card or Passport<\/li>\r\n<li>Bicycle<\/li><br \/>\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\" id=\"leave_11\"><em>Return of Residence Card<\/em><\/h4>\r\nPlease return Residence Card to a departure counter or Immigration office at the airport. In case you forgot to return it for some reason, please send it to the following address by mail. \u3000*If you fail to return it, you may be punished with a fine.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<h5 class=\"sttl04\"><em>Destination of return by mail<\/em><\/h5>\r\nOdaiba Branch Office, the Tokyo Immigration Bureau Tokyo Port Joint Government Building 9F, 2-7-11 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0064<br \/>\r\n(Please write “The residence card to be returned” on the face of the envelope)<br \/>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"PAGE MENU Daily life in Fukuoka Procedures at the ward office Health Bank Electricity, gas and Water Telephone and Internet Post and Home Delivery (Example) Public Transportation Automobile, Motorcycle and Bicycle Safety and Security Family (educational supports and others) Leaving Japan During Your Stay\/ Daily Life Daily Life in Fukuoka On this page, you can<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/en\/student\/page-019\" class=\"themebutton\">Read More<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"parent":17936,"menu_order":66,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18439"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18439"}],"version-history":[{"count":115,"href":"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18439\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36549,"href":"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18439\/revisions\/36549"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17936"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18439"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}