Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Before Coming to Japan

Welcome to Keio University SFC!………………………………………………...
Welcome to Shonan, Fujisawa!…………………………………………………..
Visa ………………..…………………………………………………………………..
Money ……..…………………………………………………………………………
Travel Arrangement ….…..………………………………………………………..
Necessary Documents ………..…………………………………………………..
Medical .………..…………………………………………………………………….
Packing………………..……..……………………………………………………….
Culture and Language……..………..………..…………………………………...
Immigration…………………………………………………………………………..
Delivery Service……………………………………………………………………..
Shonan Fujisawa Campus Map…………………………………………………..
Announcements…..…………………………………………………………………
Academic Calendar and Time Table…………………………………………..
Computing Environment…………………………………………………………..

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Keio University Dormitories……………………………………………………..…
Local Student Dormitories………..…………………………………….……….…
Private Apartments………………..…………………………………….……….…
Shared Residence……….………..…………………………………….……….…
Pros and Cons of Each Type of Accomodation……..…………….……….…
Gas, Water, and Electricity….…..……………………………………….…….…
Phone Service……………………..……………………………………….…….….
Internet…………….……….………..……………………………………….…….…
Furnishing Your Apartment…………………..……..…………………….…….…
Moving……………………..………..………………………………………..………

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Resident Registration…………………………………………………………….…
National Health Insurance…...…..……………………………………………….
National Pension………………..…………………………………………….…….
Individual Number (My Number)………..…………………..…………….…….
Fujisawa City Hall and Community Centers...…..…………………………….

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4-1 Opening a Bank Account.……………………………………………………...…
4-2 Credit Card………………………….……………………………………………….
4-3 Smartphone Contract …………………...………………………………………

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5-1
5-2
5-3
5-4

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1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
1-5
1-6
1-7
1-8
1-9
1-10
1-11
1-12
1-13
1-14
1-15

Chapter 2 Housing
2-1
2-2
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-6
2-7
2-8
2-9
2-10

Chapter 3 Administrative Procedures
3-1
3-2
3-3
3-4
3-5

Chapter 4 Other Procedures

Chapter 5 Status of Residence

Extension of Period of Stay………….………………………………………….…
Work Permission for Part-Time Jobs.…………………………………………..…
Change in Your Status of Residence……..………………………………...……
Temporary Leave and Re-entry………………………………………….….……

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5-5 Visas for Your Family……………………………………………………….……….
5-6 Lost/Stolen/Damaged Residence Card………………….…………….…….…
5-7 Immigration Bureau Nearby (Yokohama/Kawasaki)………………..………

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6-1
6-2
6-3
6-4

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Chapter 6 Financial Aid

Scholarships for International Students.….……………………………..………
Scholarships for Japanese Students……………………………………..………
Student Loan……...…………………...…………………………………..…………
Student Discounts……..…………...………………………………………..………

Chapter 7 Health

7-1 National Health Insurance (NHI or Kokuho)……………………………..…….
7-2 Keio Student Health Care Mutual Aid Association (Gakuseikenpo)…..…
Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and
7-3 Research (“Gakkensai”) / Liability Insurance coupled with “Gakkensai”(“Gakkenbai”)………………………………………………………………...……..
7-4 Medical Consultations in Various Languages…………………………………
7-5 Medical Treatment at Campus…….………………………………………..……
7-6 Hospitals/Clinics……………………………………………….…………….………
7-7 Medical Institutions Nearby for International Students………………………
7-8 Pregnancy and Delivery……….…….………………………………………….…
7-9 Mental Health………………………………………………….…………………..…

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8-1
8-2
8-3
8-4
8-5
8-6
8-7
8-8
8-9
8-10
8-11
8-12

Living Cost…………………………………..….…………………………….….……
Free Wi-Fi………………………………..…………………………………….………
Postal Service (Takuhaibin)……...……………...……………………….……..…
Commute……………………………………….………………………………….…
Part-Time Jobs…………………...…….………………………………………….…
Food……………..……………………………………………….……………….……
Garbage………………………………………………………………………………
Avoiding Troubles……….……….…….……………………………………………
Religious Facilities.…………….….………………………….……..………………
Student Organizations…..…………………….……………………………………
International Student Support Groups………………..…………………………
List of Helplines…………………………..………..…………………………………

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9-1 Emergency Contacts……………………..….……………………………….……
9-2 Natural Disasters……………………….……………………………………………

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Chapter 8 Daily Life

Chapter 9 Emergency
Contacts

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Chapter 1
Before Coming to Japan5

1 Before Coming to Japan
The purpose of this chapter is to help you to prepare to come to Japan as an international
student at Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC).
You will learn all about what to do before you leave your home country and what to do
from your arrival at the airport.

1-1 Welcome to Keio University SFC!

SFC (Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus)

Keio University has a proud history as Japan’s first private institution of higher learning. In
1858, renowned scholar Yukichi Fukuzawa opened a school for Dutch learning in Edo(present-day Tokyo), then shifted to focusing on English.
SFC is the fifth university campus, opened in 1990 on the north side of Fujisawa
City in Kanagawa prefecture.

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1-2 Welcome to Shonan, Fujisawa!
What is Shonan Fujisawa like?

湘南 (Shōnan)Shonan

藤沢市 (Fujisawa-shi)
Fujisawa-city

Shonan is the nickname of the region along the coast of Sagami Bay,known as a popular summer resort area with a relaxed atmosphere.
Blessed with a natural environment, Fujisawa-city is conveniently
located only 50 minutes from Tokyo.
The climate is rather warm, with little snow (it snows once or twice ayear), and its temperatures vary from 3°C to 30°C throughout the year.

Tsujido beach park

Mt.Fuji and Enoshima island

Enoshima Sea Candle

Hikijigawa water park

Enoshima Aquarium

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Fujisawa Enoshima Fireworks Show

1-3 Visa

在留資格認定証明書

CoE (Certificate of Eligibility)
All foreign nationals entering and staying in Japan are given a statusof residence at their port of entry. International students are expected
to have a status of residence as "Student". If you do not have theappropriate status of residence, you may not be able to enroll.
To apply for a Student visa, it is required to obtain a Certificate of
Eligibility [CoE]. It is a digital document that certifies that you are an
eligible person to enter Japan as a student.
Keio University will apply for the CoE on behalf of international
students residing outside Japan.
Procedure
Apply for a CoE（zairyu shikaku nintei

shoumeisho）
CoE, Certificate of
Eligibility

留学生ビザ（Ryugku sei

biza）
Student visa

Student visa page of the
Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of Japan

Following the instruction sent from Keio University, fill out the
CoE application form and upload it along with your ID photoand other necessary documents to the designated website.

Receive your CoE
Once your electric CoE is issued from a regional immigration
bureau in Japan (it usually takes 2-3 months), Keio university
will send it to you as an email attachment.

https://www.mofa.go.jp/
j_info/visit/visa/long/visa
6.htmlWhat to bring to theJapanese EmbassySmartphone toshow your digital

Apply for a student visa
Make an appointment at your local Japanese
Embassy/Consulate and take your smartphone to sohw yourelectric CoE and other required documents.
*Please note that a CoE is only valid for 3 months after it is issued.

CoE

Completed visa
application formID photoPassport

Other necessary
documents (if necessary)9To obtain a permit for a part-time job
Students who hold a “Student” status of residence are allowed to stayin Japan only for study and research purposes. Therefore, you are notallowed to work. If you wish to engage in secondary activities aside
from your studies, such as a part-time job, you must apply for
資格外活動の許可“Permission to engage in activity other than that permitted under the(shikaku gai katsudo no
kyoka)
Permission

katsudo no kyoka)

status of residence previously granted”(資格外活動の許可 shikaku gai

to engage in activity
other than that
permitted under the
status of residence
previously granted

With this work permission, students are allowed to work for up to 28
hours a week (up to 8 hours a day during the summer, winter andspring break) as long as the work is not deemed to be socially immoral.
How to apply

For moredetails
about work
permission,please refer
to 5-2.

You will receive the application form for this permit together with yourdigital CoE by email from our Admission Office.
Fill out the application form and submit it at Immigration at your portof entry upon arrival in Japan. Permission to engage in an activity otherthan that permitted under the status of residence will be given at the
airport accordingly.
Bringing your family to Japan
Please consult with the Japanese Embassy/Consulate in your homecountry, as Keio University does not support family visas.

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1-4 Money
Japan is predominantly a cash-based society especially in rural areas.
We recommend you bring the equivalent of ~300,000 JPY in cash withyou even if you are a scholarship student as scholarship payment
usually takes 4 to 6 weeks to start.
Currency
The currency in Japan is the yen (円, en) and is denoted with the

円 (en) Yen

symbol ¥.
Bills come in 1,000 yen, 2,000 yen (rare), 5,000 yen and 10,000 yen
denominations. Coins come in 1 yen, 5 yen, 10 yen, 50 yen, 100 yen
and 500 yen denominations.
Consumption tax
The current consumption tax rate is 10% nationwide (8% for take-out).

消費税（shouhi-zei）

All the price tags include the consumption tax.

Consumption tax

Tipping
Tipping is not customary in Japan. In fact, it can be considered rude inmany situations. If you leave the money at a restaurant table, they will
run after you to return the “forgotten” money.
現金（genkin） Cash

Payment methods
Cash:
We recommend you carry cash in your wallet, around ~3,000JPY fordaily life, and ~10,000JPY for your first visiting day.
IC cards:
An IC card is a prepaid transportation card which can be used on mostJapanesepublictransportation

and

also

at

many vending

machines, shops and restaurants by simply touching the card on a

SUICA card11

reader. You can charge them with cash at most of the train stations.
Transportation
IC cards sales
is currently
suspended,
Please refer to
8-4 forCommuteYou can obtain an IC card at a train station only with cash. (You don’t
need to have a bank account or a credit card.) You need to pay 500 JPY
as a deposit when you get the card for the first time.
In the Tokyo metropolitan area, the SUICA card is the most commonlyused IC card.

クレジットカード

Credit Cards:

kurejitto kaado

If you are going to use your own credit card(s) issued in your homecredit card

country, please check with the credit card company if the card(s) canbe used in Japan.
The most commonly accepted cards are MasterCard, Visa, JCB, andAmerican Express.

デビットカード

Debit Cards:

debitto kaado
debit card

A debit card can be difficult to obtain for international students as debit
cards are issued through credit card companies such as VISA or
MasterCard in combination with your bank.

スマホ決済

Mobile payment Apps (QR Code-based):sumaho kessai

You can make payments by scanning the QR code displayed or showing

mobile payment

the barcode on your smartphone app to be scanned. Once you get amobile phone and a bank account, you can install those apps.

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1-5 Travel Arrangement
 Passport
Apply for a passport if you haven’t got one.
 Airline Ticket

Map and Directions to
SFC

You must book your own airline ticket.
The closest international airports are
・Narita International Airport (approx. 3 hours to SFC)
・Haneda Airport/Tokyo International Airport (approx. 1 hour to
SFC) Travel Insurance

https://www.sfc.keio.ac.j
p/en/maps.html

This is not mandatory, but travel insurance is strongly
recommended for the first few weeks until joining the National
Health Insurance plan with your residential registration.
 Trains
Check access from your port of entry to your final destination.

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Access from Major Stations

Access from Airports

Shuttle bus services are also available to most major locations within the Tokyo area.
Visit each airport’s website for details.

Access to SFC from the nearest train stations
From Shonandai station:

15 minutes by bus

From Tsujido station:

25 minutes by bus

Please see 8-4 for more details.

141-6 Necessary Documents
The following documents will be required after your arrival. However,
we recommend you prepare them while you are in your home country.

Documents to beprepared before

Also, please make photocopies of your passport and your visa

coming to Japan

documents, prepare extra ID photos (4cm X 3cm), and check thecontact number for your embassy in Japan.

your passport

Contact informationof your embassy incitizen with regular income. They must also be able to prove that theJapanrent is not above 30% of what they earn.
You need to find a joint guarantor in order to rent an apartment before

Extra ID photos(4cm X 3cm)

a student defaults on payment of rent, or damages are incurred to anapartment. They must be over 20 years of age and be a JapanesePhotoopies of yourvisa documents

Joint Guarantor (Refer to 2-3 for more details)“Joint guarantor” is a co-signer who takes legal responsibility in case

Photocopies ofJoint guarantor’s
information

you arrive in Japan. Make sure to get their contact details andorsignature to submit to the realtors.

Subscribe toComprehensive
Renter’s Insurance

Comprehensive Renter’s Insurance by KeioIf a guarantor cannot be found, it is possible for Keio University to cosign the lease for your period of study at Keio University.

system

Documents tocertify the incomeof your guardian for

For details of this system, refer to 2-3.

applying for
scholarships

Necessary Documents for Financial Aid
Prepare documents to certify the income of your parent(s)/spouse andfinancial supporters.
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Documents for all of your supporters, including your parent(s)/spouse. If your parent(s)/spouse do not earn any income, pleasestate it in the Financial Supporter Report (prescribed form).

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Documents required
for scholarship
application
registration



If your parent(s) (or spouse) or financial supporters reside outsideof Japan, they should submit a copy of documents that certify theirincome. An English or Japanese translation must be attached to(Keio International

the documents written in other languages then mentioned above.

Center)You can also write English or Japanese translations directly onto
the documents (the name of the document, year, amount ofincome, income period, name of the recipient and date of issuancemust be translated).

https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/life/scholarship/appl
ication.html

Please refer to the Keio University International Center’s webpage ason the left for all the required documents and guidelines forscholarship application registration.

1-7 Medical
Visit your doctor
We advise you to visit a doctor for a physical examination before
coming to Japan. Bring along a copy of your medical records in English
in case of an emergency or if you are suffering from a chronic illness.
Prescription medications
輸入確認書(Yunyu

The importing of medicines from overseas is subject to control by the

Kakunin-sho)

Pharmaceutical Affairs Law and the Customs Law to prevent health

Import Confirmation

hazards caused by defective products.

Application Form

You can bring your personal medicines into Japan once certain
Ministry of Health,Labour and Welfare

procedures are completed. When bringing your personal medicines
into Japan, you have to apply for an “Import Confirmation
Application Form” ("Yunyu Kakunin-sho" in Japanese/ 輸入確認書),
and receive it before you leave your home country, and declare it tothe officer at customs.
See the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website as shown on

https://www.mhlw.go.jp/
english/policy/healthmedical/pharmaceuticals/01.html

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the left.
You can find the “Q & A form” and “Import Confirmation
Application Form” on the page.

1-8 Packing
Pack smart
While most things are readily available in Japan, some items may be
more expensive, inconvenient to purchase, or difficult to be mailed
internationally, so you may wish to bring particular items with youfrom your home country.
Recommendations include:
Clothes:
Temperatures in the Kanto region can range from about 10ºF (around
1~2ºC) in the winter to 100ºF (around 35ºC) in the summer. For thisreason, a wide range of clothing sufficient for the entire year isnecessary.
Do not forget to pack formal clothes like black suits which are suitablefor ceremonial occasions.
If you prefer larger-sized clothing, we advise that you bring them fromyour home country as it is not easy to obtain those sizes in Japan.
Japanese “L” size is maybe a “M” size in some countries.
Also, if your shoe size is bigger than 28cm for men, 25cm for women,
it may be difficult to find shoes in Japan.
*Recently, more varieties of sizes are available online.
Over-the-counter medicines:
Some over-the counter medicines (OTC), an equivalent amount ofvitamins and contact lenses for a two-month (60 day) supply areallowed to be carried into Japan.

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Back-up glasses/contact lenses
You can buy both of these items in Japan, but you need to visit a doctor
to get a prescription to purchase contact lenses. Back-up lenses will be
useful for emergencies.
Electric adaptors and voltage converters
Also refer to 2-6

Japan operates on a 100V supply voltage at 50/60 Hz. The socket typeis Type A (two-pronged like the U.S).
SIM / Wi-fi router
As Japan does not have many free Wi-fi spots, you will need to make acontract with a phone company once you are settled in Japan. Until
then, you can use a short-term pre-paid SIM or a portable Wi-fi router.
You can pick one up at the airport on your arrival.
Hand-carried baggage
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





Japan Customs

Cash (a credit card and a cash card if possible)
Flight tickets
Passport
Smartphone to show your CoE
Travel insurance certificate (if any)
A pen
Contact list (Contact information of your embassy in Japan, Keio
University, your guarantor, and your accommodation)

Prohibited articles
Please check the Japan Customs page as shown on the left.

https://www.customs.g
o.jp/english/summary/passenger.htm

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1-9 Culture and Language
Inform yourself about Japan
Take some time to better familiarize yourself with Japan. Knowing yoursoon-to-behome'sculture,history,geography,

economy,government, etc. can improve your experience in Japan and your time

<MARUGOTO
Japanese Learning>
Hiragana :spent in the country will be more rewarding. Talk to others who havebeen to Japan and seek opportunities to watch movies and read more
about the country and its culture.
It is recommended you learn basic Japanese greetings and the twomain written scripts (hiragana and katakana). It will make your life inJapan much easier. (reading menus, etc.). Note that not many people

https://a1.marugotoweb.
jp/en/hiragana.php
Katkana :can speak English well especially outside of Tokyo.
Please review the beginner’s Japanese learning webpages of the JapanFoundation.
Also make sure to familiarize yourself with all the admission guideinformation from Keio SFC.

https://a1.marugotoweb.
jp/en/katakana.php

191-10 Immigration
Visit Japan Web

https://vjw-

Visit Japan Web
Visit Japan Web is a web service that visitors (including Japaneseand foreigners who have reentry permits) can use for immigrationand customs procedures in order to enter Japan.
Using this service, customs declarations and registration of foreign
immigration records can be done in advance.

lp.digital.go.jp/en/howto/

Arrival procedure at Narita/Haneda Airports

Embarkation/Disembarkation card (E/D card) &Customs declaration card
An E/D card (Embarkation/Disembarkation card), a customs
declaration card and a quarantine questionnaire will be given to youon the airplane. Please fill them out before your arrival.

Quarantine
Undergo a health check at the quarantine counter. Please present
the completed quarantine questionnaire to the quarantine counter.

Passport Control
Present the following documents to the officer.
Your passport

A completed E/D card

Application form for part-time work permission(資格外活動許可申請書) which was sent to you from Keio University
with your CoE by email.

A Landing Permission stamp will be affixed to your passport and *aresidence card will be issued. Please double-check that bothresidence status and visa duration are accurate.

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You will have your finger prints recorded and your photographtaken.

Baggage Claim
Pick up your checked luggage from the baggage claim area.

Customs Inspection
Present your customs declaration card and undergo a customs
screening.

Arrivals Lobby
Please take a train/bus to your designated accommodation.

*Residence card（在留カード）…. Carry this card with you at all times.
You may be required to present it for certain official procedures such as

在留カード(zairyu ka ado)
Residence card

opening a bank account. Once you have found housing in Japan after
arrival, you must register your place of residence at the local city/ward
office within 14 days after moving in. Make sure to bring your residencecard when you go to the city/ward office. If you fail to register your placeof residence without a justifiable reason, your status of residence may be
revoked.

1-11 Delivery Service
At the arrival floor at each international airport, you can find baggage
delivery services (Takuhaibin/宅配便). If you have a lot of luggage orlarge suitcases, you can use the delivery service. Delivery is usually
made the next day. The price depends on the type, size and weight of

宅配便(Takuhai-bin)
Baggage home delivery
Servicethe package and the destination.
e.g. For a suitcase of 80cm x 40cm x3 0cm would be 2000~3000 JPY
from Narita Airport to your accommodation in Fujisawa.

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1-13 Announcements
Websites and Email Accounts
Latest announcements and important notices will be provided throughwebsites and e-mails, so please check these on a daily basis. The
university will not be liable for any damages or disadvantages causedby having overlooked announcements.
In addition, you will need to use specific websites to register for courses
or participate in classes; you may also be required to use some websites
when carrying out other procedures or making applications.
For details on functions and usage protocols for respective websites
and email services, please refer to the relevant user guide or manual in
K-Support

advance.

(1) K-Support
K-Support is a portal site intended for current students at Keiohttps://keiouniversity.
my.site.com/students/s/
Keio University
Students Website

University. You can check news items and messages addressed to you,and make various applications and inquiries. Links to various web
applications are also integrated in the portal.
Keio ID/password required.
(2) Keio University Student Website
This is the portal site for current Keio University students and is calledhttps://www.students.k
eio.ac.jp/en/

the “Jukusei site”. You can find information and the latest news for all
campuses, links to all the following websites, and an FAQ page withanswers to all kinds of questions regarding your academic and student

Keio International
Centerlife.
(3) International Center Website

https://www.ic.keio.ac.j
p/en/

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This is the website for international students a Keio University. Pleasecheck this page for the latest information on scholarships, theprocedure to enter Japan, etc.

(4) SFC Online Learning System (SOL)SOL-A

The web system provides class support and is used by the Faculty of
Policy Management, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies,and Graduate School of Media and Governance.
CNS account password is required.

https://sola.sfc.keio.ac.jp/(5) Email Accounts
Important notices from the university may be sent to your CNS email
address (@sfc.keio.ac.jp) or keio.jp email address (@keio.jp), so pleasecheck your email regularly.
In addition, please use your CNS email address or keio.jp email
address when contacting faculty members or university offices via
email. The faculty member or university office may not be able torespond if you contact them from another email address.

Guidebooks(1) SFC GUIDE 2024

SFC GUIDE 2024

This annual guidebook covers rules and regulations, the academic
calendar, course registration, curriculum and requirements, the SFC
facilities guide, etc.
(2) SFC CNS GUIDE 2023
This is the guidebook for the SFC campus network system and otherfrequently used websites published by SFC Information Technology
Center. It covers wireless LAN, CNS mail, CNS printers, CNS servers,
etc.

https://www.students.kei
o.ac.jp/en/sfc/pmei/guid
e.html

SFC CNS GUIDE 2023

https://cnsguide.sfc.keio.ac.jp/2023/CNSguide2023_en.pdf

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1-14 Academic Calendar and Time Table
AY2024 Fall Semester Academic Calendar (as of November 10 2023)
Academic Calendar for
SFC students

https://www.students.kei
o.ac.jp/en/com/class/sch
edule/academiccalendar.html

Class Calendar

https://www.sfc.keio.ac.j
p/en/docs/2024_classcal
endars_en.pdf

September Entrance Ceremony(Undergraduate and Graduate)
Orientation (Undergraduates)
Orientation (Graduates)
Fall Semester Course Registration
Start date of Fall semester classes
National Holiday (classes day)National Holiday (classes day)Exam / Makeup Class Days for Courses in
the First Half of the Fall Semester
No Classes Due to Mita Festival
Winter BreakClasses Start
Anniversary of Yukichi Fukuzawa's BD
Makeup Class Day for Courses in theSecond Half of the Fall Semester
Fall Semester-end Exams
Entrance Examinations
Fall Semester Makeup Exams (Tentative)
Commencement Ceremony(Undergraduates and Graduates)
April Entrance Ceremony (Undergraduatesand Graduates)
Orientation (Undergraduates andGraduates)
Spring Semester Course Registration
Start date of Spring semester classes
Health Checkup
Keio Foundation Day
Exam and/or Makeup Class for Courses in
the First Half of the Spring Semester
Makeup Class Day for Courses in theSecond Half of the Spring Semester
Spring Semester-end Exams
Summer BreakSpring Semester Makeup Exams
September Commencement Ceremony(Undergraduate and Graduate)

Sep..24
Sep. 17 - Sep.30
Sep. 25 - Sep. 30
End Sep. – Early Oct.
Oct..1
Oct. .14
Nov. 4
Nov..19 (AM)Nov. 19 (PM) - Nov. 25
Dec. 28 - Jan. 4
Jan. 6
Jan. 10Jan. 23
Jan. 27 to Feb. 3
Mid - Feb.
Early of Feb.
Mar. 24
Apr. 1 (tentative)
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
Apr. 23
TBA
TBA
TBA
Aug. 1 - Sep. 21 (tentative)
TBA
Sep. 20 (tentative)

Depending on how the situation unfolds in the future, it may become necessary to
make changes to the calendar.

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Time Table

1st

09:25~10:55

2nd

11:10~12:40

3rd

13:00~14:30

4th

14:45~16:15

5th

16:30~18:00

6th

18:10~19:40

7th

19:50~21:20

1-15 Computing Environment
Preparing a suitable online environment to take online classes

SFC CNS Guide 2023
-English edition-

All students enrolling in the university need to prepare an online
environment and equipment for their studies.
Campus Network System
The personal laptops can be connected to the SFC campus network(CNS) via Wi-Fi.

https://cnsguide.sfc.keio.ac.jp/2023/CNSguide2023_en.pdf

Refer to the SFC CNS Guide 2023 as shown on the right.
*The 2024 version will be available soon.

Contact
Before Enrollment
Shonan Fujisawa Campus Admissions Office(ao-request＠sfc.keio.ac.jp)
After Enrollment
Media Center 1F CNS Service Counter27

Recommended laptop specifications
BYOD for AY 2023

・Display
Resolution Full HD(1920×1080) or higher（recommended）
・Keyboard
https://www.students.k
eio.ac.jp/en/sfc/pmei/class/byod/byod.html

Standardized keyboard that allows for touch typing
・BatteryStandard Battery life of 3 hrs+
・Wireless LAN(Wi-Fi)
IEEE802.11a/ac/n (5GHz Band) or higher, IEEE802.11ac/ax is even

Shonan Fujisawa
Information
Technology Center

better.
・Main memory
8GB (minimum), 16+GB recommended(Shonan Fujisawa

・Internal Disk(HDD/SSD)

KIC)

256GB minimum
・CPUIntel Core i5 and above(minimum), Intel Core i7 and above / AppleM1 recommended

https://www.sfc.itc.keio.ac.jp/en/computer_ren
talpc_sfc.html

・External Output
Has an HDMI port, or can be connected to an HDMI adapter
・OSmacOS 12 (Monterey) or higher / Windows10 or higher
・Others
If the power cable cannot be connected to a narrow outlet, an
extension cable is recommended.
Recommended Software
Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus
Mathematica
MATLAB
SPSS/AmosSAS
JMP
ArcGIS, etc.

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Chapter 2
Housing29

2 Housing
There are three common choices for accommodation for international students – dormitories,
apartments, and shared houses. In this chapter, you will learn about those three types ofaccommodations and gain knowledge about the Japanese housing system.

2-1 Keio University Dormitories
Keio University is expanding its student dormitories to provide more
active support to students from outside of the Kanto area and overseas
in terms of enrollment and support for students living in thedormitories.
There are two student dormitories near SFC: Shonan Fujisawa
International Dormitory (SID) and H Village.
Shonan Fujisawa
International
Dormitory

Shonan Fujisawa International Dormitory (SID)
湘南藤沢国際学生寮 (Shonan Fujisawa Kokusai Gakusei Ryo)

Opened in 2021. This is the first dormitory for the exclusive use of Keio
students at Shonan Fujisawa Campus. A mixed dormitory with morningand evening meals provided and plenty of space for students tointeract with each other.
https://www.njisho.co.jp/shonanfujis
awa/*Japanese language
only

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H (eta) Village

H Village

H Village is our only on-campus international student dormitory bothfor undergraduate and graduate students opened in the spring of2023.
Five students, including both domestic and international, will beplaced in one unit, fostering global exchange among students withdiverse values who come from all over Japan and the world as they
study and live together.

https://hvillage.sfc.keio.ac.jp/en/

The building consists of a common building and four residentialbuildings, with 1 for men only and 1 for women only, and the other 2
for both men and women, to meet the diverse needs of the students.
This international student dormitory will put into practice the newlifestyle of "living while learning, and learning while living."

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Student Dormitories
near SFC forinternational
students with“Student Visa”

Application Method
Applications for Keio University dormitories are accepted twice a year:
in late January for those wishing to move in at the end of March, andin July for those wishing to move in September.
For more information, please refer to the webpage shown on the left.
* Depending on the availability of rooms, dormitories that for can be limited.

https://www.students.k
eio.ac.jp/en/sfc/life/SF
C-dormitories.html

Period of Residence
The period of a contract is half year or one year. Note, however, thatthe contract is renewable for up to four years for undergraduate
students (up to two/three years for graduate students) upon passing
the screening conducted by the university each year. (For Shonan
Fujisawa International Dormitory, up to two academic years for every
student.)
Inquiries
Nishimatsu-Jisho Co., Ltd. Yokohama Branch (Nishimatsu
Construction Co., Ltd. Group)
Tel: 0120-533-669
Business Hours: 8:30-17:30(except for weekends and national holidays)
Keio University Shonan Fujisawa Campus, Student Life Section
Email: sfc-housing@adst.keio.ac.jp
Office Hours: 9:15-16:50 (except for weekends, national holidays,
summer break, and year-end/New-Years holidays)

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The List of Keio Dormitories / Student Villages
1 Shimoda Student Village

2 Plume IS

3 Omori Student Dormitory

4 Tsunashima Student Dormitory

5 Motosumiyoshi Residence

6 Okurayama Dormitory

7 Hiyoshi Intl. Dormitory

8 Motosumiyoshi Intl. Dormitory

9 Tsunashima SST Intl. Dormitory

10 Takanawa Intl. Dormitory

11 Shonan Fujisawa International
Dormitory (1 min walk from SFC)

12 H Village (within SFC)

The List of Keio
Dormitories

https://www.keio.ac.jp/en/studentlife/housing.html
Housing forInternational Students

https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/life/housing/ryu_bos
hu.html33

2-2 Local Student Dormitory

Dormy Shonan Fujisawa 2

SFC 2023 Dormy
Guide

There are some local student dormitories near SFC operated by
Kyoritsu Maintenance Co., Ltd. in cooperation with Keio University.
These dormitories accommodate students from other universities.
Around Shonandai area
Dormy Shonandai
Dormy Shonan Fujisawa
Dormy Shonan Fujisawa 2
Dormy Shonandai Lei (women only)
There are lots of Dormy dormitories near other Keio University
campuses in various towns.
Application Method

https://www.sfc.keio.ac.jp/en/docs/gakuseiryo
2023EN.pdf

Please contact Kyoritsu Maintenance Co. Ltd.
Applications to enter any of the dormitories are handled on a firstcome-first-served basis. Applications will not be accepted when thedormitory does not have vacancy.

Contact: Kyoritsu Maintenance Co. Ltd.
int@gakuseikaikan.com
03-5295-7889

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2-3 Private Apartments
Apartments
To rent apartments, you will need to go through a lengthy processwith a real estate company by yourself. Also, most rooms are notfurnished.
Though, if you are looking for accommodation with complete privacy
and an independent lifestyle, this might be a good choice for you.

The rent market price ofthe monthly rent fee fora student-sizeapartment in the SFC
area is approximately~70,000 JPY

Japanese accommodation is known to be costly, especially around big
cities. It is common for students to live far away from unaffordable
business districts. Even around the SFC area, the rent tends to gethigher in popular areas such as near train stations.
Basic Knowledge of How to Rent an Apartment
Renting Japanese apartments has some unique systems. Please learn
the following knowledge and housing terminology before contacting
a real estate company.
Initial Costs
In addition to monthly rent, the following fees will be required to be
paid upon initiation of the lease.
■

Shikikin or deposit is required for most apartment lease contracts
and is usually equal to one or two months’ rent. Your landlord isrequired to return your deposit to you when you vacate theproperty, after deducting any cleaning costs and damages beyond
normal wear and tear.

■

Reikin or gratuity money (often called key money) is a refundable
payment to your landlord. It is often the same price as Shikikin.
(equal to one or two months’ rent)■

An agent fee is paid to the real estate company as a commission.
It is often about one month’s rent.

In total, you might need to prepare at least six months’ rent upfront
to get settled into an apartment in the first place.

House Terminology
敷金 (Shiki-kin)rental deposit
礼金 (Rei-kin)gratuity money/key
money

TIPS…It will be useful
to take photos ofyour room before
moving in. They will
be proofs of whether
damages to the room
were made by you ornot, to get more ofyour shikikin backlater.

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House Terminology
連帯保証人(Rentai-

Joint Guarantor
When renting an apartment in Japan, you will be asked to provide thehoshonin)contact details and signature of a joint guarantor (連帯保証人, Rentai

a joint guarantor

Hoshounin). A joint guarantor is a co-signer who takes legal

Comprehensive
Renter’s Insurance

https://www.students.k
eio.ac.jp/sfc/life/intlstudent/files/CRI.pdf
How to Subscribe to
the System

https://www.students.k
eio.ac.jp/en/sfc/life/intl
student/files/a1505972
040900.pdf

responsibility in case the tenant defaults on payment of rent or
damages. They must be over 20 years of age and a Japanese citizen
with a regular income (they must be able to prove that the rent is notabove 30% of what they earn). Being a guarantor is a huge
responsibility. Arranging a guarantor is perhaps the most difficult partof the housing process.
Comprehensive Renter’s Insurance by Keio
留学生住宅総合保障制度 (“ Ryuhosho” )If a guarantor cannot be found, it is possible for Keio University tocosign the lease for the period of your study here at Keio University.
However, roommates are limited to family members and otherinternational students of Keio. Also, you should not have any history onlate rent payment. Depending on the conditions, there are possibilities
that your application be rejected. Please note that we do not accept
applications from overseas as an interview with the applicant isrequired in the screening process.
When signing contracts of any sort in Japan, be sure to read thecontract carefully and understand it fully. Contracts are legal
documents, which should be signed with full understanding. Signing
contracts without a complete understanding of the contents may resultin unexpected and severe consequences. If you have any trouble
understanding the contract, be sure to contact the Student Life section
at SFC or ask a Japanese friend who is knowledgeable in that area.
Contact: Student Life Section at SFC

Global Trust Service:
Trust Net 21

sl@sfc.keio.ac.jp
Other Guarantor Services

http://app.tn21.jp/inde
x_e.html

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There are lots of companies that are able to provide rent guarantor
services. The Global Trust Service (Trust Net 21) is one in particular thatprovides the service in English and many other languages.

Layout & Measurement Terms

House Terminology

To describe the size of a room, there are 3 common measurement
units that are frequently used.
m²,

坪(tsubo)

tsubo (about 3.3m²)

measurement unit of
3.3 m²

 jō (about 1.65m², or 0.5 tsubo)“jo” is the most often used term. One jo size is equivalent of to one

畳(jo)tatami mat.

measurement unit of
1.65 m²

The following is the list of acronyms used in floor maps.
Acronym

Type of RoomTerm

Explanation

R

Single room

1R / Studio

A one-room directly
connected to a kitchen
and a bathroom.

K

Kitchen

1K

One main room with aseparated kitchenD

Dining

1DK

One main room with akitchen/dining room
combination

L

Living

1LDK

One separated livingroom and a bedroom.

S

Storage

1SLDK

1LDK with a storage

Japanese Room
It is getting less common, but there are still some apartments thathave traditional Japanese-style rooms called washitsu, 和室. The floor
is covered with tatami mats (woven straw) and usually comes withsliding doors, called fusuma, made of wooden frames and thick,opaque paper.

和室(Wa-shitsu)
traditional Japanesestyle rooms

37Realtors
There are several English-speaking realtors near Shonandai Station aslisted below. Some of their websites are available only in Japanese, butthey have staff members who will be able to assist you in English.
【Request Form for
Housing Referral】
for downloading

Request Form for Housing Referral
If you want to obtain apartment information from the realtors listed
below, please download “The Request Form for Housing Referral".
After filling in, please send it to the SFC Student Life section via email.

https://www.students.k
eio.ac.jp/en/sfc/life/intlstudent/files/Request_f
orm_for_housing.xlsx

Contact: Student Life
Section at SFC

They will forward your request form to all the realtors below, and you
will be contacted by the realtors directly if there are apartments thatsatisfy your specifications. Of course, you may also contact the realtors
directly.
List of Realtors Located near Shonandai Station
Housemate – Shonandai branchhttps://shop.housemate-navi.jp/shop/59
E-mail: s-syonandai@housemate.co.jp

sfchousing@sfc.keio.ac.jp

Mini Mini – Shonandai branchhttps://minimini.jp/shop/10016/shonandai/index.html
E-mail: shonandai@minimini.jp

What to Bring When
Visiting a Realtor
Passport

Residence Card

Guarantor Form

Leopalace21(English website)
https://en.leopalace21.com/enAble (English/Chinese website)
https://www.able.co.jp/international/

Please note that it can take up to one week until you can move into
your new apartment.
You cannot share your apartment with another person without
approval from the real estate agency.

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2-4 Shared Residence
Shared House / Guest HouseManagement

Besides living in a privately rented apartment or a dormitory, a sharedhouse is another option you can consider. Living in a shared house will

Companies for Shared
Residence

provide you with the opportunity to widen your circle of friends.
Shared houses are ideal who desire a sense of warmth and community
at home.

Tokyo Sharehouse

Several people (not necessarily students) live together in the same
house and share common areas such as a kitchen, a living room andbathrooms while an individual can still enjoy their own private living
space. Some shared houses have women-only properties available aswell.
In terms of cost, shared houses typically have lower initial and monthly
fees compared to regular rental accommodations.

https://tokyosharehouse.com/eng/

Oakhouse

They do not usually require high deposits, key money, and/or otherinitial fees. Also, they are mostly furnished.

Plus, the costs for

gas/electricity/water/internet will be shared by all residents andregulated by the management company, so you do not have to apply
for those services separately yourself. In most cases you do not needhttps://www.oakhouse.jp/eng/

a guarantor, but some emergency contacts residing in Japan will beneeded instead.

Sakura House

Please note that there is always the possibility of problems arisingfrom sharing common spaces like the kitchen or living room withstrangers.
https://www.sakurahouse.com

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2-5 Pros and Cons of Each Type of Accommodation
Please inform yourself of all housing possibilities, and choose our accommodation wisely.

Accommodation

Dormitories

Pros

Cons

●

Furnished●

Limited number of rooms●

More chances to make●

Limited period of staying

student friends

●

Rules

●

Safety●Less Privacy●

Internet/gas/water/●

Some dormitories require

electricity included
Apartments

Shared Houses●

Privacy●

Independent lifestyle●

Lower expenses●

Furnished●

More chances to makevariety of friends

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upfront fees●

Expensive upfront fees●

Need a guarantor●

Unfurnished●

Noise issues (there are nonstudents tenants)●

Less privacy

2-6 Gas, Water, and Electricity
The first thing you need to do is to find out if you are responsible forpaying your own utility bills. Some landlords pay the utilities
themselves and include the cost in the rent. In that case, you shouldfind everything working when you move into your apartment. If they

都市ガス(toshi gas)city gas
Tokyo Gas

do not, you will need to contact the utility services and pay the bills
yourself.
Gas
There are two common types of gas used in Japan. One is natural gas(city gas or 都市ガス, toshi gas), and the other is propane gas (LP gas).
When you move into a new place, find out which type of gas is usedand call the gas company (you should get the information from yourrealtor). At the scheduled time, the gas company will send an
employee who will check and then activate your gas lines, for which
you must be present. If you live in Fujisawa City, city gas (toshi gas)is provided by Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.
Please keep in mind that not using gas properly is very dangerous.
If you notice the smell of gas, turn off the heat and open thewindows. Please call the gas company immediately at the exclusive
phone number for reporting gas leakages.

https://www.tokyogas.co.jp/corporate/inde
x.html?wovn=en
Tel: 0570-00-2211 or
0466-26-0111 (forFujisawa), Mon-Sat, 9:00
a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
(Japanese language
only)
Exclusive phone forreporting gas leakages
Tel: 0570-00-2299 or
03-6735-8899
Available for 24 hours

Water
You will have water service the moment you move in, but you will
have to call the local water company to open a billing account.

Kanagawa Prefectural
Waterworks

Contact your local water company office when you start using thewater and if there are any trouble with the service, you must notify
them of the date when you wish to start using the water. Your realtor
will give you the corresponding telephone number or you can callthe number written on the right column.

http://www.pref.kanaga
wa.jp/docs/r4a/okyakus
amacc/main.html
Tel: 0570-00-5959(Japanese language
only)

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Electricity
TEPCO

There are several electricity companies in Japan. The major one in yourarea would probably be Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO).
If you do not have electrical power when you move in, you will need tofind the apartment’s circuit breaker (usually, it’s near the door). Turn all

https://www.tepco.co.j
p/en/hd/index-e.html
Tel: 0120-995-113 or
046-408-5996(for Fujisawa area)
Mon-Sat, 9am. – 5pm.
(English)the switches on the breaker board to “ON” and confirm whether theelectricity is being supplied to your room or not. Once confirmed,
contact your local electricity company to notify your name, address,
date of occupancy, and customer number, which is usually written on
the envelope placed near the breaker or the meter. In some cases, there
is a small card somewhere near the breaker. Fill it out with the required
information and mail it back to your regional power company (the card
will usually be pre-addressed). This will allow the power company toestablish an account in your name and bill you monthly for theelectricity.

If a circuit shorts or you use more electricity than the electrical capacity
How to reset thecircuitbreaker…Turn all
the switches on the
breaker board to“ON”.

of your residence, the circuit breaker will trip and your electricity supply
will be cut automatically. If this happens, reduce the number ofelectrical appliances you are using before resetting the circuit breaker.
Find out the electrical capacity of your residence and try not to use toomuch electricity at once. In case of emergency or difficulties, call theelectricity company using the phone number written on your electricity
bill. Make sure to keep your bills and receipts for reference.

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Electronics from your home country may require voltage and plug
adapters. Electrical voltage in Japan is 100 volts – 50/60 Hz AC. 50 Hz
is common in eastern Japan, including the Yokohama and Fujisawa
areas.
Japanese outlets and plugs come in the two-pronged, North American
style, but only in the non-polarized form (prongs are equal sizes).
Note on Paying Bills
After receiving a calculation notice, the electricity, gas, and water bills
will be sent to your home.You can pay them and other fees atconvenience stores, banks, and post offices. Hand the clerk your bill
and the amount due in cash and your payment will be processed.
Please note that if you are behind in your utility payments, the service
may be discontinued.
銀行口座引き落とし

You can also arrange for payment via direct debit (銀行口座引き落とし/ginkō kōza hikiotoshi) from your bank account. Application forms for(ginkō kōza hikiotoshi)
direct debit

this service will be sent to you shortly after opening your utility
accounts or you can ask each business operator for details. If you doso, the money will automatically be deducted from your account when
the bill is due.
A Guide to Electricity

To stop your utility services when you are planning to leave orelsewhere in Japan, notify each of the companies at least one month
before you move out of your accommodation. The electric and gas
companies will send staffs to shut off your service and issue your final
bill. The water company will send your final bill and close your account.
To learn how to read the bill, please refer to the TEPCO’s website page.

https://www.tepco.co.jp/
en/customer/guide/pdf1/guide_e.pdf

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2-7 Phone Service

NTT East

Having a phone number is mandatory to live in Japan. You will not beable to open a bank account, rent an apartment, or go job hunting
without one.
Prepaid Phones
Due to past criminal activities involving prepaid phones, phone sellers

https://www.ntteast.co.jp/en/
Tel: 0120-064-337

are required to verify the identity and place of residence of theircustomers. Typical proof can be in the form of your Residence Card or
Certificate of Residence (住民票, jumin-hyō).

Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. -Prepaid phones start at around 2,000 JPY. Credit, which is used for

5:00 p.m. (English)

outgoing calls, email, internet etc. depending on what features yourphone supports, must be purchased in advance.
At Softbank, for example, you can choose between 3,000 JPY or 5,000

For moredetails about
Smartphone
Contract,
please refer
to 4-344

JPY prepaid cards.
Whichever you choose, the prepaid card will expire after 60 days.
Phone numbers will remain active as long as you have valid credit inyour account, but will expire after three months to a year without use.
Credit can be bought at cell phone stores, convenience stores oronline, and is typically valid for 60 days from activation.

2-8 Internet
It is vital for students to set up a reliable internet connection for an
online learning environment.
Broadband Internet
To set up the internet at home, lots of students get a high-speed
broadband connection.
Fiber-to-the-home (FTTH or Fiber Optics) offers fast connection and it

光ファイバー(hikari-faiba)
fiber-to-the-homeInternet Service
Providers (ISP);

is the most popular choice for home internet connections.

Sakura fiber internet

The line installation may take a long time if your apartment has not

GTN Hikari (Multilingual

been physically connected yet.

support)Please note that cabling and ISP are separate providers in Japan. You
need to apply to both a line provider and an ISP.
Pocket Wi-Fi(English support)

NTT EAST
Au HIKARI
Softbank Hikari
docomo Hikari

Renting a portable battery-powered Wi-Fi router is another popular
option for international students.
Its big advantage is that it does not require cable installation. The
contracting process tends to be simpler and faster, and gives you easy
access to the internet on the go.
Usually, a credit card will be needed for payment.

NURO Hikari

Pocket Wi-Fi rental
service;
Wi-FiRental.com
Mobile Wifi
Sakura Mobile pocket
wifi

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2-9 Furnishing Your Apartment
First of all, it is important to know that most accommodations in Japan
will come unfurnished. Even though there is usually already a small
kitchen unit in most apartments, you may need to buy everything fromlight bulbs and curtains to your own desk, chair and bed. Furnishing
an apartment can be difficult at first for this reason, especially for thosecoming to Japan for the first time. Moreover, most of the online shops(Amazon, Rakuten, etc.) are either only available in Japanese or only
accept credit cards for payments. Please refer to the following list ofplaces to find furniture, from budget to higher-priced, for your new
Japanese home.
Here are some stores located near SFC.
MUJI

Furniture Chain Stores
The two biggest furniture retailers in Japan are MUJI and IKEA. Bothsell cheap, quality furniture that you will have to assemble yourself, as
well as bed sheets, pillows, curtains, dishware and more.

https://www.muji.com/message/en.html
IKEA

The nearest MUJI is in Terrace Mall, a shopping mall next to Tsujido
Station on the north side. Another one is in Shonan Fujisawa Opa, adepartment building on the south side of Fujisawa station.
There is an IKEA store in Kohoku-ward in Yokohama and there is afree shuttle bus between the store and Shin-Yokohama station.

https://www.ikea.com/jp/en/stores/kohoku/
HARD-OFF group

Recycle Shops – Second-Hand StoresJapanese second-hand stores are known as “Recycle shops” and canbe found in almost every city and are good for buying hefty appliances
like fridges, washing machines and microwave ovens. Some will havea sign saying “ リ サ イク ル ” (Recycle) and there are also franchise
recycle shops like HARD-OFF (primarily electronics and musicalinstruments) and its sister branch, BOOK OFF (books, CDs, DVDs, andhttps://www.hardoff.co.j
p/en/

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games).

There is a big recycling shop, Treasure Factory (トレジャーファクトリ

Treasure Factoryー) at Kameino 1-14-6 Fujisawa City.

It is a walkable distance from Shonandai Station. You can either takethe Odakyu line for 1 stop or walk 20 mins.
There is another recycling shop, Expert (エキスパート), approximately
10 min on foot from Shonandai Station. Leave the station through exit
G and go straight ahead until you reach Shonandai Park. Turn left andhttps://www.treasuref.com/shop/725/(Japanese only)
Expertfollow the road for 450 m. Then you will see the shop on your right.
Address: 6-34-10 Shonandai, Fujisawa-city
Sayonara Sales
Since some foreigners live in Japan for only a limited period of time,
there is a constant flow of “Sayonara” (goodbye) sales as people lookhttps://www.recycleexpert.com/buy/store_sh
onandai(Japanese only)

to sell their furniture and other things they do not want before theyleave the country.
See the websites on the right for great resources for affordable
furniture.
100-yen StoresIf you are looking for dishware, cutlery, cleaning supplies, storage
items, portable shelves or other small household items for areasonable price (100 yen), you should look for them at DAISO, Seria,
Can Do or other 100-yen stores.
Daiso stores in Shonandai (the one near the Shonandai station andSayonara Sales
Craigslist
https://tokyo.craigslist.org/?lang=en&cc=us
Freecycle
https://www.freecycle.or
g/town/Tokyo
GaijinPotClassifieds
https://classifieds.gaijinp
ot.com/index/index/category/furniture

the one inside Ito Yokado) are popular among international students.
Keio Welcome Net

Keio Welcome Net

Keio Welcome Net is a volunteer organization by Keio's alumni thathelps international students, researchers, and their families, settle intolife in Japan.
E-mail welcomenetevent@gmail.com

https://sites.google.com/site/welcomenethomep
age/

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2-10 Moving
Tips to Make YourMoving Cheap

Choose offseason (June, Oc.,
Nov.)



WeekdaysAfternoon

Multiple estimates

Take used boxes

After your dormitory contract is over, you may want to move to anapartment or another dormitory. Once the moving date is finalized, youneed to decide if you wish to use a moving company or take thechallenge to move everything by yourself.
When using a moving company, the cheapest month to move are June,
October, and November. In contrast, you should try to avoid moving inMarch, April, July, August, and the Golden Week Japanese holidays,
because these are the times when many people move because ofcompany transfers and holidays.
Even if it is time-consuming, you should get multiple estimates fromdifferent moving companies. If you mention in front of the company’s
agent that you are getting multiple estimates, companies are likely totake that into account in their quotes.
Often you can also get a discount if you use used boxes.

How to Find a Moving Company
Moving companies in Japan offer all kinds of services from full-service
movers where a team of professionals will pack and unpack every single
item you own, to customer-assisted moves which have an incredible
variety of options.
Here are some major moving companies which offer services in the
Shonandai area:
Kuroneko Yamato
Nippon Express (Nittsu)
Akabo
Sakai Moving Service
Recycle Boy

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Necessary Procedures When Moving-in/out
When you decide to move out, there are plenty of things you will haveto take care of before and after your actual moving date.

 Apartment Contract
If you are living in a private apartment, you should give notice tothe landlord at least one month prior to moving out dependingon your contract. If you do not contact them early enough or if
you caused any major damage to your apartment, the deposit(shikikin) you paid may not be refunded.
 Cancel Utility Services (Gas, Water, and Electricity)
You also will have to notify the gas, water, electric powercompanies, and the waterworks bureau of your moving-out date
and ask for the settlement of the account.
If you are moving within Japan, you could tell them your new
address at the same time so that they can start your utility services
right after you arrive at our new place.
 Official Registration
If you are planning to change your address within the samecity/ward, you only need to notify your city/ward of your new
address. Bring your residence card, my number card, and notify
them of your new address.
If you are planning to move to a different city/ward, your current
city/ward will issue you a “Notification of moving out (転出証明書/tenshutsu shomeisho)”. You will need to bring it to your newcity/ward office and report your moving in “Notification ofmoving in (転入届/tennyu todoke)” within 14 days after you havesettled in at your new residence.

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What to Bring toYour City/Ward
Office of Your Old
AddressResidence Card
My Number CardYour seal (if any)
New address
NHI card

What to Bring toYour City/Ward
Office of Your New
Address







Moving Out
Certificate
Residence Card
My Number CardYour seal (if any)
New address
Pension bookAlso, return your NHI (National Health Insurance) card to thecity/ward office that issued it, and visit the NHI counter at your newcity/ward office within 14 days of moving in to complete theprocedure.
For your pension, visit the Pension Division counter at your newcity/ward office. Bring your pension book and personal seal. Fill out
the form to change your address. There are no particular
procedures for you to do at your old city/ward office.
If you are planning to leave Japan, fill out the “Application for the
Lump-Sum Withdrawal Payments form” and send it along with yourblue pension book, a copy of your residence card, and a photocopy
of your passport to the Japan Pension Service.
 BankBring your bank card, bank book, and official documents (seal andresidence card) to the bank. Visit the counter to change youraddress.

転出届 (tenshutsu

todoke)moving out form

転入届 (tennyu

todoke)moving in form

Post Office

Contact your credit card company as well.
 Postal Mail
Japan Post can forward mail and parcels sent to a former addressfor one year.
You can register for mail forwarding through the official Japan Post
website (Japanese language only), or in person at your local Japan
Post office.
Unfortunately, Japan Post is unable to forward mail overseas.
 Notify the University
Notify Keio University of your new address via keio.jp.
Log in to keio.jp and select "Various changes" from the top menu,

https://welcometown.p
ost.japanpost.jp/etn/

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select "Confirmation/Change of Address" and fill in your new
address.

Chapter 3
Administrative Procedures

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3 Administrative Procedure
This chapter provides legal procedures that will need to be completed at the city/ward office.
There is no need to book your visit to the office beforehand. It may take up to 1-2 hours in total.

3-1 Resident Registration
Moving-in Notification
What to Bring toYour City/Ward
Office

Residence Card

Passport

New Address

As soon as your new address is determined, please go visit thecity/ward office. You are required to report your new address in Japanto your local city/ward office (住民登録/Jumin-toroku) by submitting aprescribed form ( 転 入 届 /Tennyu-todoke ) within 14 days of themoving-in date. The form is available at the city/ward office.

If you fail to give notification of your place of residence without ajustifiable reason or submit a fake address, your status of residence may
be revoked.
After completion of the residency process, your address will be written
on the back side of the residence card.
You will be required to report your new address to the local city/ward
office within 14 days every time you change your address in Japan.

住民登録(Jumin-

toroku)resident registration
転入届(Tennyutodoke)moving-in notification
住民票(jumin-hyō)Certificate of Resident
record52

Certificate of Residence
Upon request, your local city/ward office will issue you a “Certificate of
Resident Record 住 民 票 /Juminhyo, that can confirm your current
resident record. You might be asked to present or submit thecertificate, when you are getting a mobile phone or opening a bankaccount. It generally costs about 300 yen (fee varies depending on
areas) to have the certificate issued.

3-2 National Health Insurance
National Health Insurance (NHI)— 国 民 健 康 保 険 /kokumin kenko

hoken, often abbreviated as Kokuho in Japanese—is a health

国民健康保険(kokumin

insurance system in Japan that allows the insured to receive medical

kenko hoken)care without financial concern when ill or injured by splitting the
medical care expenses between the local or national government andNational Health
Insurance

the insured.
Full-time international students who will be studying in Japan for morethan three months must join the NHI unless covered by an insurance
plan of a family member who lives in Japan. Overseas medical
insurance will not be accepted.
With the NHI, approximately 70% of your medical expenses will becovered when you receive treatment at hospitals or clinics that are NHI
medical service providers (most hospitals in Japan accept NHI). You
will have to pay the remaining 30% of the costs.
Please note that the National Health Insurance does not cover
expenses for cosmetic surgery, orthodontics, or childbirth.
How to Enroll in National Health Insurance (NHI)
When you register your address at the city/ward office, you’ll be
guided to enroll in NHI.
No fee will be charged when you join. The insurance card will be sent
to your home later, but a National Health Insurance Certificate can beissued on the same day upon your request.
When you receive your NHI card, check to see if there are no mistakes
in the description and be sure to present it at the reception whenever
you consult a doctor.
Lending your NHI card to someone else is punishable by law.
Duplicated and/or expired NHI cards are invalid.

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Deduction
Japanese National Health Insurance Premiums amount is determinedby the city/ward office based on your income of the previous year. If
the NHI recognizes that your income is below a certain amount, a
reduction to your insurance premiums will be applied (scholarships are
not considered as income).
国民健康保険料申告書

Please pick up an Income Declaration for National Health Insurance(kokumin kenko

form (国民健康保険料申告書“kokumin kenko hokenryo shinkokusho”) at the

hokenryoshinkokusho )NHI counter, fill it out, and submit it with the application for NHI.

income declarationform

If you do not submit your declaration form, you may be charged withthe highest monthly insurance premiums.
From the following year, the form will be sent to your home address.
Please note that insurance tax (premium) must be paid starting fromthe month you became an eligible resident in that city/ward, not fromthe month you are notified of enrollment. Keep in mind that you will be
required to bear full medical expenses during the time you are notenrolled in NHI. For this reason, we recommend that you purchaseforeign or travel health insurance while you are still in your country forthe first few days after your arrival.
For more information, please contact the NHI counter at your local
city/ward office.

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3-3 National Pension
The National Pension is a pension system that all residents in Japan
aged 20 to 59 years, are required to enroll in.

国民年金(kokumin nen-

kin)



If you are 20 years of age or older when you enter Japan:

National Pension

After completing resident registration, you will need toregister/enroll at the city/ward office or Japan Pension Service
branch office of the area where you reside.


If you are 19 years of age or younger when you enter Japan:
There are no procedures for you to conduct at this point. You will

国民年金被保険者資格

receive a “Report of Acquisition of Qualifications for National

取得届書(kokumin nen-

Pension System” (国民年金被保険者資格取得届書 kokumin nen-kin

kin hihokenha shikaku
shutoku todokesho)

hihokensha shikaku shutoku todokesho) one month before you

become 20 years old.

Report of Acquisition of
Qualifications for
National Pension System

Approximately one month after enrolling, they will send you a Basic
Pension Number Notification Document(s) and National Pension
Contribution Payment Slip. Please keep your documents in a safe
place. It will be required if you live or work in Japan in the future. Saveit and do not throw those documents away.
National Pension Payment Exemption
The contribution amount for the National Pension is 16,590
JPY/month (for the fiscal year 2022).
For students aged 20 or older who have minimum income and havedifficulty in paying the contribution, there is a Special Payment
System for Students ( 学生納付特例制度 /gakuei nofu tokuri seido)
which may allow for students to postpone their payment if the

学生納付特例制度(gakuei nofu tokuri

seido)
special payment system
for students

application is approved.

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To become eligible for an exemption, you need to apply at thecity/ward office where you reside and register. The application form isavailable at the city/ward offices or the Japan Pension System branch
offices.
Please note that you must apply for the Special Payment System forStudents every year. (every April)

3-4 Individual Number (My Number)

個人番号（マイナンバー）(kojin bango)
Individual Number(My Number)

What is an Individual Number? (My Number in Japanese)
Individual Number (also called “My Number” in Japanese) is a 12-digit
number issued to each individual residing in Japan. It is used foradministrative procedures related to social security, taxation, anddisaster relief.

Your Individual Number is valid for life, so please

exercise due caution about sharing your number and take care to not
lose any documents on which your number is shown.
In about 2-3 weeks after you have completed resident registration,“Individual Number Notice” will be sent to your address by registered
mail. (See the image below).

Enclosed in the envelope are the “Notification Card for My Number(Notification Card),” “Application Form for the Individual Number Card,”
a return envelope to submit the application form, and an instruction
booklet.

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Notification Card
The Notification Card is made of paper and it shows your 12-digit My
Number as shown below. It cannot be used as an identification card.
You will need to apply for a plastic card containing an IC chip and thebearer’s My Number.

How to apply for a Plastic My Number Card

Please see the following
website for the detailed

To apply for a plastic My Number card, fill out the enclosed application

application procedure.

form and paste your photo onto the form. Put it in the return envelope
and post it in a postbox. You can also apply through smartphone, PC,or a town ID photo booth. It will take approximately one month forthe issuance of the card. The plastic card can be used as your healthinsurance card.

https://www.kojinbango-card.go.jp/enkofushinse/●Report immediately to a police station and a municipal office if you
lose your Notification Card (the paper card) or My Number Card (theplastic card),
Call the toll-free number in the right column to suspend the card’sfunction.
●Do not give your My Number to others.

My Number General Toll
Free
Multilingual Service☎0120-0178-27

It is prohibited to give your My Number to others, or to use someone
else’s My Number. In case you were asked to give your My Number,be sure to check their purpose of use, and not to allow others to abuse
your My Number.
● If you have extended your period of stay, an update to theinformation printed on your My Number Card is required.
Your My Number Card will become invalid if you fail to extend it atyour local municipal office before its expiration date.

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3-5 Fujisawa City Hall and Shonandai Community Center
Fujisawa City Hall

Fujisawa city has its main city hall next to Fujisawa station (north side)and 11 city centers throughout the city.

https://www.city.fujisa
wa.kanagawa.jp/jinken
danjyo/gaikokugo/eng
lish/index.html

The nearest city center is Shonandai Community Center next to
Shonandai station (East exit). You can register your residence and join
the National Health Insurance at the city center.

How to Get to Fujisawa-City Hall (Opening hours: 8:30~17:00 in weekdays)

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1

5 min walk from the north exit of
Fujisawa station (JR/Odakyu line)

2

Take a route in front of Bic Camera

4

Keep walking straight.

5

Please visit each counter on the groundfloor of the main building

3 Take the escalator
down

1-1 Asahi-cho, Fujisawa
Phone: 0466-25-1111

Chapter 4
Other Procedures59

4 Other Procedures
4-1 Opening a Bank Account
普通預金(futsu yokin)a general account通帳(tsucho)
a bank book

Under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, persons includinginternational students, are considered “non-residents” for their first 6
months in Japan.
“Non-residents” are not allowed to open a bank account for their first
6 months in Japan, except for JP Bank and Suruga Bank. However, eventhese banks allow you to only make deposits or withdrawals until you
have reached the sixth month of living in Japan.
JP Bank

キャッシュカード(kyasshu kado)a cash card

To open a bank account at JP Bank, you need to visit one of theirbranches. There is one next to the North gate of SFC.
The application form will be given at the designated counter.
Bring your residence card, your student ID card with a sticker on theback, and your phone number in Japan. Some branches may ask you tocome with a Japanese speaker.
After completing the paperwork, you will receive a bank book (tsucho)
on the same day, and a cash card (kyasshu kado) will be sent to theaddress of the account holder approximately one week later. (There isa case where they cannot issue your bank book on the same day forsome reason. In that case, your bank book will be sent to you by post
later.)*MEXT scholarship recipients are required to open an account at JP Bank to receive
their scholarship.

Suruga Bank

https://www.surugabank.
co.jp/surugabank/foreign
ers/account/60

You can open a bank account from your smartphone. Please follow the
instructions on their website.
*After residing in Japan for 6 months, you need to visit the nearest bank branch tochange your “non-resident account” to a “resident account”.

Which Bank to Choose after Residing in Japan for 6 months?
Mega Banks

Banks in Japan primarily consist of major city banks such as Mizuho
Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, and Mitsui Sumitomo—that have head

Mizuho Bank
みずほ銀行

offices in large cities like Tokyo and branch offices across the nation—and regional banks including Suruga Bank or Bank of Yokohama, thatprovide financial services in specified prefectures or regions in the
country.
Students choose their banks based on convenience, but please note

Bank of Mitsubishi UFJ
三菱 UFJ 銀行

Sumitomo Mitsui
Bank
住友三井銀行

that some scholarship providers designate specific banks for theirscholarship payment.
There is one JP post bank near the North gate of SFC and theconvenience store “Lawson” on campus also has a bank ATM inside

JP Bank
ゆうちょ銀行

Local Banks

the shop. You cannot open a bank account at ATMs, however, you can

Yokohama Bank

withdraw cash from those ATMs once you set up your bank account

横浜銀行

in one of the branches outside of campus (You can find bank branches
near main train stations such as Shonandai/Tsujido/ Fujisawa).
<Note>
Keio University will make a transfer to your bank account whennecessary, but please beware that Keio University cannot maketransfers to students' Japan Post Bank accounts.

Suruga Bank
スルガ銀行

English Friendly
Banks
Shinsei BankSMBC Trust Bank

Closing Your Bank Accounts
Please make sure to close all of your bank accounts when you
leave Japan.
When your unused bank accounts are used for bank transfer fraud orother scams, you will be held criminally responsible.

English Friendly
Online BanksSony Bank
Rakuten Bank
Seven Bank

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Bank Terminology

Bank Services

口座開設(koza kaisetsu)

Banking services including deposits and savings, direct payment for

opening a bankutility bills, automatic debit transfer for credit cards, remittance, etc. areaccount

all handled at banks and post offices (ゆうちょ銀行/yucho ginko). If you

預け入れ(azukeire)

Depositwish to send money home or overseas, you should consult with yourbank about the options you have, since each financial institution varies
in commission fees and handles services differently. For conducting

振替(furikae) Transfer

domestic and overseas remittance that amounts to more than 100,000
JPY, a form of personal ID (residence card, health insurance card, etc.)

通帳記入(tsucho kinyu)

Update Passbook

is required.

引き出し(hikidashi)

When making a cash withdrawal at a bank counter, you will need theWithdrawal

personal seal that you registered with when you opened your account

振込み(furikomi)

Remittancecash can be withdrawn from ATMs or cash dispensers, but be awarethat there may be a limit to the number of withdrawals and the amount

残高照会(zandaka

shokai )or give them your signature if you did not use one. If using a bank card,that can be withdrawn per day.

Checking

BalanceBank counters are normally open 9:00–15:00, and are usually closed on

残高照会後お引き出し

weekends and holidays.

(zandaka shokaigo
ohikidashi)
Withdrawal After
Checking Balance

As each financial institution has different service hours and fees at theirbranches and ATMs, please check their websites for more detailed
information.

外貨両替え（gaika

ryogae）Money

Foreign Currency Exchange

Exchange

Bank branches outside of Tokyo tend not to deal with foreign currency
海外送金(kaigai sokin)exchange.

overseas remittance

You can find currency exchange shops such as World Currency shops

手数料(tesuryo)

handling charge

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in big cities and currency exchange machines in major train stations
such as Akihabara, Ginza, Shinjuku, Kamakura, and etc.

4-2 Credit Card
There are many choices of credit cards, but ones issued by banks are
subject to strict screening; it is considered difficult for those who have been
in Japan for less than one or two years to get approved by the credit cardcompany.
The following credit cards are easy for international students living inJapan to apply for and to get approved. Also, they charge no annual
membership fee.

Rakuten Card (Japanese
language only)
https://www.rakutencard.co.jp/

Rakuten Card
https://grp01.id.rakuten.co.jp/rms/nid/registfwdi
EPOS Card
MUJI Card

Keio Card
Keio University also offers different credit card services. Informationon these cards can be found in the Keio Co-op store in the Sigma

Keio Card(Japanese language
only)

Building at SFC.
Items required when applying for a credit card
◻ Bank accounthttps://www.keiocard.com/◻ Address◻ Mobile phone or fixed-line phone number◻ Residence card
◻ Parents’ consent for students under 18 years old
Please note that all the application needs to be done in Japanese
language only.

634-3 Smartphone Contracts

What to Bring When
Purchasing a
Smartphone with aContract◻
◻
◻
◻

Residence card
Passport
Bank card
Personal Seal

Having a smartphone contract in Japan is one of the first struggles most
non-Japanese students face when coming to Japan for the following
reasons.
Unable to purchase phone device in installments as the periodof stay is under 24 months● In most cases, credit card is required● Contract and customers support are available only in Japanese●

Smartphone Service Companies
The Big 3

GTN mobile

SoftbankAU
DocomoThe Budget SIMs

https://gtnmobile.com/en/uni_pla
ns/

mobal

https://www.mobal.com/japan-simcard/?source=3289

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Rakuten Mobile!
Y!Mobile
UQ Mobile etc.
International students friendly
GTN
mobal

Please search and compare some mobile service companies and choose
the best one for you.

Chapter 5
Status of Residence655 Status of ResidenceThis chapter provides some legal procedures at the Immigration Bureau for the change of yourstatus of residence.
You are required to notify the authorities in the event of any change in the details entered in thestatus of residence and certain other matters during the period of stay.
For the change of the place of residence, you need to notify the city/ward office as instructed in
Chapter 3.
Changes to items other than place of residence must be notified at the Regional Immigration
Bureau in person.
Online Application
Foreign nationals can apply for residence procedures online if they have a My Number card.
For details, please check the Immigration Services Agency website.
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/guide/onlineshinsei.html【Caution!】 Staying in Japan without a valid residence status means that you are violating
Japanese immigration laws and there are various types of penalties for overstaying like
deportation, a fine, or imprisonment. The simple reason that you forgot to extend your status ofresidence is not accepted and will also be treated as a violation of Japanese law.

5-1 Extension of Period of Stay
When first arriving in Japan you will receive a residence card at the
airport, which has your period of stay listed on the front of the card.
The possible periods of stay for a student with a status of residence of“Student” are from three months and extend up to a maximum of four
years and three months.
If you wish to remain in Japan as a student beyond your designatedperiod of stay, you must apply for an extension of your period of stayat the Immigration Bureau with jurisdiction over your area of residence.
You may apply for an extension from three months prior to the
expiration date of your status of residence. You will receive a newresidence card after approval of the extension.

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Application Process
1

Download the “Application for Extension of Period of Stay
Form” from the website of the Ministry of Justice.
*Use the format "10 Student".

Application for
Extension of Periodof Stay Form (PDF)

The form consists of 5 pages. Please fill out the first 3 pages. The
remaining 2 pages are to be filled out by Keio University.
2

Bring the application form to the Academic Affairs Office at SFC.

https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/930004076.pd

Come visit the main counter in the Alpha Building to fill out thef"Request Form for Certificates" and buy a 200 JPY ticket fromthe ticket vending machine.
Hand in the application form along with the “request form forcertificates”. Show us your student ID and residence card.
It should be ready for you to pick up after a half day from yourrequest.
3

Use the automatic certificate issuing machines for the "Certificate
of Enrollment" and "Transcript of Academic Record". They are
200 JPY each.

4Bring all necessary documents and items to the Immigration
Bureau to apply.
◻
◻
◻
◻
◻
◻
◻

Application for Extension of Period of Stay Form
Certificate of Enrollment
Transcript of Academic Record
Passport
Residence Card
ID photo (4 x 3cm, taken within 3 months)
Financial Proof Documents to certify your ability tocover all necessary financial expenses while staying
in Japan◻ *4,000 JPY application fee (a revenue stamp)*You can purchase a
4,000 yen revenue
stamp (印紙 inshi) at
either a post office ortheImmigration
Bureau.

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5

After a few weeks, you will receive a slip notifying you that yourrenewed residence card is ready to pick up at the Immigration
Bureau.
Your *work permit” will expire the moment your visa status expires.
Please do not forget to extend your work permit at the same time.

6

Once your new residence card is issued, submit a copy ofyour residence card (both front and back) to the Student Life
Section at SFC.

If you fail classes and are deemed to repeat a year
原級(genkyu)

When a "Student" visa holder fails to fulfill their obligations as a student

repeating the previous
year(i.e., study or research) for 3 consecutive months or more without avalid/good reason, their visa will be subject to revocation.
Once your status of residence is revoked, you will be forcibly deported
from Japan in malicious cases, and furthermore, you will be barred fromentry to (and resuming studies in) Japan for a period of 5 years.
If you are deemed to repeatedly remain in the same year, there is apossibility that the Immigration Services Agency of Japan may judge
you as not achieving your original purpose of “Study” and yourapplication to extend your residence status could be refused or only
permitted for a shorter period. In the case that your residence status is
not to be extended, you can no longer stay in Japan to continue
studying.

685-2 Work Permission for Part-Time Jobs
Students who hold the status of residence of “Student” are allowed tostay in Japan only for study and research purposes. Therefore, you are
not allowed to work under the “Student” status.
If you wish to engage in secondary activities aside from your studies,such as a part-time job and internship, you must obtain the"Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the
Status of Residence Previously Granted" (資格外活動許可/Shikakugai-

katsudo-kyoka) beforehand from the Immigration Bureau at the

資格外活動許可(Shikakugai-katsudokyoka)
Permission to Engage inActivity other than that
Permitted under the
Status of Residence
Previously Granted

airport or the city you live.
With this permit, students are allowed to work for up to 28 hours aweek—up to 8 hours a day when the school is "officially" not insession—as long as the work is not deemed to be socially immoral.
Immigration Services
Agency of Japan

Application Process【Upon Arrival in Japan (for the First Entry with Student Visa)】
Submit the Application Form (available on the website of the Ministryof Justice) at immigration at the port of entry.
【If You Are Already in Japan】

https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedur
es/shikakugai_00001.ht

1Prepare the following documents and apply at the Immigration
Bureau nearby.

ml?hl=en l◻ Application Form (available on the website of the Ministry ofJustice)◻ Passport◻ Residence Card
◻ A document which specifies details of your part-time job(Submit only if you have already secured a job)
2

When your application is approved, a seal indicating permission
will be affixed to your passport and an entry will be made on yourresidence card if you have been issued one.

Please note that it
may takeapproximately two
weeks to a month for

3

Submit a copy of your residence card (both front and back) to theStudent Life Section at SFC.

the issuance of thepermission.

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5-3 Change in Your Status of Residence
休学(kyu gaku)
temporary leaveof absence

Temporary Leave of Absence
If you take a temporary leave of absence from the university, you will
not be able to remain in Japan with the status of residence of“Student.”
In this case, you are required to either leave Japan or have your statusof residence changed as appropriate without delay.
Note:
1

You are required to return your residence card to an immigration
officer at the airport of departure when you leave Japan during
your temporary leave of absence.

2

If you continue to stay in Japan during your temporary leave ofabsence, consult with the Immigration Bureau directly for moredetails on changing your status of residence.

Furthermore, activities such as part-time work will not be permitted
during the temporary leave of absence.

復学(fuku gaku)
returning to study after
a temporary leave of absence

Returning to Study After a Temporary Leave of Absence
You are required to reapply for a status of residence appropriate forresuming your studies following a temporary leave of absence
overseas.
Before entering Japan, you must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility andapply for a “Student” visa at the Japanese Embassy in your current
country of residence.
Contact the Office of International Affairs for procedures to apply fora Certificate of Eligibility at least 3 months prior to returning to Japan.
The required documents differ by student (e.g. an original medical
certificate from a doctor or a Certificate of your Military Service, etc.)70Withdrawal
If you withdraw from the university, you will not be able to remain in

退学(tai gaku)
withdrawal

Japan with the status of residence of "Student".
Please submit the "Notification of the Accepting Organization (left theorganization)" to the Immigration Bureau within 14 days after
withdrawing from Keio University and promptly leave Japan or haveyour status of residence changed as appropriate.

Notification of the
Accepting
Organization (left theorganization)

離脱届

You are required to return your Residence Card to an immigration
officer at the airport of departure when you leave Japan after yourwithdrawal from Keio.

hhttps://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/001343886.p
df

If you decide to continue to stay in Japan after your withdrawal from
Keio, consult with the Immigration Bureau for more details aboutchanging your status of residence.
Transfer
If transferring to another university, you will need to change theaccepting organization on your status of residence.

Notification of the
Accepting
Organization (left theorganization andtransfer to a neworganization)

Please submit the "Notification of the Accepting Organization (left the「活動期間からの離脱」及organization and transfer to a new organization)" to the Immigration

び「新たな活動期間への移

Bureau within 14 days after the change takes place.

籍」

Graduation
A) For those planning to work in Japan after graduation, you will haveto change your status of residence from “Student” to theappropriate status of residence according to the type of job.

http://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/930002913.pdf

For working for a company, in most cases, your status of residence
will be “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/ International Services.”
For working at a university/research institute as a researcher, yourstatus will usually be “Professor” or “Researcher”.

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If you are due to start work in April, the Regional Immigration
Bureau accepts applications for a change of visa status from
Google form torequest an interview
for issuing the letter ofrecommendation

December of the previous year. It usually takes one to two months
for your application to be processed. Make sure to consult with
the HR section of your company and apply in advance so that you
have the appropriate status of residence by the time you startworking.
B) For those continuing job-hunting after graduation, your status of

https://forms.gle/EUo4
TpHyw134Trcb7

residence needs to be changed to “Designated Activities” which
grants a six-month period of stay.
This status of residence may be extended once, meaning that you

Necessary documents
to change your statusof residence from
“Students” to“Designated Activities”□Certificate ofgraduation from theuniversity enrolled in□Recommendation
letter from theuniversity□Financial documents
to certify the ability ofthemselves or someother sponsors tocover all expenses tobe incurred during
your stay in Japan□Documents to verify
that they havecontinued full-time
job-hunting likeinterview schedules□Application for
Change of Status ofResidence which canbe downloaded fromthe immigration
bureau's website□Passport andResidence Card

will be allowed to stay for a period of up to 1 year after graduation
to find employment.
You will need a letter of recommendation from Keio University toobtain this status of residence. Please submit the Google form torequest for an interview to issue a recommendation letter before
confirming your graduation. The deadline will be announced on
K-support in August and February.
The staff from the Office of International Affairs will contact you
and conduct an interview in order to issue the letter ofrecommendation.
In case you cannot find a job within 6 months, please submit thesame Google form again for another interview for the next 6
months.
C) For those planning to move to other countries after graduation,
you will be required to leave Japan even if there is time remaining
on your status as a “Student”.

Changing from Family Visa to Student Visa
Bring the following items to your local Immigration Services Bureau:
1. Application for Change of Status of Residence (Download the form
from the QR code in the right column)72

2. ID photo (4cm x 3cm) taken within 3 months of submission. Paste
onto your application.

Application for changeof status of residence

3. Passport (original and a copy)
4. Residence Card (original and a copy of front and back)5. Written statement of the reason for change (One or two A4 pages;
No set format for this statement but it must be written by you withyour signature at the end of the document)
6. A documentation certifying your ability to cover all necessaryfinancial expenses while a resident in Japan (e.g., a certificate ofhttps:/www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/930004076.p
df

scholarship, a copy of your bankbook, a copy of Tax Withholding
Certificate, and a copy of a document that includes a record ofremittances)
7. The designated Certificate for Payment of Fee with a 4,000 JPY
revenue stamp (inshi) attached. (You must pay the fee when yourapplication is approved. You can purchase revenue stamps at either
a post office or the Immigration Services Bureau.)※If you are already a student at Keio University, please also obtain
Certificate of Enrollment and Certificate of Course Registration(available at the certificate issuing machine located in the vicinity of
the Office of Academic Affairs).
※ These may be subject to change.

Check in advance with the

Immigration Services Bureau and the Office of International Affairs.
~Note~
After changing your status from “Student” to “Temporary Visa”,
you will no longer be considered a mid- to long-term resident. Ask
the City Office beforehand whether you will lose your right toreceive benefits from the City Office.



If your period of stay already extends beyond the planned
graduation/completion date to allow for a period of time toprepare to leave Japan, changing the status of residence to a
“Temporary Visa” to prepare for departure will in principle not be
permitted.

73Once your status of residence has been changed to a Temporary
Visa, you will not be permitted to change your status of residence
again to any other type.

5-4 Temporary Leave and Re-entry
If you intend to return temporarily to your home country or travel abroad during a vacation or at
any other time, you must obtain a re-entry permit prior to departure. If you depart without a reentry permit, you will have to apply for a new visa when returning to Japan.

みなし再入国許可Special re-entry permission (Minashi Sainyukoku Kyoka)(Minashi Sainyukoku
Kyoka) Special re-entry

Foreign nationals in possession of a valid passport and residence card

permission

who will be leaving and re-entering Japan within one year of departure

Application for Re-

and during their granted period of stay, are, in principle, not required

entry Permit

to apply for a re-entry permit (this is called a special re-entry permit.).
When you leave Japan, fill out the Embarkation Card and present it withyour residence card at the airport of your departure.

https://www.moj.go.jp/
isa/content/930004122.pdf
Documents to besubmitted:
◻
◻

◻
◻

Application for reentry permission
Passport (re-entry
permit will bedelivered into thepassport)
Residence card
3,000 JPY forsingle re-entry
permit◻

Multiple re-entry
permit: 6,000 JPY
revenue stamp74

Do not forget to check the box next to “I am leaving Japan temporarily
and will return” on the card.
This card is available at the passport control section at the airport.
Please note that you need to re-enter Japan before the expiration ofyour period of stay or you will lose your resident status.

Re-entry permission
If you are going to leave Japan for more than one year, please apply
for a re-entry permit at the immigration bureau of your residence prior
to departure.
The re-entry permission will be issued on the same day.

5-5 Visas for Your Family
If you have family members from your home country who will live withyou in Japan, it is necessary for them to obtain either a Dependent
Visa (for staying in Japan for more than 90 days) or a Temporary Visa
(for visiting).
Dependent Visa
Keio University does

A Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for a Dependent Visa can only beobtained for your dependent spouse and children.

not lodge a proxyapplication on behalfof students’ families.

International students who are already in Japan can apply for the visa
on behalf of their family members.
Those who hold family visas are not permitted to work in Japan. They
must obtain permission from the Immigration Bureau if they wish towork in Japan.
Application Process①

Download the “Application for Certificate of Eligibility” form fromthe website of the Ministry of Justice.

Application for
Certificate of Eligibility(COE) for a Dependent②Fill out the form and prepare other necessary documents.
Application Form for each member of your familyA copy of your Passport (photo page, visa page, and landingVisapermission page)

A copy of your spouse’s/children’s Passport (photo page)

A copy of your residence card (both sides)



One Photo for eachOne photo for each relevant family member taken within the

http://www.moj.go.jp/ONLINE/
IMMIGRATION/16-1-1.pdf

last 3 months (4cm H x 3cm W with plain background)75

Certificate of Enrollment



Document certifying financial support (scholarshipcertificate or balance statement from your bank)An original marriage certificate (spouse) or an original birthcertificate(child) with English translationDocument showing proof of address (a copy of rental
agreement. If currently living alone, a written proof
showing

that

your

accommodationcanlegallyaccommodate the family you wish to bring over or that you
are actively looking for family accommodation.）

Self-addressed envelope with a 404 JPY stamp*The Immigration Bureau may ask for additional documents. Contact the
Immigration Bureau directly for more information.

③ Apply for a digital CoE at the Immigration Bureau④ Receive the digital CoE from the Immigration Bureau. (It takes 5business days to 1 month to issue a dependent visa)⑤ Send the digital CoE via email to your family in your home country.
⑥ Your family members bring the issued digital CoE to the Embassy ofJapan in your home country with other necessary documents toapply for their visas.
Temporary Visa
List of 68 countries
and regions for
exemption of Visa(short-term stay)

If you would like to invite family members for a temporary period fromcountries which have not signed the Visa Exemption Agreement withJapan, they must apply for a Temporary Visa in person at the Japanese
Embassy or Consular Office in their countries.
Visa for your newly born baby
If you or your partner has given birth, and if your baby will remain in

https://www.mofa.go.j
p/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html

Japan for more than 60 days after the date of birth, you will need toobtain a Status of Residence for your baby within 30 days.
Please contact the Immigration Bureau for more details.

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5-6 Lost/Stolen/Damaged Residence Card
If your residence card is lost, stolen, or damaged,
1. Go to the nearest police station.
Submit a lost property report or stolen property report. They will
issue you a document to certify that you lost or got stolen yourresidence card, i.e. lost property certificate (遺失届証明書), stolen
property certificate (盗難届出証明書).
2. Visit the regional Immigration Services Office to apply forreissuance of the card within 14 days of discovering the loss ortheft.
Documents to be submitted:
Application for Reissuance of a Residence Card (lost or damaged)

An ID photo (4 x 3 cm, taken within three months prior to theApplication for reissuance of a residence
carddate of application)
Passport (Original)

A document issued by the police office.
*If you are unable to submit a certificate, please prepare a

https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/procedur
es/nyuukokukanri10_000
10.htmldocument indicating the reason and the details of the loss.
The card will be reissued on the same day.
The Application is free of charge.

Information for Immigration and Visa Consulting Services

IMS Legal Professional
Corporation
03-5402-6191

Free consulting and Japanese visa application processing services areavailable for international students, researchers, faculty members, staff
and Japanese students currently studying at Keio University.

keio-visasupport@attorneyoffice.com

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5-7 Immigration Bureau Nearby （Yokohama/Kawasaki）
Yokohama District Immigration Office (90 mins from Shonandai station)
10-7 Torihama-cho, Kanazawa-ku,
Yokohama-City, Kanagawa 236-0002
0570-045259 （IP phones and calls fromoverseas）
045-769-1729 (domestic)

Open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (weekdays)
Visiting and giving items to detainees is from9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Access to the Immigration Bureau in Yokohama
1 The nearest train station for the immigration bureau in
Yokohama is JR Shin-Sugita station(新杉田駅).
The only exit on the 2nd floor is directly connected to a
shopping mall. Follow the sign to the bus stop for theimmigration bureau.

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At the end of the shopping mall, turn to the left as
the sign shows.

3

Follow the sign and go downstairs.

4

You can see the bus stop no.1 after getting outside.

5

Take a bus to the immigration bureau (入国管局) fromthe bus stop no.1.
220 JPY (Advance payment) / 14 mins

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Yokohama District Immigration Kawasaki Branch Office (60 mins from Shonandai station)
1 Chome-3-14 Kamiasao, Asao-ku,
Kawasaki-City, Kanagawa 215-0021
044-965-0012 (domestic)

Open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (weekdays)
Visiting and giving items to detainees is from9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Access5 mins walk from the south exit of Shin-Yurigaoka station (Odakyu line)*Please note that the immigration offices in Yokohama and Kawasaki are for the residents in
Kanagawa-prefecture. Tokyo residents need to go to the Immigration Office in Shinagawa,Tokyo.

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Chapter 6
Financial Aid

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6 Financial Aid
Scholarship programs provide assistance to students who have difficulties in pursuing theirstudies for financial reasons or those who demonstrate particular excellence in their studies.
Through the award of grants or loans, the scholarships help to foster an environment in which
students can fully devote themselves to their studies, so that undergraduates may develop into
successful professionals with an active role in society, and graduate students may acquire a highlevel of expertise to enable them to contribute to society.
This chapter introduces the general application process for scholarships available after enrollment
at Keio SFC. Details vary depending on the scholarships, so applicants should refer to the
Scholarship Information Guidebook ( 奨 学 金 案 内 /Shōgakukin Annai) and the application
guidelines for each of the scholarships.
In general, there are two types of scholarships:
1. Scholarships for International Students (persons living in Japan under the statusof residence “student”)
2. Scholarships for Japanese Students and international students whose status ofresidence is either “Permanent resident”, “Statutory Special Permanent resident”,“Long-term resident”, “Dependent”, or “Child or spouse of Japanese national(permanent resident)”.

6-1 Scholarships for International Students
Scholarship Application Registration
Before being able to apply for scholarships, you will have to complete
the Scholarship Application Registration at the beginning of eachsemester.
Scholarship Application Registration can be completed online. Moreinformation on the exact registration period will be announced on the
Keio University International Center’s webpage.

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There are some documents you have to prepare while you are still in

Procedures ofyour home country, and since you will be very busy after your arrival,

Scholarship

it is highly recommended that you prepare the prescribed forms
before arriving in Japan.

Application
Registration

Undergraduate and graduate students entering Keio University in
September 2024 will be able to download the necessary forms fromthe Keio University International Center webpage on the right column.
The list of necessary documents for the 2024 Fall Semester
Scholarship Application Registration can also be found on the same

https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/life/scholarship/appl
ication.html

webpage. The required documents must be submitted to the Student
Life Section through online form during the designated period.
Information for the 2025 Spring Semester Scholarship Application
Registration will be announced on the same webpage around late
January to early February 2025.

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Search for scholarships
Announcements will be made sequentially on the Information on
Scholarships Now
Available (Keio.jp)(for current
students (privately
financedinternational
students))

Scholarships page of the Keio University International Center ‘s Website(as on the left) for each campus when scholarships make calls forapplications. Please be sure to read the scholarship outlines,
application guidelines, and other relevant information.
Scholarship recruitments and application submissions mostly takeplace from April to May. If you are considering applying for ascholarship, make sure that you do not miss the deadlines.
Scholarships are categorized as① Scholarship provided by the Japanese government

https://www.ic.keio.ac.j
p/en/life/scholarship/a
vailable.html② Scholarships provided by the Independent Administrative
Institution Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)③ Scholarships provided by Keio University④ Scholarships provided by private foundations/local
governments
Though the scholarship providing organization may differ, you have toapply through Keio University for any scholarship of these four
categories.
Application periods/deadline dates, submission times, and places toapply differ for each scholarship. Please check the Information on eachscholarship.

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Applying for Scholarships
Applications must be made by the applicant through the designatedonline form. We do not accept submissions from guarantors, friends,
etc., on a student's behalf.
Furthermore, under no circumstances will applications be accepted forscholarships for which the deadline (date and time) has alreadyelapsed. If for an unavoidable reason (attending an academic
conference, teaching practice, etc.) the applicant cannot submit theirapplication within the designated period, they must consult with theStudent Life Section in advance.
The last day of the application period is always very busy. Applicantsmust take into consideration the times of classes, and make sure thatthey have sufficient time to apply. Under no circumstances will the
documents that have been submitted be returned to applicants.
Selection
Because all scholarships have a quota for recommendations and thenumber of students accepted, not all applicants will be successful intheir applications. Each scholarship has a selection process, and insome cases, students are required to submit an essay or undergo aninterview. The time frame from recruitment to the selection of
applicants is often quite tight, so if an application is incomplete orcontains errors, it may not be considered for selection.
You

will

in

principlebecontacted

regardingscholarships(recruitments, interviews, announcements of nominees and officiallyselected students, etc.) via email. Please pay due attention to an email
from the SFC office when making an application for a scholarship.

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Selection and Payment of Funds
The scholarship will be transferred to an account made out in thestudent's name. Some scholarships will require students to carry out aprescribed set of procedures after selection. Please follow the
instructions that are provided.
If the scholarship recipient repeats the previous year, takes a temporary
leave of absence, studies abroad, or withdraws from the university, theprovision of the scholarship or loan may be terminated, or part of thestipend already received may have to be returned. If any of the above
cases apply, the student must swiftly report this to the scholarship
section on their campus and complete the necessary procedures.

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6-2 Scholarships for Japanese Students
If you are Japanese students or international students whose status ofresidence is either “Permanent resident,” “Statutory Special Permanent

Scholarships
Information

resident”, ”Long-term resident”, ”Dependent,” or “Child or spouse ofJapanese national (permanent resident), you do not meet theconditions on scholarships aimed at privately financed international
students. In this case, please refer to the「慶應義塾大学奨学金案内」(Keio Gijuku Daigaku Shougakukin Annai = Keio University Scholarship
Guide) and 「慶應義塾大学大学院奨学金案内」 (Keio Gijuku Daigaku

Daigakuin Shougakukin Annai= Keio University Graduate School
Scholarship Guide) to get precise information on the application
process, financial aid and scholarship types.

https://www.students.kei
o.ac.jp/en/sfc/scholarshi
ps/unique/pmeigsmg.html
慶應義塾大学奨学金案
内(Keio Gijuku Daigaku

Shougakukin Annai)

Please download them from the URL on the right column. A few
prescribed forms are available in Japanese only. Even if you do not
speak Japanese, you have to fill them out in Japanese if necessary.
Please keep in mind that most scholarships start in April, but theapplication period may begin up to one semester prior to that.
In principle, you cannot apply for scholarships if you are taking a

Keio University
Scholarship Guide
慶應義塾大学大学院奨学金案内(Keio Gijuku

Daigaku Daigakuin
Shougakukin Annai)
Keio University Graduate
School ScholarshipGuide

temporary leave of absence from the university even if you are aregular student at Keio University.
Before deciding on which scholarship, you want to apply for, you
should inform yourself about the different conditions and types of

Keio University
Scholarship
Information
Guidebookscholarships. First of all, you have to choose whether you want to apply
for a benefit type or loan type of scholarship.
Loan type means that you will have to pay the amount of money backafter you graduate, and depending on what kind of loan type
scholarship you receive, you may have to pay interest on top of thedebt.

https://www.students.kei
o.ac.jp/en/com/scholars
hips/apply/form.html#anchor0187

If you wish to apply for scholarships, you can choose from the following
categories:
1) Scholarships provided by Keio University
2) Financial aid provided by Independent Administrative Institution
Japan Student Services Organization ( 日 本 学 生 支 援 機 構 奨 学 金 ,JASSO)
3) Scholarships or financial aid provided by private foundations/local
governments.
Though the scholarship providing organization may differ, you have toapply through Keio University for any scholarship in these three
categories.
Also, be aware that some scholarships do not allow you to receive two
or more scholarships/financial aid support at the same time.

1) Scholarships provided by Keio University
List of all scholarships
provided by Keio
University

Scholarship Applications: Announcements of available scholarships areusually very short notice and application periods also tend to be short,
so please make sure to check the Keio University Student Website. To
get an overview of all scholarships provided by Keio University, please
follow the link from the website on the left column.

https://www.students.k
eio.ac.jp/com/scholars
hips/guideline/internal.
html

Submission of Application Forms: Submit all required documents,
which are summarized in the 慶 應 義 塾 大 学 奨 学 金 案 内 (Keio Gijuku

Daigaku Shougakukin Annai) and the 慶應義塾大学大学院奨学金案内(Keio Gijuku Daigaku Daigakuin Shougakukin Annai).

First Screening: Screening of submitted documents.

88Announcement of Results of the First Screening: Please check theOnline Scholarship Application System and keio.jp “Message” for yourresults. For some scholarships, an interview is required after the firstscreening. In this case, you will receive information regarding the timeand place of the interview.
Second Screening: If an interview is required to receive a scholarshipand you do not show up for the interview, you will be immediately
excluded from further application.
Announcement of Successful Applicants: Please check the Online
Scholarship Application System and keio.jp “Message” for yourresults.

Payment: The entire amount of your scholarship will be transferred toyour bank account.

Japan Student Services
Organization (JASSO)

2) Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
Please follow the link from the website on the right column.
3) Scholarships or financial aid provided by private
foundations/local governments
Scholarship Applications: Announcements of available scholarships
are usually very short notice and application periods also tend to be
short, so please make sure to check the website as on the righthttps://www.jasso.go.jp/
en/index.html

Scholarship
Information for SFC
students

column.
You need a keio.jp account to be able to enter this website.
Note: Information regarding the application period, application
counter, and other topics, are only mentioned on the website.
Submission of Application Forms: Please submit all documentssummarized in the 慶 應 義 塾 大 学 奨 学 金 案 内 (Keio Gijuku Daigaku

https://www.students.kei
o.ac.jp/en/sfc/scholarshi
ps/unique/pmeigsmg.html

Shougakukin Annai) and the 慶應義塾大学大学院奨学金案内 (KeioGijuku Daigaku Daigakuin Shougakukin Annai).

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First Screening: Screening of submitted documents.
Announcement of Results of the First Screening: Please check theOnline Scholarship Application System for your results. For somescholarships, an interview is required after the first screening. In suchcases, you will receive information regarding the time and place of theinterview.
Note: Interviews may take place immediately after the day of theannouncement, so please make sure to check your results.
Second Screening and Recommendation by Keio University: After theinterview, those who were successful will be recommended to thescholarship organization. In this case, it will be necessary to submit
further documents to the organization.
Screening by the Organization: Most of the organizations will invite
applicants to interviews. Please be aware that you are invited to theseinterviews as a representative of Keio University, so please wear a suitand be on time.
Announcement of successful Applicants: Please check the Online
Scholarship Application System for your results.
Payment: The time period and method of payment differs dependingon the organization.

To find the right scholarship for you, first make sure which of thescreening criteria you fulfill best. Scholarships will mainly be awarded
to students who either show academic excellence or who are in needoffinancial support due to their financial situation. Required

documents vary depending on the scholarship. Please refer to thebrochures mentioned above for detailed information.

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6-3 Student Loan
Most of the loan programs are only for Japanese students or students with visa statuses such as"permanent resident”, “long-term resident”, “spouse or child of Japanese national” or “spouse or
child of permanent resident”. Paperwork should be done in Japanese only as well.
Please try to find student loan programs in your home country.
Educational Loans by Keio University Partner Banks
Financial aid otherthan scholarships

The Educational Loans by Keio University Partner Banks are provided
to students currently enrolled at the university in partnership with four
financial institutions. Through this system, students are able to borrowmoney to cover academic fees and expenses such as tuition andadmission costs from the partner banks.
For further details regarding this system, refer to the webpage on theleft column.

https://www.students.kei
o.ac.jp/en/com/scholars
hips/support/
Japan FinanceCorporation

Government Educational Loans (Japan Finance Corporation)

This is an official system that provides loans to guardians for thepayment of school fees (admission fees, tuition fees, facility
installation costs, etc.). It is possible to use this loan in combination
with JASSO’s scholarship loans.

https://www.jfc.go.jp/n/f
inance/search/
ippan.html
Japan National Councilof Social Welfare

Welfare and Education Support Funds (Japan National Council ofSocial Welfare)

The Social Welfare Loan System provides low-income households(families not paying residence tax) with loans covering the necessary
expenses to study at university.

http://www.shakyo.or.jp/
guide/shikin/seikatsu/in
dex.html

916-4 Student Discounts
学割(Gakuwari)

Student Travel Fare Discount (Gakuwari)

Student Travel Fare
Discount

If you are planning to travel a long distance via JR railways (more than
101 km one way), you can get a 20% discount by showing your “Student

Please Note:
Gakuwari arestrictly supervised
by JR railways. You
will be penalized if
your Gakuwari isused illegally, andlegal action may betaken to ban all
Keio University
students from using
the discount. Please
be aware of theserepercussions whenusing yourGakuwari.

Tokyo National

Travel Fare Discount Certificate (Gakuwari)” and student ID card whenpurchasing railway tickets. (This does not apply to express and limited
express fares.) Research students are not eligible for Gakuwari.
You can obtain Gakuwari at the Certificate Issuing Machine locatednear the Office of Student Services/SFC Academic Affairs Office. You
will need your student ID card to obtain these certificates. It is
recommended to obtain certificates as soon as the schedule is finalized
since more students will use the machines as the vacation season
approaches.

Gakuwari are valid for three month. Gakuwari will not be issued to
students who do not take an annual health checkup.
Using Galleries/Museums

Museums

Keio University participates in the National Museum of Nature andScience (University Partnership) and Tokyo National Museum/National
Museum of Art (Campus Members) Systems.
Under these systems, entry to permanent exhibitions is free of charge
https://www.tnm.jp/modules/r_free_page/index.php?id=167

and special discounts can be applied for special exhibitions at theabove art galleries and museums by Keio students on presenting theirstudent ID card.
Other Discounts / Deals
You may be able to find some other student discounts and deals.
Please research which shop can offer you the discounts beforehand.
Check their conditions as well. Most places will ask you to show yourstudent ID card.

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Chapter 7
Health93

7 HealthIn Japan, there are health insurance systems that help to reduce the cost of medical care. Foreign
nationals living in Japan for more than three months are required to join one of the following
insurance systems:●Employees’ Health Insurance (generally covers individuals who are employed by a company)●National Health Insurance (covers individuals who are not eligible to join employees’ healthinsurance) In addition, insurance is provided by mutual aid associations to those who work for
public schools or the government.
Most international students are required to enroll in National Health Insurance unless they arecovered by the Employees’ Health Insurance of a family member who lives and works in Japan.

7-1 National Health Insurance (NHI or Kokuho)
国民健康保険（Kokumin Kenko

Hoken）

National Health Insurance (NHI)—kokumin kenko hoken, often
abbreviated as Kokuho in Japanese—is a health insurance system in

National HealthJapan that allows the insured to receive medical care without financial

Insurance

concern when ill or injured by splitting the medical care expenses
between the local or national government and the insured.
With NHI, approximately 70% of your medical expenses will be covered

Please refer
to 3-2 for
National
HealthInsurance

when you receive treatment at hospitals or clinics that are NHI medical
service providers (most hospitals in Japan accept NHI). You pay theremaining 30% of the costs.
Please note that National Health Insurance does not cover expenses forcosmetic surgery, orthodontics, or normal childbirth.

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National Health Insurance Benefits
When you get sick or injured, you can receive the following medicalcare for only a part of the medical costs by presenting your NHI card
at the reception of medical institutions:
・Medical consultation
・Medical treatment
・Medication, injections, and other treatments
・Hospitalization and nursing (excluding meals while hospitalized)
・Home care (home-visit by a regular doctor) and nursing
・Home-visit nursing (if a doctor judges it necessary)
You are still able to receive NHI benefits when you are injured due toan act by a third party, such as a traffic accident. However, if you
receive medical expenses from the person who caused the accident
or settle it out of court, you may not receive NHI benefits. If you
sustain damage, be sure to consult the NHI office.
In the circumstances described below, you will be required to bear thefull amount temporarily, but after an application is made at the NHI
counter and a decision is made through screening, you may bereimbursed for the amount excluding your co-payment.
1) Medical treatment you received without your NHI card because ofan unforeseeable accident or illness
2) Cost of a corset or other prosthetic devices (applicable only if a
doctor presents a diagnosis as necessary)3) Treatment for a broken bone or sprain received from a Judo
Therapist who does not accept NHI

954) Cost of blood from a blood transfusion used in a surgicaloperation, etc. (applicable only if a doctor presents a diagnosis asnecessary)5) Cost of acupuncture, moxibustion, massage, and other treatment(applicable only if a doctor presents a diagnosis as necessary)6) Medical treatment you received while you were traveling overseas(excluding travel for treatment purpose)967-2 Keio Student Health Care Mutual Aid Association(Gakuseikenpo)
The Keio Student Health Care Mutual Aid Association (hereafter"Gakuseikenpo") is a mutual aid organization established with the aim

学生健康保険互助組合

of supporting student life from a health perspective.

（学生健保）（Gakusei

The Gakuseikenpo will reimburse a portion of the co-payment of amember’s medical expenses when they receive treatment at a medical
institution upon presenting a health insurance card.

Kenpo）
Keio Studentl Hea;tj
Care Mutual Aid
Association

Regular undergraduate and graduate students at Keio University are
eligible to apply for a partial reimbursement of medical expenses.
All types of treatment (hospitalization, outpatient treatment,
treatment at a pharmacy, and treatment at a clinic) within the samemonth are combined and considered as a single instance of copayment.
The application must be completed online.
Dental treatments are not covered by the medical care benefit system(excluding oral and maxillofacial surgery).
Amount borne by patient: 2,000 JPY instance of co-payment.
Reimbursement limit: 50,000 JPY per application. 150,000 JPY perperson per year.

Guidebook for the
Keio Student HealthCare Mutual Aid
Association

For more information, please access the link for the guidebook on theright column.
Please Note: Japanese Language Program students, Keio International
Program students, research students, and other non-degree students
are not members of the Keio Student Health Care Mutual Aid
Association, and are therefore not eligible for this insurance coverage.

https://www.students.kei
o.ac.jp/com/life/health/fi
les/en_tebiki.pdf

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7-3 Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education
and Research (“Gakkensai”) / Liability Insurance coupled with
“Gakkensai” (“Gakkenbai”)
学生教育研究災害傷害保険（学研災）（Gakkensai）
Personal Accident
Insurance for Students
Pursuing Education andResearch

Keio University is a member of Japan Educational Exchanges andServices (JEES), and through it, Keio SFC pays for “Personal Accident
Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research,” and“Liability Insurance coupled with Gakkensai” insurance plans thatcover students who suffer physical injury from an unexpected accident
or bear legal liability for damages arising from inflicting injuries tothird parties in the course of their educational and research activities.
This insurance is for regular undergraduate and graduate students,
research students, short-term international students (MEXT
scholarship students and designated exchange students only),
Japanese Language Program students, and Keio International
Program students.
“Educational and research activities” means regular curricular activities
on- and off-campus, participation in university events, andextracurricular activities (advance submission of “Notification of Offcampus Student Activities” to the university is required for off-campus
activities).

Student Liability
Insurance
学研災付帯賠償責任保険(Gakkenbai)
Student Liability
Insurance is
supplementary to

Gakkensai. It offers
coverage against
injuries caused to athird party or
damages made toproperty of anotherperson.

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Accidents that occur on the way between a student’s residence andthe university, or while traveling between university facilities, are also
covered.
However, cases related to "illness” are not covered by this insurance.
In addition, depending on the number of hospital visits it takes torecover, you may not qualify for this insurance.
Making an Insurance Claim Following an Accident
1. Notify the Student Life Section at SFC in the Alpha Building, of theaccident: After contacting the Student Life Section, the student
must fill in and submit an accident notification.
*The student must submit the notification within thirty days of theaccident to the Claims Service Division of Tokio Marine Nichido(property/casualty insurance company) using one of the following
methods:

(1) Accident Notification System【PC/Smartphone】 (Only available in Japanese)【Cell Phone】 (Only available in Japanese)

Accident Notification
SystemPC /Smartphone Page

(2) FAX 03-3285-0105
The fax form can be downloaded from the URL below. (Onlyavailable in Japanese)(3) Accident Notification Card
Please collect the card from the Student Life Section at SFC.

{Treatment and after completion of treatment}

https://f.msgs.jp/webap
p/form/15429_lvw_1/ind
ex.do

Cell Phone Page

2. Completion of insurance claim request: The student obtains andcompletes the required items on an “Insurance Claim Request”
form from the Student Life Section at SFC and obtains thehttps://f.msgs.jp/webap

university seal on the form. A medical certificate from a physician

p/form/15429_lvw_4/ind

may be required, depending on the amount requested in theex.doinsurance claim.

3. The student sends the form to the insurance company.

Fax Form

4. Receipt of payment of insurance claim: The insurance company
deposits payment of the insurance claim in a designated bankaccount.
Submission of “Notification of Off-campus Student Activities”

http://www.jees.or.jp/ga
kkensai/docs/publish/01
Tokyo.pdf“Notification of Off-campus Student Activities” must be submitted foran activity to be recognized as an activity for which the university hasreceived notification. For activities taking place in non-university
facilities, the student must submit this form at least 4 days prior to theactivity. Please apply via the Keio.jp portal.

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7-4 Medical Consultations in Various languages
NPO AMDAInternational Medical
Information Center

The following associations offer medical consultations in various
languages.
NPO AMDA International Medical Information Center
English/Chinese/Korean/Thai/Spanish/Portuguese/Tagalog/Vietname
se03-6233-9266 （10:00–15:00）

https://www.amdamedic
alcenter.com/*No service on public holidays and Dec. 29–Jan. 3
The AMDA Center offers free medical consultations over the
telephone in eight languages. Multilingual staff offer information

Medical information

about medical institutions, explain the Japanese health care system,net (NABII)

and offer free interpreting services over the phone duringconsultations with medical professionals.

Medical information net (NABII)
https://www.iryou.teikyo
useido.mhlw.go.jp/znk-

This website offers a search system to find a medical institution and tofind a pharmacy in the whole country. (English/Chinese/Korean)

web/juminkanja/S2300/i
nitialize

Search for Medical Institutions (Japan National Tourism
Organization)
Search for Medical
Institutions

English/Chinese/KoreanThis website offers a search system for medical institutions in multiple
languages.

https://www.jnto.go.jp/emergency/eng/mi_guide
.html

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7-5 Medical Treatment on Campus
Wellness Center (weekdays, 9:00–17:30)
Students at SFC may receive medical treatment and counseling at the

Wellness Center

Wellness Center located on the second floor of the Alpha building.

Ext 52201 or 52207
or 0466-49-3411

The Wellness Center was established to improve the physical andmental health of students, faculty members, and the administrative
staff at Keio University SFC. It is equipped to handle temporary
conditions like colds and coughs as well as chronic conditions like
hypertension. Physicians, nurses, and public health nurses are available
for examination, medication, and treatment (including first aid).
Counseling on academic, career, personal, and social issues is alsoavailable.
SFC Clinic

Contact the Wellness Center at extension 52201 or 52207, or0466-49-3411).

Medical consultation and counseling are available in English.
Shonan Fujisawa Clinic (weekdays)
Medical checkup is available during Mondays and Fridays.
Shonan Fujisawa Clinic is located inside the Wellness Center.

http://www.hcc.keio.ac.j
p/en/clinic/sfcschedule.html

101Student Counseling RoomAt the Wellness Center, experienced clinical psychologists areavailable for counseling services for students. This service is a valuable
resource at SFC to promote better mental well-being, a fulfilling
university life, and personal development. Do not hesitate to seek theirsupport. Feel free to consult on anything that relates to student life,
including your studies, relationships, career, and future plans.
gakuseisoudan@sfc.keio.ac.jp

English-speaking counselors are available. We strictly protect theconfidentiality of information shared during counseling sessions.
Without your consent, we will not disclose to other people any private
information that you share. This includes your family, friends, or faculty

0466-49-3411

members. The information shared during the session will in no way
affect your academic record.
Please inquire at the Wellness Center. You can also make an
appointment by phone or email.
Payment
If you receive medical treatment at one of Keio’s clinics, half of thecost of treatment and medication will be paid by the Keio Student
Health Care Mutual Aid Association. You are responsible for theremaining amount.
● Research Students, JLP Students, KIP Students, and Short-term
International Students will be required to pay all medical fees.
● The counseling service will be offered free of charge.

Security Staff
extension 52190 orDuring Night Time, Holidays, and Outside of Wellness Center

52191 orOffice Hours

0466-47-5114

Call the Security (extension 52190 or 52191, or 0466-47-5114).
Security staff will handle the following procedures; make calls for theambulance, lead the ambulance to where the patient is located, checkand keep a record of the patient’s ID, call the police if necessary, andprovide basic first-aid.

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Annual Health Checkup
Every year the Health Center/Clinic carries out annual health checkups
free of charge. The date of your checkup will depend on your facultyor graduate school, year, and gender. Please check the date on the
Keio University Students Website. Please note that you can only takethis health checkup on the designated date.
Students taking the checkup can print out a Certificate of Annual
Health Examination from the certificate issuing machines (300 JPY percopy) throughout the academic year.

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7-6 Hospitals/Clinics
病院(byouin) hospitals
クリニック（kuriniku）
clinics

内科(naika)internal medicine

Which Institution to Visit
Medical institutions in Japan are divided into:
Large hospitals●

University-affiliated hospitals●

Public hospitals operated by prefecture or city●

Large private hospitals

Small clinics●

Local clinics

外科(geka)surgery
心療内科(shinryo-

naika)psychosomaticinternal medicine
眼科(ganka)
ophthalmology, eye

Large hospitals are equipped with hospitalization facilities andcheckup tools. National and public hospitals maintain high level
medical systems for each of their specialized medical departments. At
hospitals with up to 200 beds or more, patients may be charged extra
fees (2,500 JPY-5,000 JPY) unless they visit with a referral by a doctor.
Also, walk-in patients usually have to wait quite a long time (almost aclinicfull day) before being able to see a doctor.

耳鼻科(jibika)

Small clinics are medical institutions with hospitalization facilities ofotorhinolaryngology(OR19 beds or fewer. Many of them have no hospitalization facilities at all.

L)

They are suitable for minor conditions.

歯科(shika)dentistry

It is advised to visit a clinic (doctor’s office) first and further receive
specialized treatment at a large hospital upon necessity.

皮膚科(hifuka)
dermatology
泌尿器科(hinyokika)
urology

婦人科(fujinka)
obstetrics andgynecology department

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Which Department to Choose
If you have an idea of what is wrong, you can select the specialist clinicthat is best suited to your needs. However, most people will go to a
general clinic for what’s called “Internal Medicine” (内科/naika,) whichacts kind of like a General Practitioner.

Contact Lenses/Prescription Glasses
You can buy prescription glasses without visiting an eye doctor. Most
glasses shops give you a free eye examination.

HIV Testing and
HIV/AIS Counseling

However, shops do not sell you contact lenses without a prescription

Mapissued by an ophthalmologist. When you buy disposable contactlenses, you need to visit an ophthalmologist every 3 months to renew
the prescription. It applies to online shopping as well.
HIV Testing and HIV/AIDS Counselinghttps://www.hivkensa.com/language/en

In Japan, some public health centers nationwide offer free,anonymous HIV testing and counseling.
Languages
Outside of Tokyo, it might be difficult to find hospitals/clinics withEnglish-speaking staff. It is recommended to go with a person who
speaks Japanese for communication support. If your illness is notImportant Medical
Information◻
◻
◻

urgent or serious, you can ask a university staff from the Office of◻

International Affairs at SFC for assistance.

◻
◻
◻
◻

Most doctors usually can read/write English, so bringing notes about
your own medical information in English might help.

Multilingual Medical Questionnaire

Name
Blood typeAny illnesses
currently being
treatedAny medicines you
are taking
Allergies
Medical history
Your religion
Emergency contact
information

Multilingual Medical
Questionnaire

The website on the right column was produced by the Specified
Nonprofit Corporation to help people from overseas explain thecondition of injuries and symptoms of illness to doctors and othermedical personnel.
http://www.kifjp.org/me
dical/

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What to Bring to a
Hospital/Clinic






Health insurance
card
Notes with your
medicalinformation
Cash (3,000 JPY~)
Medicine you are
now taking (ifany)

Examination Procedure① Make an appointment
If you go and see a doctor without an appointment, you may haveto wait for a long period of time. Some small clinics don’t takereservations and see patients on a first-come-first- served basis.
Please try to arrive at least 10 minutes before their opening time to
reduce your waiting time.
Usually, opening hours are 9:00-11:30 / 15:00-17:30.
Hand in your national health insurance card and your note at thereceptionist.

Some clinics refuse examinations without aninsurance card. While they are taking a photocopy of your health
診察券(shinsatsu-ken)a patient’s card
処方箋(shohosen)a prescrption
処方箋薬局(shohosen
yakkyoku)
prescription
pharmacies

insurance card, you are requested to fill in their medical
questionnaire.
② When your name or number has been called, go into theexamination room to see the doctor.
③ You may be asked to take extra tests such as X-ray, blood analysis,
urine analysis, or/and ECG (electro-cardiogram) per doctors’
instructions.
④ After the doctor has examined your condition, you will return to thewaiting room to be called for the payment. Most small clinics only
take cash.

You can use your My
Number Card as
your insurance card
Some hospitals andpharmacies accept
My Number Cards as
insurance cards. You
must register via theInternet (at Myna
Portal) before using
this service.

⑤ When you settle your bill at the cashier (usually at the same
reception desk), you will receive a patient’s card (shinsatsu ken) anda prescription (shohosen).
A patient’s card is used as a membership card and it helps clinics
find your medical record at your next visit.
*A few clinics have in-house prescription systems. At those clinics,
you will receive your medicine after your payment.
⑥ Take your prescription to a designated pharmacy or a drugstore toreceive your medicine. You will need to pay for the medicine
separately. Please be aware that prescriptions are normally valid
only for 3 to 4 days after issuance.

106Medication
At the pharmacy/drug store, you may be asked if you prefer genericdrugs (後発医薬品 kohatsu iyakuhin), which are interchangeable with

後発医薬品・ジェネリ

the original proprietary drugs. As they both have the same activeック(kohatsu iyaku hin)pharmaceuticalgeneric drugs

ingredients,

dosageforms,

strength,quality,indications, effects, directions, and dosage. Generic drugs are usuallyless expensive than the original drugs because the developmental
cost is lower.
Doctors will usually prescribe medicine which is covered by yourinsurance and with which local pharmacies are supplied. You may findyourself going home with a bag full of medications just for three days.
If the doctor does not explain the efficacy of each medicine do not be
afraid to ask for clarification about the medication and what it is for.

Over-the-Counter Medicine (OTC)
You can buy non-prescription medicine at drugstores frompharmacists without visiting hospitals/clinics. If you experience a cold,headache, stomach issues, or get wounded, OTC (over-the-counter)medicine can be purchased at drugstores or large supermarkets.

1077-7 Medical Institutions Nearby for International Students
Fujisawa Zengyo
Family Clinic

The following hospitals/clinics near SFC offer treatment in languages

other than Japanese.
Fujisawa Zengyo Family Clinic
7-4-9 Zengyo, Fujisawa-city
Medical treatment in English is available
TEL 0466-80-5815

https://www.fzfc.jp/

6 km away from SFC

KobayashiInternational Clinic

Kobayashi International Clinic
3-5-6-110 Tsuruma, Yamato-city
Medical treatment in English, Korean, Filipino, Thai, Spanish, and Vietnamese
available. Schedule differs by language, so please check the website.
http://5884-international-clinic.com/ (Japanese language only)
TEL 046-263-1380

http://5884international-clinic.com/

Fujisawa City Hospital

13 km away from SFC

Fujisawa City Hospital(Emergency hospital)
2-6-1 Fujisawa, Fujisawa-city
Possible to request a volunteer interpreter for Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese,
English, French, and Italian. Appointment is necessary. This hospital accepts
new patients by referral. New patients without a referral will be charged
5,500 JPY~. Please note that referrals can be obtained at the Health Center

https://www.city.fujisawa.kanagawa.jp/hospital/in
dex.html
Shonan Keiiku Hospitalon campus. (Medical examination fee will be charged).
TEL 0466-25-3111
7.7 km away from SFC

Shonan Keiiku Hospital
4360 Endo, Fujisawa-city
Possible to request an English-speaking staff to assist you. Please book yourvisit beforehand.

https://keiiku.gr.jp/

TEL 0466-48-0050（8:30-17:00）
200m away from SFC

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7-8 Pregnancy and Delivery
This is a procedure in case of pregnancy and delivery.
Registration of Pregnancy at your city/ward office
Receive Maternal and Child Health Handbook and free coupons for
hospital visits
Choose and reserve the hospital of delivery

妊娠届(ninshin-todoke)Pregnancy
Notification Form
母子手帳(boshi-techo)
Maternal and Child
Health Handbook

Contact your embassy and find out the procedure for obtaining a
passport for your baby.
Visit the hospital regularly
Delivery
Claim for Birth Allowance Money
In case you have a Caesarean section, you can apply for “Highcost Medical Expense Benefit” (高額療法制度).

Birth Allowance
420,000 yen per a child(Contact the National Health Insurance department of yourcity/ward office)Register with the City/Ward office
Receive your child’s birth certificate

出生届(shusseitodoke)/出生届記載事項証明書(shusseitodoke kisai jikoshoumeisho)

Register with the Immigration Bureau and your embassy

birth certificate

Apply for a passport109

7-9 Mental Health
Mental HealthMany aspects of university life have the potential to cause stress,
Wellness Center
Student CounselingRoomincluding adjusting to a new living environment, fulfilling academic
requirements, developing friendships, and preparing for and taking
exams.
If you feel persistently unhappy or that you can no longer cope withthe stress caused by everyday life, talking to someone such as a

gakuseisoudan@sfc.keio.ac.jp

0466-49-3411

Japan Helpline
toll free: 0120-46-1997
or 0570 000 911
team@jhelp.com

friend, counselor, staff, or faculty member about your anxiety may
help you feel relieved.
Whether about academics or your future, regarding relationships withfamily, friends or significant others, or concerning anxieties of ageneral nature, please feel free to visit the Wellness Center Student
Counseling Room. Counselors there will listen to your problems
regarding any aspect of your student life and strict confidentiality will
be maintained. For more information on appointments and inquiries,
please contact the Wellness Center.
List of Helplines
If you wish to talk to someone outside of university or need someone

Tell Lifeline

to talk outside of office hours, please do not hesitate to use one of
the services below;
Japan Helpline
Japan Helpline is Japan's 24-hour non-profit, nationwide emergency

http://telljp.com/lifeline/
TEL: 03-5774-0992

assistance service. Whether it is an earthquake, a toothache in the
middle of the night, or you feel depressed, Japan Helpline offers a 24hour, nationwide assistance service for the international community.

Saturday 09:00 –Monday 23:00

Tell Lifeline(Continuous service)

Tell Lifeline is a free, confidential telephone counseling service,

Tuesday – Thursday
09:00 – 23:00
Friday 09:00 – 02:00

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offering anonymous, non-judgmental, and caring support for teens,
students, and adults in English.

Chapter 8
Daily Life111

8 Daily Life
Life in a foreign country with different culture and habits can be challenging, but a wonderfulexperience. This chapter provides some useful information for living in Japan.

8-1 Living Cost
円(en) Japanese yen

Currency
The currency in Japan is the yen (JPY).
The yen notes are divided into 4 bills: ￥ 1,000, ￥ 2,000, ￥ 5,000,￥10,000. On the other hand, yen coins are divided into 6: ￥1, ￥5,￥10, ￥50, ￥100, ￥500.
Although cashless payments are becoming more popular, there are still
shops which only accept cash, especially outside of Tokyo. Therefore,
you need to carry a certain amount of cash all the time.

消費税（shouhi-zei）
consumption tax

Consumption Tax
The Consumption tax rate in Japan is 10%, except for food andbeverages which is 8%. The 10% consumption tax is applied when you
eat and/or drink at the eating space of suppliers like fast food chains,convenience stores, and others. Price tags have to include theconsumption tax amount.
Tipping
If you are from a country where tipping is common, you will need to
get used to the fact that tipping is relatively rare in Japan. Tipping is
not expected and will be turned down in most situations.

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Living Expenses in Japan
Monthly living expenses in Japan for a student from overseas(including tuition) on average nationwide come to about 138,000 JPY.
The most expensive region is the Kanto region at 151,000 JPY. The
Kanto region includes Tokyo, where the monthly living expenses
average 154,000 JPY. The high rent as well as transportation costs
contribute to the high costs of living in Tokyo. It will not be as high in
the Fujisawa (SFC) area.
Moreover, the cost of living varies depending on factors such as
housing expenditure, food budget, lifestyle, etc.
Examples for monthly budget and spending (student/living alone)
Example: 2nd year student, female

BudgetSupport from parents￥60,000

Scholarship￥51,000

Scholarship￥40,000

Part-time job￥55,000

Part-time job￥40,000

Total￥106,000

Total￥140,000

Rent￥51,000

Rent￥68,000

Food￥20,000

Food￥16,000

Electricity, water, gas￥10,000

Electricity, water, gas￥10,000

Social expenses￥5,000Social expenses￥7,000Phone￥5,000Phone￥8,000Books￥2,000Books￥5,000Transport￥ 3,000

Transport￥20,000

Savings￥10,000

Miscellaneous￥6,000Total￥106,000

Total￥140,000

Spending

Foods

Example: 2nd year student, male

Bottle of water ￥120

BudgetSpending

Transportation

Bus from SFC to Shonandai ￥220

McDonald set meal ￥550

Subway to Yokohama ￥360

Lunch box ￥500

Train to Tokyo ￥540113

8-2 Free Wi-Fi
List of Japan
Connected-free Wi-Fi
Hotspots

Free public Wi-Fi in JapanFree public Wi-Fi networks in Japan are available in large cities but aresparse in the countryside and mountainous regions.
While the number of Wi-Fi hotspots is increasing, there are notenough free Wi-Fi services available for regular usage.

https://www.nttbp.net/jcfw/area/index.html

The following facilities provide free Wi-Fi service. Some require preregistration via the service providers’ website.
International airports (Narita, Haneda)

Hotels

Some cafes/restaurants (Starbucks, McDonald’s, etc.)JR and subway stations in large cities



Shopping malls (Terrace Mall etc.)Supermarket (Ito Yokado, etc.)

Campus Network
System (CNS)

Wi-Fi at SFC
Please refer
to 1-15 forComputing
Environment

Keio

University

offerswireless-English edition-

https://cnsguide.sfc.keio.ac.jp/2023/CNSguide2023_en.pdf

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serviceoncampus.

By setting up a connection, you can connect to the Internet with yourpersonalcomputer,

mobileterminal,orsmartphone.

Be sure to take security measures when using it in order to protect
other users and yourself from viruses.

SFC CNS guide 2023LAN

8-3 Postal Service (Takuhaibin )Japan Post, one of the main delivery services in Japan, provides a rangeof postal services including the delivery of postcards, letters, parcels,and registered mail, as well as banking and insurance services.

Postal Service
Japan Post

Takuhaibin Delivery Services are convenient for sending parcels,luggage, and various other types of goods from door to door
nationwide. You can even use takuhaibin service for your moving
unless you have lots of belongings.

https://www.post.japanp
ost.jp/index_en.html

You can send takuhaibin any time of the day from any convenience
store while most post offices are only open from 9:00 to 17:00 on
weekdays (Some large-scale post offices are open on Saturdays).

Takuhaibin
Nippon Express

Delivery is usually made by the next day, and costs are moderate. You
will receive mail and packages through either Japan Post or Takuhaibin
Delivery Services. If you are not at home upon delivery, delivery staff
will take them back and leave a notice of delivery instead.
You can request re-delivery by phone and/or online(depending on thehttps://www.nipponexpr
ess.com/
Yamato Transportdelivery company).
Instructions on how to schedule a redelivery are usually written on theslip. The delivery companies usually keep your item for 1 to 2 weeks
before it is returned to the sender if no redelivery request is made.
For international mail service, you have EMS from Japan Post, DHL, andFedEx.

https://www.kuronekoya
mato.co.jp/en/
Sagawa Express

https://www.sagawaexp.co.jp/english/

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8-4 Commute
Campus Accesshttps://www.sfc.keio.ac.j
p/en/maps.html

As SFC is located 3.5 km away from the nearest train station,
Shonandai Station, many students commute by bus or bicycle.

For students living in Shonandai…..by bus/bicycle to SFC
For students living outside of Shonandai….
by train/subway to Shonandai
by bus from Shonandai to SFC
Bus from Shonandai to SFC (Kanachu Bus)

神奈中バス

Kanachu Bus

It takes approximately 15-20 minutes to reach the campus. Bus fare is
260 JPY. (as of July 1, 2023)
Buses for Keio University depart from Bus Stop #1, at the West B Exitof Shonandai Station. The following bus routes are bound for Keio
University:☆ Sho23 [湘 23] bound for Keio University [慶応大学]☆ Sho24 [湘 24] bound for Keio University [慶応大学] via<Note>*Buses do not stop at
Keio Daigaku
Honkan-mae [慶応大学本館前] and Keio
Chukotobu-mae [慶応中高等部前] on
Sundays andholidays.

Sasakubo [笹久保]☆ Sho25 [湘 25] express (Twin Liner) bound for Keio University[慶応大学]
Within the campus, buses will stop at:☆ Keio Daigaku [ 慶 応 大学 ] (Bus Stop A on the campus map;closest to the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care Building)☆ Keio Daigaku Honkan-mae [慶応大学本館前] (Bus Stop B on
the campus map) PLEASE GET OFF HERE!
☆ Keio Chukotobu-mae [ 慶 応 中高等 部前 ] (Bus Stop D on thecampus map; closest to Keio Shonan Fujisawa Junior and SeniorHigh School)116

※ We ask that students take personal responsibility for their actions
and avoid becoming a nuisance to others such as talking loudlyon public transportation.
Bus from Tsujido to SFC (Kanachu Bus)Time Table for 辻 34
from Tsujido

It takes approximately 21 minutes to reach the campus. Bus fare is 400
JPY. (as of July 1, 2023)
Buses for Keio University depart from Bus Stop #2, at the North sideof Tsujido Station. The following bus route is bound for Keio
University:☆ Tsuji 34 [辻 34] bound for Keio University [慶応大学]

https://www.kanachu.co.
jp/dia/diagram/timetabl
e/cs:00008026901/nid:00129934<Note>*Buses do not stop at
Keio Daigaku Honkanmae [慶応大学本館前] on
Sundays and holidays.

(Twin-liner bus)

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PasmoHow to Pay the Bus Fares
The bus fares can be paid by cash or by prepaid e-money card.
If you pay the fare in cash, it is recommended that you have the exact
amount ready before boarding the bus. You will not get any change

Issued by subway andtrain companies otherthan JR, andinterchangeable withSuica.
Suica

back if you drop more than the fare into the fare box. You can alsochange a 1,000 JPY bill, a 500 JPY coin, and a 100 JPY coin into smaller
denominations by putting them in the change machine next to the farebox. Please change the money before you drop it in the fare box.
If you pay the fare by prepaid e-money card, please obtain a Pasmo orSuica. They are rechargeable prepaid rail cards. Prepaid cards are soldat ticket vending machines in train stations. A 500 JPY deposit will be
deducted from the cash amount you charge the card with. (You can get
this money back when you return the card to a ticket office)Issued by JR east. And
interchangeable with
Pasmo.

When using prepaid cards on a bus, swipe it over a contactless reader
when boarding/disembarking. You can top up the card at the ticket
vending machines in train stations, but bus drivers can also help you
top up the card.
*Please note that the sales of plastic IC cards (Suica/Pasmo) have beensuspended since June 2023 due to the ongoing global chip shortage.
Here are some tips from previous new students on how they dealt withthis problem.
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Ordering a Suica/Pasmo cards from connections they know, or
spares that people were selling online.
Using a mobile payment system (e.g., Apple Pay) which does not
require a physical Suica/Pasmo card
Paying cash for tickets for every train station destination (quite
inconvenient)
Using the Suica/Pasmo cards that the students themselves ortheir relatives have kept from past trips to Japan
Buying a one-month commuter Suica/Pasmo pass between the
shortest distance and then toping up on it (You can keep using
the pass card even after the pass expires)Taxi
A taxi ride from the west side of Shonandai Station to Keio University
will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Taxi fare is approximately
1,200 to 2,000 JPY.
To hail a taxi, go to a taxi stand in front of train stations or flag one
down at a location where it is safe for it to stop. It is easy to find taxis
on the street in Tokyo, but not in the SFC area. Please call a taxi byphone when there is no taxi stand around you.
When you board a taxi, note that the vehicle's left rear door opens andcloses remotely by the driver. You are not supposed to open or closethe door by yourself.

Taxi companies in SFC
area
Kanachu-Taxi
0120-777-701
Shonan Taxi
0120-01-8801
0466-50-8801
Soai Kotsu
0120-87-2610
Minami Shokai
0120-04-4373
0466-44-0010

Train/Subway
Shonandai station is an express stop on the Odakyu Enoshima Line.
It’s also the terminus of both the Yokohama Subway Blue Line andSagami Railway (Sotetsu) Izumino Line.
Student Commuter PassStudents can purchase a student commuter pass (tsugaku teiki-ken),which allows students to take unlimited rides between the station
nearest to their residence and the station nearest to the campus.

通学定期券(tsugaku

teiki-ken)student commuter passYour student commuter pass can be issued on the Suica/Pasmo you
have.
You must pay an additional fare when traveling outside the specified
route and only the person registered on the card may use this pass.
One, three, and six-month passes are available (the longer the period
the higher the discount, but the higher risk when you lose it).
The student commuter passes can only be issued for a single routeand for the least expensive route.
If your current address is different from the one registered with theuniversity, please update your home address from keio.jp.

*Please Note: Research
students cannot
purchase Student
Commuter Passes but
are eligible for a regularcommuter pass (tsukinteiki-ken), which is alittle bit more expensive
but still cheaper thanpaying the travel fareevery day separately.

119How to Purchase a Student Commuter Pass
通学証明書（Tsugaku

shomeisho）
a Student Commuter
Certificate<For trains/subways/buses>① Log in to the Certificate Issuance Service and apply for “03_Student
Commuter Certificate for issuance of student commuter pass.”② Print the “Student Commuter Certificate” at a convenience store ora certificate issuing machine on campus.

Purchasing method
for Student
Commuter Pass

③ Fill in the commuting route, valid period, and starting date for using
the Student Commuter Pass on the Student Commuter Certificate,and submit this to the station counter, ticket counter of the bus
company, etc. in order to purchase the pass.
④ *In order to purchase a Student Commuter Pass for two lines, suchas Sotetsu line and Tokyu line, you need to visit Yokohama station.

https://www.students.k
eio.ac.jp/en/com/proce
dure/pass/120

BicycleCommuting by bicycle is another choice if you do not like to wait in along queue for a bus, or board an overcrowded bus. Using a bicycle,
you do not need to worry about being late for your class.
From Shonandai to SFC, it is 3km of a hilly road for 20 minutes of abicycle ride.
Bicycle Registration

自転車防犯登録（jitensha bouhan

It is mandatory to register your bicycle.
Crime rate is low in Japan but it doesn’t apply to bicycles andtouroku）
Bicycle registrationumbrellas. They are often stolen. There may be cases that you will be
stopped by police when riding your bicycle at night. You don’t needto panic because you can easily prove the bicycle belongs to you withyour registration number on your bicycle.
When you buy a new bicycle from a local shop, shop staff will offer
you a registration. Fill out the form and pay 600 JPY. A sticker to proveyour registration will be put on your bike by a shop staff. This is issued
by your local police and its expiration date differs by each prefecture.
(7 years for Kanagawa prefecture)

自転車譲渡証明書（jitensha joto shomei-

sho）Bicycle transfer

If you purchase a bicycle online, visit the nearest bicycle shop or acertificate

police box for the registration. You need to bring your ID card, yourbicycle certificate (it will be sent to you with the bicycle) and yourbicycle.
For the bicycle given by your friend or somebody else, you need toregister the bicycle at the nearest bicycle shop. Besides your ID andbicycle, you need to bring a “Bicycle transfer certificate” written by
the former owner of the bicycle.

https://www.kanajibou.jp/download.html
Download the top PDF

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自転車損害賠償責任保険等（jitensha songai

baisho sekinin hoken
to）bicycle liability
insurance, etc.

Bicycle Insurance
Kanagawa prefecture requires all bicycle riders to enroll in insurance(such as bicycle casualty insurance) to ensure that they can pay for any
damage or injury to others if the rider is involved in a cycling accident.
Please check the terms of the insurance plan you are enrolled in andmake the necessary adjustments or purchase cycling insurance. It costs
approximately 3,000 JPY for a year.
*If the bicycle rider is under legal age (18 years old), the parent isrequired to enroll in insurance for the rider.
*Any accidents during commuting to/from the university are coveredby Gakkenbai. (Please see 7-3 for details)
Parking at SFC
Students who commute to SFC by bicycle must park in the parking lots locatedacross from the security office in the North Gate. It is free of charge andnotification to the university is not required. Please use a double-lockto prevent bicycle theft. Keio University shall not be responsible for any
loss, damages, and troubles in the parking space. Abandoned bicycles
Daichari

will be removed, so please look after your own bicycle.
Bicycle Sharing Service
Shared bicycle “Daichari” is a renting electric bicycle service. There is ashared e-bicycle station near the North Gate of SFC. You can book an

https://daichari.helloc

e-bicycle from your smartphone.

ycling.jp/(Japanese language
only)
30 min/130 JPY
up to 12 hours/2,000
JPY

Traffic Rules for Bicycles
 Use roadways in principle. Riding on sidewalks is allowed only in
exceptional cases.
 Keep to the left on roadways.
 Do not ride under the influence of alcohol.
 Do not carry a passenger.
 Use your front light after dark.
 Do not ride bicycles that are not equipped with a front light andbrakes.
 Wearing a helmet is strongly encouraged.

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8-5 Part-Time Jobs
Many international students wish to work part-time in order to pay
their tuition or living expenses. However, under the status of residenceof “Student,” which is given to all international students, they are

Information on how to

originally allowed to reside in Japan only for the purpose of studying

obtain a permit to workat school. Therefore, if anyone residing in Japan with the status offrom the immigration“Student” wishes to take a paid part-time job, the person is required
to obtain official permission called “Permit to Engage in Activity otherthan that Permitted by the Status of Residence Previously Granted”

bureau can be found in
the chapter “5-2 Work
Permission for PartTime Jobs”.

from the nearest regional immigration bureau.
Limit to Work Hours
With this permit, students are allowed to work part-time for up to 28
hours per week (up to 8 hours per day during summer, winter, andspring holidays). However, students are not allowed to have a job
prohibited by the Immigration Law, such as jobs at places like bars
where servers are seated at the customer's table to serve, pachinko
parlors, etc. It is prohibited to work there even as kitchen staff. If there
are any violations of the conditions of the part-time work permit, youwill be punished by a fine or deported.
Paid Internships
If you intend to pursue a paid internship, it is necessary to obtain apermit from the Immigration Bureau to engage in part-time work. The
permitted working hours are the same as for part-time jobs. Before
you start your internship, it is your responsibility to check in advanceabout the duration of the internship and whether you will becompensated. If you will not receive compensation for the internship,
you do not need to apply for this permit.

123Job Search Sites
Gaijinpot:
https://jobs.gaijinpot.c

How to Find a Part-Time Job
How easy it will be to find a part-time job largely depends on yourom/index/index/lang/elanguage ability and what kind of job you wish to do. If you have somenproficiency in Japanese, it can be easy to find a job as a translator, or at

Craigslist
http://tokyo.craigslist.oa restaurant or in another position with customer services, which offers
the opportunity to improve your Japanese and get a sense of Japaneserg

work ethic. Language cafes or places frequently visited by foreign

Job@chikyujin

language skills.

customers often hire English-speaking staff without requiring Japanese

https://job.chikyujin.jp

Another popular part-time job is language teaching, either private
Tokyo Notice Board

lessons or helping out at elementary schools.

http://www.tokyonotic
eboard.co.jp/

Disputes

You can also ask faculty members if they are looking for a student
assistant (S.A.) or teaching assistant (T.A.) or if they could introduce you
to companies they are working with, in order to find a part-time job.

Tokyo Metropolitan

T.A. and S.A. assist faculty members in holding classes smoothly byLabor Consultation

assisting with class preparation, providing in-class guidance withCenter Offices

experiments and exercises, providing advice to students regarding
course contents, and so on. If you already have a particular job in mind,
you can directly bring your CV to the place you want to work at and ask
whether they have an open position.

http://www.hataraku.m

Please also use the websites listed in the left column to search foretro.tokyo.jp/soudan-

available jobs.

c/center/e/index.html
Kanagawa Labor
BureauDisputes at Part-Time Jobs
Kanagawa Labor Bureau offers free consultation services in English.
Consultation services cover work related issues such as labor contracts,
conditions, paid holidays, and working hours.

https://jsite.mhlw.go.jp/kanagawaroudoukyoku/madogu
chi_annai/soudanmado
guchi/_95955/_119910.
html

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8-6 Food
Besides fine-dining restaurants and cafes, you can eat out at casual-

ラーメン(ramen）

dining restaurants including fast-food chain restaurants.
Fast food chain restaurants have wide varieties from ramen to
hamburgers, from gyudon to conveyor belt sushi.
Family restaurants are popular among students as well.

牛丼(gyudon）
beef bowl

Also, you can buy small snacks such as lunch boxes, sandwiches, andonigiri at any convenience store.
おにぎり(onigiri）

Supermarkets

Rice ball

The cheapest way of having meals is always cooking by yourself.
Buying food at supermarkets is economical. Wholesale markets (業務スーパー)are known to be cheaper than ordinary supermarkets.

スーパー(su paa）
supermarkets

Don’t forget to bring your shopping bag as they charge you for plastic
bags.
Common tip: Fresh and cooked items are often marked down by 1070% near the closing time of supermarkets.

業務スーパー(gyomu su

paa）
wholesale markets
ベジタリアン(bejitarian）

Vegetarian Food
Vegetarian food in Japan can be difficult to find.
Most of the restaurants do not have vegetarian menus unless you
choose vegetarian restaurants. Restaurant staff will happily remove
meat from your plates if you ask.

vegetarian
肉なし(niku nashi）
no meat
Vegan & Vegetarian
restaurants in Fujisawa

Please use the vocabulary on the right to ask staff to adjust your plate.
Try using a search engine for vegan and vegetarian restaurants as well.

https://www.happycow.n
et/asia/japan/fujisawa/125Muslim Friendly
Restaurant
Guidebook
Kanagawa

Halal Food
Halal food might be much harder to find than vegetarian food. The
concept of “Halal food” itself is not very popular among ordinary
Japanese people.
A wholesale market (業務スーパー) near Shonandai station sells some
Halal foods.

https://trip.pref.kanaga
wa.jp/media/8RDmcw
mQfcPtTZV1zRACDSLs
YfcCb6RW0qK0nZHb/
muslim-friendlyrestaurantguidebook.pdf

Keio SFC Islam kenkyu labo and Kanagawa prefecture made “Muslim
friendly restaurant guidebook Kanagawa”. Please download the PDF
version for your use. It contains information about places for prayer as
well.
Also, using search engines for halal food would be useful.

Halal Gourmet Japan

Vegetarian / Halal Food at SFC
We have a Halal food section inside the Co-op store on campus.
Also, our on-campus dining facilities, such as Tablier and Ladybird, canprepare halal meals with prior notice. Several vegetarian menus arehttps://www.halalgour
met.jp/126

available at the co-op cafeteria.

8-7 Garbage
Garbage (gomi) disposal is carried out at the municipal level. Pleasecheck with your landlord or your dormitory manager for the local
garbage rules.

Fujisawa Garbage
sorting app

You are expected to observe all rules and regulations concerning
garbage disposal and recycling in your city.
Roughly speaking, there are three broad categories of garbage for
disposal purposes:
Combustible trash (kitchen and other food garbage, etc)Non-combustible trash (metals, glass, porcelain, rubber products,

for Android

etc)

Recyclable trash (plastic, paper, bins, cans, magazines, etc.)

Items in each category are collected separately on a designated day.
Usually, you are supposed to put garbage in certain space to avoid
crows and cats.

for iPhone

For Fujisawa city, you need to use designated garbage bags for
combustible and non-combustible trash. (e.g. 400 JPY for a roll of ten
sheets of 20-liter bags). You can buy bags from convenience stores,

可燃ゴミ(kanen gomi）

drug stores, and supermarkets within the town.

combustible trash

For oversized garbage (sodai gomi), like furniture, bedding, and home

不燃ゴミ(funen gomi）

appliances, municipalities have different ways of collecting it. In some

non-combustible trashplaces, certain days are set for collecting oversized garbage. In otherリサイクルゴミplaces, you need to notify the municipal administrative office in(risaikuru gomi）

advance, and then dispose of the garbage on the assigned day. There

recyclable trash

are also some places that require you to pay collection fees in

粗大ゴミ(sodai gomi）

advance. Collection fees may vary according to the size and kind ofoversized trash

garbage. Therefore, please confirm with the municipality or sanitation
office on how to dispose of oversized garbage. Please note that thefollowing seven appliances are not considered oversized garbage:
air conditioners, televisions, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines,
clothes dryers, and computers.

1278-8 Avoiding Troubles
Noise Caution
騒音(sou-on) noise

Even if you have your own space in your apartment, it does not mean
you can do anything anytime in your place.
The walls and floors of some apartments are very thin and you canhear the sound of TVs and other noises from neighbors and vice versa.
Try to avoid using a washing machine and/or vacuum cleaner,
watching TV very loud, jumping, or playing musical instruments from8:00 pm to 9:00 am the following day.
When playing online games using headphones, you tend to raise yourvoice without realizing it. Please refrain from playing games with voicechat functions during the midnight or early morning.
When your neighbors make noise, try not to contact them directly.
Make your complaints via your landlord to be anonymous. And when
you receive a complaint, please try to reduce noise as you may not beable to continue the apartment contract for the next contract period.
Garbage
Trash-related issues could easily become a cause of trouble with yourneighbors. To establish a good relationship with your neighbors, you
should follow the local rules for disposal.
SafetyJapan is known as relatively a safe country, however, the crime against
young women is not few. Always make sure your door is locked. Do
not sleep with your windows open. You can also put the cover on thedoor scope.
Theft on campus
Unfortunately, theft is a reality of campus life. Do not leave your walletand computers unattended. Also, it is not uncommon for bicycles in
the parking area to be stolen.

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Visitors

NHK…Japanese publicbroadcasterDo not open your door to strangers!
Visitors with no appointments are mostly door-to-door-sales.

1ch and 3ch in the
Kanto area.

Safety check: Sometimes, for example, a visitor tells you they are

It has satellite channels
as well.

from ”a direction of the fire station” and would like to check the firesystem in your apartment. Those safety checks should be informed by
the landlord or a posted document beforehand. Do not let thestranger come inside your room.
NHK representative

https://pid.nhk.or.jp/jushinryo/multilingual/englis
h/index.html

By the Broadcast Law of Japan (1950), all Japanese residents regardlessof nationality who own a television set and/or a mobile phone which
can receive the TV signal are required to enter into a Broadcast

NHK Student
Exemption System

Receiving Contract with NHK and pay the broadcast receiving fee.
NHK representative will visit your place to ask for the payment.
However, students with low income or students supported by theirparents are to be exempted from the payment from October 2023.
For details, please refer to the NHK website (Japanese language only).
Salesperson from Internet provider companies
They will ask you to switch your internet service provider, butsometimes your landlord might have made a contract with a single
provider for a whole apartment building. If you would like to switch
your internet service provider, you may need to ask the landlord firstfor the change.

https://www.nhkcs.jp/jushinryo/StudentE
xemBranch.do

Consumer CounselingService in Kanagawa in
Multiple Languages.
外国籍住民相談窓口（神奈川中央消費生活センター）Delivery
You can ask a delivery person to leave parcels outside of the door.
http://www.pref.kanaga
wa.jp/docs/k2w/cnt/f119
14/index.html

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Public transportations
Avoid loud conversation and/or listening to music loud in public
transportation.
Alcohol and Tobacco
The legal age for drinking alcohol and smoking is 20 years old.
Drugs
The use or possession of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited by law.
Ethical use of PC
Ethical use of computers is required in your daily life, especially when
you use SNS. For example, uploading a photo of you or your friends
who are underage with a glass of beer to SNS may cause a serious issue.
DronesFlying drones without permission is prohibited by law.
Cults
There are lots of cult groups in Japan that recruit university students.
They may contact you near the campus or even on campus. They target
new students who are lonely without families or friends in the newenvironment. Those religious recruiters pretend to be students. They
will come to you and ask if you are interested in “a self-improvement
group” or “an international students information exchange group”.
They even disguise themselves as members of one of Keio University
student groups.
Please be aware that there are lots of dangerous cult groups targeting
new students around April and October. If you are unsure about theinvitations from someone you don’t know well, ask senior students at
school or faculty members. Do not give them your personal
information.

130

Involving in special fraud“Special fraud” is a crime in which suspects phone elderly victims
and pretend to be police officers, victims' family members, etc. tohave victims transfer cash to the suspects' bank account. In othercases, a suspect visits a victim's house after such a phone call anddirectly receives the victim's cash and/or cash cards.

特殊詐欺(tokushu-sagi)
Special fraud

Kanagawa Prefectural
PoliceThose criminals recruit university students as fraud group members.
You might be offered a well-paid job by friends or people who
pretend to be university students.
Once you get involved in a crime, you are a criminal regardless of yourhttps://www.police.pref.
kanagawa.jp/kurashi/ko
domo_jyosei/mesd5050.
html

situation. Even if you didn’t know it was a crime or you were justthreatened, you will still be arrested and will be expelled from Keio
University.
Fraud targeting at Chinese students
Recently, there have been many cases that people claiming to be fromthe Chinese Public Security Bureau, Chinese embassies, Japanese
Immigration Office, or other overseas public institutions who told
Chinese students that they were involved in a crime and would bearrested, or that they needed to pay a security deposit to avoid arrest.
Some of the cases involved fraudulent payments of a large sum ofmoney as a deposit.
In some cases, the scammers not only present their personal
information (passport information, etc.) to make the recipients believethat it is from a public institution but also send a document with an
official seal made to look like it was issued by a public institution.

Immigration Service
Agencyhttps://www.moj.go.jp/isa/publications/others/ny
uukokukanri01_00142.ht
ml

If you receive a suspicious phone call pretending to be from anoverseas public institution, please do not make a decision on yourown, but rather consult with the university or the nearest police
station.
Never give out your personal information or transfer or give money
to them.

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Bank Account
It is a CRIME to sell or give a bank account without just cause.
If there is any change in your information such as address, period ofstay, status of residence and place of work, you should immediately
contact the bank with which you have an account.
When you leave Japan after graduation from Keio University, make sure
to complete the account closing procedure of your financial institution
to prevent your account from being by criminals.

1328-9 Religious Facilities
Mosques in Kanagawa
1-31-22-201 Hayabuchi, Tsuzuki-ku,

Ja’me Masjid Yokohama

Yokohama-city, Kanagawa
Tel: 090-3510-2798

Ebina Masjid

3-12-1 Kamigo, Ebina-shi, Kanagawa
Tel: 090-8000-9711, 090-6542-1900

https://yokohamamasjid.com/
info@yokohamamasjid.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/EbinaMosque/352827714734696

There is also a prayer room located on the second floor of the Iota Building in SFC.

Christian Churches with English Service in Kanagawa
Yokohama International
Baptist Church
Japan Union Conferenceof Seventh-day
Adventist Church
Sacred Heart Cathedral

60 Nakaodai, Naka-Ku, Yokohama
231-0839

https://www.yibc.org/

Tel: 045-621-6431
846 Kami kawai-cho, Asahi-ku,

https://adventist.jp/church/yoko

Yokohama

hama-english/

44 Yamate-cho, Yokohama 231-8651

https://catholicyamate.org/welco

Tel: 045-641-0735

me_e/

133

8-10 Student Organizations
Keio University has a rich community that revolves around over 470
official student organizations – 68 of which are specific to SFC – acrossCircle Square

its six campuses. The Keio Arts and Culture Federation complements
these with 90 organizations that encourage students to expand theircultural literacy and social awareness. With clubs encompassing
countless interests, from contemporary and traditional dance andmusic, religion and Japanese cultural arts, to debate and philanthropy,

https://www.orientation.

students are guaranteed to find a community where they can makekeio-students.jp/circle-

lifelong friends.

2023-en
The List of Official

Clubs and Circles

Student Groups

The word “circle” is often used to refer to students’ clubs. “Circles” arealso student clubs, but often require less of a time commitment thanso-called “clubs.” To join a club or a circle, you can either go to theirinformation events held at the beginning of the spring semester orcontact them directly by searching for their website / Facebook pages.

https://www.keio.ac.jp/en/studentlife/files/athletics-

For sports at Keio University, the Keio University Athletics Association

recreation/Official_Studeorganizes the university’s intercollegiate athletic teams, and provides

nt_Groups.pdf

them with coaching staff, medical aids, and training facilities. The*Japanese language only

league includes over 40 groups.

The Keio University

The Waseda-Keio Games

Athletics Association

Keio University and Waseda University have long been friendly yet fierce
rivals in academic and athletic pursuits. The Waseda-Keio baseball games inspring and fall are so popular with students, alumni, and the wider publicthat they are broadcast on TV.

http://www.uaa.keio.ac.jp/134

8-11 International Student Support Groups
AIS(Keio Association

Support Groups Run by Students

for International
Students)
AIS Instagram:
https://instagram.com/aiskeiosfc?igshid=MzRlOD
BiNWFlZA==

Association for International Students (AIS) is a Student Association
in SFC organized in 2016. Their goal is to bring all students together
to make SFC a better place. Contact them for more details.
aiskeiosfc@gmail.com

KOSMIC
https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/intl_student/organizatio
n/kosmic.html

KOSMIC (Keio Organization of Student Members of theInternational Center) is run by Keio University students andfacilitates opportunities for international students to receive support*Japanese only

from fellow students. Mainly active at Mita Campus.

Keio Welcome Net
https://sites.google.com/site/welcomenethomepage/.

Nihongo Club @Mita
https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/intl_student/organizatio
n/nihongo-mita.html
Nihongo Club
@Shinanomchi
https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/intl_student/organizatio
n/nihongoshinanomachi.html
Tokyo Mita Club

Support Group Run by Alumni
Keio Welcome Net is a volunteer organization by Keio’s alumni that
supports international students.
Nihongo Club has been offering free Japanese conversation sessions,for over 20 years for students from abroad and visiting scholars on
Mita and Shinanomchi campuses.
Tokyo Mita Club was founded in 1974 by Keio alumni. It organizes
various events and welcomes parties to interact with international
students.

http://www.tmc.gr.jp/*Japanese only
MEXT

Support from Government
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(MEXT) provides useful information to support international student
life.

https://www.mext.go.jp/
en/index.htm

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Keio University Harassment Prevention Committee
The Keio University Harassment Prevention Committee is a body

Harassment
Prevention Committee(Keio)

under the direct authority of the Keio President which aims to plan,
liaise, coordinate, and conduct public relations activities for theprevention of harassment as well as consultation, surveys, mediation,
and arbitration relating to acts of harassment at Keio University.

Keio University Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Keio University established the Office for Equity, Diversity, andhttp://www.harasspco.keio.ac.jp/en/commi
ttee.html
Office for Equity,
Diversity, andInclusion

Inclusion in 2018, toward building an environment conducive to staff,
faculty members, and students of all ages cooperating and coexistingin a spirit of mutual respect and acceptance for one another’s
individual personalities and various values, and to facilitate prompt
responses to challenges relating to welcoming diversity.
keiodiversity@info.keio.ac.jp

https://www.diversity.keio.ac.jp/index.html
Human Rights
Counselling Service
online by Ministry ofJustice

Human Rights Counselling Service Online by Ministry of Justice
You can consult about human rights issues online. The service is free ofcharge.
https://www.jinken.go.jp/soudan/PC_AD/0101_e

LGBTQ
LGBT jukuseikai is an unofficial LGBTQ student circle at Keio University.

n.htmlLGBT jukueikai

lgbt.jukuseikai@gmail.com
https://sites.google.com/view/lgbtjukuseikai/

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Chapter 9Emergency137

9 Emergency
9-1 Emergency Contacts

110 for Police
119 for Ambulance or Fire警察(keisatsu)
救急/消防(kyu-kyu/sho bo)

Theft
English Hotline

If you have been robbed or had valuable belongings stolen, dial 110.

from Monday to Friday

No area code is necessary.

08.30 – 17.15

Tell the operator your name, address, the location of the accident or(03) 3501 0110

incident, and what happened slowly and clearly.
Or contact a nearby koban. Koban, police boxes, are located in mosttowns/cities and are commonly located near train stations.

交番(koban)police box

You will be asked to submit a theft report. Clearly state your name andaddress and report the incident.

盗難届(tonan todoke)a theft report
泥棒(doroboo)
a theft

If it happens on campus, report it to the SFC Academic Affairs Office.
During night hours, contact the Security Office on campus.
If your bank or credit card gets stolen, notify the bank or credit cardcompany immediately so they can prevent any unauthorizedtransactions. It is important to keep your PIN number separate fromthese cards and not to share it with others.

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Vehicle Accidents
If you happen to be involved in a vehicle accident, contact the police

交通事故(kotsu jiko)vehicle accidents

immediately by dialing 110. If anyone has been injured or wounded,dial 119 for an ambulance. Even if you believe you only have a minor
injury, some injuries may become more serious with time. Do not try
to diagnose the injury yourself and tell the people around you thatyou are fine.
Consult a doctor as soon as possible, as the onset of pain may bedelayed or there may be other complications later on.
Do not forget to inform the Student Life Section at SFC about theaccident.
Fire

火事(kaji) fireIn the event of a fire, first alert the people around you by yelling “Kajida! (Fire!)”, then immediately call the fire department by dialing 119.
Since the number is the same for both fire engines and ambulances,
you must clearly state that there is a fire “Kaji desu!”, and then tellthem your address.
Always speak clearly and slowly when making an emergency call, since
not all operators understand English.

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Japanese Phrases for Emergency Calls
The following Japanese phrases may be helpful:
Japanese
火事ですか、救急ですか？
Kaji desuka, kyu-kyu- desu ka?

どうしましたか？
Dou shimashita ka?
救急車を呼んでください。

Kyukyusha o yonde kudasai.
ケガをしています。

Kega wo shite imasu.
息が苦しいです。

Iki ga kurushi desu.
病気です。

Byoki desu.
火事です。

Kaji desu.
事故です。

jiko desu.
警察を呼んでください。

Keisatsu o yonde kudasai.
私の名前は_________です。

Watashi no namae wa _________desu.
私の住所は_________です。

Watashi no jusho wa ______ desu.
私の電話番号は_________です。

Watashi no denwa bango wa ___________ desu.

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EnglishIs it a fire or medical emergency?

What happened?

Please send an ambulance.
I’m injured.
I’m having difficulty breathing.
I’m sick.
There is a fire.
There was an accident.
Please send a police officer.
My name is _______.
My address is _______.
My phone number is _______.

Sudden Illness/Serious Injury
If you have been severely injured or suddenly feel ill (especially during
the night), immediately call 119.
In the case that you are still able to move around after the call, below
are the recommended items to prepare while you wait for theambulance.
 National Health Insurance card
 Your ID (Residence card, student ID card, passport, etc.)
 Cash (~20,000 JPY) Mobile phone and charger
 Medical records (if any)
 *Shoes and change of clothes
An ambulance staff will ask for your emergency contact in Japan.
You can tell them either your guarantor’s or friend’s name. If you
don’t have anyone to contact, tell them to call the Student Life
Section at SFC.

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9-2 Natural Disasters
Classes may be cancelled in cases where public transport services are suspended due to largescale accidents or natural disasters, such as typhoon, heavy rain/snow, or earthquakes. An
announcement will be made to all students about the cancellation of classes through the Keio
University Student Website and/or keio.jp email.
地震（jishin）
earthquake

Earthquakes
As you may know, the country of Japan is prone to many earthquakes(jishin). Please be sure to be physically and mentally prepared when
one occurs.

SFC Disaster
Prevention Guide

If you are indoors: Strong tremors will usually continue for about aminute. Do not panic and stay inside your home rather than rushingoutside.
1) Protect yourself: Quickly duck under a sturdy table or desk tohttps://www.sfc.keio.ac.jp/emergency/disaster_m
anagement.html

protect yourself from falling objects. If there is nothing to hide under,
protect your head with a cushion or a backpack.
2) Secure a safe exit: Doors and windows may become inaccessible
due to distortion of the frames from tremors. When a strong
earthquake occurs, go open our front door or a nearby window tosecure a way out.

Safety Tips
(a free app provides
disaster information)

3) Put out any flames: Turn off the stove or any appliances that may
use gas after the shaking subsides to prevent fires.
4) Be aware of aftershocks: After a big earthquake, aftershocks (yoshin)
may occur so be cautious around furniture such as drawers,
bookshelves, and refrigerators. Turn on TV or radio (if you have one),

hhttps://www.rcsc.co.jp/
safety-tips-en

listen to the Emergency Broadcast System, and follow instructions.
If you are outdoors: Stay away from narrow streets, garden walls, cliffs,
and riverbanks. Beware of falling objects if you are near any buildings.

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Protect your head (by holding something like a backpack over yourhead and quickly flee to a safe area.
Daily Countermeasures
Neighbor relations
Having simple everyday face-to-face relationships with neighbors canhelp you in the event of a disaster.
Prevent the fall of furniture
We strongly recommend you secure furniture to the wall using antitipping equipment such as braces which fit between the ceiling andthe top of shelving units to prevent furniture from tipping over. (Youmay need to ask for approval from the owner of your apartment
regarding some equipment.)
Find your closest evacuation facility and/or wide-area evacuation site
Make sure you know the location of the emergency exit of yourapartment along with public evacuation areas and shelters (hinan

basho--usually parks or schoolyards) closest to your home anduniversity.

避難場所(hinan basho）
evacuation areas andshelters

An evacuation map will be given to you when you register youraddress at the city/ward office.
The gymnasium (Gamma Building) is designated as the mainevacuation site at SFC. The second evacuation site is Akihadai Cultureand Gymnastics Hall (秋葉台文化体育館) which is approx. 2 km from
SFC.

Kanagawa Prefectural
Government (K.P.G.)
Information to
Support Foreign
Residents at the Timeof Disaster

Evacuation drill
Try to attend any local evacuation drill (It’s usually held around early
September.

https://www.pref.kanaga
wa.jp/docs/k2w/saigaijienglish.html

143Prepare Emergency Pack
In case of an emergency, it is recommended that you have a disaster
preparedness kit including the following items:
 first-aid kit
 bottled water for a week
 canned or packaged foods (with a can opener) for a week portable radio (with working batteries)
 flashlight, spare batteries
 copy of your ID card/passport/national health insurance card
 cash (including coins) savings passbook
 medicine
 list of emergency contact
 towels/wet wipes/tissues/sanitary items
 rain gear pens phone charger
 glasses (for those using contact lenses)
 a helmet thick cotton gloves
 sports shoes (roads might be full of debris or broken glass) plastic bags for garbage
 plastic container (you can keep water in the container when water
is distributed.) survival blanket (you may spend a few weeks on the floor of a
gymnasium) a whistle (It will let responders know you need help and lead them to youeven if you are under a building and can’t shout for help.)

Some disaster preparedness kits are sold on Amazon.com and other ecommerce sites.

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Tsunami

津波（tsunami）
tidal wave/tsunami

It is true the area surrounding Keio SFC is not included in the tsunami
disaster alert area, however, the coastal side of Fujisawa-city isdesignated as a tsunami disaster alert area.

Fujisawa-city Hazard
Map for Tsunami

Move immediately to a safe place as high and as far inland as possible
if you feel a strong earthquake if you are on the coast.
RUN!! LEAVE EVERYTHING ELSE BEHIND!
A tsunami may be coming within minutes. Move quickly to higher
ground away from the coast, at least ten meters above sea level, or if

http://bosaiinfo.city.fujis
awa.kanagawa.jp/pdf/ts
unami_kouiki.pdf

possible move at least one kilometer inland from all coastal edges.
If you cannot find a way to leave the area, run to the upper story of
the closest concrete multi-story building or tsunami evacuation
towers built along the beach line.
When going to the beach, take a quick check of the evacuationbuildings along the coastline beforehand. For example, the rooftop of
Enoshima Aquarium is an evacuation point.

Sign of Tsunami
Evacuation buildings

Some utility poles in coastal areas have signboards indicating theheight above the sea level.
If you happen to be at Enoshima Island at the time of the earthquake,do not try to go back to the mainland. Run straight to the top of theLatest Tsunami
Information by theJapan Meteorological
Agencyisland.
After fleeing to a safe place, tune in and/or check your emergency
sources for further information.

https://www.jma.go.jp/bosai/map.html#5/37.979/135/&elem=warn&cont
ents=tsunami&lang=en

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Typhoons (Hurricanes) and Floods
To prepare for a typhoon you should keep yourself informed on its
台風（taifu） typhoon
洪水（kozui） flood

progress and take precautions to minimize any damages that may becaused.
Don’t forget to secure or move outdoor items inside. Make sure potted
plants and laundry poles are not to be blown by the strong winds.
If the storm becomes severe, move to an area in the house with theleast exposure to glass windows.
Make sure not to approach places that you think are dangerous suchas beaches, rivers, steep slopes, and underpasses.

Civil Protection

J-Alert System (Nationwide Warning System)

Portal Site by Cabinet
Secretariat

http://www.kokuminhogo.go.jp/en/pcindex_e.html

J-Alert is a nationwide alert system. If the government of Japan deems
that there is an urgency to protect the lives, bodies, and property ofthe people, such as from a missile threat, it will issue warnings andpromptly notify prefectural governors. If it is necessary to evacuate
residents, the government will instruct prefectural governors to takeevacuation measures. The prefectural governors will then announce
warnings and issue evacuation instructions, and communicate
information to residents through publicity vehicles of the municipal
government.

Protecting Ourselves
against Armed
Attacks andBased on the Civil Protection Law, the national and local government

Terrorism

will also occasionally implement drills for civil protection, such as
those concerning evacuation and relief measures. Please access thelink for more detailed information on J-ALERT.
In the situation of an armed attack etc., it is critical that information is

http://www.kokuminhogo.go.jp/en/pdf/protec
ting.pdf

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communicated promptly and convincingly. For this reason, thegovernment has secured multiple means to communicate
information.

Contacts

Inquiries about Admissions
For Undergraduate Program
Admissions Office (Faculty of Policy Management /Faculty of Environment and Information Studies)
ao-request@sfc.keio.ac.jp

For Graduate Program
Admissions Office (Graduate Schoolof Media and Governance))
gao-request@sfc.keio.ac.jp

Inquiries about Career Support
Career Services Section (CDP office)cdp@sfc.keio.ac.jp

Inquiries about CNS login
Shonan Fujisawa Information Technology Center (KIC)
cns-request@sfc.keio.ac.jp

Inquiries about Course registration, Certificates, and Student ID card
Academic Affairs Officesfc-gakuji-gkb@sfc.keio.ac.jp

Inquiries about Dormitories / Housing
Student Life Section
sfc-housing@adst.keio.ac.jp

147Inquiries about Media Center (Library)Media Center (Library)mc-lib@sfc.keio.ac.jp

Inquiries about Scholarships
Student Life Section
sl@sfc.keio.ac.jp

Inquiries about Tuition fees and Payment from overseas
Accounting Section in Mita officegakuhi-mjkeiri@adst.keio.ac.jp

Inquiries about Physical and Mental Wellness
Student Counseling Section
gakuseisoudan@sfc.keio.ac.jp

Health Services Section
health-sfc@adst.keio.ac.jp

Inquiries about Visa
Student Life Section / Office of International Affairs
sfc-visa@adst.keio.ac.jp

Other Inquiries from International Students
Office of International Affairs
apd-global@sfc.keio.ac.jp148