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    Guidable Japan 101
    Guidable Japan 101
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    Having Cold Feet Moving to Japan? 
    KEEP CALM and Get ‘Guidable Japan 101’!


    All you need to know about Japan from entry at the airport, finding accommodation, basic Know-How's to studying, working, earthquake preparation and more!

    Besides Traditions and Customs as well as other essential cultural aspects of Japan, Chapter 2 of ‘Guidable Japan 101’ covers Karaoke, Manga, Cosplay, Game arcades and more amazing facts about the
    Japanese subculture
    !

    The Public Transportation System
    is so developed in Japan that foreigners often get CONFUSED!
    JR, Metro, Subway, railway, what’s the difference?
    How to behave in the ‘packed like sardines’ metro?
    Where & How to get a Monthly/Semi-annual pass for less commuting fee?
    Snag travel expense with special offers?
    Taxi with English services?
    Check the answer in Chapter 3.1 Public Transportation !

    Things you need to be eligible for Driving in Japan? 
    Mastering a self-service gas station without Japanese knowledge? 
    Common traffic rules and more to find out in ‘Chapter 3.2 Driving in Japan’ !

    Have a look in Chapter 4 for Studying in Japan, if you want to know whether all international students here speak perfect Japanese; Apartment, dormitory and Homestay, which is the best for you; Necessary documents to prepare planning for study in Language school/ University and other fun aspects!

    Summarised with dress code, taboos at workplace and more about Japanese corporate culture, finding employment/part-times, tax system in Japan and etc., we provide you comprehensive tips for working in Japan with Chapter 5.

    Afraid of getting sick in Japan and puzzled with the health care system here? We explain the complicated stuff in a simple way for you in Chapter 6 and show you how to find English speaking health care facilities in the neighborhood!

    Overwhelmed by searching through Earthquake Prevention/ Preparation information? Check Chapter 7 of our book for Disaster prevention and emergency response, where we collected and edited the information in a structural reading-friendly way for you!

    Finished with the book? Congratulation! You just became an expert of Japan!

    Recommend our ebook to your family members, your friends and others that are interested in Living, studying, working or even just traveling to Japan, they’ll surely enjoy it!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGuidable Japan
    Release dateSep 4, 2017
    ISBN9781386730231
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      Entry to Japan

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      1.1 Before Departure

      1.1.1 Essential Preparation

      Before coming to Japan from your home country, make sure the information you gathered are from trustworthy sources, in case of participating program provided by intermediate agencies/organisations, please check their accreditations and certifications and be aware of decisive information.

      Please reserve enough time for following:

      ‣ Application and examination of the institution;

      ‣ Preparation for the documents for visa application & visa issuance;

      ‣ Looking for accommodation;

      ‣ Airline tickets reservation;

      ‣ Insurance purchasing;

      ‣ Packing for the travel.

      Tips for clothes preparation:

      ¹

      Generally, men smaller than 180 cm and women smaller than 170cm do not have to worry about cloth shopping in Japan. Clothes for men taller than 180 cm and women taller than 170cm are easy to get in big cities like Tokyo and Osaka as well, but difficult in small towns or village. In case staying in small cities/ towns in Japan for long time, we recommend to take an adequate amount cloth from home. In addition, please be aware of:

      ‣ Shoes

      In general, Japanese feet are flat and wide, even shoes from foreign company like Adidas and Nike are also mainly made for typical Japanese feet. Sizes bigger than 25,5cm for women and 27cm for men could be difficult to find.

      ‣ Bra

      Bras in large sizes can be found in lingerie shops in Japan mostly with expensive price and limited choices, thus better to bring enough of them for daily necessity. 

      Temperature:

      ²

      Japan has four distinct seasons, however the winter here tend to be much milder compared to the U.S. and the most European countries; although the average temperature in summer in Tokyo seems to be cool, it could go up to 35 degree celsius or 95 Fahrenheit sometimes. Temperature in other areas are similar with relative small variation in the southern and northern part of Japan.

      Currency:

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      Having some Japanese yen in cash prepared before departure is recommended for purchasing public transport ticket at the airport and other convenience purposes, the fee charged for currency exchange at airports are generally much higher.

      Electricity: Voltage & Plug

      Check the plugs of electronically devices several days before departure, plug adaptors and voltage convertors might be necessary when coming to Japan. Although plug convertors are also sold in electronics retailers and malls in Japan, it is recommended to take one of each as emergency back up.

      Safety in Japan:

      ³

      Japan as one of the safest country to live in, the crime rate is considerably low. Although it could be attributed to the declining population, there is no doubt that the Japanese society tops in terms of politeness, camaraderie and strict following of the rules.

      Especially in crowded cities and places, a designated police box — ‘Kobans’ are easy to find and the polices are very friendly and willing to offer assistance when having any difficulties.

      1.1.2 Visa Application

      ⁴

      Temporary Visitors

      For citizens of one of over 50 countries, with which Japan has a general visa exemption arrangement, a valid passport could grant entering Japan as ‘temporary visitor’ and a stay for up to 90 days. Otherwise, a valid visa has to be applied and attained before entering Japan.

      Temporary visitors are not allowed to engage in any paid activities. However, short term studies at Japanese language schools are permitted.

      * Be aware that all foreign tourists in Japan are required to carry their passports with them at all times.

      Long-Term Visa

      Foreigners live in Japan for a period of more than six months need a valid long-term visa.

      After receiving the COE, application for a long-term visa should be done at the Japanese embassy in home country or country of residence. The documents required  differentiate from area to area, check details on the official page of the embassy. This procedure takes a few days to several weeks depends on the country/area.

      COE (Certificate of Eligibility)

      A document issued by Regional Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice in Japan  for foreigner intends to enter Japan with a status of residence other than ‘Temporary Visitor’ .

      It is recommended to obtain a COE before applying for the visa, possession of the COE will shorten the visa issuance process as well as the landing inspection at the airport.

      Obtain a Long-Term visa without a COE is also possible. However, the process takes longer (several months) and needs more documents to be sent to Japan for verification.

      The application for COE is commonly done by the Japanese institution (Universities, Language Schools, Companies, Organisations etc.) you are admitted to. The approximate time required for issuance is 10-12 weeks. This will make up for major portion of the visa processing time as a COE application has to be sent to the Regional Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice in Japan and has to be sent back after approval. Make sure to provide all the necessary documents/details before initiating it, insufficient documentation can lead to considerable delays.

      * For more detailed information concerning visa, please check the official page of Immigration Bureau of Japan: http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/tetuduki/kanri/visa.html

      1.1.3 Finding Accommodation

      We summarised the useful and trustworthy websites for foreigners finding an accommodation in Japan, so you could book accommodation with affordable price online before arriving. Most of the websites listed below do not charge key money or agent fee and can be booked without presence of a guarantor, which is generally demanded when signing regular Japanese rental contract. Please check the details for booking on each page.

      List of Useful Websites for Medium/Long term Stay

      ‣ Airbnb : https://www.airbnb.com/?logo=1

      Language available: multiple

      Type of accommodation provided: multiple

      Service area: Nationwide

      ‣ GaijinPot : https://apartments.gaijinpot.com/en/rent/listing

      Language available: English, Japanese

      Type of accommodation provided: Apartment, Guesthouse

      Service area: Nationwide

      ‣ Guest House : http://www.guesthousetokyo.jp/english.html

      Language available: English, Japanese

      Type of accommodation provided: Apartment, Guesthouse

      Service area: Tokyo

      ‣ ICHII : http://www.japt.co.jp/e-month/

      Language available: English, Japanese

      Type of accommodation provided: Apartment, Guesthouse

      Service area: Tokyo

      ‣ Japan Real Estate : https://www.realestate.co.jp/en/rent/listing?short_term_ok=1

      Language available: English, Japanese

      Type of accommodation provided: Apartment, Guesthouse

      Service area: Nationwide

      ‣ Kimiwillbe : https://www.kimiwillbe.com/apart/

      Language available: English, Japanese

      Type of accommodation provided: Apartment, Share-house

      Service area: Nationwide

      ‣ Sakura House : http://www.sakura-house.com/en

      Language available: Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and Taiwanese

      Type of accommodation provided: Apartment, Share-house, Dormitory room

      Service area: Tokyo, Kyoto

      ‣ Social Apartment : https://www.social-apartment.com

      Language available: English, Japanese

      Type of accommodation provided: Apartment private room with public lounges

      Service area: Kanto

      ‣ Tokyo Rent : http://www.tokyorent.com/top/index.html

      Language available: English, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian

      Type of accommodation provided: Apartment

      Service area: Tokyo

      1.1.4 Living Cost and Price⁵

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      Housing

      ‣ City center

      Apartments in the city center of Tokyo are very expensive despite their tiny space, if you prefer to live close to city centers, guesthouse for foreigners might be an inexpensive option. Utilities such as gas, water and especially electricity are expensive.

      ‣ Suburbs

      Rents are distinctly lower in suburb areas, surrounding prefectures and in other regions and cities of Japan, however, please keep in mind that additional commuting costs could be more than the saving on rent.

      Daily Goods and Services

      ‣ Clothing

      Clothing departments of supermarket chains such as Ito-Yokado or discount clothing stores such as Uniqlo offer inexpensive clothing, department stores and boutiques are more expensive.

      ‣ Grocery & Household

      MaxValu, Daiei and Seiyu are well-known supermarkets in Japan for groceries and daily consumption. Besides those local supermarkets, 100 yen shops sell a wide range of products including stationery and kitchen goods at 108 yen ( including 8% consumption tax).

      As another alternative, convenience stores sell things with higher price roughly, services such as an ATM, bill payment, post, printing,

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