Frequently Asked Questions about Life in Japan:
About Address Registration
Once your place of residence has been confirmed, the residence card collected at the airport must be registered within 14 days.
Residence cards can be registered at the municipal office of the ward where you live. If you change your place of residence, the address must be changed at the municipal office of the new ward that you live in.
Residence cards can be registered at the municipal office of the ward where you live. If you change your place of residence, the address must be changed at the municipal office of the new ward that you live in.
About National Health Insurance
1. After registering your address, please apply for National Health Insurance as soon as possible.
Everyone must get insurance, and international students pay the same premiums as locals.
2. “National Health Insurance” is compulsory for all students
You can present your insurance at medical institutions and you will receive substantial medical discount. Premiums are dependent on the region, but new students generally pay 1,500 yen per month.
Everyone must get insurance, and international students pay the same premiums as locals.
2. “National Health Insurance” is compulsory for all students
You can present your insurance at medical institutions and you will receive substantial medical discount. Premiums are dependent on the region, but new students generally pay 1,500 yen per month.
Brief Introduction of Japan
Food: Sushi / Sashimi / Ramen / Udon / Gyu-Don (Beef Bowl)
Theme Parks, Recreational Facilities: Disneyland / Ueno Zoo/ Fuji-Q Highland / Nikko Edo Village / Mother Farm / Odaiba / Tokyo Skytree / Yokohama Hakkeijima
Festivals: Ueno Festival / Asakusa Sansha Festival / Asakusa Samba Carnival
Hot Springs near Kanto: Hakone / Izu / Atami / Kamogawa / Kusatsu / Tateyamaji
100-yen shops: Daiso / Cando / Celia
Convenience Stores: 7-11 / Lawson / Family Mart / Sunkus etc.
Theme Parks, Recreational Facilities: Disneyland / Ueno Zoo/ Fuji-Q Highland / Nikko Edo Village / Mother Farm / Odaiba / Tokyo Skytree / Yokohama Hakkeijima
Festivals: Ueno Festival / Asakusa Sansha Festival / Asakusa Samba Carnival
Hot Springs near Kanto: Hakone / Izu / Atami / Kamogawa / Kusatsu / Tateyamaji
100-yen shops: Daiso / Cando / Celia
Convenience Stores: 7-11 / Lawson / Family Mart / Sunkus etc.
Transportation (PASMO&SUICA)
It can be used for the major railroads, bus routes in the Kanto region of Japan, the Yamanashi prefecture, eastern Shizuoka prefecture and in Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Sapporo. (Some companies, routes and regions are excluded)
It adopts a prepaid system that allows you to use the money you top up into the card. The card can also be used to make payments at shops and other stores. In addition to PASMO cards with auto top-up functions with credit cards, credit card integrated with PASMO has also since been issued.
Suica Commuter pass is a convenient IC card which can function as both a commuter pass and a normal IC card on routes not covered by the commuter pass. Personal information such as name, date of birth, gender etc can be registered at the time of purchase. This allows for the re-issue of a new card in the event of a lost card.
Only the owner of the pass can use the card.
In addition to the JR commuter pass issued by Suica, there are also commuter passes issued for lines operated by other companies within Suica and PASMO’s areas.
Passes can be purchased at the designated-seat ticket machines, multi-purpose ticket machines or green windows at train stations within the Suica area.
It adopts a prepaid system that allows you to use the money you top up into the card. The card can also be used to make payments at shops and other stores. In addition to PASMO cards with auto top-up functions with credit cards, credit card integrated with PASMO has also since been issued.
Suica Commuter pass is a convenient IC card which can function as both a commuter pass and a normal IC card on routes not covered by the commuter pass. Personal information such as name, date of birth, gender etc can be registered at the time of purchase. This allows for the re-issue of a new card in the event of a lost card.
Only the owner of the pass can use the card.
In addition to the JR commuter pass issued by Suica, there are also commuter passes issued for lines operated by other companies within Suica and PASMO’s areas.
Passes can be purchased at the designated-seat ticket machines, multi-purpose ticket machines or green windows at train stations within the Suica area.
Rules of Bicycle
When you purchase a bicycle or receive one, please do a security registration.
・Please park the bicycles in the bicycle parking area
・In Japan, bicycles follow the same traffic laws as cars
Five Rules of Bicycle Use:
1. Bicycles are used on the road, they can be used on the sidewalk under special circumstances.
2. Drive on the left side of the road.
3. Pedestrians have priority on the sidewalk. Cycle slowly on the side of the road.
4. Observe safety rules
※ Drunk-driving ・two-seaters are prohibited
※ Turn on the light when cycling at night
※ Do not cycle while using the phone or umbrella
5. Wear a helmet.
・Please park the bicycles in the bicycle parking area
・In Japan, bicycles follow the same traffic laws as cars
Five Rules of Bicycle Use:
1. Bicycles are used on the road, they can be used on the sidewalk under special circumstances.
2. Drive on the left side of the road.
3. Pedestrians have priority on the sidewalk. Cycle slowly on the side of the road.
4. Observe safety rules
※ Drunk-driving ・two-seaters are prohibited
※ Turn on the light when cycling at night
※ Do not cycle while using the phone or umbrella
5. Wear a helmet.
Points to note when working part-time:
・Licenses and permits must be successfully registered for before work can begin.
・Strictly adhere to the 28 hours work week regulation.
・Strictly adhere to the 28 hours work week regulation.
Residence Card
・Please bring along your residence card whenever you leave the house
・If you have lost your residence card, please apply for a new one immediately (within 14 days)
・Please do not loan your card to others.
・If you have lost your residence card, please apply for a new one immediately (within 14 days)
・Please do not loan your card to others.
International Students Reporting Obligations
If you have decided to change or have changed your place of residence, notify the school first. Within 14 days of the change, please go to the municipal office of your new ward to register your new address.
Important Contact Numbers:
Class teacher, School
Tokyo Fuji Language School
〒 131-0033 Tokyo Mukojima, Sumida-ku 2-18-5
Tel: 03-5637-7189 / Fax: 03-5637-7179
Emergency Numbers:
Accidents –> 110
Fire, Illess, Injury –> 119
Tokyo Fuji Language School
〒 131-0033 Tokyo Mukojima, Sumida-ku 2-18-5
Tel: 03-5637-7189 / Fax: 03-5637-7179
Emergency Numbers:
Accidents –> 110
Fire, Illess, Injury –> 119
National Embassies
If you require the assistance of your embassy, please visit the following website for a list of embassies available in Japan
http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/link/embassy/
http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/link/embassy/
Frequently Asked Questions about School Admissions and Applications:
Can I email in my mother tongue?
Emails can be sent in 4 languages (Japanese, English, Chinese and Vietnamese)
Are there age restrictions to apply
No, there are no age restrictions.
Is it necessary to translate the submitted documents from my mother tongue?
Translations must be added to all documents not in Japanese. To ensure for correct spelling, it is recommended to translate the document to English.
Admission documents, resumes etc. should be typed out?
For the application form, it is recommended to type out to ensure for correct spelling. Hand-written application forms are discouraged.
How do I pay the school fees?
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Is there a problem if my payer is non-Japanese?
No, your payer does not have to be Japanese.
What is the minimum balance required in the bank for the payer?
It depends on the duration of study, but a minimum of 1.5 million yen is needed.
Can I act as my own payer?
You can act as your own payer if you have been employed at the same company for the past 3 years and have a bank balance of more than 2 million yen.
You may be required to submit the deposit/withdrawal details of your bank account for the last 3 years.
You may be required to submit the deposit/withdrawal details of your bank account for the last 3 years.
Is it only necessary to submit the balance sheet of the bank account?
There may be additional requests to submit the deposit/withdrawal details of your bank account as well, so do prepare in advance.
Questions about the school
Where is the school?
Our school is in front of the Skytree.
Nearest station is Oshiage Station, Skytree Station.
Nearest station is Oshiage Station, Skytree Station.
How many students can the classrooms accommodate?
The school can accommodate a total of 280 students.
How many classrooms are there?
The school has 5 floors and 7 classrooms.
How many students are there?
As of April 2017, there are around 100 students enrolled.
What is the age range of the students?
Most students are in their twenties, but we have students in their teens to their thirties enrolled as well.
Please tell me about the enrollment
For students with studying visas, you can enroll in January, April, July or October for at least a year of study, up to two years.
For short-term courses, you can enroll in three-months long courses each time.
For short-term courses, you can enroll in three-months long courses each time.
Please tell me about the students
As of April 2017, there is a grand total of 100 students: 50% Chinese, 35% Vietnamese, 10% Nepalese, 1% Uzbekistan and 1% Myanmar.
Please tell me about the availability of the study rooms.
Study rooms are located on 1F and 3F. They are available for use from 9:00AM to 5:00PM.
What kind of extra-curricular activities are there?
Admission ceremonies, freshmen excursions (Mt Fuji, Fuji-Q Highland etc.), conferences, post-cards making, Mikoshi lifting, tea ceremony lessons, cherry-blossom cakes making, graduation trips, graduation ceremonies etc.
What is needed for entry into Japan?
Passport, Visa, Letter of Acceptance, Admissions Permit, Cash, Personal Medication (if required)
You should search for directions to the school beforehand.
It is also advised to bring more than 300,000 yen as living expenses.
You should search for directions to the school beforehand.
It is also advised to bring more than 300,000 yen as living expenses.
Is there an airport pick-up service on the day of arrival?
If you applied for dormitory, you will be picked up at Narita/Haneda Airport (except for late-night flights). However, the transportation costs to the dormitory from the airport will be borne by the students.
I would like to get a scholarship. Does the school have any available schemes?
There are many scholarships available at our school, with no repayment necessary.
Self-funded International Student Encouragement Award – 48,000yen per month (for 1 year)
Academic Excellence in School Award – 100,000 yen (one time)
Full-time Excellent Student Scholarship – 50,000 yen (one time)
※ There are other scholarships schemes
Self-funded International Student Encouragement Award – 48,000yen per month (for 1 year)
Academic Excellence in School Award – 100,000 yen (one time)
Full-time Excellent Student Scholarship – 50,000 yen (one time)
※ There are other scholarships schemes
Who is eligible for scholarships?
To apply for a scholarship, students must meet the following requirements:
Be enrolled in our school as a regular student for more than 1 year and 3 months
Attendance rate of 95% or above since admission into the school
Exceptional academic performance and conduct in school
Student who will go on to further their studies in university, graduate school or vocational schools
※ Others conditions such as Nationality may be a factor depending on the scholarship.
Be enrolled in our school as a regular student for more than 1 year and 3 months
Attendance rate of 95% or above since admission into the school
Exceptional academic performance and conduct in school
Student who will go on to further their studies in university, graduate school or vocational schools
※ Others conditions such as Nationality may be a factor depending on the scholarship.