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INFO PACK
～Prearrival/Arrival Guide～
2020
This guide provides you with information on how to prepare to come to Japan
and IUJ, what to expect when you get here and to help you settle in quickly
and easily. It is a useful reference for your entire time at IUJ and we
encourage you to read it thoroughly now - before you need the information -
so that you know where information is when questions arise.
International University of Japan
Office of Student Services
777 Kokusai-cho, Minami Uonuma-shi, Niigata 949-7277 JAPAN
国 際 大 学
学生センター事務室
〒949-7277 新潟県南魚沼市国際町 777 番地
Tel: +81(0)25-779-1103
Fax: +81(0)25-779-1180
(81 is the country code. Use the "0" if dialing from inside of Japan)
E-mail: oss@iuj.ac.jp
URL: https://www.iuj.ac.jp/oss
Web version is available at https://www.iuj.ac.jp/admis/arrival-guide/
Table of Contents:
INFO PACK ~Prearrival/Arrival Guide~ 2020
Section I: Coming to IUJ
I-1 Preparing to Come to Japan (For International Students) 1
(1) Passport and Student Visa Application Procedures 1
(2) Personal Needs – Prescriptions, Toiletries, etc. 2
(3) Bringing Electrical Items from Home 4
(4) International Driver’s License 4
(5) Travel Insurance 4
(6) Sending Luggage to IUJ (Customs Considerations) 4
(7) Dorm Room Allocation 5
(8) Bringing Money and Setting up a Bank Account 5
(9) Credit Cards and E-Money 6
(10) Using Your Own Mobile Phone 6
(11) Passport-sized Photos 6
(12) Scholarships After Arrival and Japanese Language Studies 7
(13) To Do List before Departure to Japan 8
I-2 Arrival in Japan 9
(1) Travel Dates and Timing 9
(2) Immigration Procedures as You Enter the Country 9
(3) Residence Card (RC) 11
(4) Lost Luggage 12
(5) Customs Inspection 13
(6) Exchanging Money 14
(7) Luggage Transport Service (Narita/Haneda Airport Arrival Lobby) 14
(8) Leaving Narita/Haneda Airport 15
(9) Directions From Narita Airport to IUJ - Narita Express 15
(10) Another Option from Narita - Keisei Skyliner Express 16
(11) Directions From Haneda Airport to Tokyo – Keikyu Airport Limited Express 16
(12) Another Option from Haneda – Haneda Express (Monorail) 16
(13) Transferring to the Bullet Train – Joetsu Shinkansen “Toki” or “Max Toki” 16
(14) Arriving in Urasa 17
(15) Transport Schedule 18
(16) Timetable of Joetsu Shinkansen to Urasa Station 20
(17) Shinkansen Stops 21
(18) Sumimasen - Getting Help Along the Way 21
(19) Alternative Route to IUJ: Using Niigata Airport 22
(20) Getting into Your Dorm Room 23
(21) Settling into the Area 23
(22) Registration for Address and National Health Insurance 24
(23) Social Security and Tax Number System – nicknamed “My Number” 24
(24) “My Number” and Sending/Receiving Money in Japan 24
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Section II: Campus Information
II-1 IUJ Administration and Services 26
(1) Office of Student Services (OSS) 26
Dorm Director & Dorm Staff 26
IUJ School Counselor 26
Alumni Relations 26
Social Media 26
(2) IUJ Counseling Services 27
(3) Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) 27
The Language Program 27
(4) JICA Joint Project Office (JJPO) 28
(5) Matsushita Library & Information Center (MLIC) 28
(6) Office of General Affairs (OGA) 28
The Accounting Office 29
(7) Office of Admissions & Career Support (OACS) 29
Admissions 29
Career Support Services 29
(8) Office of Top Global University Project 30
(9) President’s Office 30
II-2 Campus Facility 31
(1) IT Services 31
(2) Library Services 32
(3) IUJ School Bus Services 32
(4) Gymnasium and Sport Facilities 32
(5) School Shop (Baiten) 33
(6) Cafeteria (Shokudo) 33
(7) Snack Lounge 33
II-3 Campus Communications & Cards 34
(1) Notice Boards 34
(2) E-mail 34
(3) Mailboxes – Mail Delivery 34
(4) Faxes 35
(5) Telephone 35
(6) Student ID 35
II-4 Campus Clubs, Organizations and Events 36
(1) Student Body 36
(2) Graduate Student Organization (GSO) and its Executive Council 36
(3) The Mentor Program 36
(4) Flea Market Team 37
(5) GSIR/GSIM Councils 37
(6) Dorm Floor Representative 37
(7) Buddy System 37
(8) “Houses” and House Tournament Champions 37
(9) Sports 37
(10) Clubs 38
(11) Major Events 38
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(12) Off Campus Events 39
(13) Keep Informed and Active 40
Section III: Dormitory Information
(1) Dormitories 41
(2) Single Student Dormitories (SD1, SD2, SD3) 41
(3) Married Student Apartments (MSA) 41
(4) Dorm Room Details 42
(5) Public Facilities Available in the Dorms 43
(6) Guest Rooms on Campus 43
(7) Dormitory Fees and Program Expenses Payments 43
(8) Dorm Guide 44
Section IV: Other
IV-1 Health Care 45
(1) Institutional Forms of Health Care 45
(2) Compulsory Health Examinations 45
(3) Hospital, Clinics and Dentists Contact Information 45
(4) The National Health Insurance (NHI) 45
(5) Accident Insurance and Individual Compensation Insurance 46
(6) Medical Assistance Plan 46
(7) Travel Insurance 47
(8) Receiving Medical Assistance 48
IV-2 Immigration Matters 50
(1) Resident Registration System 50
(2) The Proxy Visa Transaction 50
① Re-entry Permit: “Sai-Nyukoku” 51
② Work Permit: “Shikaku-gai Katsudo” (Part-time Work) 52
③ Visa Extension 52
(3) Procedures of Application for Dependent Visa 54
(Spouse and Child/Children ONLY)
(4) Immigration Office 58
IV-3 Money and Banking Facilities, Services 59
(1) Opening a Daishi Hokuetsu Bank Account 59
(2) Daishi Hokuetsu Bank Services and Banking Hours 59
(3) Other Bank Options 60
(4) Wire Transfer - “Furikomi” 60
(5) Bank Fees for Transferring Money Overseas To and From Japan 60
(6) Using the Post Office to Send Money to Overseas 61
IV-4 Driving in Japan 62
(1) Owning a Vehicle 62
(2) International Driver’s License 62
(3) Do Not Drink and Drive 63
(4) Seat-Belts 63
(5) Driving in the Winter 64
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(6) Alternative to Driving 64
IV-5 IUJ Life 65
(1) Location 65
(2) Climate 65
(3) Public Holidays and Business Closings 66
(4) Living Expenses (estimated) 66
(5) Part-time Jobs 67
(6) Postal Services 67
(7) Telephone 68
(8) Mobile Phone - “Keitai Denwa” 68
(9) Public Phones 68
(10) Instant Photo Booths 69
(11) Electricity - Voltage 69
(12) Public Transportation 69
Railways 69
Student Discount for travel (Gakuwari) 70
“Seishun 18” Pass 70
Buses 70
Taxis 70
(13) Buying Clothes in Japan 71
(14) Tipping Customs 71
(15) Drinking Water 71
(16) Places of Worship 72
(17) Travel to Tokyo 73
(18) Travel to Niigata-City 73
(19) Japan Travel Guide 73
(20) Off Campus Living Information 73
(21) Child Care Information 74
(22) Assistance Services 76
ON Campus 76
OFF Campus 76
Appendix
・ IUJ Campus Map 77
・ IUJ Map 78
・ Urasa Map 79
・ Muikamachi Map 80
・ Koide Map 81
・ Communicating in Japanese while traveling to IUJ: Point to Speak 82
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Section I: Coming to IUJ
This section will help you prepare to travel, come to campus and settle in. It assumes you will
arrive at Narita or Haneda Airport. (For alternative arrival options including Niigata Airport,
see page 22.)
I-1 Preparing to Come to Japan (For International Students)
In order to come to Japan as an international student of the International University of Japan
(IUJ), you need to obtain a passport and apply for a Student Visa in your own country. Here
are some guidelines.
(1) Passport and Student Visa Application Procedures
You need to have a passport issued by your government that will remain valid throughout
your stay in Japan (renewals are possible through your embassy in Japan once you arrive).
Be sure to allow plenty of time if you are applying for a passport for the first time.
Prior to your departure, you need a Student Visa for Japan in your passport. For this
application, you need to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (CE) which is issued in Japan by
the Ministry of Justice, Government of Japan. In accordance with this certificate, you can
receive a Student Visa, and earn the status of “Student”:
PhD: a 3-years or 3-years 3-months student visa
Master’s (2 years): a 2-years or 2-years 3-months student visa
Master’s (1 year): a 1-year or 1-year 3-months student visa
Exchange students: a 6-months or 1-year student visa
IUJ can assist (most of) you to obtain your initial Certificate of Eligibility which is used to
secure this Student Visa. After that, we provide information and directions on how to
manage immigration matters. However, all students are responsible for obtaining their own
visa and for ensuring it remains valid through their graduation. Failing to do so can result
in deportation and forced withdrawal from IUJ.
IUJ Assisted Application Process
・ After you are accepted to IUJ, we will send you documents to submit to IUJ for visa
support.
・ Once we receive your IUJ admission procedure documents and all your related
application documents for the visa process, IUJ will submit the necessary documents
to the Immigration Office of the Japanese Ministry of Justice asking for your
“Certificate of Eligibility.” Be sure all your documents are clear and professionally
presented. We will contact you by e-mail if we find missing document(s) or have any
question(s) about the documents. But this will slow down the process so please check
and double check before sending them to us.
・ As soon as our request for your CE is approved (not guaranteed), the Ministry of Justice
will send the Certificate to IUJ and we will forward it to you immediately. Be sure to
write the correct mailing address on the express mail delivery slip provided by IUJ and
return it to us with the other required documents. We use it, as is, to deliver your CE.
・ Take the Certificate, your passport, “Letter of Admission” (sent to you by IUJ after you
complete the admission procedure) and financial document (certificate of scholarship
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and/or bank statement) to the nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate. They should
issue you a Student Visa without any problems, though this is NOT guaranteed. You
are strongly recommended to contact the Embassy/Consulate in advance to find out if
they require other documents.
✑ Please also refer to our Homepage for visa information. It explains what documents
you need to prepare, and has examples of how to fill out the forms!
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/admis/visa/
Note:
1) A Multiple Entry Visa is not necessary because you can obtain a re-entry permit (if
necessary) in Japan. You will receive a Residence Card (Zairyu Kaado) as you enter
the country, and that permits you to return to Japan within 1 year of any departure
(assuming your Student Visa remains valid). However, failing to return within one year
means you lose your status as a resident. If this is your case, consult with the Office of
Student Services (OSS).
2) To those ALREADY RESIDING IN JAPAN: Please follow the special instructions
sent under separate cover for changing your current visa to a Student Visa or extending
your Student Visa for IUJ.
(2) Personal Needs - Prescriptions, Toiletries, etc.
Bring all prescribed medicines, allergy medication and eye care items with you.
Prescription and over-the-counter medication (such as headache medicine) available
outside of Japan sometimes come in different forms, may not be available here, may be
difficult to find in Japan, or be very expensive. Many students bring their traditional herbal
medicines and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines with them in supplies enough to last their
IUJ stay. But please see the note on the next page on items you may not bring into Japan.
Some OTC items in your country may be illegal in Japan!
Note: If you do have a prescription, bring an official copy of it from your doctor to show
to immigration officials if they request information on what you are carrying. It is also
helpful to show to the hospital staff here. They will be able to understand prescriptions
written in English.
Allergy medications, especially if it requires injections given at home, are not easily available
in Japan because the laws and regulations for personal use of injections are very different.
Eye care items and contact lens solutions and cleansers are available, but may be different
brands. You are advised to bring extra contact lenses and eye glasses with you. Purchases
of new glasses are not covered by your health insurance and while the care is very good,
making glasses here can be costly.
If you need to use a specific brand of shampoo, soap or antiperspirant (deodorant), it is
advisable for you to bring extra supplies.
Women: We recommend you bring your preferred tampons and menstrual cramp
medications (without codeine) with you. Birth control options for women, too, are very
limited though condoms are readily available.
International University of Japan INFO PACK pg. 2
✑ The OSS has a “Women’s Health Guide” you can obtain after arrival. The
following website may also be very helpful to you now.
http://japanhealthinfo.com
VERY IMPORTANT
Japan has laws unique to itself regarding “illegal substances and what is categorized as
such.” Non-Japanese must be aware of and follow these laws closely. As ignorance is not
an excuse, we ask you to please check with the Japanese embassy near you regarding any
precautions specific to your cultural orientation.
IUJ has faced a situation involving a student bringing a substance commonly used in his/her
country, purchasable off the shelf, but that is illegal in Japan. The student could have faced
very high monetary penalties and jail time in the worst case scenario. These were coca
leaves used in his/her country as a tea. To help avoid such a situation, please note the
following list. This list is NOT complete.
List of items illegal in Japan: DO NOT bring into the country, or have sent the
following items:
Products that contain stimulants (including over-the-counter drugs)
Pseudoephedrine
Check inhalers and some allergy and sinus medications, such as Actifed,
Sudafed, and Vicks inhalers
Codeine
Check Tylenol products, similar generic products, menstrual pain medicines,
and cough syrups
Heroin, cocaine, MDMA, opium, cannabis (marijuana), stimulants, psychotropic
substances, and other narcotic drugs
ANYthing that could be used to MAKE these drugs:
Coca leaves, or other tea leaves that can be used in drug making
Any seeds that can grow related plants
Any equipment for processing and producing these drugs
Prozac and Viagra
Anything that could be used to make a chemical weapon
Also, please note the following limitations:
Up to a two-months’ supply of allowable over-the-counter medication and up to a
four-months’ supply of allowable vitamins can be brought into Japan duty-free.
Generally, up to one month’s supply of allowable prescription medicine can be
brought into Japan. Travelers must bring a copy of their doctor’s prescription as well
as a letter stating the purpose of the drug. Travelers who must carry more than one
month’s supply (except prohibited drugs and controlled drugs), or are carrying
syringes (pumps), are required to obtain a so-called “Yakkan Shoumei,” or import
certificate, in advance.
If you are aware of other substances illegal in Japan that may be rather common in your
country and not on this list, please inform the OSS so we can continue to provide information
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to help us all stay legal. Drug use in Japan, and of course on the IUJ campus, carries heavy fines, jail sentences and probably deportation (and of course explusion from IUJ). Do NOT use drugs in Japan! (3) Bringing Electrical Items from Home If you want to bring your own telephone, answering machines, stereos or computers, you should have no trouble using them in your room. However, be sure they have an international compatibility sticker, and bring with you an adapter (you can purchase them here if you prefer, but it is easier to bring them with you). Japan’s wall electrical outlets only have two prongs. Also, televisions and radios may not operate well because of the voltage and frequency Japan’s wall electrical outlets differences (clocks may run slow and TVs and radios are likely on a different broadcast range). If you have any compatibility concerns, please ask your electronics dealer. Tampering with electricity outlets is strictly forbidden. To prevent theft of electricity, the hallway and lounge outlets are “IL” shaped and for use only by the cleaning and maintenance staffs. If you need to use an outlet FOR STUDY PURPOSES, you may borrow an adapter at the SD1 Dorm Team office. (4) International Driver’s License If you wish to (or think you might) drive a car during your stay in Japan (rent a car, borrow one from a friend on occasion, or own a car), you must be properly licensed. In order to be a legal driver in Japan, please see the detailed information on pages 62-64. (5) Travel Insurance We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance before departing for Japan in case of any unexpected accident, illness or death en route to Japan. Be sure it covers the day of departure and 1-2 weeks after arrival. Your Japan health insurance does not start until you register your address in Japan at the City Office. So without traveler’s insurance you could be unprotected for a few days to a few weeks! Traveler’s insurance is also needed for travel outside of Japan while you are an IUJ student. And, for any family members coming to the area, it is highly recommended you get them Traveler’s Insurance as well! (6) Sending Luggage to IUJ (Customs Considerations) If you need to send personal belongings from your country before you fly to Japan, please mail them directly to your IUJ dormitory room. To help avoid any customs problems, please mail boxed items to yourself in a “door-to- door” delivery service. IUJ will notify you of your room assignment before you depart for Japan. In this way, customs problems can be avoided. Simply mail your items directly to your own room at IUJ. The Dorm Staff will put your item in your room as a special service. This is a one-time service for newly entering students only. For the details of each procedure, please contact the post office or a delivery company. International University of Japan INFO PACK pg. 4
Notes: The Japanese Customs Office in Tokyo is more than 200 kilometers away from IUJ and
traveling such distances is costly. If your luggage is left in storage at the Japanese Customs
Office for an extended period of time without customs clearance, you will be charged
expensive storage fees per day for each piece of luggage by the customs office.
Delivery Payments
The entire cost of the shipment should be paid in full while in your country using your
country’s currency, as COD (cash on delivery) freight costs in Japan are probably higher.
(7) Dorm Room Allocation
Entering students reside on campus in SD1, 2, or 3. To help the staff with dorm room
allocation, please fill in the information at the following site. See the section
“Incoming Dorm Room Assignments.” Please do so by August 10, if possible.
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/oss/september-schedule/
(8) Bringing Money and Setting up a Bank Account
All IUJ students must have a Hokuetsu Bank account for money transactions with IUJ.
IUJ’s Accounting Office will help you set up a bank account at Hokuetsu Bank after you
arrive.
Before money in your new bank account becomes available, be sure to have on hand
enough Japanese Yen (¥) in cash to tide you over. You will need a minimum of ¥100,000
IN CASH to get you through the first 4 weeks (travel, food, incidentals). Those arriving in
early September should prepare more. To bring money from your home country to Japan,
there are several alternatives:
Credit Cards to Get Cash - Recommended
Some credit cards can be used to withdraw money at Seven Bank ATM (located in Seven-
Eleven Convenient Stores and on campus). For more details and to confirm
your card is accepted, please refer to Seven Bank Homepage.
(http://www.sevenbank.co.jp/intlcard/card2.html).
Cash in Foreign Currency – NOT Recommended
The branch of the Hokuetsu Bank handles Japanese Yen, US Dollars and EURO. Cash
mignt be exchanged on the same day (if the bank is willing to exchange the type of
currency you have). However, this method is not recommended as sometimes there are
delays when exchanging US$100 bills etc. due to counterfeit cases. Delays of up to 3
weeks have happened.
Cheques (bank cheques/drafts, money orders) – NOT Recommended
Many of Japanese banks are no longer handling foreign currency cheques. You are
advised NOT to use this option.
Note: Personal cheques are not used in Japan. If using money orders, be sure it is an
international money order and expect delays.
Have money wired to you (Details are on pages 59-61)
Once your bank account (or JP Bank account) is set up, you can have your family send
International University of Japan INFO PACK pg. 5you money. Simply consult your local bank on procedures. The IUJ Accounting Office
can provide you the SWIFT code for IUJ, etc. The following article gives you more
information, and services to use. Please note, IUJ does NOT necessarily recommend these
services. Please use at your own discretion.
https://tokyocheapo.com/business/financial/transfer-money-to-japan/
(9) Credit Cards and E-Money
Use of Credit Cards and E-money has become more widely spread in Japan. The easiest
cards to use are International Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, and American Express cards.
Check with your card company to verify if it is usable in Japan. It is recommended that
you bring one with you. Please note that some shops/restaurants/inns cannot accept credit
cards in our area. There are stickers displayed near the entrances or cash register stations
of stores that will take your credit cards.
Note: Those who have a “Student” visa are not qualified for getting a new credit card
once in Japan. So if you want one, you should get it before arriving in Japan. Credit cards
can be useful for purchasing a mobile phone, and ordering books, foods and supplies over
the Internet.
Popular E-money apps include Suica, PASMO, Pay Pay, etc.
Suica PASMO Pay Pay
(10) Using your Own Mobile Phone
If you plan to use your own mobile phone in Japan with the same telephone number used
at home, you must confirm that your mobile phone will work in Japan and buy an
appropriate sim card before your departure (roaming, international/global, Google Fi, etc.).
We suggest you check the phone use rates to be sure it fits your budget.
If you plan to purchase a mobile phone in Japan, please see page 68.
(11) Passport-sized Photos
Passport-sized photos (4.5cm x 3.5cm in size) as specified below will probably come in
handy for things like applications for scholarship upgrades, internship/job applications,
homestay applications, as well as visas if you plan to travel outside of Japan. They can be
purchased in this area at instant photo booths for about ¥800 (see page 69 for details). We
recommend that you look professional in the picture: white or light blue background only.
No shadows or designs. It is best to face straight forward with a slight smile or no smile and
the photo should show the top of your head down to chest. Please note these other
requirements:
1. A photo that shows you alone
2. A photo of the dimensions specified above, excluding an outer border (the dimension
of the face refers to the portion from the top of the head [including the hair] to the lower
International University of Japan INFO PACK pg. 6end of the chin)
3. You should face squarely to the front and without hats, caps or head coverings.
4. No background or shadows
5. Must be clear.
6. Must be taken within three months prior to submission.
7. Should not be printed out on your own on regular paper or photo paper, but should be
professionally (shop or passport photo booth) printed.
(12) Scholarships After Arrival and Japanese Language Studies
Those coming to IUJ on partial scholarships may be able to apply for additional financial
support from various sources. The Office of Student Services will support you for this with
notifications and application facilitation. However, most of the scholarships require
students to write the application in Japanese, and be able to communicate with the
scholarship hosts in Japanese at various gatherings. Therefore, it is highly recommended
that you study Japanese before coming to IUJ, and enroll in our Intermediate Japanese
courses if at all possible.
To learn what scholarships may be introduced (information may vary from year to year),
please see the Scholarship website and the “After Enrollment” section at
https://www.iuj.ac.jp//admis/scholarship/after-arrival/
Available scholarships may include a monthly stipend through JASSO, and various private
foundation awards.
Apps for Japanese Learners, created by IUJ!!!
We recommend you to download the following two apps to help you get a head start in your Japanese
language learning. Both iOS and Android versions are available from the App store or Google play for
free. They were created by IUJ.
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/language/japaness_course04_en.html
App 1: Ganbatte Kana
Japanese is called a character-based language, which uses syllabary called Kana, consisting
of Hiragana and Katakana. J-learners need to have mastered them before entering Basic or Elementary
Japanese course at IUJ. Our experience has proved those who wish to get by with oral/aural communication
only, therefore trying to get by without learning Kana and resorting only to the alphabet, cannot proceed
above beginners level. To help you learn Kana efficiently, we recommend you use the IUJ-created app
called "GanbatteKana", which offers comprehensive activities to help learners master them. Log in as “Non-
IUJer”.
App 2: Ganbatte Shadowing
In order to improve your pronunciation and speaking fluency, we recommend you to use an app called
"Ganbatte Shadowing". This app provides a platform for you to vocalize the language along with native
speakers to help you match the tone, rhythms and pronunciation to help you become a more natural speaker.
Log in as “Non-IUJer”.
Start studying Japanese NOW!
Good luck.
International University of Japan INFO PACK pg. 7(13) To Do List before Departure to Japan
We hope that this list will help you prepare to come to Japan.
What To Do or Prepare Notes Tick
1 Passport Make sure you have more than 6 months
before the expiry date
2 Student Visa It must be stamped in your passport
3 Medication prescriptions
4 Eye care items
5 (Women) Menstrual items
6 Make sure no illegal items
are in your belongings
7 Join a travel insurance Make sure it covers the day of departure and
1-2 weeks after arrival in Japan
8 Know your IUJ Dorm If no, contact the OSS at oss@iuj.ac.jp. The
Room number room allocation will be announced in late
August.
9 Cash Be sure to have about JPY100,000 in cash on
hand.
10 Credit card, if any International Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club,
and American Express cards are widely used
in Japan.
11 Photos Passport size (4.5cm x 3.5cm)
12 Start studying Japanese Especially if you would like to apply for a
language scholarship, and if you plan to work in Japan
after IUJ, Japanese language skills are very
important.
13 Air ticket Some scholarship providers require boarding
pass(es). Please do NOT discard them.
International University of Japan INFO PACK pg. 8I-2 Arrival in Japan
(1) Travel Dates and Timing
Designated dates to arrive on campus will be sent with your Certificate of Eligibility and
room number assignment in August.
Those arriving in September as a new incoming student should carefully check the
September Calendar for Check In dates based on your scholarship/student
status,* and arrange travels to coincide: Please see
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/oss/september/ and click on September Plan (Calendar).
Dates are usually around mid-September (sometime between Sept. 13 and 21). That can be
variable each year because of the starting date of Intensive Japanese Program, Orientation
Week, Pre-Enrollment Programs and Fall Term Classes.
It is recommended that you arrive during business hours for the best support: 8:30am to
5:00pm when our Dorm Team will be standing by to assist you in the Dorm Staff office in
Student Dormitory #1 (SD1). However, if you arrive after 5pm and before 11pm, or on the
weekend, our Dorm Director will be available. It is best for you to inform us of your late
arrival at least ONE week ahead of time. Please email to oss@iuj.ac.jp and cc to dorm-
dir@iuj.ac.jp with your arrival date and time, and with the subject line of “123456 (your
student ID) – Special check in request.”
* Please note, the noted check-in dates are firm. Early arrival is not permitted due to
dorm maintenance needs.
(2) Immigration Procedures as You Enter the Country
Foreign nationals who enter Japan are required to be fingerprinted and photographed (facial
photographs) by means of special devices at the immigration counter at your point of entry
into Japan. These procedures apply to all foreign nationals upon their entry into Japan,
except for the persons eligible for exemption listed below.
The immigration inspector will ask you several questions regarding your purpose for
coming to Japan and length of stay. Explain that you are a new graduate student in a 1-, 2-,
or 3-year program.
If foreign nationals who are not eligible for exemption from this requirement refuse to
submit their fingerprints or be photographed, they will be denied entry into Japan and
ordered to return to their home country at their own expense.
For more details, please see:
http://www.moj.go.jp/ENGLISH/IB/ip.html
WORK PERMIT applications as YOU ENTER THE COUNTRY
At the immigration gate, you are allowed to apply for a Work Permit (if your scholarship
host so allows) at the 4 major International Airports in Japan: Narita, Haneda, Kansai, and
International University of Japan INFO PACK pg. 9Chubu. To apply for the Work Permit, you need to submit a designated form (see below)
and follow the immigration officer’s instructions. This form is included in the packet with
your CE, unless your scholarship provider prohibits you from engaging in paid activities.
Those seeking a paid internship must obtain the Work Permit as you enter the country.
Obtaining one after you go through customs is possible, but takes time and money!
Fill out the form above and submit it to the immigration at the airport when you
enter Japan. (DON’T mail it to IUJ; this form is accepted ONLY at the Japan
airports.)
International University of Japan INFO PACK pg. 10URGENT: IMPORTANT
As soon as the immigration officer at the airport returns your passport and before you leave
the gate, please check the “Landing Permission” in your passport.
Status: Student
Duration: “3 YEARS” or “3 YEARS 3 MONTHS” for PhD students
“2 YEARS” or “2 YEARS 3 MONTHS” for MA/MBA students
“1 YEAR” or “1 YEAR 3 MONTHS” for IMBA and Linkage students
“6 MONTHS” or “1 YEAR” for Exchange students
Once you leave the immigration gate, no changes on “Landing Permission” are allowed.
For your sake, please check the landing permission carefully before passing out of the
immigration gate.
(3) Residence Card (RC)
A Residence Card is issued to persons
residing in Japan who have been granted a
status of residence with a period of stay of
more than 3 months.
As you come in to Japan with a student visa,
a residence card will be issued to you at the
immigration gate if you enter the country
from one of the 4 major international airports;
Narita, Haneda, Kansai, or Chubu. If you
arrive in Japan through other airports
including Niigata Airport, your Residence
Card will be mailed to you a few weeks later.
When you receive your Residence Card,
please make sure that all the information on it
is correct. If you find any errors, please ask
the immigration officer at the immigration
gate immediately to make corrections: Name
order, birthdate order, etc. are common
mistakes.
After arrival at IUJ, you are required to visit
Minami Uonuma City Office with your
Residence Card within 14 days of your entry
into Japan to register your address and go
through necessary procedures.
If you have this box, it indicates
that you have a work permit.
International University of Japan INFO PACK pg. 11Please note:
When you leave Japan (or relocate within Japan), you are required to inform the City
Office within 14 days prior of the move. Special instructions will be provided by the
OSS about this closer to your departure, but this registration immigration process is
your individual responsibility.
By law, you must carry your Residence Card with you wherever you go in Japan.
If you intend to intern or do a part-time job on campus, be sure your Residence
Card has the “Work Permit” stamp on it. Apply for this stamp at the immigration
gate as you enter the country using the form provided by the OSS (See pages 9-10 for
details).
Do NOT give up your Residence Card at the airport when leaving Japan temporarily
with an intention to come back within a year.
If you lost your Residence Card…
The first thing you need to do is to obtain an official document certifying that you lost it.
(1) Lost Notification Certificate (to be obtained from the nearest police)
(2) Theft Report Certificate (to be obtained from the nearest police) or
(3) Disaster Victim Certificate (to be obtained from the City Office)
Within 14 days after you lost it, you need to visit the Immigration Office yourself either in
Niigata or Tokyo with the following documents:
(1) One of the certificates above
(2) Application for Re-issuance of Residence Card (obtainable at the OSS)
(3) Passport
(4) Student ID Card
(5) 1 Photo (4 x 3 cm)
(4) Lost Luggage
In case your luggage gets lost or delayed upon arrival, please contact the concerned airlines
and make sure that the “Property Irregularity Report (PIR)” is prepared. The contents of the
bag should clearly be described. Arrange to have item(s) sent to your IUJ dorm room. Have
your address easily available (and NOT packed inside that lost bag)!
International University of Japan INFO PACK pg. 12(5) Customs Inspection
As part of the entry process when you arrive in Japan, all passengers MUST submit a
declaration form to Customs Inspection Counter regardless if you have accompanied and/or
unaccompanied items. The form is available in the aircraft. When you have unaccompanied
baggage, two copies of the written declaration forms are required to be submitted at the time
of your entry, one of which will be returned to you with the seal of certification by a Customs
officer.
Copyright © Ministry of Finance Japan
For more details, please see Japan Customs homepage.
https://www.customs.go.jp/english/passenger/index.htm
International University of Japan INFO PACK pg. 13(6) Exchanging Money
Just past the customs area, before you enter the arrival hall (Narita Airport) or at the arrival
lobby (Haneda Airport), you will see bank teller windows. If you do not have any Japanese
Yen, you should exchange your money at this bank. This is a safe and reliable bank that
offers competitive exchange rates. This bank is open for every arriving flight. U.S. dollars
and EURO are the most convenient currency to exchange.
Note on Exchanging Money: You cannot use currencies other than Japanese Yen in Japan,
so be sure to have Yen cash before leaving the airport! Changing your foreign
currency into Japanese yen near IUJ is very difficult. Please do this at the airport!
For more details, please see
Narita Airport: https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/service/svc_11
Haneda Airport: http://www.haneda-airport.jp/inter/en/premises/service/bank.html#exchange
Niigata Airport: http://www.niigata-airport.gr.jp/facility/?lang=en
Narita Haneda Niigata
(7) Luggage Transport Service (Narita/Haneda Airport Arrival Lobby)
Once you leave customs and enter the arrival lobby, you will see several service counters.
Narita Airport (1F)
Luggage delivery service: ABC, GPA, ANA Skyporter or QL Liner counters
Limousine Bus counter: purchase tickets for the bus to downtown Tokyo
Train Ticket Counter: purchase train ticket to Tokyo, Ueno (Keisei) and/or all the way to
Urasa (JR)
Haneda Airport (2F)
Luggage delivery service: ANA Air Service or JAL, ABC
Airport Bus ticket vending machine: purchase tickets for the bus to downtown Tokyo
Train Ticket Gate: purchase train ticket to Shinagawa (Keikyu) or Hamamatsucho (Monorail)
You will find signs in English to guide you through the airport.
We recommend you to send your bags through the luggage transport service rather than
trying to carry them on the trains. Moving through the train stations and on and off several
trains can be difficult when you are tired and carrying too many bags. Baggage delivery
service in Japan is very reliable. If you choose to use the luggage transport service, go to
one of the luggage delivery service counters in the arrival lobby after customs clearance.
Delivery will take just a few days, but remember to take with you the things you need for
the next few days. One bag, a maximum of 20 kilograms, will cost about ¥2,000. Give the
company your Japanese address (as shown below) and room number:
〒949-7248 新潟県南魚沼市国際町 777 番地
国際大学 学生寮 SD__ - __ __ __ (Fill in your own room number)
__________ (Fill in your name)
International University of Japan INFO PACK pg. 14For more details, please see
Narita: https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/service/svc_05
Haneda: http://www.haneda-airport.jp/inter/en/premises/service/delivery.html
Niigata: http://www.niigata-airport.gr.jp/facility/?lang=en
Narita Haneda Niigata
Note: If you plan to send any luggage in advance by separate mail before departure from
your country, READ the important information provided on pages 4-5 of this guide!
In case your suitcases or luggage is slow in arriving or arrives damaged, please keep
with you all paperwork and the telephone number and address of the luggage transport
service company so your baggage can be traced.
(8) Leaving Narita/Haneda Airport
Narita Airport is more than 300 kilometers and Haneda airport is around 250 kilometers
from IUJ. Follow the directions given below and you should have no problem. If you can
make all the connections, you will arrive at IUJ approximately 4 hours after passing through
customs of Narita Airport and 2.5 hours after passing through customs of Haneda Airport.
Also look for people carrying THIS GUIDE BOOK to find others traveling to IUJ. Many
students arrive at about the same time and you are likely to find someone to travel with by
showing off this guide!
Follow the directions below to get to Urasa. Also please see diagram from Narita/Haneda
Airport on page 18-20.
A website, “Japan Transit Planner,” might be very helpful and available in many languages.
Enter the point of departure, destination, date, etc., hit “Search,” and routes, fees,
etc. will be displayed.
https://world.jorudan.co.jp/mln/en
Note: Whether or not you are a scholarship student, you are responsible for the cost of travel
from Narita/Haneda to IUJ (approx. ¥12,000 from Narita and ¥9,000 from Haneda).
Please ensure that you have sufficient Japanese currency before leaving home or
obtain Japanese Yen before leaving the customs area.
(9) Directions From Narita Airport to IUJ - Narita Express
After you clear customs, go to a JR Ticket Counter (in the arrival lobby or B1F) to purchase
express train tickets from Narita Airport Station to URASA Station. You will get a ticket for
the “Narita Express” which runs between Narita Airport Station and Tokyo Station, and a
ticket for a bullet train (“Shinkansen”) that runs between Tokyo Station and URASA Station.
You will transfer at Tokyo Station to catch a “Joetsu” Shinkansen.
All seats on the Narita Express require a reservation which can be made when you purchase
your ticket. Your ticket will indicate, in order from left to right, the Car Number, Row
Number and Seat Number. If the train you want has no seats available, you will be asked to
wait and take the next available train. They run about every half hour.
International University of Japan INFO PACK pg. 15For more details, please see https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/.
(10) Another Option from Narita - Keisei Skyliner Express
There is another means of transport from Narita Airport to “Ueno Station” (another
Shinkansen station in the city of Tokyo) by private railway, the so-called “Keisei Skyliner.”
This service takes you to a part of Ueno Station called “Keisei Ueno.” You must walk about
10 min. from “Keisei Ueno” station to “JR Ueno” station in order to transfer to a “Joetsu
Shinkansen” bound for Niigata. If you have a bit more time you may also take a cheaper
limited express train. For time tables and costs, please ask at the ticket counter.
For more information, please see
https://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/index.php
(11) Directions From Haneda Airport to Tokyo – Keikyu Airport Limited
Express
After you clear customs at Haneda, go to a Keikyu Railways (in the arrival lobby) and purchase
a train ticket from Haneda Airport Station to Shinagawa Station. Transfer at Shinagawa Station
to the “Yamanote” line, “Tokaido Honsen” line, “Keihin Tohoku - Negishi” line or
“Yokosuka” line to go to Tokyo Station. At Tokyo Station, transfer to the “Joetsu”
Shinkansen to get to URASA Station. For more details, please see
https://www.haneda-tokyo-access.com/en/.
(12) Another Option from Haneda – Haneda Express (Monorail)
There is another means of transportation from Haneda Airport to “Tokyo Station” by private
railway, the so-called “Monorail”. This service takes you to a part of Hamamatsucho Station
called “Monorail Hamamatsucho.” You must walk from “Monorail Hamamatsucho”
station to “JR Hamamatsucho” station in order to transfer to a “Yamanote” or “Keihin
Tohoku” line for Tokyo. After arriving at Tokyo Station, please catch a “Joetsu
Shinkansen” bound for Niigata.
For more information, please see https://www.tokyo-monorail.co.jp/english/
(13) Transferring to the Bullet Train – Joetsu Shinkansen “Toki” or “Max
Toki”
Shinkansen means high speed train. The “Joetsu” Shinkansen is the bullet train that takes
you from Tokyo (Tokyo Station or Ueno Station) to Urasa Station, which is 4k from IUJ.
There are reserved seats and non-reserved seats and all cars are non-smoking.
Note: Whenever you travel by train in Japan, you must keep your tickets all the way to your
destination and hand it over at the destination ticket gate. If you lose your ticket you
will be charged the entire fee again.
At Tokyo Station, you will use escalators to go up to the ground floor level in order to
transfer to “Joetsu Shinkansen”. Follow the dark green signs with the words Joetsu
Shinkansen ( 上越新幹線). Once near the ticket gate, refer to the electronic signs that
alternate between English and Japanese indicating departure times (exact), train numbers
International University of Japan INFO PACK pg. 16and departure platform numbers. There are different kinds of Joetsu Shinkansen: “Toki”, “Max Toki” and “Tanigawa”. Be sure that you take a train that stops at Urasa Station. Most of these are Toki and Max Toki trains. Once in Tokyo Station, if you want to double check that your train stops at URASA, ask the conductor to confirm. Also look at the bilingual electronic message boards above your head which lists the stations where the train will stop. There are also announcements in English once you get on the train and electronic display boards above each entrance inside the train cars that show all the stops the train will make. Be ready to get off the train as it approaches Urasa Station (music plays just before each station followed by an announcement). Urasa is the one after Echigo-Yuzawa (about 14 minutes). See the train timetable (page 20) and a list of the stops along the way (page 21). Japanese trains are “always” exactly on time. (14) Arriving in Urasa Once you arrive at Urasa station, go towards the East exit（東口）which is on the BIG mountain side of the station (as opposed to the lower, but nearer, mountain range on the West side). This exit is to the LEFT after going through the ticket gate. Go down the hallway, and take one of these options: International University of Japan INFO PACK pg. 17
(A) Bus to IUJ:
To find the IUJ bus, go down the middle stairwell
to your LEFT and look for a round white sign with
a blue IUJ logo on it. That is the IUJ Bus Stop. The
IUJ Bus will take you from Urasa Station to IUJ free
of charge. The bus operates from Monday to Friday
until 8pm. See the IUJ bus information at pages 20-
21.
IUJ bus stop at Urasa Station
Check the SEPTEMBER schedule on the OSS website
to confirm about special Saturday and
Sunday bus services in mid-September for your first arrival.
(The QR code is on page 9.)
(B) Taxi to IUJ:
If you arrive at a time when the bus is not running, take a taxi to IUJ. You will find the
taxi standing down the RIGHT stair case – it is located the opposite side of the stairs
from the IUJ Bus stop. Ask the driver to take you to “Kokusai Daigaku Gakusei-Ryo
SD1 (IUJ Student Dormitory 1)”. The taxi costs approximately ¥2,000.
Once you arrive at the dormitory you will be assisted by the Dorm Director, Dorm Staff or
the staff from the OSS to check into your IUJ dorm room.
(15) Transport Schedule
Narita Option One: Using Narita Express
Travel Time
Transportation Fare (subject to change)
(approx.)
Narita Airport JR Narita Express
60minutes
Station (ordinary cars, all seats
¥10,970 (non-reserved)
reserved)
¥11,500+ (reserved)
Tokyo Station JR Joetsu Shinkansen 100 minutes
Urasa Station School Bus* -or- Taxi Free* -or- Taxi ¥2,000 10 minutes
Total: ¥10,970 - ¥13,500+
IUJ
* The IUJ School bus operates free of charge during office hours on weekdays only. Otherwise a taxi
costs about ¥2,000.
International University of Japan INFO PACK pg. 18Narita Option Two: Using Keisei Skyliner
Travel Time
Transportation Fare (subject to change)
(approx.)
Narita Airport
50 minutes
Station
Keisei Skyliner
¥2,680**
(ordinary cars, all seats
Keisei Ueno reserved)
10 minutes
Station
¥7,810 (non-reserved)
Ueno Station JR Joetsu Shinkansen 100 minutes
¥8,340+ (reserved)
Urasa Station School Bus* -or- Taxi Free* -or- Taxi ¥2,000 10 minutes
IUJ Total: ¥10,490 - ¥13,020+
* The IUJ School bus operates free of charge during office hours on weekdays only. Otherwise a taxi
costs about ¥2,000.
** A few more trains are available that are express (Cityliner) and limited express. This adds 10-30
minutes to the travel time but the fare is about 80% to 50% off. Ask the ticket salesperson for schedules.
Seats are unreserved.
Haneda Option One: Using Keikyu Airport Limited Express
Travel Time
Transportation Fare (subject to change)
(approx.)
Haneda Airport Keikyu Airport Limited
¥300** 12 minutes
Int’l Terminal Express
Shinagawa
Walk
Station
JR Shinagawa
JR Line 11 minutes
Station
¥7,810 (non-reserved)
¥8,340+ (reserved)
Tokyo Station JR Joetsu Shinkansen 100 minutes
Urasa Station School Bus* -or- Taxi Free* -or- Taxi ¥2,000 10 minutes
IUJ Total: ¥8,110 - ¥10,640+
* The IUJ School bus operates free of charge during office hours on weekdays only. Otherwise a taxi
costs about ¥2,000.
** A few more trains (local, limited express, etc.) are available.
International University of Japan INFO PACK pg. 19Haneda Option Two: Haneda Express (Monorail)
Travel Time
Transportation Fare (subject to change)
(approx.)
Haneda Airport
Int’l Terminal
Tokyo Monorail ¥500 14 minutes
Monorail
Hamamatsucho Walk
Station
JR
Hamamatsucho JR Line 11 minutes
Station ¥7,810 (non-reserved)
¥8,340+ (reserved)
Tokyo Station JR Joetsu Shinkansen 100 minutes
Urasa Station School Bus* -or- Taxi Free* -or- Taxi ¥2,000 10 minutes
IUJ Total: ¥8,310 - ¥10,840+
* The IUJ School bus operates free of charge during office hours on weekdays only. Otherwise a taxi
costs about ¥2,000.
(16) Timetable of Joetsu Shinkansen to Urasa Station
and connection to IUJ Bus Shuttle Service (Schedule as of March 14, 2020)
Train Number Tokyo Station Ueno Station URASA Station IUJ Bus
Toki 301 6:08 6:14 7:37 Taxi or 8:19
Max Toki 303 7:04 7:10 8:27 9:04
Max Toki 305 7:48 7:54 9:20 10:00
Toki 309 8:52 8:58 10:35 11:01
Toki 315 10:16 10:22 11:48 12:04
Toki 319 11:40 11:46 13:13 13:20
Max Toki 321 12:40 12:46 14:14 14:20
Toki 323 13:40 13:46 15:13 15:41
Toki 325 14:40 14:46 16:12 16:33
Toki 329 15:40 15:46 17:13 17:37
Toki 333 16:40 16:46 18:12 18:20
Max Toki 337 17:40 17:46 19:09 19:28
Toki 341 18:52 18:58 20:29 Taxi
Toki 347 20:24 20:30 22:00 Taxi
Max Toki 351 21:40 21:46 23:20 Taxi
Listed above are the “Toki” trains that DO stop at Urasa Station on the way to Niigata
Terminal. There are more Toki and Max Toki trains but they DO NOT stop at Urasa.
Please don’t take a train that is NOT listed here.
IUJ Bus runs from Urasa Station to IUJ. On Saturdays and Sundays, it operates on a
International University of Japan INFO PACK pg. 20limited schedule:
Saturdays -- 8:19 16:24 Sundays – 9:40, 16:24
IUJ Bus Timetable is available at
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/oss-f/travel/IUJ_bus.pdf
(17) Shinkansen Stops
Below are the stations at which the Shinkansen stops. When you buy train tickets please
make sure that the train you choose stops at Urasa Station. Trains do not necessarily stop
at all the stations. You may skip some stations on the way - specifically “Honjo Waseda”
and “Jomokogen” - so do not be alarmed.
Tokyo → Ueno → Omiya → Kumagaya → Honjo Waseda → Takasaki → Jomokogen →
Echigo Yuzawa → URASA → Nagaoka → Tsubame Sanjo → Niigata
(18) “Sumimasen” - Getting Help Along the Way
“Sumimasen” means “excuse me”.
Please show the following note to someone if you need help after you arrive at Narita or
Haneda Airport and are trying to get to the Tokyo Station and Urasa Station.
・ すみません、東京駅までの行き方を教えてください。
(Excuse me, how can I get to Tokyo Station)
・ すみません、浦佐駅までの行き方を教えてください。
(Excuse me, how can I get to Urasa Station)
Please show this note to someone when looking for the “Joetsu Shinkansen” at Tokyo, Ueno,
or Niigata Station. It says you are looking for entry to the Shinkansen. The person will
probably be very helpful.
・ すみません、上越新幹線のホームはどこですか？
Show the following note to someone if you need help after you arrive at Urasa Station and
are trying to get to the IUJ School Bus or Taxi to IUJ campus. It asks where the IUJ bus (or
taxi) departure area is.
・ すみません、国際大学バスのりばはどこですか？ (to get to the IUJ school bus)
・ すみません、タクシーのりばはどこですか？ (to take a taxi)
See pages 82-86 for more communication help.
View the lesson videos of useful Japanese expressions, created by IUJ!!!
These videos give lessons for asking directions and prices, shopping at various types of stores
such as convenience stores, electrical appliances shops, and pharmacies, ordering food and
paying at a restaurant, extending an invitation for various activities, etc.
Also socio-cultural issues are explained in one-point advice section.
URL https://www.iuj.ac.jp/language/japaness_videoclips_en.html
QR code Scan the QR code on the right with your mobile device to access
our videos.
YouTube Search “TubeIUJ”.
International University of Japan INFO PACK pg. 21(19) Alternative Route to IUJ: Using Niigata Airport
If your travel plans allow, it might be easier and more cost effective to come to IUJ via
NIIGATA International Airport. (If you plan to apply for a work permit, however, we do not
recommend using this airport. Please read page 52 for details.) Niigata Airport is located in
Niigata City which is about 2 hours from IUJ. This is a small international airport. Routes
to Niigata Airport go through Osaka, Nagoya or Seoul.
After clearing customs, go to the front of the airport building and look for a Limousine Bus
stop. These are very easy to find - it is a small airport. Take the bus for Niigata Station (about
25 minutes and it costs ¥420).
From Niigata Station take the Joetsu Shinkansen（上越新幹線）to URASA STATION (about
40 minutes). The train schedule between Niigata and Urasa is noted below. The Japanese
phrases above will also help you when looking for the Shinkansen at Niigata Train Station.
Once you arrive at Urasa Station, follow the same directions as “Arriving in Urasa” (pages
17-18). The connections are quite easy to make, but there are fewer signs in English.
Niigata Airport also offers luggage delivery service. When you ask to have your luggage
delivered, use the address provided page 14.
Timetable of Joetsu Shinkansen: Using Niigata Airport (as of March 14, 2020)
Train Number Niigata Station URASA Station IUJ Bus
Max Toki 302 6:33 7:09 Taxi
Max Toki 306 7:19 7:55 8:19
Toki 308 7:49 8:27 9:04
Toki 314 9:23 9:59 10:00
Max Toki 316 10:17 10:53 11:01
Toki 318 11:19 11:55 12:04
Toki 320 12:35 13:11 13:20
Toki 322 13:19 13:55 14:20
Toki 326 14:19 14:55 15:41
Max Toki 330 15:37 16:09 16:33
Toki 334 16:23 17:00 17:37
Toki 338 17:20 17:56 18:20
Toki 342 18:12 18:48 19:28
Toki 346 19:36 20:12 Taxi
Max Toki 348 20:20 20:56 Taxi
Max Toki 350 21:35 22:11 Taxi
Toki 480 22:20 22:56 Taxi
Listed above are the “Toki” trains that DO stop at Urasa Station on the way to Tokyo
Terminal. There are more Toki, and Max Toki trains but they DO NOT stop at Urasa.
Please don’t take a train that is NOT listed here.
IUJ Bus runs from Urasa Station to IUJ. On Saturdays and Sundays, it operates on a
limited schedule :
Saturdays -- 8:19, 16:24 Sundays – 9:04, 16:24
IUJ Bus Timetable is available at:
https://www.iuj.ac.jp/oss-f/travel/IUJ_bus.pdf
International University of Japan INFO PACK pg. 22(20) Getting into Your Dorm Room and Visiting the OSS Get off the bus or taxi at the SD1 dormitory (3-story gray building), where the office of Dorm Director and Dorm Staff is located. You may need to walk over there from the main entrance of IUJ. Obtain your key from the Dorm Director/Dorm Staff, fill in the check-in form they provide and put your bags in your room. Basic info and campus map will be provided there. After you feel rested, walk across campus to the OSS which is located in the first floor of the library building. (See the IUJ Campus Map on page 78.) The OSS staff would like to greet you and provide extra information to you. There will be posted times to help you with some city registration paper work in small groups, as well. Please bring your Residence Card and passport with you to this paper work. You will receive a name tag to wear through September and supplemental information to this guide. Please read it over a few times and bring your questions to the Campus Life Orientation sessions (see dates and times in other materials provided). We also need to take your photo using our digital camera for the internal campus directory and your IUJ Student ID/Library Card. We can do this your first visit or within one or two days of your arrival. Photos are also used by Career Counseling & Services when providing candidate list to recruiters. Look professional! Smile!! (21) Settling into the Area The first few days after your arrival at IUJ may be rather quiet. Don't worry! This won't last for long so do enjoy the down time. But here are some tips for where to buy things to settle in, meeting your new campus and off-campus friends and etc. Orientations - be sure to check the most updated info on the orientation schedule as soon as you arrive and fully participate in the sessions. The schedule is accessible online at: https://www.iuj.ac.jp/oss/september/SeptemberPlan.pdf (The QR code is on page 9.) Items for your room and kitchen use - DAISO The Saturday and Sunday IUJ bus, and maybe some special buses for arriving students, will take you to Muikamachi for shopping at AEON and Koide at Harashin and Gyoumu Super. In the AEON and Harashin complex are the 100yen shops called DAISO and SERIA. MANY items you will find useful are sold here: from hand lotion to notebooks and from small plants to magic tricks, and from plates and pans to plastic containers, from hand towels to gift wrapping supplies! And all available for ¥110 to ¥880 (including sales tax). 100yen shops are a must stop! MENTOR Program through OSS - Entering students will be matched with a 2nd year student in your same academic program for initial support as you settle in to IUJ life. They can help with questions about your program, registration, course/faculty selection and any other matters you may want to ask a fellow student. Flea Market - students will sell items to you donated by those who already graduated usually the first or second Saturday of October. There are some good deals on refrigerators and book shelves, etc. so wait for that before buying any major things. UMEX - is an off campus volunteer group that usually offers a welcome Barbeque on campus on a Sunday in September just after most have arrived. Watch for an invitation. Family Concerns – before bringing families to the area new students are highly International University of Japan INFO PACK pg. 23
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