Researchers Handbook2010 2011

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KOBE UNIVERSITY

International

Researchers' Handbook

2010 - 2011


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Introduction

This handbook is for all international researchers who are preparing tocome to Kobe University. It contains information for what to do beforecoming, while in Japan, and before returning home.

Denition of International Researchers

A. ForeignResearcherEmployedbyKobeUniversity(VisitingResearchers)

B. InternationalCollaborativeResearcher Foreign researchers who work on collaborative research with Kobe University researchers.

C. ForeignTrainee

People who undergo the ocial Researcher Development Program at Kobe University.

D.ForeignParticipantinSymposiumsinJapanParticipants in meetings, symposiums and lectures organized by Kobe University.

E.InvitedForeignResearchertoKobeUniversityForeign researchers who work on research activities at Kobe University for more thanone month, and are accepted as Invited Foreign Researchers to Kobe Universitywith the approval of faculty meetings and so on.

Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.


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BeforeComingtoJapan

Before Coming to Japan 4Visa and Status of ResidenceTraveler's Insurance

From the AirportRokkodai CampusFukae CampusMyodani CampusKusunoki Campus

OnceinJapan

Legal Matter 9Alien Registration

Change of StatusExtension of StayShort Leave and Re-entry PermitVisa and the Status for FamilyBirth of a ChildNational Health Insurance CardChildbirth AllowanceSubsidy for Households with Children

Health 12

Medical Center fro Student HealthNearby HospitalParts of the Body (in Japanese)

Daily Life 13Utilities

ElectricityGasWaterTrash Collection

Rules and ScheduleItems the City does not collectRecycling

Opening a Bank AccountOpening a Postal AccountATM Cash CardCell PhonesPublic Phones

Housing Information 19Kobe University Chobokan

GakujisoInternational Residence

International House (Fukae)St. Catherine's College, Kobe InstituteGreen Hills Rokko

Education 21(Japanese School)

Nursery SchoolKindergartenHow to Attend Japanese SchoolSenior High School Education

(International School)English/European languagesAsian Languages

On Campus 23Transportation

Driver's LicenseLibrariesWireless LAN

In Case of Emergency 24PoliceFireAmbulanceSpecial Emergency Treatment Systemfor ForeignersTrac Accidents

In Case of Earthquakes andOther Natural Disasters 25

EarthquakesTyphoon

Evacuation 26-27Evacuation Sites

BeforeReturningHome

Before Returning Home 28Moving out of ApartmentPaying Utility BillsClosure of Bank/Post Oce AccountCancellation of Health InsuranceReturning Alien Registration Card

Useful Information 29Japanese HolidaysPhone Numbers

A List of Useful websites


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VisaandStatusofResidenceTo come to Japan, one must apply for a Japanesevisa at the Japanese Embassy/Consulate in his/

her home country. The type of visa required foreach researcher depends on the activities he/she will engage in, and the length of stay. Otherthan Temporary Visitor's Visa, the application fora visa requires a Certicate of Eligibility issuedby the regional immigration authority under thejurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice. The hostinguniversity will apply for this certicate on behalfof the researcher.

StatusofResidenceforKobeUniversityForeignResearchers

Foreign researchers visiting Kobe Universitymay enter and stay in Japan under one of thefollowing three status of residence:

ProfessorThis status is for a person who receives a stipend orsalary from a Japanese university or educational/research institution during his/her stay in Japan.

CulturalActivitiesThis status is for a person who receives a stipendor salary from a non-Japanese university oreducational/research institution during his/herstay in Japan; self supported.

TemporaryVisitorThis status is for a person who visits Japan fora short-term for such activities as attending aconference, lecture and symposium.A Certicate of Eligibility is not required for thoseentering Japan on a Temporary Visitor's Visa.Japan has bilateral Visa Exemption Arrangementswith many countries, enabling temporary visitorsfrom those countries to come without a visa.Under the Visa Exemption Arrangement, aneligible visitor can stay in Japan for up to 90 days.For details, please contact the nearest JapaneseEmbassy/Consulate.

Note:Please keep in mind that the issuing of the visacan take a while after the application is led atthe Japanese Embassy or Consulate. As part ofthe application process, Kobe University is also

required to issue various documents includinga letter of guarantee. Therefore, it would be agood idea to start this application procedurewell in advance. Please verify which documentsare required at the nearest Japanese Embassy/Consulate.

Traveler'sInsuranceSince medical service can be very expensive, it is

strongly recommended to sign up for traveler'sinsurance before coming to Japan. Be sure to readthe terms of the traveler's insurance carefully, forthere are illnesses and injuries that may not becovered by the insurance policy.


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ComingtoJapanFrom the Airport

FromKansaiInternationalAirporttoRokkodaiCampus

ByRailway

Take JR (Japan Railways) Kansai Airport Line from "Kansai Airport" station and get o at "Osaka" station(time required: 1 hour). Change to JR Kobe Line and get o at "Rokkomichi" station (5th station byexpress train, time required: 25 min.) When taking a train from "Kansai Airport," go up to the secondoor of the passenger terminal building and go through the passage to the concourse.

TrainRouteFinder:http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/

ByBusTake the Limousine Bus bound for "Kobe Sannomiya" from Kansai International Airport (time required:65 min. At "Sannomiya," go to Hankyu Railways and get onto the Kobe Line concourse bound for

"Umeda." Take the local train to "Rokko" station (3rd stop, time required: 6 min.) To use the limousinebus: go out of the passenger terminal building and buy a ticket for "Kobe Sannomiya" at the ticketcounter; board the bus at No. 6 bus stop.

KATEAirportLimousinewebsite:http://www.kate.co.jp/pc/index.html

ByMK"Skygateshuttle"OmnibusTake MK "Skygateshuttle" to your destination in Chuo-ku, Higashinada-ku, Nada-ku, Hyogo-ku in Kobecity from Kansai International Airport. Reservation by phone or by web is required up to 2 days prior tothe date of use. When using the MK "Skygateshuttle" omnibus, go to the MK counter on the rst oor

of the passenger terminal.

MK"Skygateshuttle"website:http://www.mk-group.co.jp/english/shuttle/index.htm


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Rokkodai Campus

& are the number of Kobe Municipal Bus

1-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku,Kobe 657-8501 Japan

Center for Collaborative Research and Technology Development

(Venture Business Laboratory)

Center for Collaborative Research and TechnologyDevelopment


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Fukae Campus

Access to Fukae Campus

10 min. walk from Hanshin Fukae20 min. walk from JR Konan-Yamate15 minutes by taxi from JR Ashiya10 minutes by taxi from Hankyu

Okamoto

5-1-1 Fukae-minamimachi,Higashinada-ku,Kobe 658-0022 Japan


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Myodani Campus

Kusunoki Campus

Access to Myodani Campus

Take the Kobe Municipal Subway to Myodanistation. From Myodani, walk for 15 minutes, or takethe Kobe Municipal Bus #786 minutes, get off atTomogaoka-Chugakko-Mae, and walk for 4

minutes.

Access to Kusunoki Campus

5 min. walk from Kobe Municipal Subway Okurayama7 min. by Kobe Municipal Bus #9 from JR Kobe

and get off at Daigaku-Byoin-Mae5 min. by taxi from JR Kobe10min. by taxi from JR Shin-Kobe

7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku,Kobe 650-0017 Japan

7-10-2 Tomogaoka, Suma-ku,Kobe 654-0142 Japan


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Once in Japan

LegalMatters

AlienRegistrationA foreigner who intends to stay in Japan for

more than 90 days is required to register forAlien Registration (Gaikokujin Touroku) at thecity, ward, or town oce in the area wherehe/she resides within 90 days of enter Japan.A Certicate of Alien Registration Card (orcommonly known as the Alien Registration Card)is an ocial identication. Anyone over 16 yearsold must carry this card with him/her at all times.Required documents on applying for an AlienRegistration Card are:

(1) Valid Passport(2) Two identical passport-size photos(4.5cm x 3.5cm taken within the last6 months, full face, no hat, plainbackground). Anyone over 16 years oldmust go to the oce in person to apply.

The Card will be issued in a month. Be sure tosave the receipt for Alien Registration Card called(Kofu Yotei Kikan Shiteisho) that has the pick-up

date printed on it, and exchange it for the cardat the oce when the time comes. The applicantmust go to the oce in person, no proxies areallowed.If any change is made to the information on thecard, including address, the status of residence,period of stay, or if the card is lost or damaged,the cardholder must notify the relevant ocewithin 14 days.The card is valid for 5 years. Researchers who stayin Japan past 5 years must renew the card within

30 days of its expiration date.Since it will take a while before the card is issued,it is highly recommended to apply for a Certicate

of Alien Registration (Toroku Genpyo Kisai JikoShomeisho), which is available at the City/WardOce for a small fee and can usually be issuedon the same day or a few days after application.This Certicate can act as an ID document untilthe Alien Registration Card is issued.

ChangeofStatusIf a person who holds a status of CollegeStudent or Cultural Activity decides to stay inJapan as a researcher at Kobe University, he/shemust have his/her status changed to Professorat the Immigration Bureau before the expirationof the period of stay. The required documents areas follows:

(1) Downloadable application form:http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/tetuduki/kanri/shyorui/02.html

(2) Passport(3) Alien Registration Card(4) Acceptance Letter or Employment

Certicate from Kobe University thatindicates the period of employment,income and status.

(5) Fee 4,000 yen

ExtensionofStay

The authorized period of stay in Japan for aWorking Visa is one or three years, starting fromthe day after landing permission is granted.Researchers staying longer than these periodsmust obtain permission for an extension fromOsaka Immigration Bureau, Kobe Branch(Kobe Chiho Go-do chosha, 29 Kaigan-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, TEL: 078-391-6378).Application is accepted 2 months to 10 days priorto the date of expiration. Applicants must also

go to the city/ward oce to report the changewithin 14 days of extension.The required documents are as follows:


(2) Passport(3) Alien Registration Card(4) Renewed Certicate of Acceptance or

Employment Certicate from KobeUniversity

(5) Renewal fee 4,000 yen


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ShortLeaveandRe-entryPermitWhen a researcher leaves Japan temporarily(during vacation etc.), he/she must notify thefellow/partner professor, and report it to theadministrative oce in advance. Before leavingJapan, he/she must obtain Re-entry Permit

from the Immigration Bureau. The Re-entryPermit expires on the same day as the visa.Therefore, anyone who wishes to re-enter afterthe expiration of the current period of stay mustextend the period of stay rst, and subsequentlyapply for the Re-entry Permit.The required documents for the Re-entry Permitare as follows:


(2) Passport(3) Alien Registration Card(4) Fee (3,000 yen for a single and 6,000 yen

for a multiple re-entry permit)

VisaandtheStatusforFamilyIf a researcher, who is in Japan alone, wishes tobring other members of the family to Japan, he/she must go to the Immigration Bureau in Japanto apply for a Certicate of Eligibility on behalf

of the family members.

The required documents are as follows:(1) Application form for the Certificate of

Eligibility for Dependent status for eachmember of the family (downloadable fromthe website).

(2) 1 ID size photo (4 x 3 cm) for each member(3) A photocopy of each members passport(4) An original or ocial copies of documents

issued within 3 months indicating therelationship between the researcher andeach member (e.g. marriage license, birthcerticate, family register)

(5) Photocopies of the researchers alienregistration card or passport

(6) If the researcher receives an income from KobeUniversity, get the following documents:a. Certicate of Employmentb. City and income tax receipt

If the researcher is not employed, get thefollowing documents:

a. Certicate to prove scholarship payment

b. Certificate of bank balance in theresearcher's name

c. An envelope with 380 yen postagestamp attached (to be used to send theapproved certicate of eligibility back)

The researcher might be asked to bring additionaldocuments. Please check with the local immigrationbureau for details.

After receiving the Certicate of Eligibility for eachmember of family, send them to the family. Thefamily member should then bring the Certicateof Eligibility in to the nearest Japanese Embassy/Consulate with other necessary documents toapply for the Dependent status visa.Requirements dier according to each country.

Please inquire before going.

BirthofaChildIf a child is born in Japan, please do the following:

(1) Obtain a birth certicate (Shussei Shomei-sho) from the hospital

(2) File an application to register the birthat the city/ward or town municipal oce,where you reside, within 14 days of thebirth. A Birth Registration Certicate will be

issued based on the application.

The following items are required when applyingfor a Birth Registration Certicate.

a. Birth certicateb. Mother and Child Health Handbook

(Boshi-Techou)c. Applicant's (inkan) stamp (signature also

acceptable)d. Health Insurance Card

Once the Certicate (Shussei Shomei Juri Shomei-sho) is issued, apply for Alien Registration for thechild within 14 days after the birth of the child.

(1) Bring the (Shussei Syomei Juri Shomei-sho)to the Immigration Bureau, apply for theCerticate of Eligibility statusDependent(within 30 days after the birth of the child ifstaying in Japan longer than 60 days)

(2) After receiving the Certicate of Eligibility,have the status documented in the Alien

Registration Card at the City/Ward Oce.

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obtain a passport for the child, and add the childto the insurance policy as soon as possible

NationalHealthInsuranceCardA person who has joined the National HealthInsurance program will be given a National

Health Insurance card (Kenko Hokensho); theresearcher must show the card at the receptiondesk of hospitals or clinics at arrival. The cost ofmost medical services will be at 30% of the totalcost under the National Health Insurance system,except for the following:

(1) Medical services received outside Japan(2) Normal conception, birth (however, maternal

allowance is provided)(3) Medical checkup(4) Vaccinations

PaymentofHealthInsurancePremiumThe annual premium is paid in ten (monthly)installments from June to March. Calculation ofthe annual premium is based on the applicant'sprevious year's income in Japan. Once theinsurance premium is set, it does not change nomatter how many times a policy holder receivesmedical treatment during the year.

MethodsofPayment(1) Automatic withdrawal from a bank or a post

oce account (Application necessary)(2) Manually paying with the payment slip at the

bank, the post oce or the City/Ward Oce.

ChildbirthAllowanceOne of the benets of the National MedicalInsurance is a childbirth allowance (approx.300,000 yen including stillbirths and miscarriages

that occur on or after the 85th day of pregnancy)and contribution for funeral and burial (50,000 -70,000 yen). The Insurance also provides nancialassistance towards health care costs for speciedillnesses.

Promptly notify the National Health InsuranceSection of the City/Ward Office in any of thefollowing cases:

When moving out of (or into) a Ward or City,or leaving (entering) Japan.

When a member of the household is deceasedWhen a child is bornWhen there is a change in the researcher's

address, the head of the household or thename.

When the insurance card is lost or stolenWhen joining or withdrawing from another

public insurance plan.

Subsidyfor

HouseholdswithChildren1. Lump Sum Birth Allowance (Shussan Ichijikin)Japanese National/Employees Health Insurancesubscribers are eligible to receive this allowance.(Application is necessary)

2. Free Check-Ups and VaccinationThe City/Ward Oce will send notications ofmedical check-ups and vaccinations. Please goto the appointed hospitals or venue.

3. Child-Care Allowance (Jido Teate)Families registered as foreign residents andhave children 12 years old and under areeligible to receive this allowance for eachchild from the City/Ward Oce. (Applicationis necessary, and there are certain limitationsto this allowance.) For further details, pleasecontact the City/Ward Oce.

4. Discounted Medical Treatment for ChildrenJapanese National/Employees Health Insurancesubscribers are eligible for discounts onmedical expenses for hospitalization and

check-ups for children. For further details,please contact the City/Ward Oce.


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Health

MedicalCenterforStudentHealthThe Medical Center for Student Health Servicesis open for a medical examination, rst aid,

consultation of any problems related to bothphysical and mental health for students anduniversity sta members.

NearbyHospitals

Specialty Clinic Hours Phone Address Holidays

InternalMedicine

Kawara IinAM: 9:00 - 12:00

PM: 16:30 - 19:00851-2206

2-12-3 SumiyoshiHonmachi,Higashi Nada-ku

Tue, ThuSat PM

InternalMedicine

KageshitaJunkan-ki Naika

AM: 9:30 - 12:00PM: 16:30 -18:30

871-3555Rokko Eki-mae Bldg.4F 3-3-1 Miyama-cho,Nada-ku

Thu allday,

Sat PM

Plastic SurgeryHagino

Seikei GekaAM: 9:30 - 12:30

PM: 15:30 - 18:30842-7576

3 bangai 1bankan 3F4-1-1-301-3 Bingo-cho,Nada-ku

Wed, SatPMThe LastWed of

echo month

Ophtha-mology(Eyes)

YamanakaGan-ka

AM: 9:30-12:30PM: M, W, F14:00-18:00

Sat: 14:00-16:00

851-07052-10-13 Takaha-cho,Nada-ku

Tue, ThuPM

Dermatology(skin)

Nishino HifukaClinic

AM 9:30-12:30Thu 9:30-12:00

PM 16:00-19:00

806-1112Rokko Ekimae Building5F 3-3-1 Miyama-cho

Nada-ku

Thu allday,

Sat PM

DentistryTakahashi

ShikaAM: 9:30-12:00PM: 14:30-18:30

871-65453-3-29 Miyama-choNada-ku

Thu allday,

Sat PM

All Areas Rokko Byouin

AM: 8:30-11:30PM:

Internal Medicine13:00-16:00

Plastic Surgery(Only Thu.)13:00-16:30

851-85585-1 Tsuchiyama-cho,Nada-ku

All: Sat

PlasticSurgery

PM:Mon, Tue,Wed, Fri

Internal Medicine/Surgery/ *PlasticSurgery/ *Brain

Surgery

Nishi Byoin

AM: 9:00 - 12:00PM: 16:00 - 19:00

821-41513-2-18 Bingo-choNada-ku

Sat PMCall before going. Time may

vary by clinical specialty.

All Areas Kaisei Byoin 8:30 - 11:30

871-52013-11-15 Shinohara KitaMachi, Nada-ku

*

*Each department has its own days o.Contact the hospital rst to check before going.

All AreasKobe

UniversityHospital

8:30 - 11:00

382-5111International

Patient Center382-6598

7-5-2 Kusunoki-cho,

Chuo-kuSat

*Also search the Hyogo International Association website for medical services in other foreign languages:http://www.hyogo-ip.or.jp/info/support/support02


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Life

Daily Life

UtilitiesIt is recommended to ask the landlord or realestate agency whether some of the utility feesare included in the rent. Utility fees can be paidat a bank, post oce, or a convenience store. Itcan also be automatically withdrawn from bank

or postal savings account.

Electricity1. Electrical frequency diers between eastern

and western Japan. In Kobe, the frequency is100V/60Hz. Be sure to buy and use electricalappliances matching this frequency.

2. To begin use, contact Kansai Denryoku(Kobe Branch Oce: Tel 078-392-6200)

3. The electricity bill is calculated each month.

Kansai Denryoku:http://ww.kepco.co.jp/english/index.html

Gas1. To start use, ask the gas company (Hyogo

Branch Oce: Tel 0120-7-94817) to comeand open the main valve. Someone must beat home at the appointed time.

2. Be sure that gas appliances are correctly

installed and matches the type of gas*used.*There are two types of gas service in Japan:city gas and propane gas.

3. Gas bill is calculated each month.

Osaka Gas (city gas company):http://www.osakagas.co.jp/indexe.htm

Water1. Contact the local waterworks bureau (Kobe

City Waterworks Bureau) before start use.Contact number and required documents maydier according to the area of residence. Checkwith the landlord or real estate agency.

2. Tap water can be used for drinking.3. The utility fee is calculated every 2 months.

TrashCollectionKobe City requires all household refuse(garbage/paper), recyclables (cans/bottles/PET

bottles/plastic containers) and non-combustiblegarbage be put out for collection at designatedpick-up stations near the residence between 5am - 8 am on the designated garbage collectionday.Use Kobe City designated bags (according toclassication written on the bag from 15L - 45L),available in super markets and conveniencestores only. All other bags, including colorless,blue, black and plastic bags from convenience

and super market will not be collected.Newspapers, magazines and cardboard boxesshould be put out in the district's recycle groupcollection. Styrofoam food trays and milk cartonshould be washed and put in recycle bins atnearby groceries whenever possible.Please follow the instructions given in the nextfew pages so that you may correctly sort anddispose your trash.

PartsoftheBody(InJapanese)

Eye (meh)

Nose (hana)

Throat (nodo)

Chest (mune)

Foot (ashi)

Stomach(onaka)

Mouth (kuchi)

Head (atama)

Ear (mimi)

Elbow (hiji)

Hand (teh)

Knee (hiza)

Back (senaka)


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Recycling


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OpeningaBankAccountA bank account is a convenient way to receiveliving allowance or salary. It is also convenientwhen paying utility bills, and conducting othertransactions. Certicate of Alien Registrationcard, passport, or another form of identication,

and an (inkan) stamp will be needed to open abank account. Some banks will allow a signatureto substitute for the (inkan), so check in advance.If you already have an (inkan) stamp (in kanji,hiragana or katakana), don't forget to bring it.

Banks Documents Signature

ShinseiBank KobeFinancialCenter

Refer to the website:http://www.shinseibank.com/english/powerflex/oa.html

Allowed

SumitomoMitsui BankRokkoBranch

Certicate of AlienRegistration or Certicateof the Facts in Registrationand the passport

Allowed

OpeningaPostalAccountA savings account at Japan Post Bank (Yuucho-Bank) (the banking branch of the Japanese postalservice) is also useful. The function and therequired documents are similar to that of a bank.

Post oces are located throughout the city.Japan Post Bank Home Page:http://www.jp-bank.japanpost.jp/index.html

ATMCashCardIf you apply for a cash card at either the bank orthe post oce, you can withdrawl cash from youraccount through automated teller machines(ATM) placed in banks, post oces and someconvenient stores. For more information, pleaseask at the counter when you open your account.

CellPhonesHaving a cell phone is quite handy in Japan.Cell phones can be purchased in cell phoneshops around town. Required documents varyby shop so please check with each company.The followings are the list of major cell phone

companies in Japan:NTTDOCOMO

http://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/auhttp://www.au.kddi.com/english/index.htmlSoftBank

http://mb.softbank.jp/en/

PublicPhone

With the popularity of the cell phones, it isbecoming more dicult to nd a public phone touse in Japan. Public telephones are either greenor gray, however, there might still be some pinkones in coee shops.

The green and gray phones accept 10 yen, 100yen and magnetic telephone cards, while theolder pink phone only accepts 10 yen.Some telephone booths also allows one to makeinternational calls.

For details on how to make a public call, pleasevisit the website below.

Public Telephone InformationNTT Westhttp://www.ntt-west.co.jp/ptd_e/mag_public/digital.html


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Housing Information

Housing information for the "Kobe UniversityVisiting Researcher" is available through therelated accounting division. The following is for"International Researchers" who do not qualify as

the "Kobe University Visiting Researcher".

The following two residence are for short stays only.Application is available from one month prior toarrival. Written reservation request must be madeby someone at Kobe University on your behalf.

KobeUniversityChobokanChobokan is located on campus. It is not available

on Saturday, Sunday or holidays. The maximumperiod of stay here is four nights.

RoomType RoomCharge

Single room 3,000 per night

Twin room 4,500 per night

GakujisoThis residence is located near the JR Rokko-michistation. Breakfast is available for an extra 400 yen.

RoomType RoomCharge

Western StyleSingle room 3,800 per night

JapaneseStyle room

3,800 per night(single use)

5,350 per night(2 persons)

HotelsforShortStayThe following hotels are commonly used for short-term visitors such as symposium participants.

KobePortpiaHotel Tel: 078-302-1111http://www.portopia.co.jp/en/index.html

HotelOkuraKobe Tel: 078-333-0111http://www.kobe.hotelokura.co.jp/

CrownePlazaKobe Tel: 078-291-1121http://www.anacrowneplaza-kobe.jp/

GreenHillHotelKobe Tel: 078-222-0909http://www.gh-hotel.co.jp/kobe/index.html

Shin-KobeSunhotel Tel: 078-272-1080http://sunhotel.royal-corp.jp/page/plan.html

KobeUniversityInternationalResidence

Located on Port Island, this residence wasbuilt exclusively for international students andresearchers in March 1981. In 1986, an annex wasbuilt to provide more living spaces and amenities.The five-story reinforced concrete buildinghouses 22 single rooms, 2 married-couple rooms,and 4 family-type rooms. For details, ask the stain the General Aairs Section of the appropriategraduate school or faculty.*Management fee is only required in the rstmonth's rent. Please conrm the availability of

rooms before applying for accommodation.

RoomType SpaceSquare Charge

Single roomType 1

18.00Rent 9,000Managementfee 9,400

Single roomType 1


Couple room 40.56 Rent 16,800Managementfee 16,800

Familyroom



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KobeUniversityInternationalHouse(Fukaearea)

Located within 8 minutes walk northeast fromHanshin Fukae Station. The House was built in2000 as a residence hall exclusively for foreignresearchers and students engaging in research

and study at Kobe University. The main purposewas to promote international exchange betweenforeign and Japanese researchers and students.The House oers two single rooms for single use,two married-couple rooms, and one family roomfor researchers.

RoomType SpaceSquare Charge

Single room 24.72Rent 14,500Management

fee 31,500

Couple room 39.30Rent 23,100Managementfee 36,750

Familyroom


RentSubsidySystemKobe University has a rent subsidy system foreligible international researchers who agree tolive in one of the private or public-run apartmentsdesignated by the University in the event there isno room available in either of the two dormitories

(International Residence and InternationalHouse). Under this system, the University will payfor approximately one half of the monthly rent.However, individual resident must pay utilities.For details, ask the sta at the General AairsSection of the appropriate graduate school orfaculty.

DesignatedApartments

St.Catherine'sCollege,KobeInstituteThere are three types of rent available. Allrooms are furnished with an air conditioner andfurniture. The University will pay approximatelyone half of the following rent.The rent includescommon fees, utilities costs, garbage disposal,room cleaning and sheet change (once a week).There is no deposit or key money necessary,however if you break something you will be askedto pay for its repair or replacement. People whoreserve a room by the month will be asked to paythe amount in advance. If the last months' stay isless than one month, the rent will be prorated.

Rent1-14days(calculated

perday)

15days-1month(calculatedpermonth)

Single (16.5 ) 5,000 75,000

Single (42 ) 8,000 120,000

Married (70.3 ) 12,000 180,000


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GreenHillsRokkoMonthly rent and common fees (The Universitywill pay for approximately one half of thefollowing rent). Common fees include the use of

standard rental furniture. Utilities must be paidby each individual resident.* Aside from the rent and expenses above, a cleaning

charge for restoring the room to its original state will

be charged in advance.

Roomtype Rent Commonfee

1DK (51.37 ) 55,000 5,100

3DK (86.70 ) 117,400 5,100

OtherHousingIf none of the residence mentioned in thissection is available, you may look for alternativeaccommodations such as weekly and monthlystay type apartments and hotels. Kobe Universitywill pay for half of the rent, however, the contract

must be drawn up between Kobe Universityand the housing agency. (The maximum costof the full rent should be less than 130,000 permonth.)

Education(Japaneseschools)

NurserySchoolNursery schools take care of children aged

between 0 (6 months) and 6, until they are able toattend elementary school. The fee is determinedaccording to guardians income. There are publicand private nursery schools in Japan.EligibilityGuardians must have a special need, such aswork or illness. Both the child and guardian mustreside in Kobe City.HowtoenrollApply at the City/Ward Welfare Oce withdocumentation of the reason why day care is

necessary (e.g. guardians employment certicate,school certicate), and a document statingannual income (e.g. withholding certicate, taxpayment slip).

Forfurtherinformation:WelfareDivision,KobeCityOce6-5-1 Kano-Cho Chuo-Ku, Kobe 650-8570Tel: 078-322-6342 Fax: 078-322-6043

KobePrivateNurseryFederation

3-4-1 Tachibana-dori Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0016Tel: 078-361-3889 Fax: 078-361-3918http://www.hoiku-kobe.or.jp/english/index.html

KindergartenPrior to entering elementary school, children agedbetween 4 and 6 can attend kindergarten (someprivate kindergartens also accept 3 year-olds).Children usually attend classes for four hours perday. Kindergartens will close for summer or other

long holiday breaks.Inquiries:Public Kindergartens in Kobe:Education Planning Division,Kobe City Board of Education6-5-1 Kano-cho Chuo-ku Kobe 650-8570Tel: 078-322-5763 Fax: 078-322-6145

Kobe Private Nursery Federation1-3-2 Higashi-Kawasaki-cho Chuo-ku, KobeTel: 078-360-1145http://www.hoiku-kobe.or.jp/


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HowtoAttendJapaneseSchoolsIn Japan, it is mandatory for all children to attendelementary school for six years and junior highschool for three years. All classes are taught inJapanese. No tuition fee is charged for schoolsrun by the city, however schools do charge for the

lunches and teaching aids provided by the schools.Foreign children, who have no legal obligationto attend Japanese schools, can enroll inpublic schools by going through the necessaryapplication procedures.

1When registering as a foreign resident atthe City/Ward Oce, tell them that you havea school-age child who plans to study at aJapanese school, and get a Transfer Notice

(Tennyugaku Tsuchisho)2Receive the name and address of the school

the child may enroll in.3Go to the school and hand in the notice, and

receive the form Enrollment Notication forForeigners (Gaikokujin Shugakutodoke)from the school. Fill it out and return it.

Inquiries:EducationPlanningDivision,KobeCityBoardofEducation

6-5-1 Kano-cho Chuo-ku Kobe 650-8570Tel: 078-322-5829 Fax: 078-322-6147

IfthechildcannotspeakJapaneseChildren who need help communicating in

Japanese can receive Japanese languagesupport at school.

InquiriesSchool Guidance Division

(International Education Section),Kobe City Board of Education6-5-1 Kano-cho Chuo-ku Kobe 650-8570

Tel: 078-322-6546/6547 Fax: 078-322-6143

For high school enrollment, students must havereceived at least the equivalent of a Japanesejunior high school education.

Inquiries

School Planning Division, Kobe City Board ofEducation6-5-1 Kano-cho Chuo-ku Kobe 650-8570Tel: 078-322-6652

Education(InternationalSchools)

English/Europeanlanguages

CANADIANACADEMY

Elementary to Senior High School4-1 Koyo-cho Naka, Higashinada-ku, Kobe 658-0032 Tel: 078-857-0100http://www.canacad.ac.jp/

DeutcheSchuleKobeEuropeanSchoolPre-Kindergarten to Elementary SchoolRokko Island 3-2-8 Koyochonaka Higashinada-kuKobe 658-0032Tel: 078-857-9777

http://www.dskobe.org/

MaristBrothersInternationalSchoolElementary to Senior High School1-2-1 Chimori-cho, Suma-ku, Kobe, 654-0072Tel: 078 732 6266http://www.marist.ac.jp/

StMichael'sInternationalSchoolNursery-Elementary School17-2 Nakayamate-dori 3-chome Chuo-ku, Kobe-

shi 650-0004 Tel: 078-231-8885http://smis.org/

AsianLanguagesKobeChineseSchoolElementary to Junior High School9-1Nakayamate-dori 6-chome, Chuo-ku, Kobe650-0004 Tel: 078-341-7885http://www.tongwen.ed.jp/home/toppage.htm

KobeKoreanElementary&JuniorHighSchoolKindergarten to junior high school6-1, Wakihama-cho 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Kobe651-0072 Tel: 078-251-1104http://www.kobe-korean.net/

Nishi-KobeKoreanPrimaryandJuniorHighSchoolKindergarten to Junior High School1-2-6 Hamazoe-dori Nagata-ku, Kobe 653-0024

Tel: 078-671-1963http://www1.ocn.ne.jp/~westkobe/


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On Campus

TransportationPublic transportation is the most convenientway to commute to and from the campus. ACommuter Pass is available for 1, 3, 6 months use,and available at train stations. Bus passes can bepurchased at Co-ops on campus or directly fromthe bus driver.

Driver'sLicenseCars, motorcycles and scooters travel on the leftside of the road in Japan. Drivers must fastenseatbelts in cars, and wear a helmet when ridinga motorcycle or a scooter.

Only a limited numbers of parking spaces areavailable on campus, therefore commutingby car is not recommended. Motorcycles andscooters are also not recommended, however,should researchers choose to do so, please parkit in the designated areas on campus.

Researchers who wish to drive in Japan arerequired to hold either an International or aJapanese Driver's License. Motorcycle and scooterriders are also required to carry a driver's license.

International License from a country recognizedunder the "Geneva Pact" is valid for use in Japan.This type of license is valid for one year from thedate of issuance. Researchers staying longer thanthis period must apply for a Japanese Driver'sLicense. To obtain a Japanese Driver's License,the applicant must take an aptitude test, or passthe Japanese driving test.

For further driver's license information contact:AkashiDriver'sLicenseExaminationOce1649-2, Niyama-cho, Akashi 673-0842Tel: 078-912-1628 (in Japanese only)

LibrariesKobe University Library has collected about3,400,000 bibliographical materials. The Libraryis comprised of General Library and 9 branchesdivided in accordance with subjects. (GeneralLibrary and Library for Intercultural Studies share

the same space) 1 at Kusunoki, 1 at Myodani, 1 atFukae and others at Rokkodai.

1. General Library2. Library for Social Sciences3. Library for Science and Technology4. Library for Humanities5. Library for Intercultural Studies6. Library for Human Development Sciences7. Library of Research Institute for

Economics and Business Administration8. Library for Medical Sciences9. Library for Health Sciences

10. Library for Maritime Science

Each library provides a wide range of books andjournals to the students and sta to promotetheir education and assist their research. Thelibraries also collect audio-visual and CD-ROMmaterials to complement these written materials.Computerization of the library system in cooperationwith the Information Science and TechnologyCenter and the establishment of networks with non-university institutions, such as the National Instituteof Informatics, is extending the library network,helping to provide a better service for all users.In 1999, "Kobe Digital Library" system launched itsservice. It provides digitized collections for usersinside and outside the campus via the WorldwideWeb (www.lib.kobe-u.ac.jp/dlib/e-index).

The Library for Social Sciences stores 40,000materials related to the Great Hanshin Earthquake."The Earthquake Library" discloses them, andaims to contribute to boosting the emergencyrestoration, earthquake researches, and disaster-prevention measures.

WirelessLANServiceIf you wish to use the Internet on campus,congure your laptops network setting through

one of the wireless LAN access points on campus.Certication is available with your network IDand password.


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InCaseofEmergency

In Case of Emergency

The following emergency phone numbers canbe dialed free of charge from any phone booth,private or cell phone.

Police 110Fire 119

Ambulance 119

PoliceStation(Dial110)1.TracAccidents

Dial 110 to report trac accidents to thepolice. For details, see the section on "Trac

Accidents" .2.TheftandOtherCrimes

Dial 110 to report theft and other crimes.

FireDepartment(Dial119)1.IncaseofFIRE

A)Shout "KAJI!" (Fire!) to alert the neighbors.B) Dial 119. The re service will ask whether the

caller is reporting a re or if it is an ambulancethat is needed. Answer "Kaji desu" (There

is a re). Give the caller's name, address,telephone number and any building in theneighborhood that will pinpoint the site.Cover mouth with a damp towel to protectagainst poisonous gas, and keep a lowposition when leaving the room.

C) If the re is not particularly threatening, andif there is a re extinguisher nearby, use it toput out the re.

2.Suddenillnessorinjury

A) To call for an ambulance, dial 119 and say"Kyukyudesu" (I need an Ambulance). Givethe caller's name and address, and describethe injury or illness. The emergency servicewill nd the nearest hospital that can treatthe illness or injury.

B) On holidays and in the evenings, hospitalsprovide emergency treatment on a rotationbasis. It might be a good idea to inquire atthe nearest city or town hall for a list of clinic

or hospital that can provide emergencytreatment.

SpecialEmergencyTreatmentSystemforForeigners

In the Hanshin, Kobe, East Harima andWest Harima regions, there is also a specialemergency treatment system for foreign

residents. About 45 hospitals are registeredand diagnostic forms are available in velanguages. The hospitals are preparedto deal with emergency cases involvingforeign residents even at night. For furtherinformation, please contact the followingorganization.

HyogoInternationalAssociationInformationandAdvisoryServicePhone: 078-382-2052

Open: Mon.-Fri. 9:00-17:00

TracAccidentsWhen involved in a trac accident, the involvedis required by law to report to the police. If anaccident is not reported, the Certicate of TracAccident necessary for making insurance claimscannot be obtained. Verify the name and addressof the other party and contact the insurancecompany. In case of injury, NO MATTER HOW

SLIGHT, it is best to get a medical examination.If the involved does not know how to make aninsurance claim, or how to settle matters out ofcourt, contact the prefectural trac accidentsoce or a lawyer. Consultation is free of chargeand there are consultants in several areas of theprefecture. Consultation is in Japanese only, so ifthe involved does not understand Japanese, asksomeone who can interpret to come along.

HyogoPrefectureTracAccidentsOce

Hyogo Prefectural Government Oce Annex 1F,Shimoyamate-dori 5-10-1, Chuo-ku, KobeTel: 078-362-3167 Open: Mon.-Fri. 9:15-16:00


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In Case of Earthquakes andOther Natural Disasters

EarthquakesEarthquakes occur frequently in Japan. TheGreat Hanshin Earthquake (Jan. 17, 1995) causedconsiderable damage in a short period of time.Earthquakes can happen at any time withoutany warning. Keep that in mind in order to keepdamage to a minimum. A list of evacuationsites are listed on the following pages. Pleasefamiliarize yourself with the location of thenearest evaculation site from your residence.

GeneralPrecautions1. Do not place objects in entrance, passageway

and corridor that may obstruct evacuation.2. Check the location of the nearest emergency

shelter and hospital (and access routes).Information about shelters is available at thenearest city, ward or town oce.

IfanEarthquakeOccurs1. Ensure physical safety rst by taking shelter

under a table.2. Turn o all gas appliances. Close gas main.

Turn o all other cooking and heatingappliances that may be a re hazard. If a rebreaks out, put it out immediately with a reextinguisher.

3. When shaking stops, turn on the radio or TVto get accurate information, then evacuate toopen ground outside.

4. Contact respective faculties/professors orrelevant administration office as soon aspossible so that family members can benotied when they call the University.

5. If the earthquake occurs while driving, do notbrake suddenly. Reduce speed slowly and pullo the car onto the left side of the road. Donot stop near gas stations, high-pressure gasfacilities, or underneath a pedestrian bridge.

Typhoon:

StormandFloodDamageTyphoons often hit Japan during the summer andautumn seasons. Usually damage (landslides andoods) is caused by strong winds and heavy rain.

If the weather forecast mentions a typhoon headingtoward Kobe, take the following precautions:

1. Prepare against strong wind and heavyrain by closing all shutters and reinforcingwindowpanes with adhesive or vinyl tape.

2. Any items in the garden or on the balconythat might be blown away should be xed inplace or brought indoors.

3. TV antenna should be reinforced with splintsand wire.

4. Houses situated in lowland may be at risk fromooding, so move furniture and electricalgoods above ground level or upstairs.

5. In case of power failure during a typhoon,keep a ashlight and a portable radio in aplace accessible by all family members.

6. Keep emergency items available, should anevacuation become necessary.

7. Conrm the location and access routes to thenearest shelter. Information about shelters

and "Maps of Dangerous Areas" (KikenKashozu) are available at each ward oce,re station and civil engineering oce.

Evacuation

1. If told to evacuate, do so immediately.Families with older or sick people and babiesshould evacuate as soon as possible.

2. Be sure to wear a helmet or a thick hat when

leaving home.3. Check that gas appliances are turned o andthat gas mains are closed.

4. Turn off the electricity supply and close alldoors.

5. Do not approach fallen power poles ordangling electric wires.

6. Keep baggage to a minimum, use a backpackinstead of a tote bag to keep your hands free.

7. Trust only information from television,radio or ocial reports from public oces.


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EvacuationSites

Area EvacuationSite Address

Honjo

Honjo Elementary School Playground 4-4-1 Ougi Higashinada-ku

Honjo Junior High School Playground 4-4-2 Ougi Higashinada-ku

Honjo Central Park 5-18 Ougi Higashinada-ku

Tennis Courts of Kobe University 4-1 Ougi Higashinada-ku

Kotsu KoenFukuike Elementary School Playground 4-4-28 Motoyamaminami-machi

Higashinada-ku

Koyori Park(the previous "Motoyama Kotsu Park")

4-4 Motoyamaminami-machiHigashinada-ku

Motoyama

Motoyama Junior High School Playground 3-3-1 Okamoto Higashinada-ku

Motoyama Daini Elementary School Playground 1-3-1 Nishi-Okamoto Higashinada-ku

Motoyama Minami Junior High School Playground 4-12-1 Tanaka-cho Higashinada-ku

Temizu Park 3-16 Tanaka-cho Higashinada-ku

Uozaki

Seto Park 1-2 Uozakiminami-cho Higashinada-ku

Uozaki Junior High School Playground 1-2-1 Uozakiminami-cho Higashinada-ku

SumiyoshiSumiyoshi Elementary School Playground

4-1-31Sumiyoshihigashi-machiHigashinada-ku

Sumiyoshi Miyamachi Park 3-2 Sumiyoshimiya-machi Higashinada-ku

Sumiyoshi Park 3-3 Sumiyoshimiya-machi Higashinada-ku

Mikage

Mikage Elementary School Playground 3-1-1 Mikageishi-machi Higashinada-ku

Mikage Junior High School Playground 5-1-1 Mikagenaka-machi Higashinada-ku

Mikage Kindergarten Playground 3-13-1 Mikageishi-machi Higashinada-ku

Mikage Park 5-1 Mikagenaka-machi Higashinada-ku

Yamato

Seitoku Elementary School Playground 1-3-1 Bingo-cho Nada-ku

Yamato Park 5-1 Nakago-cho Nada-kuSeitoku Park 1-3 Bingo-cho Nada-ku

Uzugamori

Kobe University Attached SumiyoshiElementary School Playground

5-11-1 Sumiyoshi Yamate Higashinada-ku

Kobe University Attached SumiyoshiJunior High School Playground

5-11-1 Sumiyoshi Yamate Higashinada-ku

Uzugamori Elementary School Playground 1-12-1 Uzumoridai Higashinada-ku

Rokkodai Kobe University 1-1 Rokkodai Nada-ku

Oji

Ouji Park 2-1 Ouji-cho Nada-ku

Kamitsutsui Elementary School Playground 1-1-2 Nozaki-dori Chuo-ku

Tsutsuidai Junior High School Playground 1-1-3 Nozaki-dori Chuo-kuFukiai High School Playground 1-1-1 Nozaki-dori Chuo-ku

HAT Kobe

Nagisa Park 1-2 Wakihama Kaigan-dori Chuo-ku

Maya Kaigan-dori Park 1-2 Maya Kaigan-dori Nada-ku

Wakihana Kaigan-dori Park 4-2 Wakihama Kaigan-dori Chuo-ku

Saigo-gawa Kako Park 2-1 Maya Kaigan-dori Nada-ku

Ikuta-gawa Park (HAT Yume Park) 3 Wakihama Kaigan-dori Chuo-ku

Nagisa Elementary School Playground 2-4-1 Wakihama Kaigan-dori Chuo-ku

Nagisa Junior High School Playground 2-1-1 Wakihama Kaigan-dori Chuo-ku

Sannomiya Higashi Yuenchi Park 6-4 Kano-cho Chuo-kuIsogami Park 2-1 Yahata-cho Chuo-kuMinatonomori Park 3 Onohama-cho Chuo-ku

Meriken Park Meriken Park 2 Hatoba-cho Chuo-ku


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Okura Yama(Mt. Okura)

Okura-yama Park 7-4 Kusunoki-cho Chuo-ku

Kusunoki Junior High School Playground 4-2-5 Kusunoki-cho Chuo-ku

Minatogawa Tamon Elementary School Playground 4-2-4 Kusunoki-cho Chuo-ku

Minatogawa/

Arata

Minatogawa Park 1-20 Arata-cho Hyogo-ku

Arata Park 2-19 Arata-cho Hyogo-ku

Yumeno/Egeyama

Yumenono-oka Elementary School Playground 10-1 Kikusui-cho Hyogo-ku

Yumenodai Park Takiyama-cho Hyogo-ku

Egeyama Park 3 Egeyama-cho Hyogo-ku

Egeyama Haisuijou (Water Distribution Facility) 10 Minatogawa-cho Hyogo-ku

Kikusui Park 3 Kikusui-cho Hyogo-ku

Hyogo

Canal Town Square (Hyogo Station Front) 5-1 Ekiminami-dori Hyogo-ku

Hyogo Ekiminami Park 5-2 Ekiminami-dori Hyogo-ku

Shouken-cho Park 4-1 Ekiminami-dori Hyogo-ku

Canal Town Square (West) 5-2 Ekiminami-dori Hyogo-ku

Misaki Misaki Park 1-2 Misaki-cho Hyogo-ku

Kagura

Shin Minatogawa Park 1 Hosoda-cho Hyogo-ku

Nagata Minami Elementary School Playground 1-4 Kagura-cho Nagata-ku

Kagura Park 1-2 Hosoda-cho Nagata-ku

Hasuike/Nishishiro

Hasuike Elementary School Playground 1-1-10 Oya-cho Nagata-ku

Nishidai Hasuike Park Hasuike-cho Nagata-ku

Shin Nagata

Wakamatsu Park 6-3 Wakamatsu-cho Nagata-ku

Komagabayashi Junior High School Playground 7-1-23 Wakamatsu-cho Nagata-ku

Shin Nagata Station Square 4-2 Wakamatsu-cho Nagata-ku

Takatori/Myohoji River

Myohoji River Park 1 Tomasa-cho Suma-kuMyohoji River West Bank Park 5 Ooike-cho Suma-ku

Daichi Elementary School Playground 5-15-52 Ooike-cho Suma-ku

Takatori Ekikita Park 5 Ooike-cho Suma-ku

Shimo Nakajima Park 1 Nakajima-cho Suma-ku

Kaihin Kouen Suma Kaihin Park 1 Wakamiya-cho Suma-ku

Rikyu Kouen Rikyu Park 1 Mizuno-cho Suma-ku

Sumaura Kouen Sumaura Park 5 Ichinotani-cho Suma-ku

Shioya/Aoyamadai

Shioya Junior High School Playground Ootani Shioya-cho Tarumi-ku

Aoyamadai Higashi Park 4-1 Aoyama-dai Tarumi-ku

Tarumi KaihinCenter

Shibahu Park 1 Hiraiso Tarumi-kuHiraiso Ryokuchi 1 Hiraiso Tarumi-ku

Marine Pia Kobe Marine Pia Kobe 12-2 Kaigan-dori Tarumi-ku

Azur Maiko Azur Maiko 11 Kaigan-dori Tarumi-ku

Maiko Boen Maiko Cemetery Park Maikoryo Tarumi-ku

Maiko

Maiko Junior High School Playground 3-1-1 Kariguchi-dai Tarumi-ku

Nishi Maiko Elementary School Playground 3-1-2 Kariguchi-dai Tarumi-ku

Yamotodai Park 2-7 Kariguchi-dai Tarumi-ku

SuzurandaiSuzuran Park 5-1 Minamigoyou Kita-ku

Minamigoyou Elementary School Playground 3-1-1 Minamigoyou Kita-kuHiyodorigoeBoen

Hiyodorigoe Cemetery Park 12-1 Nakaichiriyama Shimotanigami-aza Yamada-cho Kita-ku


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Before Returning Home

MovingoutofApartment

PrivateApartmentIf one wishes to move out of a private apartment

rented on his/her own, notice must be given tothe landlord or the real estate agency at least onemonth prior to the date of moving. If the residentdoes not give notice until the last minute, the nextmonth's rent will be charged. The resident mustreturn the room in the same condition as thatwhen he/she moved in. Cleaning and repairingfees will be deducted from the deposit theresident paid when he/she moved in (Shikikin).If the resident leaves the room in an unusuallydamaged condition, he/she may be required topay additional expenses.

UniversityResidenceFacilitiesThose who live in one of university residencefacilities should ask the oce or person in chargefor details about the procedures regardingmoving out in advance.

DisposalofGarbagethatareNot

CollectedRegularly1.LargeFurniture&BicyclesApplication for collection must be made bytelephone.

KobeCityLargeFurnitureItems&BicycleReceptionDesk:Tel: (078) 392-7953

2.AirConditioners,Televisions,Refrigerators,WashingMachines

Ask the store of purchase to take these items.Recycle fee will be charged.

KobeCityEnvironmentalBureau(Refer to P.16-17 of this handbook)

PayingUtilityBillsDo not forget to settle the electricity, gas, water,telephone and other utility bills before leavingthe country. Contact each company several daysprior to moving out.

ClosureofBank/PostOceAccountsWhen closing a bank or postal savings account,bring the following:

1) Alien Registration Card or Passport2) Personal Seal (inkan)3) Passbook

4) ATM card.

If one has registered for automatic utility paymentservice, check to see if all the utility bills havebeen paid before closing the account.

CancellationofHealthInsuranceThe National Health Insurance card must bereturned to the responsible City/Ward Officeseveral days prior to leaving Japan. Alien

Registration Card is needed for the cancellationprocedure.

Japan Federation of National Health InsuranceOrganizations:http://www.kokuho.or.jp/english/index.htm

ReturningAlienRegistrationCardWhen leaving Japan, unless the researcher/studenthas a re-entry permit, the Alien Registration Cardmust be returned to the immigration ocer at

the airport or port of departure.


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UsefulInformation

Useful Information AListofForeignEmbassieshttp://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/protocol/index.html

ImmigrationBureauofJapanhttp://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/index.html

HyogoPrefecturehttp://web.pref.hyogo.jp/

KobeCityhttp://www.city.kobe.lg.jp/foreign/english/index.html

HyogoInternationalAssociationhttp://www.hyogo-ip.or.jp/en/

HyogoInternationalAssociationInformationandAdvisoryServicehttp://www.hyogo-ip.or.jp/en/support/index.htm

KobeCityInformationhttp://www.kobe-johokan.gr.jp/english/index.html

KobeInternationalCenterforCooperationandCommunicationhttp://www.kicc.jp/e/index.html

KOKORO-NETinKOBE

http://www.geocities.jp/kokoronetinkoube/index_eg.html

Multi-LingualLivingGuidehttp://www.hyogo-ip.or.jp/livingguide/

ARCHAcenterformutualsupporthttp://www2.kobe-u.ac.jp/~zda/Taro-arch-in-english.pdf

JapaneseHolidays

PhoneNumbersPolice 110 (Toll Free)

FireandAmbulance 119 (Toll Free)

Telephonefailure 113 (Toll Free)

Directoryassistance(Domestic)

104 (Toll Charged)

Electricityfailure,outage 078-392-6200

Gasleaking 0120-7-19424

Waterleaking,outage 0120-976194

OsakaImmigrationBureauKobeBranch

078-391-6378

OsakaImmigrationBureauInformation

06-4703-2150

JapanHelpline(18languages/24hours)

0120-461-997(Toll Free)

January 1 - 3 New Years Holidays

2nd Monday ofJanuary Coming-of-Age Day

February 11 National Foundation Day

March 21 Vernal Equinox Day

April 29 Showa Day

May 3 Constitution Day

May 4 Greenery Day

May 5 Childrens Day

3rd Monday of July Marine Day

August 15O-bon holidays

Most universities andcompanies are closedfor two to three days

3rd Mondayof September Respect-for-the-Aged Day

September 23 Autumnal Equinox Day

2nd Mondayof October Sports Day

November 3 Culture Day

November 23 Labor Thanksgiving DayDecember 23 The Emperors Birthday

December 29-31 Year-end Holidays