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Visa Information

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For information on visa acquisition,
see the following webpage:

STUDY in JAPAN
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Housing

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Regarding housing, it is common to live in a student dormitory or
rent an apartment.
It is a good idea to search and find a room that suits your needs.
There are property information websites where you can check available options in advance. However, it is recommended to consult with your study abroad agent or contact person in charge of international students’ support at the school beforehand, because rental agreement system in Japan is a little complicated.

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Living Expenses

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The breakdown of living expenses for an international student in
Kanto region, Japan, is shown . It seems to cost around
100,000 yen per month.
（※Excluding tuition fees）

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Savings Tips:

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Housing

Rent a dormitory or share
an apartment with friends.

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Food

Reduce food costs by cooking at
home or using the school cafeteria.

Additionally, many students seem to work part-time jobs to cover their
living expenses or to have some extra spending money.

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【Source】
JASSO Survey on the Living Condition of Self-funded International Students
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Living Support

For useful information
about your daily life,
see the following webpage:

Official Website of
Kanagawa Prefectural Government
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Part Time Job

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For international students, part-time work is essential for both
“covering living expenses” and ”learning how to work in Japan”.

Through part-time work, you can gain experience working with Japanese people and learn about
Japanese society. This experience will surely help you in the future!

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～Examples of part-time jobs for international students～

・Customer service at convenience stores,
restaurant chains, etc.
・Foreign language teaching at
cram schools or online.
・Delivery work, etc.

Convenience Store

I work at a convenience store. Ｍy Japanese colleagues are very kind to foreigners; they speak more slowly and use simpler Japanese expressions. There is also a proper training system even for part-time workers, so it creates a comfortable working environment.

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I work as a customer service representative at a major restaurant chain. I was nervous at first, but the Japanese staff were kind enough to explain anything I didn't understand. I can speak with different customers every day, which helps me practice my Japanese.

Teaching

I teach Chinese online. I can do it from home,
so I can use my time effectively.
I feel it is very rewarding because I can also use my native language. I can work hard at my studies and
my part-time job.

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Be sure to keep the following rules
when working at part-time jobs.

If you violate one or more of these rules, you may be punished or forced to leave the country.

  • Obtain Permission to Engage in Activity Other Than That Permitted under the Status of Residence
    Previously Granted issued by the nearest local Immigration Department.
  • Your part-time job should not interfere with your study.
  • The purpose of doing part-time job is to cover tuition fees and necessary expenses while
    studying abroad, not to save money or send it to your hometown.
  • Do not work in adult entertainment business. *This is prohibited by law.
  • Keep your working hours within 28 hours per week (*allowed to work up to 8 hours per day during long holidays.)
  • You can do part-time jobs only while you are enrolled in an educational institution.
【Source】
Japan Study Abroad Information Site (STUDY in JAPAN)