Daily life information
Before living in Japan, please check out the culture and system.
This is a short introduction to life in Japan and information about the school environment.
N.S International School has English speaking staff. If you have any problems, please feel free to ask for help.
Rules and Manners in Japan
Part-time work
International students can work part-time up to 28 hours per week if they have a Permit to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted (which can be obtained at the airport upon landing in Japan).
For part-time work, be sure to check the following pages.
VISA
Foreign nationals need to obtain a visa in their own country in order to enter Japan.
The type of visa you need to obtain depends on your nationality, the length of your stay in Japan, and the purpose of your stay in Japan.
For more information, please visit the website of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Housing
If you rent a room around the school, a studio room costs over 40,000 yen.
For information about student dormitories, please check Accommodations page.
Transportation
The main means of transportation around the school in Kurihara City is by bicycle.
If you want to go to Sendai City, you can take an express bus.
Also, it is about 5 km from the school to the Tohoku Shinkansen station.
Around the school
The school building is located in the center of Kurihara City, close to hospitals, banks, post offices, supermarkets, and 24-hour convenience stores.
Meal
There are many restaurants in Kurihara City, but unfortunately few of them are halal-friendly, but there is a supermarket around school. It is better to cook your own meals.
You can buy bread and drinks at a convenience store for about 300 yen.
Imported food can be purchased in Sendai and other big cities or on the Internet.
Sickness and Injury
Students who enter Japan on a Student Visa are required to enroll in the National Health Insurance program.
Students must register for the insurance at the city hall of their place of residence (mandatory). Once enrolled, you must pay the insurance premiums.
If you present your National Health Insurance card at the hospital, you will only be responsible for 30% of the medical expenses.
Emergency telephone numbers
The numbers below are required in case of Emergency. Be sure to remember them.
Make sure to give your name and address clearly and don't forget to mention any major landmarks when you call.
- Police・・・110
- Fire, Rescue and Ambulance・・・119
What to do in case of disasters?
Japan is often hit by earthquakes.
Make the necessary preparations so that you can be ready when an earthquake (or other disasters) occurs.
・Pack your passport and other important items so that you can take them out of the house immediately.
・Make sure you know where your local evacuation site is in case of an emergency.
Do not go near rivers during heavy rain or typhoons.
If an earthquake occurs
- Do not rush outside. (Things may fall from above, or you may be hit by a car if you go out into the street.)
- Protect your body. (Stay lower to protect your head and other parts of your body.)
When the earthquake is over
- Make sure you are not injured.
- Check your surroundings.
- Check the TV and radio for information.
And then...
- If there is a fire near your house
- If you are near a cliff
- If you are near the sea
→Run to an evacuation site.
- If your house is broken
- If water or electricity is not available
- If you are near a river, ocean, or cliff
→Go to a shelter