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Getting Started: Starting Life in Fukuoka
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[25.01.24]
Arriving in Fukuoka
Welcome to Fukuoka!
福岡へようこそ
This section will provide you with information that you need before and after you arrive to Fukuoka to study at Kyushu University!
[24.01.25]
Bank Account
No matter whether you are a scholarship recipient or not, our suggestion is to make Japan Post Bank account when you arrive and as time goes on, you can open other ones. The process of opening a bank account takes less than an hour with no fees or minimum savings. However, everything must be done in Japanese. When you first arrive, you will need to come to the office and submit your residence card (在留カード) so they can take the bank forms for you to fill up at home and you will only need to submit it to the bank when you come.
One important thing to note is that Japan bank account does not immediately come with a debit or credit card. To apply for those, you will need to make another application for it.
One important thing to note is that Japan bank account does not immediately come with a debit or credit card. To apply for those, you will need to make another application for it.
[24.01.25]
Important Places
When you first come and need to buy groceries, appliances, or daily necessities, here are our recommendations:
1. Gyomu (https://maps.app.goo.gl/3DAbGCqqajdv6kBN7)
You can get cheap groceries and they offer halal options.
2. Aeon Mall (https://maps.app.goo.gl/yNduWkxShPMfFJHw6)
There are varieties of stores in this mall and you can find anything you want including groceries (aeon supa), sport appliances (sport authorities), and daily appliances (MUJI)
3. Nafco (https://maps.app.goo.gl/DjBS23jAitgUjpnU9)
Nafco is the closest one to the dorms. Hence, even though it is more expensive than other places, its product have good qualities.
4. Palette (https://maps.app.goo.gl/uSKJNSpsVmwtMjTR6)
Palette is the closest bike shop from the dorm and you can find a range of bicycles there.
5. Daiso/Seria (https://maps.app.goo.gl/YuGkHnjGjQPYPv2F8)
Daiso and Seria are known as the 100-yen shop where most of the items cost 100 yen. You can find almost everything you need here.
1. Gyomu (https://maps.app.goo.gl/3DAbGCqqajdv6kBN7)
You can get cheap groceries and they offer halal options.
2. Aeon Mall (https://maps.app.goo.gl/yNduWkxShPMfFJHw6)
There are varieties of stores in this mall and you can find anything you want including groceries (aeon supa), sport appliances (sport authorities), and daily appliances (MUJI)
3. Nafco (https://maps.app.goo.gl/DjBS23jAitgUjpnU9)
Nafco is the closest one to the dorms. Hence, even though it is more expensive than other places, its product have good qualities.
4. Palette (https://maps.app.goo.gl/uSKJNSpsVmwtMjTR6)
Palette is the closest bike shop from the dorm and you can find a range of bicycles there.
5. Daiso/Seria (https://maps.app.goo.gl/YuGkHnjGjQPYPv2F8)
Daiso and Seria are known as the 100-yen shop where most of the items cost 100 yen. You can find almost everything you need here.
[24.01.25]
Important Mails/Documents
When you first arrive, you will have to fill up a lot of forms in Japanese including pension service, national health insurance, and MyNumber （マイナビカード） card.
1. Pension service
You need to make a statement that you are a student so you can be exempted from paying it.
2. National health insurance
You need to make a statement that you are a student so you can get a discount for it.
3. MyNumber card
It is not necessary to make but it will be easier for you to do some stuff such as printing resident records (住民票).
1. Pension service
You need to make a statement that you are a student so you can be exempted from paying it.
2. National health insurance
You need to make a statement that you are a student so you can get a discount for it.
3. MyNumber card
It is not necessary to make but it will be easier for you to do some stuff such as printing resident records (住民票).
[24.01.25]
Dormitories
IUPE students are eligible to live in the dormitory for their first year of studies. The purpose is to provide a safe and secure environment as we step into our university lives. Currently, there are 4 dormitories available for you to apply. Each of the dormitories has its dormitory manager who speaks English! Also, there will be dorm leaders who support residents and plan events such as coffee hours.
https://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/intlweb/en/student/housing/dormitory
https://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/intlweb/en/student/housing/dormitory
[24.01.25]
SIM Card
There are a lot of options to get a SIM card in Japan. Some of the major ones include Docomo, Softbank, YMobile, and LineMo (online SIM). To sign the letter of consent, you will need to be at least 18 years of age. Most importantly, usually, they need you to have a credit card as the contract payment will be paid by credit card. It is better for you to have a Japanese one as some of the international credit cards do not work. If you do not have one, do not worry! Some carriers provide options for you to pay in convenience stores every month.
https://www.softbank.jp/
https://mobile.line.me/
https://www.docomo.ne.jp/
https://www.softbank.jp/
https://mobile.line.me/
https://www.docomo.ne.jp/
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