First, let's look at what we need to prepare before studying abroad.
I. Booking air tickets
After obtaining the residence qualification certificate and applying for a visa from the local Japanese embassy or consulate, you can book a plane ticket to Japan. When booking a ticket, it should be emphasized that it is your first time to study in Japan, so the checked baggage can generally be adjusted to 30 kg.
Many schools have pick-up arrangements, so it is best to book according to the pick-up time of the school. It would be better if I had a companion to go to Japan! Make an appointment for nursing on the road.
Second, book a dormitory.
Some language schools have their own dormitories, while others need to rent houses. If there is a dormitory, I also suggest that students who have just gone abroad can live in the student dormitory, and it is safer to rent a house by themselves after getting familiar with a reliable guarantor six months later.
Bedding and other supplies can consult the school to see if it is recommended to bring them from China or buy them in Japan. It would be better if the school could buy it for you in advance ~ ~
Third, the departure time
If students book their own air tickets, please inform the school of the flight, date, time and arrival at the airport in time so that the school can arrange to pick them up.
I remind: * Haneda Airport is closest to the city center.
* Narita Airport has the most flights.
Fourth, carry things.
What you must carry with you is:
Passport, air ticket, admission ticket, certificate of staying in school, certificate of permission for extra-qualification activities, cash, black ballpoint pen, and your own small seal. The first five items need to be taken out during the entry inspection in Japan. It is suggested that large bills should be placed flat in the wallet, and should not be pinched or folded.
Others:
Take 4 spare 2-inch ID photos, and you don't need to take many. There are photo selfie machines everywhere in Japan, so you can take beautiful photos of your own when you need them.
Standing medicines are mainly first-aid medicines for treating colds and diarrhea. Japanese medicines have always enjoyed a good reputation, and there are many pharmacies. Other drugs can be bought in Japan, so you don't need to take many drugs to Japan, so as to avoid finding out excessive drugs when you enter the customs, and it will be troublesome to explain them then. Prescription drugs can't be taken casually, and English instructions are needed. In case the customs finds that there is no English explanation, it is estimated that it is not clear.
Switch plugs and transformers: the voltage in Japan is 1 10V, and the plugs are mainly double-ended flat holes, and very few are three jacks with two flat holes in one circle. The frequency in East Japan is 50Hz；; The frequency in West Japan including Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka is 60Hz. Please carry the transformer carefully.
Then, it is suggested to make a copy of the passport information page, entry permit and baggage retention certificate and put them in the checked baggage for emergencies.
Verb (abbreviation for verb) checked baggage
At present, it is the tourist season and the peak season for students to go abroad. Some airlines will require hand luggage and checked baggage to be weighed together, and overweight will be fined. You should take a large box (28 inches) or two medium boxes (22-24 inches) according to the regulations of the airline you booked the ticket, and tie an information card on the box, and write down the name, country, detailed address, contact telephone number and other information to avoid mistakes.
Six, enter the airport
Arrive at the airport 2 hours in advance and apply for boarding pass with passport and air ticket. Please show your passport when you walk to the customs checkpoint.
Seven, out of the airport
After getting off the plane, fill in the entry card and declaration form, go to the entry checkpoint, show your passport and other relevant documents, and find the checked baggage on the baggage conveyor belt after passing the inspection. If there is a pick-up teacher, he will wait for you at the exit with a card with your name on it or a banner with the name of the school on it. If you don't pick up the teacher, please determine the bus route and destination address in advance.
Eight, yen exchange
You can change some yen at home and take it with you. You can withdraw money at the ATM with UnionPay logo at the Japanese airport. It is recommended to apply for UnionPay cards for domestic and international withdrawals, with zero handling fee. If you need to exchange Japanese yen, you can exchange it at the foreign currency exchange point at the airport, which is also very convenient.
Nine, in Cary.
Foreigners who stay in Japan for more than three months will be issued residence cards. When you go out in Japan, you must take your card with you. If you don't bring it, it will be very troublesome to be asked by the patrol to show it.
When the contents recorded on the card change, it is necessary to report to the immigration bureau or the city service office in time.
Procedure:
1. When entering and leaving Narita Airport, Haneda Airport, Central Airport, Kansai Airport, new chitose airport, Hiroshima Airport and Fukuoka Airport, residence cards will be issued directly. After determining the place of residence in Japan, the cardholder must bring the residence card to the window of the city service center in the residential area for registration within 14 days.
2. When entering the country from places other than the above-mentioned airports, the entry-exit inspectors will stamp the passport with the seal of "Leave the card in the future". After registering at the window of the service center of the city where you live, you will then mail the card to the registered place of residence.
International calls
Before going abroad, you can open international roaming in the business hall, and you can choose short-term international traffic packages. After arriving in Japan, you should immediately call your parents back or send a WeChat video to report your safety. When buying a telephone and application number in Japan for the first time, it is best to find a senior or a life teacher.
Then let's take a look at the preparation list of Japanese study abroad items.
Necessary band class
1. seal
You'd better prepare two copies. Small round seals with a diameter of 10mm- 12mm are widely used in Japan. One has only a surname (0mm, which can be used for some unimportant materials), and the other has a full name (12mm, which must be inked and used for important occasions such as bank cards).
take a picture
Take some 2-inch, 2-inch (many) and 1-inch photos. If you are afraid of trouble, you can bring electronic photos. In this way, if necessary, you can repeat printing in convenience stores.
3. Passport, certificate, etc.
Passport, as well as various qualification certificates, admission permits, graduate school graduation certificates, achievement certificates, graduation certificates, academic certificates, Japanese and English proficiency certificates (these will be used to apply for monk exams or scholarships).
4. Cash and bank cards
In fact, it is not cost-effective to exchange foreign currency in Japanese banks. I suggest you exchange it directly from China and bring a few yen 1 0,000 to buy a bus ticket or make a phone call at the Japanese airport.
Clothing
1. Everyday clothes
Just bring what you like to wear (two or three sets of spring and autumn clothes, winter clothes and summer clothes from top to bottom).
Japanese clothes are still very cheap. Ordinary T-shirts and sweaters can be bought for three or four thousand yen (equivalent to about RMB 200 yuan), and the Japanese dress style is not very similar to that in China, so just bring basic clothes. However, children's shoes that don't like Japanese style can be prepared more.
2. Black suit
Be sure to prepare a suit to wear at the opening ceremony, graduation ceremony, social and other related formal occasions.
Japanese suits are very expensive, about 20 thousand. I suggest buying them in China and bringing them here.
3. shoes
Just prepare one or two pairs of sports shoes and leather shoes. Japanese local shoes are also very cheap. As for slippers, you can buy them at the Hundred Dollar Store.
articles for daily use
1. Bed sheets, quilt covers and pillow towels
It is recommended that everyone bring one set.
Japanese quilts and blankets are not very expensive, so you can buy them directly when you move. However, it should be noted that if the dormitory does not provide quilts or the flight is late, please bring your own blankets (after all, you have to buy quilts in a hurry after arrival, which is very tiring).
2. Towels, toothbrushes, toothpaste and other cosmetics
Just take what you need when you first come to Japan for these daily necessities.
3. Kitchen supplies
Bowls, chopsticks, spoons and other things are available in the 100 yuan shop, so you don't need to bring them.
4. cosmetics, shampoo and conditioner, facial cleanser
You don't need to bring any cosmetics. After all, Chinese people are still desperately looking for a generation to buy Japanese makeup.
Food and medicine
1. Food
There are many delicious snacks in Japan, so there is no need to bring some chocolate biscuits. But the following foods are not available or will be more expensive in Japan: beef jerky, hawthorn, plum, nuts, rice cakes and so on. So if you like to eat these friends, you can consider taking them to Japan from China.
2. Condiments
Be sure to bring it! Laoganma with bean paste is a special feature. Others, such as hot pot bottom material, pickles, mountain pepper and so on. You can also bring them according to your own needs.
Other categories
1, electronic dictionaries and books
Electronic dictionaries must be brought, books should be brought in moderation, and stationery can be bought directly at a hundred-dollar store or Muji, which is not much more expensive than in China.
2. Notebooks
If you have it, take it with you. If not, go to Japan to buy it. The price is similar to that in China.
3. Replace the plug
This is very important. Power sockets in Japan are generally two holes. If the notebook brought from China has three holes, you must bring an adapter.
Matters needing attention
When preparing, you'd better choose your luggage. Because the weight of luggage carried by airlines is different, it is generally checked for 2 pieces of 23kg, and the air tickets for international students are up to 2 pieces of 30kg. The sum of the three sides does not exceed 158cm, and you can carry 5kg hand luggage with you. It's best to weigh the luggage first when it's finished. The overweight money is still very expensive ~
In addition, when choosing a suitcase, it is best to choose a strong and small one. Because rooms in Japan are generally small, try not to let suitcases take up too much space. Moreover, big suitcases are coarse garbage in Japan, and they will be fined if they are not used.
Finally, let's take a look at the accommodation methods for studying in Japan.
First, the dormitory for international students.
For example, the big J dream now. It is characterized by limited residence, neat background, simple social relations, paid airport pick-up service, joint sponsorship and accepting gifts.
Second, private rental housing.
One of the more common forms of accommodation, with a wide range of choices. Japanese are generally needed as co-guarantors. Signing a rental contract should pay attention to a series of matters to avoid disputes in the future. It's best to discuss with the host in advance when bringing outsiders in. In addition, Japan has a unique housing rental system. When you first move in, you need to pay deposit, gift money, agency fee, rent and other expenses. Note: When using a movable property agent to find a house, you may wish to go with Japanese friends or guarantors and foreign students with good Japanese, and the effect will be better.
Third, the student dormitory (commonly known as "Liao")
The most common way of accommodation. Generally, schools provide dormitories for students, most of which are internal dormitories. Generally, there is no need to find a guarantor in the student dormitory, which is guaranteed by the school.
Fourth, the student exchange hall.
The government, local government or non-governmental organizations operate student apartments with good equipment and low cost, and there are restrictions on the number of people and occupancy qualifications. Because of its popularity, it is difficult to apply accordingly, so many regulations only allow students to live for one year. A year later, students must find their own house.
Verb (abbreviation of verb) lived in the home of local residents.
Family members of international students live in Japanese families and fully experience Japanese life. This form of accommodation is not common in Japan, and Japanese people do not want others to interfere in their family life in principle.
Six, enterprise staff dormitory
In recent years, the International Student Support Enterprise Cooperation Promotion Association of the consortium has begun to arrange some outstanding international students to live in the dormitory of the enterprise staff. The biggest advantage of this dormitory is that it can contact Japanese office workers in advance.