Preparation for Coming to Japan

Preparation before Departure

Necessary Items

Passport
Airline Ticket
Certificate of Eligibility & Visa
Cash

In Japan, most payments are made using cash. You are highly recommended to bring a reasonable amount of money in cash as it may take some time to receive any form of income through a scholarship etc. Foreign currency exchange service is available at the New Chitose Airport. Please refer to the airport’s website for the availability of your currency.
http://www.new-chitose-airport.jp/en/service/money/currency_exchange/

Note:

It is advisable to obtain overseas travelers’ personal accident insurance before coming to Japan.
For insurance after you arrive in Japan, please refer to “National Health Insurance” and
“Insurance Types ” .

Supporter System for Newly Incoming International Students

（https://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/cier/support-system/?wovn=en）

Application for Dormitories

（https://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/cier/housing/?wovn=en）

Application for Japanese Language Courses

The institute for the Advancement of Higher Education International Education and Research Division offers Japanese Language Courses for international students, teaching and research staff. For course information and other details, please refer to “Japanese Language Course” or go to the website.
https://www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/students/japanese-language-support/

Recommended Preparation

Check your vaccination record to prevent health problems while traveling! Having unexpected health problems while traveling abroad may cause trouble, such as delayed consultation and treatment due to language and financial issues. Vaccines can reduce the risk of infection and become severe cases of several important infectious diseases. Therefore, it is important to check your vaccination record before traveling and consider which vaccines you need to protect yourself from such infectious diseases and prevent the spread to others. Some vaccines require multiple doses, so please consult with your doctor about the type of vaccines and vaccination schedule as soon as possible before traveling.

Link: Vaccines for Japan | Guide | Travel Japan – Japan National Tourism Organization (Official Site)