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/