{"id":36030,"date":"2023-05-18T15:00:41","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T06:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/?page_id=36030"},"modified":"2026-05-01T16:26:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T07:26:55","slug":"pre_arrival_doubledegree","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/degree\/doubledegree\/pre_arrival_doubledegree\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre\/After Arrival (AY2026 DD)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"lnav01_4\">\r\n<p><!-- .lnav01_4 --><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#ank01\"> <b>Apply for COE<\/b><\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#ank02\"><b>Dormitory<\/b><\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#ank03\"><b>Moving Into<\/b><\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#ank04\"><b>Registration<\/b><\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#ank05\"><b>Insurance<\/b> <\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#ank06\"><b>JLPK<\/b><\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#ank07\"><b>Orientation<\/b><\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"#ank08\"><b>Useful Info<\/b><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/.lnav01_4 --><\/div>\r\n<div id=\"ank01\"><\/div>\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>\u2605 <b>For Double Degree Program outlines, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/degree\/doubledegree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>this page<\/b>.<\/a><\/b><\/p>\r\n<div ff0000=\"\" 15px=\"\"><i><b>\u2605\"Dormitory\" section and down on this page is to be updated soon. Thank you for your patience.<\/b><\/i><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"hd2_01\" id=\"ank01\">\u00a0Apply for COE<!-- \/.hd2_01 --><\/h2>\r\n<p><span>A certificate of eligibility (COE) must be issued before applying for a student visa and travelling to Japan<\/span>. Please complete <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/supportoffice.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp\/apply\/startinput\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><b>the COE Application Web Form<\/b><\/a><\/strong> after reviewing the instructions below, referencing the <a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1.Revised_information-sheet_-exchange2026S_with-Form2v2-1_for-DD.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Information Sheet<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><b>\u25cf 1. <\/b><b><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01.COE_materials_2026F-ISCDH-20260424_for-DD.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to enter your information in the COE web application system<\/a><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><b>\u25cf <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/02_Requirements_for_Photos_of_Applicants-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2. Photo Specification<\/a><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><b>\u25cf <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/742ebe60f63f130db51855d1183e20f8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3. Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><br \/>\r\n<b>Note:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>Please add three email addresses below to your safe sender list to avoid being filtered out:<\/p>\r\n<p>studyab \uff20 grp.tohoku.ac.jp, supportoffice \uff20 grp.tohoku.ac.jp, supportoffice \uff20 g-mail.tohoku-univerisity.jp.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Tuberculosis screening: Individuals with Filipino, Vietnamese, or Nepalese nationality may be subject to screening. Please be sure to check the website : <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jpets.mhlw.go.jp\/index.html\">\u00a0<b>Japan Pre-EntryTuberculosis Screening<\/b><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Starting March 1, 2026, Residence Card, which serves as residence permit in Japan, can now be issued at Sendai Airport to individuals who become \"mid-to-long-term residents\" upon receiving a new landing permission.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><b>COE Application Deadline<\/b>:<\/p>\r\n<table width=\"491\" height=\"83\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 46.592%;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th style=\"text-align: center; width: 59.0141%;\">Arrival in Japan in<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"text-align: center; width: 53.0833%;\">Deadline<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 59.0141%;\">Spring 2026 New DD Students(KTH)<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 53.0833%;\">December 19th, 2025<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 59.0141%;\"><strong><b>Fall 2026 New DD Students(France)<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 53.0833%;\"><strong><b>May 29th, 2026<\/b><\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">As the COE process in some research fields may take longer (over three months in some cases), we ask for your patience.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Rough Timelines:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" style=\"width: 50.929%; height: 106px;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 35.9204%; height: 24px;\"><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 32.0031%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Arrival in Spring<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 44.6176%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\"><b>Arrival in Fall<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 35.9204%; height: 24px;\">COE Issuance<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.0031%; height: 24px;\">Early March<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 44.6176%; height: 24px;\"><b>Early September<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 35.9204%; height: 24px;\">*<span>Visa Processing Days<\/span><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 76.6207%; height: 24px;\" colspan=\"2\"><b>Approx. 5 working days or more<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 35.9204%; height: 24px;\">Entry in Japan<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 32.0031%; height: 24px;\">After March 26, 2026<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"text-align: center; width: 44.6176%; height: 24px;\"><b>Late September<\/b><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><b>*<\/b>As soon as COE is issued and you are notified, apply for a student visa at your nearest Japanese embassy\/consulate general.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><i>Information down below will be updated soon.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"hd2_01\" id=\"ank02\">Dormitory\u00a0<!-- \/.hd2_01 --><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"color: red;\" color=\"red\"><span style=\"color: red;\" color=\"red\"><b>Please read the Important documents carefully.<br \/>\r\n<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>- <b><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/NoteDorm-Guidelines_2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Important Note: Guidelines<\/a><\/b><br \/>\r\n- <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/PLTBHWFJgTG9dZa96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Dormitory Application Form<\/b><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><em><i>\u00a0 \u00a0Dormitory Application for new 2026 DD students is now closed<\/i><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"gmail-formWrap\">\r\n<p>\u2605 Double Degree Program students are eligible to live in a Tohoku University dormitory during their study (2.5 years); however,\u00a0 students must apply annually for an extension.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0DD students will receive a notice of application form from their affiliated graduate school in mid-June or December every year.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u2605 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Dorm_comparison_2021.10.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Comparison Chart<\/a> for Bedding, Internet, Equipment, and Other Services. (Only UH Aobayama can use credit cards so far.)<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"gmail_default\">\u00a0 \u00a0 Note: As of 2023, the UH Katahira was no longer available to international students<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">.<\/span><\/div>\r\n<p><span>\u203b<strong>NO SMOKING! <\/strong>You may be charged <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><b>over\u00a0<span class=\"gmail_default\">\u200bJPY\u200b<\/span>100,000<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>for repairs if you smoke in the dormitory.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\u2605 <a href=\"https:\/\/sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp\/en\/after-arrival-e\/moving-e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Private Apartments<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Campus and Dormitory location:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>\u2605Map and Access from Sendai Station<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00a0 - Both the Aobayama and Kawauchi campuses have subway stations on campus, and you can walk between them.<br \/>\r\n\u00a0 - <a href=\"https:\/\/sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp\/en\/life-e\/trans-e\/#Campus_Shuttle_Service:~:text=Mae%20Bus%20stop-,Campus%20Shuttle%20Service,-Campus%20Shuttle%20Service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Free shuttle service <\/a>between campuses is also available, except in the Sanjo area. From Sanjo dorm to Kawauchi campus on foot: around 40 minutes, City Bus (1-3\/hour): 12 minutes (about JPY300 one-way)<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"hd2_01\" id=\"ank03\">Moving Into<\/h2>\r\n<p>Please provide your flight and arrival date on the<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/WYuSw5PM8JEQHS6w5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Arrival Information Form<\/b><\/a>.<br \/>\r\nDeadline: March 8, 2026 for the Spring 2026 New Exchange Students<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\u2605If you have not received your COE yet, you can submit the arrival form when you have it ready.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Upon arrival at the dormitory, you can enter your room after attending a move-in orientation on a business day.<br \/>\r\n<a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/fce4ad44f773f6630f5d1003cd7bc619.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Dorm Guide for new comers Spring 2026<\/b><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Be sure to read the following information about your dormitory before your arrival. Location map and access to dormitories are available<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/PocketGuide_dorm.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Bringing electric home appliances or furniture into your room is restricted (except for PCs).<\/p>\r\n<table class=\"table01\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 238px;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 119px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 119px;\">\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp\/housing\/uh_en.html#uhaobayama\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>University House Aobayama<\/b><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>- <a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/e9abb372da3eb0e927af77353741acaf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moving in Procedures (New!)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>-<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/UHSII_Regulations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rules and Conditions (UH)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>-<span> <a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/86ceaea79080a2e5316236a33b51e8e4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Access Map<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 119px;\">\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp\/en\/arrival-e\/pre-e\/find-a-place-e\/kaikan-e\/#sanjo1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>International House Sanjo 1<\/b><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>- <a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/616ec6d892c6228698199a7cd0d94c91.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moving in Procedures (New!)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>-<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IH_Regulations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rules and Conditions (IH)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>-<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Taxi-card_IH1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Direction Card<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>-<span> <a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bbfae09f00db9d20349b885367c2ad1c.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Access Map<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 119px;\">\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp\/en\/arrival-e\/pre-e\/find-a-place-e\/kaikan-e\/#sanjo2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>International House Sanjo 2<\/b><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>- <a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2bd256ffae014352e35884a70f258830-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moving in Procedures (New!)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>-<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/IH_Regulations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rules and Conditions (IH)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>-<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Taxi-card_IH2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Direction Card<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>-<span> <a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bbfae09f00db9d20349b885367c2ad1c.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Access Map<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 119px;\">\r\n<td style=\"height: 119px;\">\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp\/housing\/uh_en.html#uh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>University House Sanjo (A\/B)<\/b><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>- <a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8a3bb16713b96a0311272d2f6b55ba7c-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moving in Procedures (New!)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>-<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/UHSII_Regulations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rules and Conditions (UH)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>-<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Taxi-card_UH.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Direction Card<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>-<span> <a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bbfae09f00db9d20349b885367c2ad1c.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Access Map<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 119px;\">\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp\/en\/arrival-e\/pre-e\/find-a-place-e\/uh-e\/#University_House_Sanjo_II\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>University House Sanjo II<\/b><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>- <a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1032c68f714a8b0c1f5969bbfe5b552d.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moving in Procedures (New!)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>-<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/UHSII_Regulations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rules and Conditions (UH)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>-<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Taxi-card_UHIIIII.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Direction Card<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>-<span> <a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bbfae09f00db9d20349b885367c2ad1c.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Access Map<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"height: 119px;\">\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp\/housing\/uh_en.html#uh3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>University House Sanjo III<\/b><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>-<a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2cd86db8e20c89145c546cb68fc255a7.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Moving in Procedures (New!)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1.Moving-into-UH-Sanjo-III_F23.pdf\"><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>-<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/UHSII_Regulations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rules and Conditions (UH)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>-<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Taxi-card_UHIIIII.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Direction Card<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>-<span> <a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bbfae09f00db9d20349b885367c2ad1c.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Access Map<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<div class=\"lnav01_4\">\r\n<h2>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<b><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/9a7f1b1b5694ee0e195a2920a2f2d9e2-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newly Updated Rent applicable to new comers Spring 2026<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\r\n<h2 class=\"hd2_01\" id=\"ank04\">Residence Registration<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p><strong>A list of documents that give you brief information on how and what to do for local residence process:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><b><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/01-1_Support-Services-for-International-Students-Enrolling-at-Tohoku-University.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">01-1_Support Services for International Students Enrolling at Tohoku University<\/a><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><b><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/02-1_Support-for-Bureaucratic-Matters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">02-1_Support for Bureaucratic Matters<\/a><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><b><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/03-1_Support-for-Opening-a-Bank-Account-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">03-1_Support for Opening a Bank Account<\/a><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p><b><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/065db0d09431be0febbcb09306e14e12-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">04-1_[City of Sendai] Special counter for foreign nationals (2026 Spring)<\/a><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"lnav01_4\">\r\n<h3 class=\"hd3_01\"><b>STEP 1: Resident Registration at the Ward Office<\/b> (Ward Office Special Venue, AER Building 5th Floor\uff09<\/h3>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"lnav01_4\">\r\n<table class=\"table01\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 465px;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 95px;\">\r\n<th style=\"height: 95px; width: 10.8943%;\">\r\n<p><b>Click!<\/b><em><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/02-1_Support-for-Bureaucratic-Matters.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>\u27a1 Task<\/b><\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>At the Ward Office<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td style=\"height: 95px; width: 89.0244%;\">\r\n<p>1. Resident registration.<\/p>\r\n<p>2. Join the Japanese <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">National Health Insurance<\/span> and receive your insurance card. (You should pay approximately JPY 1,800 monthly.)<\/p>\r\n<p>3. Enroll in the Japanese <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">National Pension<\/span> Plan and apply for the exemption. (No payment after the exception.)<\/p>\r\n<p>These processes will take approximately 2 to 3 hours in total to complete. But don't worry; the university staff will help you with the paperwork.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 47px;\">\r\n<th style=\"height: 47px; width: 10.8943%;\">\r\n<p><b>Date and Time<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td style=\"height: 47px; width: 89.0244%;\">\r\n<p>Dates: March 31, April 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and 9\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Last entry 4:00 pm)<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><span>To schedule a date and time for the procedure at the Ward Office Special Venue, you have to log in to the dedicated website and apply for the service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong><b>Follow the instructions<a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/065db0d09431be0febbcb09306e14e12-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u3010English\u3011[City of Sendai] Special counter for foreign nationals (2026 Spring)<\/a>\u00a0to make a reservation via the online form.\u00a0 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><span>You will also need to make an appointment to get support from our TU International Support Center. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span>Visit <b><a href=\"https:\/\/sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp\/en\/application-main-e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this page<\/a><\/b> for\u00a0<b><a href=\"https:\/\/sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp\/en\/application-main-e\/#How_to_Apply_for_Support_Services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Apply for Support Services<\/a> <\/b>. Select the items you need support for including bank account setup. When it's successfully done, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to access your \u201dMy Page\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 142px;\">\r\n<th style=\"height: 142px; width: 10.8943%;\">\r\n<p><b>Meeting Place<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td style=\"height: 142px; width: 89.0244%;\">\r\n<p><strong><b>Ward Office Special Venue<\/b><\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Aer,+%EF%BC%91%E4%B8%81%E7%9B%AE-%EF%BC%93-%EF%BC%91+%E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE+%E9%9D%92%E8%91%89%E5%8C%BA+%E4%BB%99%E5%8F%B0%E5%B8%82+%E5%AE%AE%E5%9F%8E%E7%9C%8C+980-0021\/@38.2620641,140.8823994,18z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x5f8a28222ec1aae7:0x28eb947fdc70f340!8m2!3d38.2625085!4d140.8815304!16zL20vMGMxZ3Iz?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgxOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">Google map<\/a>)\u00a0 5th Floor AER Building\uff08Available only March 31, April 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and 9\uff09<\/p>\r\n<p>Address: 1-3-1 Chuo, Aoba ward, Sendai city\u00a0<span>980-0021<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\u3010How to get there\u3011<\/p>\r\n<p>For those living in UH Aobayama, it's best to take the subway and get off at Sendai Station.\u00a0 For those living in Sanjo dormitories, you can take the local bus bound for Sendai station or via Sendai station and get off at Sendai station. From Sendai station to the venue, it takes about 3 minutes on foot.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>For those who <span>can not visit the\u00a0 Special Venue before April 9th (weekday only), please go to the Aoba Ward office directly. If applicable, discuss it with our TU International Support Center for more.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>Aoba Ward Office (<a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Skuc7fWh5jakJVSMA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google map<\/a>), Conference Room on the 4th floor.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Address: 1-5-1 Kamisugi, Aoba ward, Sendai city 980-8701<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>For those living in UH Aobayama, the best option is to take the subway and get off at Aoba-Dori Ichibancho station. From there, it takes approximately 20 minutes on foot.<\/p>\r\n<p>For those living in Sanjo dormitories, please take the local bus or walk for approximately 45 minutes. Taking a taxi costs about 2,000+ JPY.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 47px;\">\r\n<th style=\"height: 29px; width: 10.8943%;\">\r\n<p><b>Things to Bring<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td style=\"height: 29px; width: 89.0244%;\">\r\n<p><span>Reservation confirmation email, R<\/span>esidence card, passport, Tohoku University Student ID card, and dormitory residence permit in PDF or the original.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 71px;\">\r\n<th style=\"height: 71px; width: 10.8943%;\">\r\n<p><b>Notes<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td style=\"height: 71px; width: 89.0244%;\">\r\n<p>A reception desk will be set up at the Aoba Ward Office; staff will assist international students from Tohoku University with these procedures. We suggest bringing something to pass the time, as the ward office is swamped during the school entrance season.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 119px;\">\r\n<th style=\"height: 81px; width: 10.8943%;\">\r\n<p><b>Q &amp; A<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td style=\"height: 81px; width: 89.0244%;\">\r\n<p><span>If you have any questions, check the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/bc698cf09557f8239d5a4d4e2b019727.pdf\">FAQ<\/a><span>. If the FAQ does not address your question, please contact the address below.<\/span><br \/>\r\n<b>sim004015@city.sendai.jp<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"lnav01_4\">\r\n<h3 class=\"hd3_01\" id=\"ank04\"><b>STEP 2: Opening a Bank Account<\/b> to Receive JASSO Scholarship<\/h3>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"lnav01_4\">\r\n<table class=\"table01\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 198px;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 10px;\">\r\n<th style=\"height: 10px;\">\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><b>Click! \u27a1 <a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/03-1_Support-for-Opening-a-Bank-Account-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Task<\/a><\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td style=\"height: 10px;\">\r\n<p>You can open a Japan Post bank account using an app. University staff will assist you in applying in person using a tablet.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 71px;\">\r\n<th style=\"height: 71px;\">\r\n<p><b>Date and Time<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td style=\"height: 71px;\">\r\n<p><span>Please visit the venue at your convenience during the following hours of operation. The bank account application takes approximately 30 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span>Opens: April 1st, 2026 through April 10th, 2026 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm every day (excluding weekends)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 23px;\">\r\n<th style=\"height: 23px;\">\r\n<p><b>Venue<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td style=\"height: 23px;\">\r\n<p>Lounge on the first floor of the International Exchange Building (A12) on Kawauchi Campus (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tohoku.ac.jp\/map\/en\/?f=KW_A12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">map<\/a>), close to the Kawauchi subway station.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 47px;\">\r\n<th style=\"height: 47px;\">\r\n<p><b>Things to Bring<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td style=\"height: 47px;\">\r\n<p>Residence card, passport, Tohoku University Student ID card, dormitory residence permit and Japan's National Health Insurance card if available.<\/p>\r\n<p>*Your Katakana name on the application form must be exactly as shown on your National Health Insurance card.<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 47px;\">\r\n<th style=\"height: 47px;\">\r\n<p><b>Notes<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td style=\"height: 47px;\">\r\n<p>All DD students are required to open a JP Bank account using the smartphone app called \"Yucho Direct Plus\" unless they have a special request.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"hd2_01\" id=\"ank05\">Inbound &amp; Gakkensai Insurance (mandatory)<!-- \/.hd2_01 --><\/h2>\r\n<p>As Japanese National Health Insurance (similar to the social security system in France) covers 70%, you must purchase the insurance below to cover the remaining 30%.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>1. \u27a1 <b><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/00366ef47de1ad207d054933ce8367f5.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gakkensai Insurance<\/a>:\u00a0 <\/b><b>Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education &amp; Research<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>2. \u27a1 <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tohoku.ac.jp\/japanese\/studentinfo\/studentlife\/11\/studentlife1101\/pas2020_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inbound Futai Gakuso Overview<\/a>:\u00a0 <\/b><b>Comprehensive Insurance for Students Coupled with \"Gakkensai Insurance\"\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u27a1 <b><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/f5cea0d200d60df2687bd7182e0b3053-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inbound Futai Gakuso Details(Sc.)<\/a><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u27a1 <b><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bdbdae28db90341b1264e8ddd363c19a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inbound Futai Gakuso Details<\/a><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>Insurance premiums vary slightly depending on your department and the length of your stay. Please refer to the table below. A handling fee will apply in addition to these amounts.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<table border=\"1\" style=\"width: 80.6872%; height: 143px;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 26.0253%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 36.3564%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Graduate School of Science<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td colspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 38.8801%; text-align: center; height: 24px;\">Other Graduate Schools<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 47px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 26.0253%; text-align: center; height: 47px;\">\r\n<p>Period of Study<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 21.1842%; text-align: center; height: 47px;\">\r\n<p>Special Research Student<\/p>\r\n<p>(one semester)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 15.1722%; text-align: center; height: 47px;\">\r\n<p>Master Course<\/p>\r\n<p>(two years)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 22.9495%; text-align: center; height: 47px;\">\r\n<p>Special Research Student<\/p>\r\n<p>(one semester)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 15.9306%; text-align: center; height: 47px;\">\r\n<p>Master Course<\/p>\r\n<p>(two years)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 26.0253%; height: 24px;\">1. *Gakkensai<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 21.1842%; text-align: right; height: 24px;\">-<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 15.1722%; text-align: right; height: 24px;\">-<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 22.9495%; text-align: right; height: 24px;\">-<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 15.9306%; text-align: right; height: 24px;\">-<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 26.0253%; height: 24px;\">2. **Inbound Futai Gakuso<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 21.1842%; text-align: right; height: 24px;\">10,280<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 15.1722%; text-align: right; height: 24px;\">25,700<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 22.9495%; text-align: right; height: 24px;\">10,480<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 15.9306%; text-align: right; height: 24px;\">26,190<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 26.0253%; height: 24px;\"><span><b>Total (Yen)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 21.1842%; text-align: right; height: 24px;\"><span><b>10,280<\/b><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 15.1722%; text-align: right; height: 24px;\"><span><b>25,700<\/b><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 22.9495%; text-align: right; height: 24px;\"><span><b>10,480<\/b><\/span><\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 15.9306%; text-align: right; height: 24px;\"><span><b>26,190<\/b><\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2>*Payment for Gakkensai insurance made by School<\/h2>\r\n<h2>**How to be enrolled:<\/h2>\r\n<p>You can purchase Inbound Futai Gakuso insurance plan online - Refer to page 3 of <b><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bdbdae28db90341b1264e8ddd363c19a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inbound Futai Gakuso Details<\/a><\/b> \/ <b><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/f5cea0d200d60df2687bd7182e0b3053-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inbound Futai Gakuso Details(Sc.)<\/a><\/b> to scan QR code and find <b><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6629c234609a94efaeded1d5a8b036dd.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">step by step instructions <\/a><\/b>as you move for information to select.<\/p>\r\n<p>Once you apply online as soon as possible, you can make the payment at any convenience store around here.<\/p>\r\n<p>Please make sure you keep the receipt as you need it later - Upload a copy of the receipt <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/fVG32EyMRJRxjza66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Google Form<\/b><\/a> and keep the original. Please note : This Google Form is for New Special Research Students who just arrive in Japan this Spring 2026.<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"hd2_01\" id=\"ank06\">JLPK (Japanese Language Programs at Kawauchi)<!-- \/.hd2_01 --><\/h2>\r\n<p>Introduction: Japanese levels are numbered 1 (beginner) through 6 (advanced). Students can select classes that match their skills in various subjects, such as comprehensive Japanese, reading, listening, writing, usage, and kanji. Students in level 4 (intermediate) or higher can participate in international co-learning seminars on various topics.\u00a0Along with Japanese students. Level 5 (upper intermediate) or higher-level students can take lectures on Japanese culture.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jlpk.ihe.tohoku.ac.jp\/program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>JLPK Website<\/b><\/a> to see <\/strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jlpk.ihe.tohoku.ac.jp\/files\/JLPK\/guide-e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Course Guide AY 2026<\/b><\/a> for course registration and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jlpk.ihe.tohoku.ac.jp\/syllabi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Syllabus<\/b><\/a> to find classes that suit your needs\/level.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>You can watch video online before you start<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jlpk.ihe.tohoku.ac.jp\/video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u27a1\u00a0 <b>Orientation for the Japanese Language Program at Kawauchi<\/b> (video slides)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<h2 class=\"hd2_01\" id=\"ank07\">Orientation<!-- \/.hd2_01 --><\/h2>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li><\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n<p><span>DD students don't have a formal orientation to physically attend during this period as a newly arrived student, instead, you can watch <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>mandatory<\/b><\/span><\/em> Orientation for International Students online.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li><span>Make sure you fill out the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/ec7c303944f98cf609b7c09d8e170f00.pdf\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><b>Orientation Videos Access Form<\/b><\/a><span>\u00a0 to get a password and a link to view these important contents on the videos at pre\/post arrival.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>\r\n<p><span>You will attend an orientation of your graduate school when you enroll as a full-time Master student. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n<p><span><\/span><span>Graduate schools' educational section will inform you <\/span><span>of the details in April (INSA Lyon, EC Lyon) and in October (KTH).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"hd3_01\" id=\"ank11\">Welcome Week for New International Students Spring 2026<\/h3>\r\n<p><span>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/seminar\/75382\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Welcome Week<\/b><\/a> offers new international students workshops that provide important information on daily life in Sendai, minimum necessary language skills, and opportunities to make new friends!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>Please check out the website and apply if you are interested.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><span>Deadline:\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"red\">March 29th (Sun.)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"hd2_01\" id=\"ank08\">Useful Information<\/h2>\r\n<h3 class=\"hd3_01\">For Your Safety<\/h3>\r\n<p><span>Tohoku University has implemented a Safety Confirmation System to check on the safety of students and instructors in the event of a major disaster.<\/span><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<span>\u25cf\u00a0Instructions:How to register Safety Confirmation System<\/span><br \/>\r\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/anpi_guide_e.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/anpi_guide_e.pdf<\/a><br \/>\r\n<span>\u25cf\u00a0Emergency Information<\/span><br \/>\r\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tohoku.ac.jp\/en\/misc\/emergency_information.html\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.tohoku.ac.jp\/en\/misc\/emergency_information.html<\/a><br \/>\r\n<span>\u25cf\u00a0Japan IR&amp;C Support Center<\/span><br \/>\r\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/04a4d4c7c9b0078db28e67e1fc78f4a9.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/04a4d4c7c9b0078db28e67e1fc78f4a9.pdf<\/a><br \/>\r\n<span>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u2026App Store for iPhone<\/span><br \/>\r\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/jp\/app\/emajenshikoru\/id573394739?mt=8\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/jp\/app\/emajenshikoru\/id573394739?mt=8<\/a><br \/>\r\n<span>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u2026Play Store for android<\/span><br \/>\r\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=jp.co.infocom.emc.android&amp;hl=ja\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=jp.co.infocom.emc.android&amp;hl=ja<\/a><br \/>\r\n<span>\u25cf\u00a0In Case of Emergency: Inbound Emergency Response Support Service*<\/span><br \/>\r\n<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp\/en\/university-life-e\/emergency-e\/\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp\/en\/university-life-e\/emergency-e\/<\/a><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<span>*If international members of Tohoku University have difficulty in responding to an accident or other emergency during their stay in Japan due to language barriers or cultural differences, they can consult with the \u201cJapan IR&amp;C Support Center\u201d on how to respond.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\r\n<span>Available languages: English, Chinese, and Japanese.<\/span><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<span>Toll Free Hotline:\u00a00120 119 075<\/span><br \/>\r\n<span>E-mail:\u00a0<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/?view=cm&amp;fs=1&amp;to=CS-inb%40i-rac.co.jp&amp;authuser=0\" rel=\"noopener\">CS-inb@i-rac.co.jp<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"hd3_01\">Tohokudai ID<\/h3>\r\n<p>The Tohokudai ID is used to access the Tohoku University Portal Site, register for courses, access campus Wi-Fi, and more. We will provide the Tohokudai ID and initial password in person, and then you can set up a campus Wi-Fi connection using the ID. Please note that campus Wi-Fi will not be available before October 1st.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"mt20\"><b><a class=\"linkBarArrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dc.tohoku.ac.jp\/en\/online_guide\/wifi-en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Campus Wireless LAN Service<\/a><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"hd3_01\">Medical Checkup Spring 2026<\/h3>\r\n<p>All students are eligible for the checkup including New\u00a0 Special Research Students who just arrived in Japan this spring 2026.<\/p>\r\n<p><span>Please visit the links, make an appointment and make sure you get checked up!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u25cf<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.ihe.tohoku.ac.jp\/%E2%98%852026%E5%B9%B4%E5%BA%A6%E3%80%80%E5%AE%9A%E6%9C%9F%E5%81%A5%E5%BA%B7%E8%A8%BA%E6%96%AD\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Annual Health Checkup<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u25cf<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.ihe.tohoku.ac.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/47a8e90e0728584effa7d338f7aaa460.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book an Appointment<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u25cf<span> <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.ihe.tohoku.ac.jp\/eng_front\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Student Health Care Center, Tohoku University<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"hd3_01\" id=\"ank10\">International Student Help Desk<\/h3>\r\n<p>The Tohoku University International Student Help Desk (hereafter Help Desk) is staffed by Tohoku University students who will answer all of your questions. The Help Desk is open throughout the semester; no appointment is needed. Visit their Facebook or Instagram for open hours and further details.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"mt20\"><b><a class=\"linkBarArrow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/support\/international-student-help-desk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Help Desk<\/a><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"hd3_01\" id=\"ank11\">SIM Card<\/h3>\r\n<p>If you need a SIM card, we recommend contacting the \"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/support\/international-student-help-desk\/\">Help Desk<\/a>\" for assistance through Support Services after completing all registrations and opening a bank account. Buying it at the local mobile phone stores might be refused since there is a lack of translators. Alternatively, purchasing a SIM card at the airport or through an online retailer in advance is a better option.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"hd3_01\" id=\"ank12\">Useful Websites<\/h3>\r\n<p>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp\/en\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TU Support<\/a><br \/>\r\n2. <a href=\"https:\/\/int.sentia-sendai.jp\/e\/\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association (SenTIA)<\/a><br \/>\r\n3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tohoku.ac.jp\/en\/campus_life\/around_campus.html\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dining and Shops on Campus<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kotsu.city.sendai.jp\/english\/fare\/waribiki.html\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Other discount passes and tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"hd3_01\">Academic Accommodations<\/h3>\r\n<p>Please refer to the link below if you need support during your stay due to physical and mental health difficulties before the semester begins.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScdyAYtfuEbekAS3j1a5cWzvuEdGdpNOdNnQL1MFcIb6O_S-g\/viewform\"><b>Academic Accommodations Request Form\u00a0<\/b><\/a><!-- \/.hd2_01 --><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"hd3_01\" id=\"ank06\">Travel to Japan (Things To Do)<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp\/en\/\">TU Support<\/a> page before your journey.<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\u30fb<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp\/en\/arrival-e\/pre-e\/packing-e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Packing Your Luggage<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\u30fb<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/world.jorudan.co.jp\/mln\/en\/?sub_lang=nosub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan Transit Planner\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li>For more information, please refer to the following webpage: <a href=\"https:\/\/sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp\/en\/pre-arrival-e\/\">Pre Arrival<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp\/en\/after-arrival-e\/\">After Arrival<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul><\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<h3 class=\"hd3_01\">Student Life (2022~)<\/h3>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5fbdc3969a9e8111947065cc2262e97e.pdf\">AZOULAY LAURIE CHLOE MARIE<\/a><strong> INSA de Lyon<\/strong>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/\">Graduate School of Engineering<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/e3cad40f24ce9acb0bc3076e5f6deee0.pdf\"> PUGET ERIC<\/a> <strong>INSA de Lyon\u00a0<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp\/\">Graduate School of Engineering<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Student-life-DD_Taiga.pdf\"> GONCALVES TAIGA TEO<\/a><strong> Centrale Lyon <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/\">Graduate School of Engineering<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Document-sans-titre_AZZI-MARTHE-LOUISE-ADELE.pdf\">AZZI MARTHE LOUISE ADELE<\/a>\u00a0 <strong>\u00c9cole centrale de M\u00e9diterran\u00e9e<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sci.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/\">Graduate School of Science<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><\/li>\r\n\t<li><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Double-degree-program-feedback_Jules.pdf\"> FRIT JULES ALAIN BERNARD<\/a> <strong>Centrale Supelec<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sci.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/\">Graduate School of Science<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Student-voice-for-DD-2025_Zonglin-WU-1.pdf\">WU ZONGLIN<\/a>\u00a0<strong>INSA de Lyon<\/strong>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/\">Graduate School of Engineering<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Report-of-DD-Program_SONG-Yiran.pdf\"> SONG YIRAN<\/a>\u00a0<strong>INSA de Lyon<\/strong>\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/\">Graduate School of Engineering<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ROBBINS-THOMAS_Report.pdf\">ROBBINS THOMAS<\/a> <strong>Centrale Lyon\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp\/english\/\">Graduate School of Engineering<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong><\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Report-of-DD-program-Noah-Kherchouche-1.pdf\"> KHERCHOUCHE NOAH MOHAMED JEAN-PAUL<\/a> <strong>\u00c9cole centrale de M\u00e9diterran\u00e9e<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.is.tohoku.ac.jp\/\">Graduate School of Information Sciences(GSIS)<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/C4TM1654_REIBEL_Gauthier.pdf\">REIBEL GAUTHIER<\/a>\u00a0 INSA de Lyon\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eng.tohoku.ac.jp\/\">Graduate School of Engineering<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/DD_report_TEYS-LOUIS-PIERRE-ADOLPHE-SYLVAIN.pdf\">TEYS LOUIS PIERRE ADOLPHE SYLVAIN<\/a>\u00a0INSA de Lyon\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.is.tohoku.ac.jp\/\">Graduate School of Information Sciences(GSIS)<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\t<li><a href=\"\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Report_DD_program_XinhuaWU.pdf\">WU XIN HUA<\/a>\u00a0INSA de Lyon\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.is.tohoku.ac.jp\/\">Graduate School of Information Sciences(GSIS)<\/a>\u00a0<br \/>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<h2 class=\"hd2_01\" id=\"ank08\">Contact <!-- \/.hd2_01 --><\/h2>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\t<li><strong>Incoming Student Exchange Section<strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<p>41 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi,<br \/>\r\n980-8576 Japan<\/p>\r\n<p>(Office Hours) Monday-Friday 8:30-12:30, 13:30-17:15<\/p>\r\n<p>Contact us via the Contact Form.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\r\n<p>For the certificate: <span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/span><a 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