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ABOUT US

Welcome to the Tohoku University International Support Center (ISC)!

Established in April 2022, our center provides comprehensive support to international students, international researchers, and faculty members of Tohoku University.

From providing support with practical matters such as travel arrangements and finding accommodation, to more complex bureaucratic procedures, our goal is to provide the resources and assistance needed to ensure that our international community in Tohoku University has a worry-free and enjoyable experience in Sendai and at the university.

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News｜2025.08.01

Video Tutorial- Tips on Finding Apartment in Sendai

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New Arrival Guide for International Students

Uncategorized｜2025.07.02

Check Out the New International Student Help Desk Website!

News｜2025.05.27

Recording of the 2025 Spring Orientation Session Just Uploaded!

Events｜2025.05.23

Learn Japanese for the Workplace – Free Course by JICE

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How to Apply for Support Services
for international students & researchers

The international support center offers various support for the TU international community. Click the button below to apply!

New! ISC Call Center

For questions or support related to daily life in Japan and three-way interpretation assistance.

Contact the Call Center

Student Help Desk

Run by TU students, the help desk is here to help and better your student life!

University/International House
for international researchers

Click the button below to reserve your residence at Univeristy House Katahira and International House

Make a reservation

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Join the practical Japanese lessons tailored to pa

Join the practical Japanese lessons tailored to parenting themes. Experienced foreign guardians will share their insights too!

Dates & Topics:
Jan 30 (Thu.) 10 AM–12 PM: Illnesses and Hospitals
Feb 8 (Sat.) 10 AM–12 PM: The Words We Use
Feb 22 (Sat.) 10 AM–12 PM: Kindergartens and Nursery Schools
Mar 1 (Sat.) 10 AM–1 PM: Packed Lunches

How to Apply:
Register via Google Form: https://forms.gle/GVvrJUNM6oYBqaCP8

Contact:
Sendai Tourism, Convention, and International Association (SenTIA)
022-268-6260
a-chida@sentia-sendai.jp

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For those working at TU, your tax withholding slip

For those working at TU, your tax withholding slip (源泉徴収票) will be issued around January or February.

As this document may be needed in various situations, such as visa renewals or filing taxes, please be sure to keep it in a safe and accessible place to avoid misplacing it!

Experience the vibrant Dontosai Festival in Sendai

Experience the vibrant Dontosai Festival in Sendai happening today at Osaki Hachimangu Shrine Witness the Hadakamairi pilgrimage procession, and the symbolic burning of New Year decorations in the sacred fire to pray for health, safety, and prosperity in the year ahead.

Venue: Osaki Hachimangu Shrine, Sendai
Date: Today! (Bonfire alights at 17:00)

For details：https://visitmiyagi.com/events_festivals/dontosai-festival/

Starting January 2025, the Nihongo no Mori Japanes

Starting January 2025, the Nihongo no Mori Japanese class will have a new location and schedule!

New Location:
Tohoku University Kawauchi Campus,
Lecture Building A, Room A403
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3VYPyKt4fYN3F9z58

New Hours:
Tuesdays: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Fridays: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Access:
3-minute walk from Kawauchi Station (Subway Tozai Line)
8-minute walk from International Center Station

Please note: No parking is available at the venue.

Details:
https://int.sentia-sendai.jp/blog/e/notice-the-location-of-nihongo-no-mori-will-change/

Notice of Operation during the Year-end and New Ye

Notice of Operation during the Year-end and New Year Holiday:

As 2024 wraps and we eagerly welcome 2025, our team is taking this time off to enjoy the wonderful holiday season with their families and friends.

Please note that our center will be closed from Dec 28, 2023 to Jan 5, 2025, and will resume operations on Jan 6, 2025.

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and looking forward to seeing you in the coming year!

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienc

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) has requested that we remind all our TU members about the prohibition of bringing meat, fruits, and vegetables products etc. into Japan.

To ensure compliance with Japan's regulations and avoid penalties, please keep in mind the following points :

・Bringing meat products, fruits, vegetables, etc. into Japan from overseas is strictly prohibited by law.

・Any illegal importation of these items into Japan is subject to heavy penalties, including imprisonment for up to 3 years or a fine of up to 3 million yen.

・Please remind your family members and acquaintances who are visiting Japan not to bring these items into the country or send them to Japan.

For details:
https://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/product/import.html

Happy holidays!

The Sendai Multicultural Center (SenTIA) is reloca

The Sendai Multicultural Center (SenTIA) is relocating from the International Center to:

1F, Sendai Park Building
6-1 Kokubuncho 3-chome, Aoba-ku, Sendai
(near Kotodai-koen Station & City Hall)

Key Dates:
Last day at current location: Feb 9, 2025
Office closed: Feb 10–16, 2025
New location opens: Feb 17, 2025

Their phone, email, and fax remain the same.

TEL: 022-268-6260
Email: kokusaika@sentia-sendai.jp

More info: https://int.sentia-sendai.jp/blog/e/e-27449/

Starting December 2, 2024, new National Health Ins

Starting December 2, 2024, new National Health Insurance cards will no longer be issued. Instead, health insurance card will be integrated into the My Number Card. However, your current National Health Insurance card remains valid until its expiration date in 2025.

Individuals without a My Number Card by December 2nd, including new mid-long term foreign residents, will receive an "Eligibility Information Notification" to ensure access to insured medical treatment.

TU employees enrolled in MEXT MAA can still use their current MEXT MAA insurance card until December 1, 2025 unless there are changes in their MAA membership status. Additionally, employees holding a My Number card will receive a “Notice of Credentials” slip, while those without a My Number Insurance card will receive a “Eligibility Verification” card.

To ensure a smooth transition, register your My Number Card for health insurance use today!

Linking Insurance Card into My Number Card:
myna.go.jp/html/hokenshoriyou_top.html

My Number Card Application:
https://www.kojinbango-card.go.jp/en-kofushinse/

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Attention Tohoku University employees and students

Attention Tohoku University employees and students! 📢

Applications are now being accepted for enrollment at Kawauchi Keyaki Nursery School and Aobayama Midori Nursery School in April 2025. The application deadline is January 17, 2025.

Visit their website for more details: https://www.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/somu/hoiku/en/news/detail/2025_0401en.html

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[Happening Tomorrow!] Safety Confirmation System D

[Happening Tomorrow!] Safety Confirmation System Drill

Attention Tohoku University community!
The university will be holding a safety drill for our Safety Confirmation System on October 16,2024. This drill is part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of our students and instructors in the event of a major disaster.

During this drill, the university will be testing the functionality of the Safety Confirmation System by sending out safety confirmation and emergency notifications to the email addresses registered in the Student Affairs Information System or Integrated Electronic Authentication System.

During the drill, please be sure to check your e-mail, and follow the instruction in the e-mail to "confirm" your safety.

For more information on the Safety Confirmation Syste, head on to https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/misc/emergency_information.html

For video guide:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCXKaK8hWKo

[Application Deadline Tomorrow!] The Japanese Lan

[Application Deadline Tomorrow!]

The Japanese Language Education Laboratory at Tohoku University’s Graduate School of Arts and Letters is pleased to offer evening Japanese language classes at the Aobayama Campus.

These classes, part of the teaching practicum for students in the Japanese Language Education program, will run from
October 17 to December 24.

Tohoku University’s international students, foreign researchers, and their families are very much welcome to join these classes.

To apply, complete the online application form :
https://forms.gle/wNmLdijPU7CbTikB8　(clickable link in IG Story!)

For any question, e-mail nik_evening_jpcourse(at) grp.tohoku.ac.jp

We are pleased to announce that the Miyagi Interna

We are pleased to announce that the Miyagi International Association (MIA) will be holding a Japanese language course starting October 2024.

MIA offers evening courses, which can be attended by those who only have free time in the evening, such as international students and foreign researchers.

Meanwhile, the regular daytime course is conducted four times a week and is taught by a qualified teacher with a solid curriculum. We highly recommend this course for new international students and families of foreign researchers.

For more information, please refer to the link below or visit MIA’s official website
https://mia-miyagi.jp/dc/2024-2JCE.pdf

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