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This is the message from Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Tohoku University

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 We would like to ask for your cooperation in a large-scale survey on the DEI research environment and the DEI working environment.

 【Survey Title】

1.FY2024: The First Large-Scale Survey on Research Environments Related to DEI (For Researchers)(Estimated Time to Complete: Approximately 20–30 minutes)
2.FY2024: The First Large-Scale Survey on DEI and the Work Environment (For Staff)(Estimated Time to Complete: Approximately 10–15 minutes)

【Target Participants】

1. FY2024: The First Large-Scale Survey on Research Environments Related to DEI (For Researchers)　Professors, Associate Professors, Lecturers, Assistant Professors (including specially appointed positions (Research / Education)), Research Assistants, Other staff whose primary role involves research (including part-time staff)（English）https://forms.gle/YhpYoATkX6d6s47p7
2. FY2024: The First Large-Scale Survey on DEI and the Work Environment (For Staff)　Administrative staff, Technical staff, Medical staff, Non-research faculty (including specially appointed positions(Management)), URA, etc.（English）https://forms.gle/UPokCPsGTS34JoFg9

【Survey Period】

Monday, December 16, 2024 – Friday, January 17, 2025

【Contact】

Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Tohoku University
Lee Sunhee / Senior Assistant Professor
TEL: 022-217-6092
Mail: dei-center@grp.tohoku.ac.jp

Since 2003, Tohoku University has implemented the Tohoku University Housing Joint Guarantor System to support international students who have difficulty securing a joint guarantor to rent apartments. This system has been operated with the cooperation of faculty members and administrative staff in each department.

However, due to the widespread use of rent guarantor companies, the significant burden on faculty members and administrative staff in managing the system, and the expected further increase in the number of international students, we have decided to terminate this system and introduce a new system with more comprehensive support.

The Tohoku University Housing Joint Guarantor System will stop accepting new applications as of December 31, 2024.

We strongly recommends that international students use the ‘SUMURAKU  Plan’ provided by the Tohoku University Co-op when signing contracts for private apartments. The Plan not only offers a rent guarantee but also provides a 24-hour multilingual call center service that you can contact if you encounter any problems while renting the apartment, allowing you to live with peace of mind.

As a transitional measure, students will be allowed to renew their Tohoku University Housing Guarantor System contract until they complete their current programs (undergraduate, master’s, doctoral) provided they are enrolled as of December 31, 2024.

For more details, please refer to the following link.

• Joint Guarantor

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.

Course Information

1. Japanese Circle
   Level: Around completion of beginner level
   Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 18:30 – 20:10 (20 sessions)
   Location: Lecture Room 10, Aobayama Commons, Aobayama Campus
2. Nobi Nobi Japanese Club
   Level: Around completion of beginner level
   Schedule: Wednesdays and Fridays, 18:30 – 20:10 (17 sessions)
   Location: Lecture Room 10, Aobayama Commons, Aobayama Campus

Application Deadline: October 8 (Tuesday), or when the classes reach full capacity.

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/wNmLdijPU7CbTikB8
Note: English instructions are provided at the beginning of the form.

For inquiries regarding these courses, please contact: nik_evening_jpcourse(at)grp.tohoku.ac.jp.

We are excited to announce that the Global Learning Center will host the 2024 Fall Welcome Week from September 25th to 30th, 2024. This event is aimed at helping international students settle into life on campus and adjust to living in Japan.

Schedule	Sept. 25 (Wed.) – Sept. 30 (Mon.), 2024
Venue	Aobayama campus, Kawauchi campus and Seiryo campus *The details of the location will be sent by email once participants have been selected.
Registration	Please apply using the QR code on the poster or the application form at the following URL. https://forms.gle/WLp34WWw2qDtypeG8
Deadline	Sept. 19 (Thu.)
Contact	welcome_week*grp.tohoku.ac.jp (Change * to @)

Please visit the GLC website for more information on the schedule and registration details. We look forward to seeing you there!

Renting private apartments in Japan has a lot of unique rules and customs.

This video has many useful information for international students who are looking to rent private apartments for the first time.

It also includes information on how to search for apartments and the process of signing a contract.

Be sure to watch this video before starting to find an apartment!

URL: https://classroom.google.com/w/MTAxOTAyMjIxMzkz/tc/Njk4MjY1OTU0ODg5　(Google Classroom)
Class Code: wfm3mxf

＊Please log in with your DC email.

The Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) has been entrusted by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to conduct the Training Course for Promoting Stable Employment of Foreign Residents.

As a part of this initiative, JICE is offering free Japanese Language Course for Work (Intermediate level), scheduled to commence in August.

The application process for this course is straightforward. Simply visit your nearest Hello Work office with a passport-sized ID photo and your Residence Card, and take a placement test to become a part of the course.

Training Course for Promoting Stable Employment of Foreign Residents

Level: Intermediate
(This class is for people who can read and write Hiragana and Katakana and have studied a little Japanese before. It is also for people who can communicate somewhat in simple Japanese in daily life.)

Course Period: August 26 to October 11

Class Time: 9:30 -12:30

Class Date: Monday – Friday

Place: SenTIA in Sendai International Center

Application Deadline: August 14

Placement Test: August 19

For more information on Sendai class:

Download leaflet

For more detailed information about the course, visit the JICE’s website.

Frauds Targeting Chinese Nationals

Many scams targeting Chinese nationals have occurred in Japan, and similar cases have been reported at the university.

The criminals call Chinese nationals, pretending to be members of the Chinese police, and mislead them with threats such as, “Your bank account is being used for illegal money transfers. If you don’t do anything, you will be arrested and deported.” Then the criminals tell them to send money to a designated bank account.

The criminals also tell Chinese nationals, “Never tell others about this,” and try to convince them to believe the criminals through various tricks.

To avoid becoming a victim, even if the caller claims to be from the Chinese Embassy or Public Security Bureau, hang up the phone and consult with your family, a familiar person, the university or the police.

• Call for Attention Regarding Frauds Targeting Chinese Nationals | National Police Agency (PDF)

Ban on Importing Meat Products

We have reported an increase in international mail packages containing meat products addressed to residents of the university’s dormitories from China.

Importation of food containing meat is banned by Japanese laws. If you violate this, you may be subject to imprisonment and/or fines.

Be sure to tell your family and friends in China not to send meat products to your residence in Japan (such as dormitory or apartment).

• Leaflets | Animal Quarantine Service (PDF)

Great news for those who missed the previous opportunity to enroll in the Japanese Language for Work course provided by JICE!

The Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) has been entrusted by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to conduct the Training Course for Promoting Stable Employment of Foreign Residents.

As a part of this initiative, JICE is now offering another session of the free Japanese Language Course for Work, scheduled to commence in June

The application process for this course is straightforward. Simply visit your nearest Hello Work office with a passport-sized ID photo and your Residence Card, and take a placement test to become a part of the course.

Training Course for Promoting Stable Employment of Foreign Residents

Level: Beginner

Course Period: June 3 to August 7

Class Date: Monday thru Friday

Class Time: 9:30 -12:30

Place: SenTIA in Sendai International Center

Application deadline: May 24

Placement Test: May 27

For more information on Sendai class:

Download leaflet

For more detailed information about the course, visit the JICE’s website.

[For International Researchers and Their Family Members]

AIMR・International Affairs Center (IAC) offers free monthly Japanese classes for various proficiency levels at the Combination Room on the 5th floor of the AIMR Main Building.

Join the class to learn and immerse yourself in Japanese language and culture. One-time participation is also welcomed!

The classes offered are as follows:

To join the classes

📩Complete the Online Registration Form

※Schedule subject to change. Please check the registration form for updates on upcoming classes.

For more details

🌐 IAC Japanese Class Website

Tohoku University and Sendai City will open the “Sendai City x Tohoku University Welcome Desk” at the Aoba Ward Office on a trial basis.

At the Welcome Desk, staff from the Tohoku University International Student Help Desk and Sendai City will provide information and consultation regarding daily life and student life.

Period: March 26 (Tue) to March 29 (Fri)
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Aoba Ward Office 9th floor

Please refer to the following links for more details.

• Sendai Multicultural Center
• Sendai City

* Media coverage may take place between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26. If you do not wish to appear on camera, please visit at another time.

AIMR・International Affairs Center (IAC) conducts free monthly Japanese classes for various proficiency levels.

Join us to learn and immerse yourself in Japanese language and culture at the Combination Room on the 5th floor of the AIMR Main Building. One-time participation is also welcomed!

The classes offered are as follows:

To join the classes

📩Complete the Online Registration Form

For more details

🌐 IAC Japanese Class Website

The International Student Help Desk will hold a pre-departure workshop on December 21st. The event will be held in-person and online.

During the event, the student staff will provide useful information, such as when and what you need to prepare before your departure, in English and Japanese. They will also have a Q&A session.

For more information, please check the link below.

https://www.insc.tohoku.ac.jp/english/seminar/67166/

We are happy to share a wonderful opportunity for foreign residents who wish to master basic conversations in Japanese!

The Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association (SenTIA) offers Japanese classes for those studying Japanese for the first time or people who want to relearn Japanese starting from the basics.

For more information, please visit their website and check the attached pamphlets.

For residents of Sendai, the course will be held as follows:
📍 Venue: Online (1st and 10th classes will be held in person at the Sendai Multicultural Center)
📅 Course Period: January 9  – March 12, 2024.
⌚ Date and Time: Every Tuesday from 10:00 to 12:00.
⏰ Application Deadline: January 3, 2024

Pamphlets:

We’re excited to introduce the 2023 Fall Evening Japanese Language Courses offered by the Department of Applied Japanese Linguistics!

The in-person courses are open to all international students and researchers at Tohoku University, and it will be taught by the dedicated students from the Department of Applied Japanese Linguistics as part of their teaching practicum. Best of all, they are entirely free of charge!

For more information, please visit their website and sign up for the class that best suits your needs.

Please note that the capacity for the classes is limited and registration will close upon reaching capacity.

Do not miss out on this opportunity and register today!

AVAILABLE COURSES:

1. TONPEI

• Level: Learners who have studied basic Japanese
• Date & Time: Nov 2nd – Dec 21st, Every Monday & Thursday, 18:30 – 20:10
• Venue: International OASIS Lounge, Kawauchi South Campus
• Contact: nihongo.tonpei@gmail.com

2. つながる日本語かふぇ初級 / Tsunagaru Japanese Cafe for Beginners

• Level: Beginners
• Date & Time: Nov 7th – Dec 22nd, Every Monday & Thursday, 18:30 – 20:10
• Venue: Meeting Space, Learning Commons of Agricultural Library, Aobayama Campus
• Contact: nihongocafe.beginner@gmail.com

3. つながる日本語かふぇ中級 / Tsunagaru Japanese Cafe for Intermediate

• Level: Intermediate
• Date & Time: Nov 2nd – Dec 21st, Every Tuesday & Friday, 18:30 – 20:10 (Except Nov 17th, Friday)
• Venue: Meeting Space, Learning Commons of Agricultural Library, Aobayama Campus
• Contact: nihongocafe.int@gmail.com

Great news for those who missed the previous opportunity to enroll in the Japanese Language for Work course provided by JICE!

The Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) has been entrusted by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to conduct the Training Course for Promoting Stable Employment of Foreign Residents.

As a part of this initiative, JICE is now offering another session of the free Japanese Language Course for Work, scheduled to commence at the end of November.

The application process for this course is straightforward. Simply visit your nearest Hello Work office with a passport-sized ID photo and your Residence Card, and take a placement test to become a part of the course.

The deadline for course applications is November 10, 2023.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

For residents of Sendai, the course will be held as below:
📍 Venue : Sendai Multicultural Center
📅 Course Period : November 29, 2023 – January 26, 2024
⌚ Date and Time : Mon – Friday (9:30 – 12:30)
⏰ Application Deadline : November 10, 2023
📝 Placement Test : November 17, 2023 at Sendai Multicultural Center

For more detailed information about the course, visit the JICE’s website.

Pamphlets:

There have been several scams in which Chinese nationals living in Japan have received calls on their cell phones from people claiming to be from the Chinese Embassy or the Chinese Public Security Bureau, demanding money.

To avoid becoming a victim, even if the caller claims to be from the Chinese Embassy or Public Security Bureau, hang up the phone and consult with your family, a familiar person, or the police.

We are thrilled to announce that the 2023 Fall Welcome Week event will be held from September 25 to 30, 2023. This event is designed to support international students as they adjust to life on campus and in Japan.

Please visit the GLC website for more information on the schedule and registration details.

We look forward to seeing you there!

On June 29, 2023, a seminar for international students who wish to rent an apartment was held online. You can find the handout at the link below.

• Apartment/Moving

We are excited to share a wonderful opportunity for foreign residents who wish to enter the workforce in Japan!

The Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) has been entrusted by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to conduct the Training Course for Promoting Stable Employment of Foreign Residents. As part of this initiative, JICE is offering a free Japanese Language Course for work.

Applying for the course is simple. Just visit your nearest Hello Work office with a piece of ID photo and your Residence Card, and take a placement test to join the course.

For residents of Sendai, the course will be held as below:
📍 Venue : Sendai Multicultural Center
📅 Course Period : 21 August – 16 October
⌚ Date and Time : Mon – Friday (9:30 – 12:30)
⏰ Application Deadline : 8 August 2023
📝 Placement Test : 15 August 2023 at Sendai Multicultural Center

For more detailed information about the course, visit the JICE’s website.

Pamphlets:

This seminar will be held for international students who will rent private apartments in Sendai for the first time as below. For further details, please see the URL below.

• Date: June 29 (Thu), 2023
• Time: 12:00-13:00 Japanese session, 18:15-19:15 English session
• Details/Registration: Global Learning Center

The information for the Tohoku University Japanese Language Program for the first semester of 2023, which will be held at the Kawauchi campus, is now available on the JLPK website.

Overseas applicants can also apply for the Nihongo ID, which is required to attend the program. However, please note that a Tohoku University ID is necessary to apply for the program. Please liaise with your respective department for the issuance of the Nihongo ID.

For those who are newly joining TU in April, please apply for the Nihongo ID after April 1st, once your Tohoku University ID has been activated and is valid.

For more information:

Website
http://www.jlpk.ihe.tohoku.ac.jp/program/
Guidebook
http://www.ihe.tohoku.ac.jp/SJLE/JLPK/guide-e.pdf

■ Contact:
International Education Section,
Student Exchange Division
sed2@grp.tohoku.ac.jp

We are excited to announce that the 2023 ‘Minna No Hiroba’ Japanese Conversation Session is now accepting interested participants to join the sessions!

‘Minna No Hiroba’ Japanese Conversation Session provides a unique opportunity for Japanese students and international students and researchers who are learning Japanese to engage in conversation and games together in small groups. This year, we are thrilled to announce that the sessions will be held face-to-face.

International students and researchers with beginner-level Japanese language skills are welcome to join, and we encourage you to refer to the poster below for more information on how to apply to participate in the sessions.

We look forward to seeing you there!

We are thrilled to announce that the Global Learning Center will be hosting the 2023 Spring Welcome Week event from April 3rd to April 8th, 2023. This event is designed to support international students as they adjust to life on campus and in Japan.

Schedule	Apr. 3 (Mon.) – Apr. 8 (Sat.), 2023 Click here for more details
Venue	Aobayama Campus Kawauchi Campus Katahira Campus Seiryo Campus Online
Registration	Please apply using the QR code on the poster or the application here.
Deadline	Mar.27 (Mon.)
Contact	welcome_week*grp.tohoku.ac.jp (Change * to @)

Although the event is mainly aimed towards international students, international researchers and faculty members are greatly welcome to join the events that are held in Katahira campus as well!

Please visit the GLC website for more information on the schedule and registration details. We look forward to seeing you there!

We’re excited to announce that TU Support has officially launched our social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube!

While some of our content may be geared towards international researchers, our pages will also provide a wealth of useful information about Tohoku University, Sendai, and Japan in general for the entire international community.

We look forward to engaging with you on our new social media channels. Click on the social media icons below to go to each social media account, and don’t forget to follow us to stay up-to-date on the latest information and to connect with our team!

We are pleased to announce that the Miyagi International Association (MIA) will be holding a Japanese language course starting April 2023.

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

・MIA Japanese courses will start from April (https://mia-miyagi.jp/dc/2023-1JCE_0001.pdf)

・MIA日语讲座四月开课 (https://mia-miyagi.jp/dc/2023-1JCC_0001.pdf)

・일본어강좌４월부터 시작합니다 (https://mia-miyagi.jp/dc/2023-1JCK_0001.pdf)

・Khóa học tiếng Nhật bắt đầu từ tháng ４ (https://mia-miyagi.jp/dc/2023-1JCV_0001.pdf)

TU Support Center has just released a walkthrough video that provides clear and concise directions on how to get to Tohoku University campus using the subway from Sendai Station.

You may also visit our YouTube Channel to watch the video!

TU Support YouTube Channel : www.youtube.com/@tusupport

Video Link : https://youtu.be/fKmhACaYbz8

The Sendai Tourism, Convention, and International Association (SenTIA) is now accepting applications for the “SenTIA Online Japanese” class.

Those who wish to attend the class are welcome to apply directly from the link below.

Website: https://int.sentia-sendai.jp/blog/e/e-21764/

■Fees: Free of charge (0 yen)
■Target:
– People who are studying Japanese for the first time, or people who would like to relearn Japanese starting from the very basics.
– People who are 16 years old or older
– In principle, people who can attend all 10 sessions.

* The deadline is January 8 (Sunday), 2023.

On December 8, 2022, a seminar for international students who wish to rent an apartment was held online. You can find the handout at the link below.

• Apartment/Moving

This seminar will be held for international students who will rent private apartments in Sendai for the first time as below. For further details, please see the URL below.

• Date: December 8 (Thu), 2022
• Time: 12:00-13:00 Japanese session, 18:15-19:15 English session
• Details/Registration:Global Learning Center

Have you experienced any difficulties while living in Japan?
For example: Not knowing how to prepare when considering a divorce.
You worked overtime, but your employer will not pay you.
You were discriminated against due to not being Japanese, and other such situations.
A “Special Joint Consultation for Foreigners” will be held for consulting about all such problems at once.

◆Date and Time:
　Saturday, December 3, 2022 10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m.

◆Venue:
　AER Building, 6F Sendaishi Chushokigyo Kasseika Center（Sendai City Medium & Small size Enterprise Activation Center）
　(1-3-1 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai)

◆Inquiries:
　Sendai Regional Immigration Bureau, Inspection Department
　TEL: 022-256-6080

◆Details:
Refer to the below SENTIA website link (pamphlets also available in Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese)

https://int.sentia-sendai.jp/blog/e/e-21573/

We launched the page “How to Apply for Support Services” for International Students and Researchers.

The orientation videos for incoming international students are now available at Google Classroom.

The videos give you various information and advice on maximizing student life at Tohoku University.

All international students who have newly enrolled in Tohoku University must watch them and answer the questionnaire.

Please see how to watch the orientation at the following link.

• Orientation for Incoming Students 2022 Fall

The Welcome Week offers new international students workshops that provide important information on daily life in Sendai, minimum necessary language skills, and opportunities to make new friends!

For details, please visit the following page.

• 2022 Fall Welcome Week for new international students

The International Festival Students Organizing Committee cooperated with Tohoku University Foreign Student Association (TUFSA) to organize the event “The 35th Tohoku University International Festival (TUIF) x 115th Anniversary of Tohoku University” on October 2 at Kawauchi Campus.

For more details, please visit the following website.

• TUFSA (Tohoku University Foreign Students Association)

On July 7, 2022, a seminar for international students who wish to rent an apartment was held online. You can find the handout at the link below.

• Apartment/Moving

The International Student Help Desk will hold an online workshop for international students who are leaving Japan this spring after finishing their studies at Tohoku University.

The student staff will provide useful information, such as when and what you need to prepare before your departure, in English and Japanese.

For details, please see the URL below.

• “Pre-departure Workshop for International Students” by the International Student Online Help Desk
• Date & time: August 2 (Tue.), 2022, 12:00 – 13:00

Due to the fact that the number of people departing from Japan has been increasing, the special measures on status of residence for international students who have difficulty in returning to their home countries is being terminated.

Only if you have difficulty returning to your home country and your “Student” status expires by November 1, 2022, you may be permitted to change your status of residence to “Designated Activities (4 months)”.

For details, please refer to the following link.

• 【重要】帰国困難者に対する在留諸申請の取扱いが変わります。｜Immigration Services Agency of Japan (In multiple languages)

This seminar will be held for international students who will rent private apartments in Sendai for the first time as below. For further details, please see the URL below.

• Date: July 7 (Thu), 2022
• Time: 12:00-13:00 Japanese session, 18:15-19:15 English session
• Details/Registration:Global Learning Center

Global Learning Center AA and IPLANET staff published “Vegan&Vegetarian Guidebook”.

You can find the guidebook at the link below.

• Vegan&Vegetarian Guidebook

The orientation videos for incoming international students are now available at Google Classroom.

The videos give you various information and advice on maximizing student life at Tohoku University.

All international students who have newly enrolled in Tohoku University must watch them and answer the questionnaire.

Please see how to watch the orientation at the following link.

• Orientation for Incoming Students 2022 Spring

The Welcome Week Online provides new and returning international students at Tohoku University with important information on student life and daily life in Sendai.

For details, please refer to the following link.

• 2022 Spring Welcome Week Online for international students | GLC

• For international students, regarding the earthquake that occurred on March 16th | Global Learning Center

• Procedures for newly entering Japan (Mar 2, 2022)

• Announcement of easing border measures by Japanese government (Feb 18, 2022)

• To Tohoku University international students awaiting entry to Japan

The International Student Help Desk will hold an online workshop for international students who are leaving Japan this spring after finishing their studies at Tohoku University.

The student staff will provide useful information, such as when and what you need to prepare before your departure, in English and Japanese.

• Date & time: February 21th (Mon.), 2022, 12:00 – 13:00

For details, please see the URL below.

• “Pre-departure Workshop for International Students” by the International Student Online Help Desk

• To Tohoku University international students awaiting entry to Japan

On December 8, 2021, a seminar for international students who wish to rent an apartment was held online. You can find the handout at the link below.

• Apartment/Moving

This seminar will be held for international students who will rent private apartments in Sendai for the first time as below. For further details, please see the URL below.

• Date: December 8 (Wed), 2021
• Time: 12:00-13:00 Japanese session, 18:15-19:15 English session
• Details/Registration:Global Learning Center

The orientation videos for international students enrolling in the fall of 2021 is now available on Google Classroom. The students are required to view all content and complete the questionnaire. For details. please see the webpage below. You can also find useful resources for your student life there.

• Orientation for Incoming Students

The Global Learning Center (GLC) has launched an online global community. We welcome not only international students but also students wishing to interact with them and faculty/staff members involved in international student support are also welcome to the community!

• How to join the community

On July 8, 2021, a seminar for international students who wish to rent an apartment was held online. You can find the handout at the link below.

• Apartment/Moving

The International Student Help Desk will host an online exchange event that international students gather to talk about summer festivals from around the world. For details and registration, please visit Global Learning Center’s website.

• Global Learning Center

We are pleased to announce that TU Support has been renewed. We will further expand the contents and continue to provide useful information.

With this renewal, the URLs of all web pages in both Japanese and English versions (except for the Japanese home page) have changed. Please change your bookmark/link(s) to our site.

On December 10, 2020, a seminar for international students who wish to rent an apartment was held online. You can find the handout at the link below.

• Apartment/Moving

This seminar will be held for international students who will rent private apartments in Sendai for the first time as below. For further details, please see the URL below.

• Date: December 10 (Thu), 2020
• Time: 12:00-13:00 Japanese session, 18:15-19:15 English session
• Details/Registration:Global Learning Center

We held the seminar of renting apartments for international students online on July 8, 2020.
The seminar handout contains useful information such as apartments for international students in Sendai, what to do before looking for an apartment, using real estate agencies, etc.
Please look over the handout when you sign a lease on an apartment.
Click here for the handout.
Click here for the Questions and Answers.

This seminar will be held mainly for international students who will rent private apartments in Sendai for the first time.The seminar wil be conducted on Google Meet.

• Date：July 8 (Wed.) 2020
• Time：12:00～13:00 Japanese version,　18:30～19:30 English version
• Registration：Please click application form URL below.

Application page※ Please log in with your DC mail address.
※ The deadline for the registration will be June 30 (Tue.)
The flyer is here

The seminar for intenational students: renting apartments for beginners (Dec.4, 2019) video is available.
Click here for the video (internal use only).
How to watch the video?

We held the seminar on renting apartments for international students at International Exchange Building, Kawauchi-Kita Campus on December 4, 2019.
The seminar handout contains useful information such as apartments for international students in Sendai, what to do before looking for an apartment, using real estate agencies, etc.
Please look over the handout when you sign a lease on an apartment.
Click here for the handout.

Date and time: December 4 (Wed.), 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Kawauchi-Kita Campus, International Exchange Building R115
Map: https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/map/en/?f=KW_A12
This seminar will be held mainly for international students who will rent private apartments in Sendai for the first time.
※No reservations required. The seminar will be condacted in English.
Flyer: here.

The incoming international students orientation (Sep. 30, 2019) video is available.
Click here for the video (internal use only). 
How to watch the movie?

An on-campus JP Post Bank account opening service is available at the end of September and the beginning of October on Kawauchi North Campus.
Click here for the details.

The incoming international students orientation (Sep. 30, 2019) handout is available.
Click here for the handout.

Date and time: Setember 30 (Mon.), 2019 from 17:00 to 18:40.
Place: 2ndFloor of Multidisciplinary Research Building, Kawauchi South Campus
This orientation will be held for incoming international students who will enroll at Tohoku University in 2019 fall semester.
For the program, please see here.
For the flyer, please see here.
Click here for the handout.

The new fares will be effective from October 1, 2019.
Click here to view the new fares on the “Access” page
Click here to view the new fares of “Discount Fare for Students”
Click here to view the Sendai City Transportation Bureau announcement (Japanese only)

Link: Japan Post Bank Announcement JapaneseEnglish
Simplified ChineseTraditional ChineseThaiVietnamese
Note: The third item, “Student ID Card,” can be replaced with your “university letter of acceptance” if you have not been issued your ID yet.

The seminar for intenational students: renting apartments for beginners (Jun. 20, 2019) video is available. Click here for the video (internal use only).
How to watch the video?

We held the seminar on renting apartments for international students at International Exchange Building Lounge, Kawauchi-Kita Campus on June 20, 2019. The seminar handout contains useful information such as apartments for international students in Sendai, what to do before looking for an apartment, using real estate agencies, etc. Please look over the handout when you sign a lease on an apartment.
Click here for the handout.

Date and time: June 20 (Thu.), 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Kawauchi-Kita Campus, International Exchange Building Lounge
Map: https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/map/en/?f=KW_A12
This seminar will be held mainly for international students who will rent private apartments in Sendai for the first time.
※No reservations required. The seminar will be condacted in English.
Flyer: here.

flyer
Group Mori’s flyer 
“Local Support Groups”

The incoming international students orientation (Apr. 3, 2019) video is available.
Click here for the video (internal use only). 
How to watch the movie?

The incoming international students orientation (Apr. 3, 2019) handout is available. Click here for the handout.

Flyer  Poster

• “Opening Bank Accounts in Japan”
• “Change to 77 Bank Policy on Foreign Remittances”

Click here for the website.

For the pamphlet, please see here.
Click here for the details.

Date and time: April 3 (Wed.), 2019 from 17:00 to 18:40.
Place: 2nd floor of Lecture Rooms C (Kawauchi North Campus)
This orientation will be held for incoming international students who will enroll at Tohoku University in April, 2019.
For the program, please see here.
For the flyer, please see here.
Click here for the handout.

As of April 1, 2019, the Sendai Bicycle Safety Bylaws will make it mandatory for anyone riding bicycles within the city limits to enroll in cyclist liability insurance.
For international students, cyclist liability is covered under Inbound Futaigakusou. Please find out whether or not you are enrolled already.
If you are not enrolled, please enroll in both Gakkensai and Inbound Futaigakusou.
Click here for details.
Reference:Attention:Cyclists

The seminar for intenational students: renting apartments for beginners (Dec. 6, 2018) video is available.
Click here for the video (internal use only).
How to watch the video?

We held the seminar on renting apartments for international students at International Exchange Building, Kawauchi-Kita Campus on Dec 7, 2018. The seminar handout contains useful information such as apartments for international students in Sendai, what to do before looking for an apartment, using real estate agencies, etc. Please look over the handout when you sign a lease on an apartment. Click here for the handout.

Reference: Average Rent for Each Area has been posted.

Date and time: December 6(Thu.), 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Kawauchi-Kita Campus, International Exchange Building R115
Map: https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/map/en/?f=KW_A12
This seminar will be held mainly for international students who will rent private apartments in Sendai for the first time.
※No reservations required. The seminar will be condacted in English.
Flyer; here.

The incoming international students orientation (Oct. 2, 2018) handout is available. Click here for the handout.

Date and time: October 2 (Tue.), 2018 from 5:45 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.
Place: Tohoku University Centennial Hall (Kawauchi Hagi Hall)
Map: https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/map/en/?f=KW_D01
This orientation will be held for incoming international students who will enroll at Tohoku University in October, 2018.
For the program, please see here.
For the flyer, please see here.
For the orienation materials, please see here(available on Sep. 28.).

We held the seminar on renting apartments for international students at International Exchange Building, Kawauchi-Kita Campus on June 20, 2018. The seminar handout contains useful information such as apartments for international students in Sendai, what to do before looking for an apartment, using real estate agencies, etc. Please look over the handout when you sign a lease on an apartment. Click here for the handout.

Date and time: June 20(Wed.), 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Kawauchi-Kita Campus, International Exchange Building R115
Map: https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/map/en/?f=KW_A12
This seminar will be held mainly for international students who will rent private apartments in Sendai for the first time.
※No reservations required. The seminar will be condacted in English.
Flyer; here.

Gakusei Shien Dayori(Student Support News Letter)
Finding Accommodations
University House Aobayama

The incoming international students orientation (Apr. 3, 2018) video is available.
Click here for the video (internal use only).
How to watch the movie?

The incoming international students orientation (Apr. 3, 2018) handout is available.
Click here for the handout.

All Drug-related Crimes are Felonies in Japan. We ask that all students, including international students (researchers), and staff who will be coming to Japan in the future read this notice carefully and completely to be aware of Japanese laws on illegal drugs, legal punishments, social norms and attitudes, and the effect that violating the law has on those around you.

Date and time: April 3 (Tue.), 2018 from 17:00 to 18:40.
Place: 2nd floor of Multidisciplinary Research Building(Kawauchi Minami Campus)
This orientation will be held for incoming international students who will enroll at Tohoku University in April, 2018.
For the program, please see here.
For the flyer, please see here.

The seminar for intenational students: renting apartments for beginners (Dec. 14, 2017) video is available. Click here for the video (internal use only).
How to watch the video?

Tohoku University provides International House as dedicated accommodations for international students and scholars, and University House for both international students and Japanese students. Please refer to this Dorm Comparison for the information on each dorm. It is also posted on this page.

Information about international students insurance is available. Please check the details from here.

We held the seminar on renting apartments for international students at International Exchange Building, Kawauchi-Kita Campus on December 14, 2017. The seminar handout contains useful information such as apartments for international students in Sendai, what to do before looking for an apartment, using real estate agencies, etc. Please look over the handout when you sign a lease on an apartment. Click here for the handout.

Date and time: December 14(Thu.), 2017 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Kawauchi-Kita Campus, International Exchange Building R115
Map: https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/map/en/?f=KW_A12
This seminar will be held mainly for international students who will rent private apartments in Sendai for the first time.
※No reservations required. The seminar will be condacted in English.
Flyer; here.

For further details, please see SenTIA’s website. Katahira area (Oct 21) Sanjo area (Oct 28)

The incoming international students orientation (Oct. 10, 2017) audio is available. Click here for the audio (internal use only).
How to listen to the audio?

There will be a university-wide safety confirmation drill on October 27th (Fri.).
A practice safety confirmation message will be sent to all registered email addresses at noon from “tohoku-univ＠anpi.tohoku.ac.jp”. Please access the URL contained in the message to notify us of your safety status. If you have not register your email address yet, please make sure to do that. The free smartphone app, Emergency Call, is also available. It makes responding simpler and more reliable.
Click here for the details.

Subway and bus commuting guide is available. We recommend you use of the subway lines for a safer, more pleasant commute.

The incoming international students orientation (Oct. 3, 2017) handout is available. Click here for the handout.

Date and time: October 3 (Tue.), 2017 from 5:45 p.m. to 7:20 p.m.
Place: Tohoku University Centennial Hall (Kawauchi Hagi Hall)
This orientation will be held for incoming international students who will enroll at Tohoku University in October, 2017.
For the program, please see here.
For the flyer, please see here.

We held the seminar on renting apartments for international students at International Exchange Building, Kawauchi-Kita Campus on June 22, 2017. The seminar handout contains useful information such as apartments for international students in Sendai, what to do before looking for an apartment, using real estate agencies, etc. Please look over the handout when you sign a lease on an apartment. Click here for the handout.

Date and time: June 22(Thu.), 2017 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Kawauchi-Kita Campus, International Exchange Building R115
Map: https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/map/en/?f=KW_A12
This seminar will be held mainly for international students who will rent private apartments in Sendai for the first time.
※No reservations required. The seminar will be condacted in English.
Flyer; here.

The incoming international students orientation (Apr. 4, 2017) video is available. Click here for the video (internal use only).

There will be a university-wide safety confirmation drill on April 24 (Mon.).
A practice safety confirmation message will be sent to all registered email addresses at noon from “tohoku-univ＠anpi.tohoku.ac.jp”. Please access the URL contained in the message to notify us of your safety status. If you have not register your email address yet, please make sure to do that. The free smartphone app, Emergency Call, is also available. It makes responding simpler and more reliable.
Click here for the details.

The incoming international students orientation (Apr. 4, 2017) handout is available. Click here for the handout.

Date and time: April 4 (Tue.), 2017 from 5 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.
Place: 2nd floor of Multidisciplinary Research Building(Kawauchi Minami Campus)
This orientation will be held for incoming international students who will enroll at Tohoku University in April, 2017.
For the program, please see here.
For the flyer, please see here.

We held the seminar on renting apartments for international students at International Exchange Building, Kawauchi-Kita Campus on December 15, 2016. The seminar handout contains useful information such as apartments for international students in Sendai, what to do before looking for an apartment, using real estate agencies, etc. Please look over the handout when you sign a lease on an apartment. Click here for the handout.

Information about National Pension System is available. Please check the enrollment procedures, the exemption/deferment system and other details from here.

Date and time: December 15 (Thu.), 2016 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Kawauchi-Kita Campus, International Exchange Building R115
This seminar will be held mainly for international students who will rent private apartments in Sendai for the first time.
※No reservations required. The seminar will be condacted in English.
Flyer; here.

There will be a university-wide safety confirmation drill on December 2（Fri.）.
A practice safety confirmation message will be sent to all registered email addresses at noon on December 2（Fri.) from “tohoku-univ＠anpi.tohoku.ac.jp”. Please access the URL contained in the message to notify us of your safety status.
If you have not register your email address yet, please make sure to do that. Click here for the details.

There will be a tsunami evacuation drill in Sendai on November 5 (Sat.). As part of this drill, a test tsunami warning message will be sent by email on the major cellular providers (NTT docomo, au, Softbank) at 8:33 am. This emergency email will be sent to all mobile phones within Sendai city limits and everyone with a compatible mobile phone will receive it. (However, some service providers/phone models are not able to receive emergency email messages.) The email will be delivered and the loud alarm will sound even if your phone is set to silent mode. As this is just a drill, please remain calm.

The incoming international students orientation (Oct. 3, 2016) handout is available. Click here for the handout.

Date and time: October 22 (Sat.), 2016 from 10 a.m. to noon
Place: International House Sanjo 1, Lobby
Flyer; here.

Date and time: October 3 (Mon.), 2016 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Tohoku University Centennial Hall (Kawauchi Hagi Hall)
This orientation will be held for incoming international students who will enroll at Tohoku University in October, 2016.
For the program, please see here.

We held the seminar on renting apartments for international students at International House Sanjo 1 on July 22, 2016. The seminar handout contains useful information such as apartments for international students in Sendai, what to do before looking for an apartment, using real estate agencies, etc. Please look over the handout when you sign a lease on an apartment. Click here for the handout.

Date and time: July 21 (Thu.), 2016 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Place: International House Sanjo 1, Lobby
This seminar will be held mainly for international students who will rent private apartments in Sendai for the first time.
※No reservations required. The seminar will be condacted in English.
Flyer; here.

Information about the Social Security and Tax Number System is available. Please check the Notification Card receiving method, precautions to deal with the number and other details from here.

The Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association (SenTIA), has produced the following instructive videos mainly for expatriate residents who are not accustomed to Japan’s traffic rules. The videos are designed not only to teach viewers the minimum required knowledge for safe use of bicycles, but to encourage them to comply with the traffic rules and manners as well. Viewers will also learn how to ride bicycles safely and what to do in the event that they have a bicycle accident. These videos are available in English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Nepali and Japanese. Please watch the one provided in your preferred language to help you avoid traffic accidents!

• “Do you know bicycle traffic rules?” （English）
• “Do you know bicycle traffic rules?” （Chinese）
• “Do you know bicycle traffic rules?” （Vietnamese）
• “Do you know bicycle traffic rules?” （Nepali）
• “Do you know bicycle traffic rules?” （Japanese)

Suica cards and compatible IC cards※ can be used for buses and subways starting on March 26, 2016. For more information, please visit the Sendai City Transportation Bureau’s website (Japanese only).
※PASMO, Kitaca, TOICA, manaca, ICOCA, PiTaPa, SUGOCA, nimoca, HAYAKAKEN.

We held the seminar on renting apartments for international students at University House Sanjo Ⅱ on January 7, 2016. The seminar handout contains useful information such as apartments for international students in Sendai, what to do before looking for an apartment, using real estate agencies, etc. Please look over the handout when you sign a lease on an apartment. Click here for the handout.

The purpose of this guidebook is to assist you when leasing a property in Japan. It contains information about finding a property, lease contracts, guidelines to follow during your stay, paperwork and procedures for moving out, preparations in case of emergency or disaster, and more. Please read through the guidebook and make sure you understand the information contained within before beginning your search for a property. Click here to view the guidebook. (The guidebook is also on the homepage)

Due to the system up-dating, the following services of the 77 Bank are temporarily unavailable from Dec. 31, 2015 through Jan. 3, 2016. For details, please click here.

• Counter service at all the branches
• ATM service
  You cannot use the 77 Bank’s cash card by ATMs not only at The 77 Bank but also at other banks and convenience stores
• Internet banking and so on

In the latest issue of Gakusei Shien Dayori the fare for the city bus route between Sanjomachi and Kawauchi Station (to begin when the Tozai Subway Line opens) was reported as JPY 170. However, the Sendai City Transportation Bureau has informed us that the fare has been changed to JPY 180. Please take note of this to avoid any confusion when using the bus. For details of subway fares after the opening of the Tozai line, please see here (Sendai City Bus/Subway website).

New types of the free pass will be introduced with the opening of the Tozai Subway Line on Dec. 6.
The free pass go on sale on Nov. 22 ahead of Dec. 6.
Sales locations will be very crowded from Dec. 6 so it is highly recommended to buy your pass on one of the pre-sale days, Nov. 22 to Dec. 5. See here for details.

Please refer to GAKUSEI SHIEN DAYORI 2015.10.26 No.2.
For more information on Social Security and Tax Number System, visit Cabinet Sectretariat website.

Date and time: October 8 (Thu.), 2015 from 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Place: Room 206 on the 2nd floor, Multimedia Education and Research Complex
This orientation will be held mainly for incoming international students who will enroll at Tohoku University in October, 2015.
For the program, please see here.

This contains various kinds of information on procedures international students and scholars coming to Tohoku University should take before coming to Japan, when you enter Japan and after your arrival. Be sure to check this when you come to Japan. To see the guide, please click here.

To see the warning, please click here.

Under the new law, cyclists who are caught violating traffic regulations more than twice within a period of three years, will be required to attend three-hour safety lectures.
For further information, please click here.

Date and time: April 17 (Friday), 2015 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Room 206 on the 2nd floor, Multimedia Education and Research Complex
This will be held for incoming international students who will enroll in Tohoku University in April