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Essential Information for New Incoming Students

Dear New Incoming Students,

Congratulations and welcome to International M.A. and Ph.D. Programs, Department of Economics, YNU.

Here is some initial information to help you get started in our programs.

1. Access to YNU

International airports to Yokohama City Air Terminal (YCAT)

(Yokohama City Air Terminal: http://www.ycat.co.jp/)

YCAT is the meeting place with your tutor, who will excort you to your hotel, Ooka International Residence, Tokiwadai Residence, or YNU dormitory.

Narita International Airport http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/

From Narita Internatilnal Airport to YCAT

The Airport Limousine bus service: http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/

The fare is 3,700 yen and it takes approximately 1.5 hours depending on traffic conditions.

Haneda International Airport

From Haneda International Airport to YCAT

The Keikyu Limousine bus service: http://www.hnd-bus.com

The fare is approximately 590 yen and it takes about 30minute.

Railways to Yokohama

(Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau: http://www.yokohamajapan.com)

2. Landing Examination Procedures

3. Resident Card

The New Residency Management System

(The Immigration Bureau of Japan: http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/)

Resident Card

(The Immigration Bureau of Japan: http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/)

Immigration Procedure guidebook

(The Immigration Bureau of Japan: http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/)

4. Life in Yokohama

Information about daily life necessary for foreigners to live in Japan is included on this homepage in several languages

(Immigration Services Agency of Japan: https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/index.html)

Disaster and Crime Prevention

(City of Yokohama: https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/lang/)

Medical and General Welfare

(City of Yokohama: https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/lang/)

Yokohama Vistor's Guide

(Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau: http://www.welcome.city.yokohama.jp/ja/)

Transportation

(japan-guide.com: https://www.japan-guide.com/)

Shopping

(Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau: http://www.welcome.city.yokohama.jp/ja/)

5. YNU Campus Life

About YNU

YNU Campus Life

Guidebook for International Students(PDF)

Student Center

1F Center for Hearlth Service Science
2F Student Support Division, Educational Affairs Division, Student Advisory Service
3F Career Support Room, Admissions Division

S5-1 Student Center *See the campus map

Rules for Mext Scholarship Student

The Permission Certificate for a Legal Part-Time Job

(JAPAN STUDY SUPPORT: https://www.jpss.jp/en/)

Applications for Entrance Fee Exemptions / Deferred Payment

Information about available scholarships for Privately Financed International Students

Earthquakes and International Students

(Cabinet Office Japan, Disaster Management in Japan: https://www.bousai.go.jp/index-e.html)

YNU Campus Map

Annual Schedule

Medical Fee Supports System

City of Yokohamahttps://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/lang/

6. Housing

YNU Dormitories

The Yokohama International Student House

Kanagawa International Foundation

Tokyo International Exchange Center

(Independent Administrative Institution Japan Student Services Organization:
http://www.jasso.go.jp/index_e.html)

7. Weather in Japan

Japan Meteorological Agency



Welcome again to YNU and we are all looking forward to meeting you and working with you.


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