Fortunately, Fukuoka has much a lower cost of living than large cities like Tokyo and Osaka. Utilities: … Continue reading How to Manage your Living Expenses
How to Stay Healthy
Fukuoka has a mild climate during most of the year, but it may be different from what you are accustomed to in … Continue reading How to Stay Healthy
How to Avoid Getting into Trouble
Bicycle Theft: Riding a bicycle is a very popular method of transportation for NILS students for school and pa … Continue reading How to Avoid Getting into Trouble
What if Something Happens?
Injuries or Illnesses: If you can speak some Japanese, you can go to a doctor by yourself. There are doctors w … Continue reading What if Something Happens?
Temporary Leave of Absence
During your stay in Japan, you may want to go home during long breaks to spend time with your family. Please p … Continue reading Temporary Leave of Absence
Work Permit
Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under he Status of Residence Previously Granted[1] … Continue reading Work Permit
Japanese Customs #4: Hanko (Personal Seal)
A hanko is typically made of wood, plastic or ivory, and has one’s name carved out at the bottom. In the same … Continue reading Japanese Customs #4: Hanko (Personal Seal)
Japanese Customs #3: Manners of Speech
Many students begin studying Japanese in their home countries before enrolling in NILS. If you like Anime, you … Continue reading Japanese Customs #3: Manners of Speech
Japanese Customs #2: Greetings
How to Bow Even though bowing as a form of greetings is used in cultures around the world, many people seem to … Continue reading Japanese Customs #2: Greetings
Japanese Customs #1: Don’t Forget
Shoes are worn outdoors only. Japanese people take their shoes off at the entrance hall. In Western nations, i … Continue reading Japanese Customs #1: Don’t Forget
