How to Avoid Getting into Trouble
- 03-12-2016
Bicycle Theft: Riding a bicycle is a very popular method of transportation for NILS students for school and part time jobs. However, every year, several NILS students become the victims of bicycle theft. This often happens when a bicycle owner does not lock his or her bike. Unfortunately, if your bi... READ MORE
What if Something Happens?
Injuries or Illnesses: If you can speak some Japanese, you can go to a doctor by yourself. There are doctors who understand English as well. If you get seriously ill or injured in the middle of the night, call an ambulance. The number is 119. If you get in an accident, you need to report the inciden... READ MORE
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 pay attention to immigration requirements.
Departure with Special Re-entry: You can now use this procedure to take a temporary leave of absence from school. You no longer need to appl... READ MORE
Work Permit
Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under he Status of Residence Previously Granted[1]
If you entered Japan with a student visa, you are technically not allowed to work, but with this permission, you are allowed to work part-time.
To obtain this permission:
When you ... READ MORE
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 might have learned some phrases spoken by your favorite characters. Some of you might have used regular Japanese language textbooks. Here at NILS, we teach “masu-desu” (everyday polite) for... READ MORE
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 think bowing is “very Japanese.” Japanese people do bow frequently to just about anyone and few shake hands. Books on manners often give advice on the angle of bowing. In general, you ... READ MORE
Japanese Customs #1: Don’t Forget
Shoes are worn outdoors only.
Japanese people take their shoes off at the entrance hall. In Western nations, it’s common to use mats right before going inside to remove dirt from shoes. In Japan, you step up to an indoor level from outside. Also, front doors in Japan open out to make space fo... READ MORE
Traffic Rules and Regulations
Many students ride bicycles, and because of a recent rise in traffic accidents between pedestrians and bicyclists, let me expand a bit more on traffic rules and regulations.
Pedestrians always have the right of way.
When you see pedestrians, please be extra cautious, slow down and dismount your bi... READ MORE
How to Be a Good Neighbor
It is always important to learn the culture and customs of a country one is visiting.
Most of the NILS students are between the ages of 18 and mid 20’s; young and energetic! Some students enjoy having friends over at night on weekends. Some also work after school and come home late and start ... READ MORE
