Item	Details
Residence Card	Your Residence Card will be issued at the airport when you arrive in Japan, after presenting your Certificate of Eligibility, passport, and visa. This card serves as your official ID in Japan and must be carried with you at all times.If you plan to work part-time during your stay, you can submit an Application for Permission to Engage in Activity Other Than That Permitted Under the Status of Residence upon entry. If approved, a stamp will be placed on the back of your residence card, allowing you to work within the permitted hours.
Residence Period	The residence card has an expiration date and must be renewed before it expires. You can apply for renewal at the Immigration Services Agency from three months before the expiration. Students with over 90% attendance will receive support from the school for the renewal process. Those with 89% or lower must handle the difficult procedure themselves.
Move-in Procedure (Address Registration)	Within 14 days after arriving in Japan, you must register your address at your local city/ward office. Once registered, your address will be printed on your residence card.
National Health Insurance	You should apply for National Health Insurance at the same time as your address registration at your local city or ward office. Everyone living in Japan is required to join the national insurance system. By enrolling, you will receive the same medical coverage as Japanese citizens, making healthcare more affordable during your stay.
Permission for Part-Time Work	If you wish to do part-time work to help cover your tuition or living expenses, you must first obtain permission to engage in activities outside your residence status. This permission must be granted before you begin working.
Part-Time Working Hours	① During school terms: Up to 28 hours per week ② During official school holidays such as Golden Week: Up to 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week
	If you work without permission or exceed the allowed working hours, it will be considered a violation, your residence status may be revoked, and you may be deported.
Opening a Bank Account	A bank account is necessary to receive salary from part-time work. It is also needed to receive funds from your home country for living expenses or second-year tuition. After enrollment, you will open an account at Japan Post Bank (Yucho Bank).
Mobile Phone / SIM Card Contract	Having a personal phone number is very convenient for daily life in Japan. It is also required for further education or job applications. To purchase a phone, you must pay the full price of the device upfront. In most cases, it is recommended to contract a SIM card and use the phone you brought from your home country.