The living expenses (including tuition) of international students 1 month are shown in the following table. The cost of living in Tokyo is much higher than that in other cities.

The following are the tuition and living expenses for international students 1 month.

Regional yen RMB

Hokkaido 1 14000 8682

Northeast China 98,000 7463

Kanto14200010814

Tokyo14800011271

Middle1170008910

Feng Jingen122,000 9291

China110,000 8377

Shikoku 106000 8073

Kyushu 1 13000 8606

The national average is 128000 9748.

Details of living expenses and tuition fees for international students

Yen RMB

study

In addition to research fees and tuition fees,10,000 761

Tuition fee 47,000 3579

Transportation fee 8000609

Meal fee is 24000 1827.

Rent 32,284

The cost of water, electricity and gas is 7000533.

Insurance and medical expenses 3000228

Extracurricular hobbies and entertainment expenses 7,000,533

Miscellaneous expenses 1 1, 000 837

Balance 22,0001675

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Studying in Japan

Pre-departure guidance

First of all, congratulations on getting a visa to study in Japan, and you are about to realize your life ideal in a foreign country. The following are the precautions before and on the way, please refer to:

I. Booking air tickets:

When you get the stay qualification certificate and apply for a visa from the local Japanese embassy or consulate, you can book the air ticket to Japan. The company can book air tickets for everyone, let everyone go together and get to school on time according to the requirements of the school.

Second, booking a dormitory:

If you need to book a student dormitory, please apply to our company as soon as possible and pay the booking fee to the other party before you can arrange it. Bedding and other supplies should also be prepared in China.

Third, the departure time:

If students book their own air tickets, please inform our company of the flight, date, time and arrival at the airport, so as to arrange for picking up the plane.

Fourth, the preparation of carrying items:

1) passport (carry it with you and keep it safe. It's best to put it in a leather passport folder. )

2) Air tickets (carry-on)

3) Entry Pass (it is best to put it with your passport and check it when you leave the airport)

4) Leave the qualification certificate (it is best to put it with your passport and check it when you leave the airport).

5) Physical examination certificate (also called health certificate, carry with you)

6) cash (large bills should be kept in a hidden place, not mixed with metal objects and pocket money. If there are metal objects or coins in your coat when you pass the airport security check, you'd better take them off and put them in the inspection basket, which will save trouble and avoid embarrassment when you are in a hurry. )

7) carry-on soft bag (it can be bigger, and it is better to put books, shoes, etc. Inside)

8) More than 20 ID photos (4.5cm×3.5cm or 4cm×3cm, that is, 2-inch photos in China).

9) standing medicines (mainly emergency medicines for colds and diarrhea)

10) Four Seasons Clothing (it is best to prepare a suit for formal occasions)

1 1) stamp by yourself.

12) Chinese-Japanese dictionary or quick translation.

Verb (abbreviation for verb) checked baggage:

Airlines are generally limited to 20-25 kilograms, and international students can enjoy 30 kilograms of checked baggage. But at present, it is the tourist season and the peak season for students to go abroad. General airlines require hand luggage and checked baggage to be weighed together, and those who are overweight will be fined. It's best not to use a large box, but a medium one (on the market 158). You should also put cards on both sides of the box and write down your name, country, etc. In order to prevent mistakes.

Six, into the airport:

It is best to arrive at the airport 2 hours in advance, and the ticket includes airport construction fee and fuel tax. Enter the green channel with your passport and ticket to the baggage check-in office of your flight, and apply for boarding card with your passport and ticket. Fill in the exit card and show your passport when you walk to the customs checkpoint.

Seven, boarding:

Enter the engine room and put the carry-on soft bag into the luggage rack. Fasten your seat belts when taking off and landing. Free dinner is provided on board, and drinks are always available. During the flight, you need to fill out a Japanese entry card for entry inspection.

Eight, out of the airport:

After disembarking from the plane, go to the entry checkpoint first, show your passport and other relevant documents, and after passing the inspection, go to the baggage conveyor belt to find the checked baggage. At the exit, the person sent by the school to pick you up is waiting for you with a card with your name on it or a banner with the name of the school on it. If students arrive at school or residence directly, please determine the bus route and destination address in advance.

Nine, change money:

There are foreign currency exchange offices in the airport lobby and major banks. You can change your US dollars (RMB is not allowed) into Japanese yen for your convenience.

X. international calls:

There are public telephone booths everywhere in the streets and alleys of Japan, which can generally make international long-distance calls. When you arrive, you should call your parents back immediately to report your safety.

Eleven, to prevent getting lost:

The streets in Japan are not due to the south and the north, and they are staggered and complicated, so it is easy to get lost. But as long as you buy a "pocket atlas" in any newspaper or subway station, all the problems will be solved.

Twelve, matters needing attention:

Cash deposit: If you have a lot of cash, don't leave it in the dormitory. It is best to deposit in the bank, but you need to seal the account and prepare it in advance.

Health insurance: Japan's medical expenses are very expensive. It costs about 5,000 yen to go to the hospital to see a cold. Therefore, foreigners who plan to stay in Japan for more than one year must join the national health insurance. The amount of insurance varies from region to region. Generally, foreign students need to pay about 1 1,500 yen per month. When international students go to a hospital or clinic for treatment due to illness or injury, they only need to pay 20-30% of the total medical expenses. However, some expenses need to be paid in full, such as the "differential bed fee" during hospitalization, and some special treatment drugs that are not covered by the insurance premium. After participating in the above-mentioned national health insurance, visa holders of "studying abroad" can also go through the relevant procedures of "medical subsidy system for international students" in our school. In this way, I only need to pay 4-6% of the total medical expenses.

Japanese life and laws and regulations: Some laws in Japan are quite different from those in China. Studying in Japan requires understanding Japanese living habits and some common laws and regulations. For example, domestic garbage should be classified. Foreign students should not work in places with customs and habits. Bicycles abandoned in the park can't be ridden back, and being caught by the police will be considered theft. Wait a minute.

I wish you a pleasant journey and success in your studies. Remember that "learning and development are the main goals of studying abroad".

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Description of working in Japan

Part-time jobs can be done within the prescribed scope as long as they are licensed for activities other than qualifications. However, if the cost of living and studying in Japan is earned by doing part-time jobs, it is impossible to consider it at Japanese prices.

In addition, those who work beyond the permitted time will be punished, and in the worst case, they may be forcibly deported.

1) Matters needing attention in work.

Japan was plagued by a serious shortage of labor earlier, when hourly wages continued to rise. However, after 1992, the whole country of Japan was affected by the economic downturn, and the recruitment of migrant workers was extremely reduced. The hourly wage two or three years ago is unimaginable now. The following are the things to pay attention to when working in this situation.

① The working conditions should be recorded and saved as much as possible.

It is good to get an "employment contract" from the employer while working, but in Japan, it is not used to this procedure. Therefore, in the first interview, you should tell the employer's contractor that "because Japanese is not very good, it is not good to misunderstand", and then ask to write down the working day, working hours, salary, salary payment date, contractor's name and telephone number.

If the hiring manager doesn't write it, he can also write it down for the other party to confirm. Leaving a backup record can prevent unnecessary disputes caused by misunderstanding, and it will also help in case of disputes.

If the job is decided by reading newspapers or information magazines, please cut out this part of the question column and save it.

② Record working hours and wages received.

In order to avoid disputes such as not getting paid, you should record your work date, time and salary amount.

Don't be late or absent from work for no reason.

Even if you are working, you must never be late or be late without a phone call. You must contact in advance.

2) Ways to find job opportunities

(1) Introduction to the student center inside and outside the consortium (※ changed to "Japanese student support organization with independent administrative legal person" from April 2005).

The student center inside and outside the consortium under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology has offices in Sendai, Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka and other places. The telephone number is 1 1. Helping foreign students introduce houses or job opportunities is also part of their career. However, for students in specialized schools, to enjoy this introduction, they must hold the qualification of "studying abroad".

Please bring the following items to the student center inside and outside the consortium.

student's identity card

Alien landing permit

Photograph (horizontal 4㎝× 3㎝)

License for activities beyond qualification

(2) The school introduces students' life lessons.

Some schools also introduce part-time jobs in the window of students' life classes or health classes. Please check directly with the window.

(3) Use employment information magazines or newspapers for help.

Information about part-time jobs or part-time jobs will be published in job information magazines or "help columns" in major Japanese daily newspapers. These are easy to buy in bookstores or retail stores at stations. However, most of the information released for help is not aimed at foreigners, so you must be patient to ask.

④ You can also use the part-time or part-time window.

In the public vocational stability center, there is also a special window to introduce part-time and part-time jobs. If there is a job suitable for international students, you can also ask them to introduce you. Please bring the activity license outside the qualification for inquiry.

3) When there is a problem in the work.

With the increase of international students working, disputes such as being injured or not getting the agreed salary while working are gradually increasing. If there is a workplace dispute, please consult with the person in charge of the workplace first. If the problem cannot be solved after consultation, please consult the consulting organization.

(1) When an accident occurs at work.

When an accident occurs during the part-time job or on the way to and from the residence and work place, the Labor Disaster Compensation Insurance Law (Labor Disaster Law) is applicable. Even foreigners, like the Japanese, apply the labor disaster law.

When an accident occurs in the workplace, please report it to the person in charge of the workplace immediately and accept the handling. If there is an accident on the road, please be sure to call the police in addition to receiving treatment. After receiving treatment, it is the negotiation of afterwards problems. If you can't receive the necessary treatment or get damages because the person in charge of the workplace doesn't understand it very well, please talk to the consulting agency.

(2) Consultation institutions for dispute resolution.

The labor standards supervision departments listed below will provide solutions to problems that cannot be solved by employers and employees themselves. If the employer does not pay wages, you can consult at any time.

4) About taxation

Sometimes income tax will be deducted when receiving part-time wages. The tax structure of different countries and different social systems varies greatly. Let me briefly talk about Japan's tax structure.

① There are two kinds of work-related taxes: national tax and local tax.

The tax deducted from part-time salary is a kind of national tax called "income tax", which is paid to the government (tax department) by the employed company or shop instead of me. The amount of "income tax" varies according to the salary. For translation and other work, income tax accounting for 10% of total income (those who stay in Japan for more than one year) is usually withheld. People who have lived in Japan for less than one year, or those who receive a salary of more than one million yen at a time, will be subject to withholding of income tax accounting for 20% of their income. The total amount of "income tax" paid will be sent to the city prison where you live, and local taxes such as "government tax" or "city tax" will be paid according to the tax amount.

② The national tax is determined according to the total income of the whole year (June 65438 to February 65438).

The income tax paid to the state is deducted from the salary every time, but the final tax amount is calculated according to the total income of the whole year. Therefore, between mid-February and mid-March of each year, it is necessary to declare the tax amount to be paid after deducting the necessary expenses from the total income (taxable object amount) of the whole year to see whether it is more or less than the tax amount already deducted (the amount of levy income) in order to determine the final tax amount. This is called the "final declaration" of income tax. After the final declaration is completed, the overpaid tax will be refunded.

(3) Every year from mid-February to mid-March, apply to the local tax bureau for a "definitive declaration".

The "definitive declaration" shall be handled by the town and village tax bureaus in the urban area under the jurisdiction of the place of residence. If you don't know where the tax is, you can ask the machimura prison in the city center. The way to declare is to go to the tax department to get a definite declaration form, fill in the necessary items and submit it. If you apply for filling in the form for the first time or don't know how to fill it out, please bring the "income tax receipt" (please hand it over to the payroll office for consultation) to the tax department.

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Money and price

The currency of Japan is the yen. There are four kinds of paper money: 1 000 yen, 5000 yen, 2000 yen, 1 000 yen. There are six kinds of coins: 500 yen, 100 yen, 50 yen, 5 yen, 1 yen. Major currencies can be exchanged in banks. The exchange rate of all banks is the same.

In Japan, payment is usually made in cash, and now almost all shops accept credit cards. In addition, it also accepts cash cards from financial institutions such as banks or post offices, and generally does not use checks. Generally speaking, it is safer to carry cash in Japan, and a small amount of cash is convenient to pay for transportation and catering expenses. For restaurants and other small purchases, credit cards or traveler's checks may not be accepted.

Personal checks are generally not used in Japan. Japanese yen traveler's checks can be purchased at various foreign banks. Credit cards are widely used in Japanese cities. Signs are posted at the entrances of shops and restaurants, indicating that credit cards are acceptable. Telephone cards can be used in public telephone booths, and other prepaid cards are increasingly used in Japan's "cashless society".

Public transport agencies, shops and restaurants in Japan are legally prohibited from collecting foreign currency. You need a small amount of yen in case of emergency. If you bring foreign currency other than US dollars, it is more convenient to change it into Japanese yen at the airport. Even in big banks, bank employees are not always used to foreign currency, so sometimes it may take more time. Cashing traveler's checks in banks is relatively simple, but it is almost impossible to use them in ordinary shops and restaurants. The remaining Japanese yen (paper money only) can be exchanged for foreign currency at the airport. Although there is no limit on the amount, the exchange office sometimes doesn't have enough foreign currency.

As we all know, Japan is one of the countries with the highest prices in the world. The following are the main commodity prices

Activities you can engage in, qualifications for staying in the country.

Coca-cola (350ML canned) 120 yen 7.5 yuan.

Milk (1 l) 203 yen 14 yuan.

Rice (10KG) 3963 yen 280 yuan.

Tissue (5 boxes) 34 1 yen 22 yuan

Video rental (per video) 354 yen 25 yuan

Hamburgers (each) 1 10 yen 8 yuan

Bread (1KG) 42 1 yen 29 yuan

Laundry fee (one suit) 1073 yen 80 yuan

Movie tickets (each) 1800 yen 125 yuan

Pizza delivery (one serving) 2048 yen 140 yuan

The above prices are general prices. Every day, half an hour before the mall or supermarket closes or 1 hour, merchants will have different degrees of promotion and discount activities. At this time the price is the lowest price. Most international students will choose to buy some daily necessities and food at this time, which is of great help to save money.