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Follow-up Services for Former International Students by JASSO.

Follow-up Research Fellowship

This fellowship extends an opportunity to researchers who are currently active in education, research, or government in their home countrires/regions to conduct short-term research with an academic advisor at a university in Japan.

The maximum length of stay is 90 consecutive days. Round-trip air ticket, living allowance, travel expenses for research, etc. are provided.

Conditions for eligibility are as follows: 1. Having the nationality of a country in the region of Asia, Central and South America, Middle East, or Africa, etc. 2. Being under 45 years old, and it has been at least 5 years since returning from Japan.

Details are available at faculty/graduate school offices.

Follow-up Research Guidance

JASSO offers a program to sponsor the dispatch of research advisors to visit former international students who are currently engaged in education or research at schools in their home countries to provide advice and academic support.

Details are available at faculty/graduate school offices.

Moving Out of Rental House/Apartment

Before moving out of a rented house/apartment, give the landlord or the real estate company at least one month’s notice in advance. If the notice is given at the last minute, the next month’s rent will be charged.

Clean the room thoroughly and return it to its original condition, otherwise repair fees will be deducted from the deposit (shiki-kin).　　If the room is in an unusual severe condition, additional expenses may be required. Contact the City/Ward Office to arrange for the disposal of large-scale garbage such as household furniture, futons etc.

According to law, air-conditioners, TVs, washing machines, refrigerators, and computers cannot be disposed of as large-scale garbage. Contact the shop where the appliance was purchased, electronic stores, or the manufacturer to arrange for disposal. In all cases, a disposal fee will be charged.

Disposal of Large-scale Garbage

  • Kyoto City Large Garbage Collection Center (Ogata Gomi Uketsuke Center)
    Phone: 0120-000-530　(toll free)
    0570-000-247　(by cell phone)
  • Uji City Hall (Gomi Genryo Suishin-ka/Jigyo-ka)
    Phone: 0774-20-8762

Settlement of Utility Bills

Do not forget to settle electricity, gas, water, telephone and other utility bills by contacting the respective companies several days before moving out.

Closure of Accounts

Close bank or postal savings accounts at respective service counters after making sure all debts are paid (especially those who have arranged for the automatic deduction of utility bills from their bank/postal saving accounts).

Required Items

  1. Alien Registration Card or Passport
  2. Personal seal (Inkan)
    (if used when opening the account)
  3. Passbook

Open Hours

Bank:
Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 15:00 (Except Holidays)
Post Office:
Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 16:00 (Except Holidays)

Cost-adjustment of National Health Insurance

The payment of the National Health Insurance (NHI) premium is calculated for 10 installments a year. Cost-adjustment is necessary for international students leaving Japan. When your departure date has been decided, adjust the costs of the NHI at the respective City/Ward Office. The NHI expiration date will be modified to be valid until departure by the office.

Returning Alien Registration Card at Departing Port

When leaving Japan after completing your program, return your Alien Registration Card to the customs officer at the departing port, e.g. Kansai International Airport.

Changes in Appostille (International Authentification)

Some students wish to get apostille (international authentification) on Kyoto University Certificates such as diplomas, transcripts, and health certificates. However, after the conversion of national universities into independent corporate entities in April 2004, certificates issued by national universities can no longer receive apostille certification by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Instead, students may get consular notarization from a relevant diplomatic mission in Japan.

Those who wish to do so should first make a direct inquiry to the notarizing institution or diplomatic mission about the necessary procedures and documents required.