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Having an account at a bank or post office is convenient
because you can have your public utility charges (electricity,
water, gas, etc.) automatically withdrawn from your account as
well as a cash card made that you can also use at ATMs in
convenience stores and elsewhere.
●Opening a Bank Account
Passport, driver's license, residence card and seal are
necessary.
When you open a bank account, you can have a cash card. You
can withdraw cash, deposit cash, transfer, check your balance,
etc.from the ATM.
Besides, please confirm in advance as there are some cases
signature (your autograph) is accepted to replace the seal.
●ATMs (automated teller machines)
ATMs are located not only in banks and post offices, but also
in convenience stores and other locations. Depending on the
time or day, you may be charged a fee for after-hours use.
●Overseas Remittances
You can make an overseas remittance after filling out the
necessary information on an overseas remittance application
form. Both the applicant and recipient will be charged a fee.
You can also send money by having your bank issue a demand
draft and sending it yourself.
●Opening a Savings Account at a Post Office
Passport, driver's license, residence card and seal are
necessary.
Besides, please confirm in advance as there are some cases
signature (your autograph) is accepted to replace the seal.
Universities have various scholarship programs that provide
financial aid to students so they can lead an independent
university life. There are also scholarship programs outside
the university established by private entities. Please contact
your student affairs office regarding procedures or details on
scholarship programs.
International (non-Japanese) students who live in Japan under
“college student” or “pre-college student” residence status
are permitted to conduct activities other than that permitted
by the status of residence previously granted, regardless of
the content or place of activities. However, they must obtain
permission by submit an application with an “official letter
of recommendation” issued by their educational institution.
Furthermore, attention is required because there are
restrictions regarding the amount of time and place
employment.
(1)Maximum Hours of Employment Activities
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Full-time graduate and undergraduate students (degree
seeking; excluding researchers who spend most of their time
auditing, or auditors)
Up to 28 hours per week (up to 8
hours per day during long school vacations) of management of
a business that is accompanied by an income or activities
from which remuneration is received.
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Post graduate and auditing students (non-degree seeking)
Up to 14 hours per week (up to 8 hours per day during
long school vacations) of management of a business that is
accompanied by an income or activities from which
remuneration is received.
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Study visa students
Up to 4 hours per day of management
of a business that is accompanied by an income or activities
from which remuneration is received.
(2)Restrictions on Places of Activity
Engaging in working in the adult entertainment business and
such is not permitted.
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