12/25/2011
12/22/2011
Hospital Information
If you need a doctor or first-aid, ask your hotel front desk to call a docor or an ambulance.
Kanazawa has good hospitals and clinics, but they are very expensive.
For example, for just a regular cold, the cost of the examination and medicine is likely to come to over 5,000 yen. More serious illnesses cost more money.
In general, hospital reception desks are open 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday through Friday.
＊Hospitals with English Speaking Doctors
http://inhos.net/clinic/1266.html
＊nearest hospital (Only Japanese)
http://www.kanazawa-seirei.jp/
＊Off-Hour Medical Services (open 19:00p.m. to 23:00p.m.)(Only Japanese)
Kanazawa sougo kenko center
http://www.city.kanazawa.ishikawa.jp/eisei/plaza/sub3hosptal.html
＊Holiday Medical Services (Only Japanese)
http://www.kma.jp/cyberhospital.html
Kanazawa has good hospitals and clinics, but they are very expensive.
For example, for just a regular cold, the cost of the examination and medicine is likely to come to over 5,000 yen. More serious illnesses cost more money.
In general, hospital reception desks are open 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday through Friday.
＊Hospitals with English Speaking Doctors
http://inhos.net/clinic/1266.html
＊nearest hospital (Only Japanese)
http://www.kanazawa-seirei.jp/
＊Off-Hour Medical Services (open 19:00p.m. to 23:00p.m.)(Only Japanese)
Kanazawa sougo kenko center
http://www.city.kanazawa.ishikawa.jp/eisei/plaza/sub3hosptal.html
＊Holiday Medical Services (Only Japanese)
http://www.kma.jp/cyberhospital.html
12/19/2011
List of the things we suggest you to bring to Japan.
Here is a brief list of the things we suggest you to bring to Japan.
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1.digital camera or i-phone (for posting pictures at pc)
2.laptop computer
3.transformer
If you are bringing a U.S. 110-120 volt appliance to Japan, you need a step up "booster" transformer. Step up transformers take the 100 volt electricity supplied by Japanese sockets, and convert the voltage up to 110-120 volts for use by the North American appliance.
4.Japanese textbooks which you are currently using (especially if you are using'GENKI')
5.dictionary (electric dictionary or i-phone)
6.writing materials
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1.clothes
The winter in Kanazawa is very cold so please bring warm cloths while you can buy those things here also after your arrival.
2.money
We usually recommend students to bring a minimum of 50,000yen～ in cash, and if you would like to bring some more cash, better using a travelers-check. Please note that not many places you can change travelers-check around Kanazawa University so we will suggest you to change it at the International Airport.
It also would be possible to withdraw money from ATM machines using your credit card.
The ATM machines at all post offices and some banks accept foreign credit cards. However, please note that not all cards will be accepted by the ATM machines, those are part of the Cirrus/Plus network are okay. So, we recommend you to bring a minimum of 50,000yen in cash or traveler's check.
3.a pair of boots (can be purchased in Kanazawa)
4.umbrella (can be purchased in Kanazawa)
5.commodity http://www.toyoko-inn.com/hotel/00171/equipment.html
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1.digital camera or i-phone (for posting pictures at pc)
2.laptop computer
3.transformer
If you are bringing a U.S. 110-120 volt appliance to Japan, you need a step up "booster" transformer. Step up transformers take the 100 volt electricity supplied by Japanese sockets, and convert the voltage up to 110-120 volts for use by the North American appliance.
4.Japanese textbooks which you are currently using (especially if you are using'GENKI')
5.dictionary (electric dictionary or i-phone)
6.writing materials
<daily life>
1.clothes
The winter in Kanazawa is very cold so please bring warm cloths while you can buy those things here also after your arrival.
2.money
We usually recommend students to bring a minimum of 50,000yen～ in cash, and if you would like to bring some more cash, better using a travelers-check. Please note that not many places you can change travelers-check around Kanazawa University so we will suggest you to change it at the International Airport.
It also would be possible to withdraw money from ATM machines using your credit card.
The ATM machines at all post offices and some banks accept foreign credit cards. However, please note that not all cards will be accepted by the ATM machines, those are part of the Cirrus/Plus network are okay. So, we recommend you to bring a minimum of 50,000yen in cash or traveler's check.
3.a pair of boots (can be purchased in Kanazawa)
4.umbrella (can be purchased in Kanazawa)
5.commodity http://www.toyoko-inn.com/hotel/00171/equipment.html
12/12/2011
12/08/2011
12/05/2011
Just make sure that you bring warm clothes!
The winter in Kanazawa is very cold so please bring warm cloths while you can buy those things here also after your arrival.
Weather Forecast-Kanazawa:
http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/47605.html
Weather Forecast-Kanazawa:
http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/47605.html
11/20/2011
Transit information from Narita to Komatsu
Transit information
Connections from International to domestic flights
Airport Limousin timetable from Komatsu airport to Kanazawa station
Welcome to the FAQ.
Note: this FAQ database is under constant development. New entries will be added from time to time.
Travel
Coming to Kanazawa
Q1: Can I come to Kanazawa before Dec.27th?
A1: Yes, you can come before Dec.27th, but you will need to pay for your room by yourself.
Q2: Where can I stay, if I come before Dec.27th?
A2: I can reserve a room in your name. If you decided to do this please email us.
Q3: Can you pick me up at the airport or station?
A3: If you arrive at Komatsu airport your Japanese tutor can pick you up and take you to the hotel.
However, we won't be able to pick you up at Kansai/Narita airport.
Also, please tell us how to get to the hotel in Kanazawa.
It will be convenient for us to pick you up at Komatsu airport, if you arrive at around 7:00pm on Dec.26th or 1:00pm on Dec.27th or 7:00pm on Dec.27th. Because some of you will arrive at Komatsu airport at these times, so we can receive all of you at the same time.
Going Back Home
Q1: Can you see me off?
A1: If you decide to use Komatsu airport there is a direct bus that can drop you off.
Your Japanese tutor can take you to the bus station. Unfortunately, we won't be able to take you to Kansai/Narita airport. We can take you to the Kanazawa station, so that you can take the train to the Kansai/Narita airport.
Q2: Can I go back to my country on Jan.15th?
A2: Yes, you can. We will return the room fare for the one night.
Others
Q1: What would you suggest to us for cellphone use for the 3week time period?
A1: Although it is a bit expensive, there are several cellphone companies where you can rent a cellphone while you are in Japan.
You can check this website which has the information you want to know.
http://www.softbank-rental.jp/en/index.php
http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/guide/service/list/svc_19_1.html
Q2: Can I use my credit card in Japan?
A2: Yes, you can. Cards are generally accepted at major department stores and in upmarket restaurants.
However, Japan remains very much a cash-based society and you will have trouble using your cards in smaller shops, restaurants and canteens at Kanazawa University.
This is a list of shops, restaurants and department stores, where you can use your credit card, near the hotel
you stay.
Shops and Restaurant
*Starbuck Coffee
*Kohrinbo DAIWA Department Store
*Kohrinbo 109 Department Store
Convenience Stores
*LAWSON (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, Diners)
*7-Eleven (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, Diners)
This is a list of shops and restaurants, where you can't use your credit card, near the hotel you stay.
*McDonald's
*Misterdonut
Q3: Will my meals be covered in this scholarship?
A3:We initially planed on accommodating you at home stay or our guest house, however there are some reasons we decided to arrange KUSS accommodation at the city hotel (17nights) and host family(3nights) instead. So, you need to pay for meals daily, both lunch and supper while you are at the hotel. While you stay at the home-stay, all meals will be served by your host family, except you eat out with your friends alone.
About the "JASSO SS/SV scholarship"(80,000yen), this fee will be covering your accommodation (hotel&home stay) , tuition (Japanese and part of Japanese experience course) and so on. We pay these fee using your scholarship. Therefore once you had cash of scholarship at the Kanazawa University on 28th/December, please give this money back to KUSS Staff (Ms.Fujisawa) soon at that time.
Anyway we will guide this matter at the Kanazawa University on 28th.
Q4:How much money do I need to bring to Japan?
A4: We usually recommend students to bring a minimum of 50,000yen～ in cash, and if you would like to bring some more cash, better using a travelers-check. Please note that not many places you can change travelers-check around Kanazawa University so we will suggest you to change it at the International Airport.
It also would be possible to withdraw money from ATM machines using your credit card.
The ATM machines at all post offices and some banks accept foreign credit cards. However, please note that not all cards will be accepted by the ATM machines, those are part of the Cirrus/Plus network are okay. So, we recommend you to bring a minimum of 50,000yen in cash or traveler's check.
Q5: Can I open a bank account if I am a short-term student?
A5: About the opening bank account for especially short-term students, it requires a long and complicated procedure so we totally not recommend you to hold bank account except definite reasons you have.
Besides, you can't use your checkbook (own home banking) in Japan.
For more information
http://getstarted.yoslab.net/access.html
Travel
Coming to Kanazawa
Q1: Can I come to Kanazawa before Dec.27th?
A1: Yes, you can come before Dec.27th, but you will need to pay for your room by yourself.
Q2: Where can I stay, if I come before Dec.27th?
A2: I can reserve a room in your name. If you decided to do this please email us.
Q3: Can you pick me up at the airport or station?
A3: If you arrive at Komatsu airport your Japanese tutor can pick you up and take you to the hotel.
However, we won't be able to pick you up at Kansai/Narita airport.
Also, please tell us how to get to the hotel in Kanazawa.
It will be convenient for us to pick you up at Komatsu airport, if you arrive at around 7:00pm on Dec.26th or 1:00pm on Dec.27th or 7:00pm on Dec.27th. Because some of you will arrive at Komatsu airport at these times, so we can receive all of you at the same time.
Going Back Home
Q1: Can you see me off?
A1: If you decide to use Komatsu airport there is a direct bus that can drop you off.
Your Japanese tutor can take you to the bus station. Unfortunately, we won't be able to take you to Kansai/Narita airport. We can take you to the Kanazawa station, so that you can take the train to the Kansai/Narita airport.
Q2: Can I go back to my country on Jan.15th?
A2: Yes, you can. We will return the room fare for the one night.
Others
Q1: What would you suggest to us for cellphone use for the 3week time period?
A1: Although it is a bit expensive, there are several cellphone companies where you can rent a cellphone while you are in Japan.
You can check this website which has the information you want to know.
http://www.softbank-rental.jp/en/index.php
http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/guide/service/list/svc_19_1.html
Q2: Can I use my credit card in Japan?
A2: Yes, you can. Cards are generally accepted at major department stores and in upmarket restaurants.
However, Japan remains very much a cash-based society and you will have trouble using your cards in smaller shops, restaurants and canteens at Kanazawa University.
This is a list of shops, restaurants and department stores, where you can use your credit card, near the hotel
you stay.
Shops and Restaurant
*Starbuck Coffee
*Kohrinbo DAIWA Department Store
*Kohrinbo 109 Department Store
Convenience Stores
*LAWSON (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, Diners)
*7-Eleven (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, Diners)
This is a list of shops and restaurants, where you can't use your credit card, near the hotel you stay.
*McDonald's
*Misterdonut
Q3: Will my meals be covered in this scholarship?
A3:We initially planed on accommodating you at home stay or our guest house, however there are some reasons we decided to arrange KUSS accommodation at the city hotel (17nights) and host family(3nights) instead. So, you need to pay for meals daily, both lunch and supper while you are at the hotel. While you stay at the home-stay, all meals will be served by your host family, except you eat out with your friends alone.
About the "JASSO SS/SV scholarship"(80,000yen), this fee will be covering your accommodation (hotel&home stay) , tuition (Japanese and part of Japanese experience course) and so on. We pay these fee using your scholarship. Therefore once you had cash of scholarship at the Kanazawa University on 28th/December, please give this money back to KUSS Staff (Ms.Fujisawa) soon at that time.
Anyway we will guide this matter at the Kanazawa University on 28th.
Q4:How much money do I need to bring to Japan?
A4: We usually recommend students to bring a minimum of 50,000yen～ in cash, and if you would like to bring some more cash, better using a travelers-check. Please note that not many places you can change travelers-check around Kanazawa University so we will suggest you to change it at the International Airport.
It also would be possible to withdraw money from ATM machines using your credit card.
The ATM machines at all post offices and some banks accept foreign credit cards. However, please note that not all cards will be accepted by the ATM machines, those are part of the Cirrus/Plus network are okay. So, we recommend you to bring a minimum of 50,000yen in cash or traveler's check.
Q5: Can I open a bank account if I am a short-term student?
A5: About the opening bank account for especially short-term students, it requires a long and complicated procedure so we totally not recommend you to hold bank account except definite reasons you have.
Besides, you can't use your checkbook (own home banking) in Japan.
For more information
http://getstarted.yoslab.net/access.html
11/18/2011
Homestay Information Sheet
Homestay Information Sheet
1.Do you have any pet allergies? If YES write down details. YES/NO
2.Are there any foods you cannot eat? If YES write down details. YES/NO
3.Is it OK if host family members smoke at home? YES/NO
Your host family will be selected to match your requests,as closely as possible.
Please email us at your earliest convenience.
kuss2011@gmail.com
Thank you.
1.Do you have any pet allergies? If YES write down details. YES/NO
2.Are there any foods you cannot eat? If YES write down details. YES/NO
3.Is it OK if host family members smoke at home? YES/NO
Your host family will be selected to match your requests,as closely as possible.
Please email us at your earliest convenience.
kuss2011@gmail.com
Thank you.
Let us know your arrival details.
Please let us know the requests of the applicants(in regards to conditions such as allergies,smoking etc.) so that we can take them into consideration when placing you with your host families.
There is one more important piece of information that we need to know - your arrival details such as flight number, arraival time and arrival airport - so please inform us as soon as you book a flight.
There is one more important piece of information that we need to know - your arrival details such as flight number, arraival time and arrival airport - so please inform us as soon as you book a flight.
11/14/2011
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