Essential Japanese Phrases Every Study-Abroad Student Needs To Learn ― General Conversation
- 12-26-2016
How to Manage your Living Expenses
- 03-12-2016
Fortunately, Fukuoka has much a lower cost of living than large cities like Tokyo and Osaka.
Utilities:
Set your air conditioner at 28 degrees Celsius (82 F). It may seem high to you, but the outside temperature is much higher. This is a very effective way to save your electricity. In the... READ MORE
How to Stay Healthy
Fukuoka has a mild climate during most of the year, but it may be different from what you are accustomed to in your home country. For example, the temperature in the summer can go up to 30 degrees Celsius (86 F) with extreme humidity. It is important to hydrate yourself frequently in such conditions... READ MORE
How to Avoid Getting into Trouble
Bicycle Theft: Riding a bicycle is a very popular method of transportation for NILS students for school and part time jobs. However, every year, several NILS students become the victims of bicycle theft. This often happens when a bicycle owner does not lock his or her bike. Unfortunately, if your bi... READ MORE
What if Something Happens?
Injuries or Illnesses: If you can speak some Japanese, you can go to a doctor by yourself. There are doctors who understand English as well. If you get seriously ill or injured in the middle of the night, call an ambulance. The number is 119. If you get in an accident, you need to report the inciden... READ MORE
Temporary Leave of Absence
During your stay in Japan, you may want to go home during long breaks to spend time with your family. Please pay attention to immigration requirements.
Departure with Special Re-entry: You can now use this procedure to take a temporary leave of absence from school. You no longer need to appl... READ MORE
Work Permit
Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under he Status of Residence Previously Granted[1]
If you entered Japan with a student visa, you are technically not allowed to work, but with this permission, you are allowed to work part-time.
To obtain this permission:
When you ... READ MORE
Japanese Customs #4: Hanko (Personal Seal)
Japanese Customs #3: Manners of Speech
Many students begin studying Japanese in their home countries before enrolling in NILS. If you like Anime, you might have learned some phrases spoken by your favorite characters. Some of you might have used regular Japanese language textbooks. Here at NILS, we teach “masu-desu” (everyday polite) for... READ MORE
Japanese Customs #2: Greetings
How to Bow
Even though bowing as a form of greetings is used in cultures around the world, many people seem to think bowing is “very Japanese.” Japanese people do bow frequently to just about anyone and few shake hands. Books on manners often give advice on the angle of bowing. In general, you ... READ MORE
