Welcome to Japan International School Handbook for New Faculty of Kwansei Gakuin
Osaka Welcome to Japan International School Handbook for New Faculty of Kwansei Gakuin Informed, Caring Creative Individuals Contributing to A guide to help you settle in to your new home in Osaka a Global Community Osaka International School: PTA Handbook for New Faculty 2019 Table of Contents Pre-Arrival Documentation ................................................................... 4 Passports, Work visas, Driving licenses Finances ................................................................................................... 5 Exchange rates, Salary, Banking. Income taxes, Initial costs Shipping Household & Personal Goods ................................................ 7 What to Bring vs What to Buy in Japan ................................................. 7 Voltages, Light fittings, Applicances, TVs, DVDs, Mobile phones, Entertainment items, Computers, Cooking facilities, Bedding, Curtains, Kitchen, Utensils/cutlery/crockery, Furniture, Clothing, Shoes, Eye glasses/contact lenses, Personal hygiene products, Professional materials What Not to Bring ................................................................................. 13 Air conditioners/heaters, Firearms, TVs/VCRs/DVDs What’s Available in Japan ..................................................................... 13 Food, Magazines/Newspapers, Internet access On Arrival .............................................................................................. 14 Customs declrations, Airports Finding Accomodation ........................................................................
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