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Guidance for New Nagatsuta House Residents: Daily Life

DAILY LIFE SECTION: sharing my experience on daily life 1. Kakaku website(価格.com) Kakaku.com is a very well-known price comparison and shopping information website in Japan, with the main functions of: With Kakaku, a credit card, and your phone number, you can buy most types of goods and services online at a low price (even insurance […]

Guidance for New Nagatsuta House Resident: Arrival

ARRIVAL SECTION: procedures you need to finish >> This blog can be regarded as the supplement to my blog written in November 2023 [ here ] 1. Credit card (optional, before departure) I highly recommend preparing a credit card that can be used in Japan. Having a credit card will make it easier to shop […]

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My internship in Japan

Why did I choose an internship in Japan? In Science Tokyo, students can choose to do an internship in any country that they want. Some of my friends here have done internships in Germany, the US, Thailand, Indonesia, etc. For me, I chose Japan because I am fascinated by its unique work culture. Having heard […]

Empowering Women in STEM

In line with its mission of “advancing science and human wellbeing to create value for and with society”, Institute of Science Tokyo (“Science Tokyo”) is fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Many community members are dedicated to establishing a fair and impartial environment where community members value diverse perspectives and backgrounds, expand the scope of scientific […]

Journey to the Land of the Rising Sun

DISCLAIMER: This story is based on my personal experience with the application for the GAKUBU program MEXT G-to-G in 2019 as an applicant from Indonesia. The selection process, documents needed, and timeline might have changed in recent years and might differ based on your country. Why study abroad? Studying abroad in a developed country is […]

Winter break in Japan: a student guide

Exploring Christmas markets Despite the lack of a dedicated Christmas break, Tokyo hosts numerous festive markets throughout the month of December. Some are free to enter, while others require an entrance fee. I love to check the information on Tokyo Cheapo as well as photos and reviews on Google Maps before visiting each market. Be […]

The Umegaoka Dormitory Experience

You see, I recently moved out of the Umegaoka Dormitory — university housing where I’ve spent the majority of the past two years, ever since I got admitted to what was then Tokyo Institute of Technology. As part of the Global Scientists and Engineers Program (GSEP) program here at Science Tokyo, I was required to […]

Navigating Tokyo’s Public Transport: Tips for Newcomers

1. Personal Experience When I first used Tokyo’s vast railway system, I found the process of transferring between JR lines and subway lines confusing. The lack of seamless integration between the two networks often left me scrambling to figure out where to go next. However, one key discovery made my journey much easier: understanding the […]

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My Tokyo Tech: Campus Tour - Ookayama and Suzukakedai Campus

Tokyo Tech students introduce two Campuses - Ookayama and Suzukakedai, for prospective students who plan to study at Tokyo Tech. You will find their student life - how they spend and enjoy their time on the Campuses. There are many places to explore on the Campuses!

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