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Useful Tips for Everyday Life

Useful Tips for Everyday Life. By ：　京都留学生 OB ・ OG 会 Indonesian Students Association. Contents. １． Housing ２． Garbage Disposal ３． Information Network for Foreigners ４． Flight Tickets & International Phone Cards ５． Bargain Supermarkets ６． Home Appliances 7 ． Emergency Situations

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Useful Tips for Everyday Life

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  1. Useful Tips for Everyday Life By：　京都留学生OB・OG会 Indonesian Students Association

  2. Contents １．Housing ２．Garbage Disposal ３．Information Network for Foreigners ４．Flight Tickets & International Phone Cards ５．Bargain Supermarkets ６．Home Appliances 7．Emergency Situations 8.How to Find (Part-time) Work

  3. １-１．Housing Information • Co-op & Foreign Students Section, in each University. • House Navi (Kyoto International Community House) • Elitz Real Estate Agent (賃貸のエリッツ) If needed, 京都留学生OB・OG can provide assistance. Contact：ChoMail：zouming@signus.co.jp • Other Real Estate Agents

  4. １-2．Housing Information Search for an apartment in the desired area Have a look Arrange meeting with the managing Agent/Owner If OK, arrange the contract

  5. １-3．Housing Information • Sources：Internet, message boards, Housing Fairs, magazine, Real Estate Agents, etc. Point １：Always compare prices． Point ２：In February, March, August, September, room availability changes very fast． Point ３：Always consult with an experienced person (friends, etc.)

  6. １-3．Housing Information • Insurance： ‐The Real Estate Agent ‐The Consortium of Universities in Kyoto （Students） http://www.consortium.or.jp/ • Payments： ‐家賃(yachin) → basic monthly rent -共益費(kyouekihi) → shared utilities charge -礼金(reikin) → courtesy/key money -敷金(shikikin) / 保証金(hoshoukin) → deposit -仲介手数料(chuukaitesuuryou) → agency fee Expect to pay everything 1 month before moving．

  7. １-4．Housing Types ① • University-owned housing （international house, dormitory, etc.） →　Low price →Near campus →Selection is usually strict For more info, contact the Foreign Students Division in your university．

  8. １-4．Housing Types ② • Foreigner/Foreign Students Housing →Medium to Low price →Many chance for inter- national socialization →Selection is sometimes strict Ex.：http://www.h7.dion.ne.jp/~hdb/index.html （京都国際学生の家/Kyoto International Student House.）

  9. １-4．Housing Types ③ • 市営住宅(shiei jyuutaku) → Public Housing →　Medium to Low price →Good for family →Selection is sometimes strict More info：http://www.kyoto-jkosha.or.jp/siei/ 　　 （京都市住宅供給公社）

  10. １-4．Housing Types ④ • Real Estate agents →many selections available →comparable prices →agency fee 例：http://www.elitz.jp/ (エリッツ) http://www.able.co.jp/　（エイブル） http://search.minimini.jp/　（ミニミニ）

  11. ２-1．Garbage DisposalReference：http://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kankyo/page/0000016745.html

  12. In Kyoto, garbage disposal methods: →depend on the type of garbage→use a special designated bag→picked up only on specific days and placesFor specifics, please consult your real estate agent, building owner/landlord, neighbors, Japanese friend, school advisor, or older classmate.

  13. Household Garbage Types • Kitchen garbage，Plastics（besides containers），Paper，Glass, etc. • Beverage/Food cans，Beverage/Food bottles，Shoyu/Sauce pet bottles. • Small metal objects, Spray cans. • Paper package，Dry cell batteries，Used tempura oil，Returnable bottles，Fluorescent lights. • Newspaper，Magazine，Cardboard. • Large-sized waste，One-time high volume garbage. • Small home electronics.

  14. Kitchen garbage, Plastics （besides containers），Paper，Glass, etc. （2x / Week ） Beverage/Food cans，Beverage/Food bottles，Shoyu/Sauce pet bottles. （1x / Week） ２-２．Garbage Disposal ① • The special garbage bags can be purchased at: Supermarkets, Convenience Stores, etc.

  15. Small metal objects, Spray cans. 　　（1x / Month） ２-２．Garbage Disposal ② Paper package，Dry cell batteries，Used tempura oil，Returnable bottles，Fluorescent lights. Newspaper，Magazine，Cardboard. Large-sized waste，One-time high volume garbage.

  16. ３．Information Network for Foreigners • Kyoto International Community House （Message Board, etc.） http://www.kcif.or.jp/ • 京都留学生OB・OG会 http://京都留学生obog会.homepage.jp/ • The Foreign Student Division in each university

  17. ４．Flight Tickets and International Phone Cards • Co-op（Flight Tickets） http://coop-travel.jccu.coop/ • 株式会社誠意 　　　（Flight Tickets & Intl. Phone Cards） Contact：韓(Kan) TEL06-6634-7739 FAX06-6536-8963 Mobile090-8538-6479

  18. ５．Bargain Supermarkets • 業務スーパー/gyoumu supermarket （vegetables, frozen goods, seasonings） Locations: http://www.kobebussan.co.jp/shop/kyoto/index.html • International Food Supplies ジュピター/Jupiter（Kyoto Station、Supermarket） http://www.jupiter-coffee.com/ Meidi-ya (Kyoto Sanjou, Supermarket) http://www.meidi-ya.co.jp/ • ジャパン/ Japan（Everyday Supplies）

  19. ６． Home Appliances • Home Center • Other foreigners (sayonara sale, etc.) • Kyoto International Community House message board．http://www.kcif.or.jp/msb/?c=1 • Kansai Flea Market. http://www.kfm.to/ • Kyoto City Flea Market. http://www.plusone.ne.jp/service/freema.html

  20. ７．Emergency Situations • Learn, Discuss, Prepare. • It is recommended to visit & learn at the Kyoto City Disaster Center (Kyoto Kujo, south of Kyoto Station) ＴＥＬ　０７５－６６２－１８４９ http://web.kyoto-inet.or.jp/org/bousai_s/

  21. ７－１．Earthquakes • Before earthquakes occur, prepare yourself with necessary supplies. （Identification, supplies, food, water, etc.） • In the event of an earthquake, calmly assess the situation and react accordingly. （Evacuate or find cover under a desk, etc.）

  22. ７－２．Accidents • Make sure any injured people are in a safe place. • Call 110. • Until help arrives, perform first-aid. • When help arrives, give complete description of the event. • Act according to the instructions of the Police.

  23. ７－３．Fires – in your home • Don’t panic, and quickly call 119. • Quickly try to douse the flame.Use fire extinguishers, buckets of water, dirt, or sand, （Help others fill water as well.） Don’t force yourself. In the case of fire from oil, don’t use water. It will explode and cause injury. • Quickly escapeIf fire already reaches the ceiling, escape as fast as you can. Don’t panic, and cover your mouth with a wet handkerchief/towel. Keep a low position while escaping, and try not to inhale smoke. Once outside, do not go back inside.

  24. ７－３．Fires – outside your home 　・If inside a department store, listen to the announcements, and evacuate calmly while following instructions from store employees. 　・During hotel stays, always check for 2 or more evacuation routes. 　・Smoke is more dangerous than fire. Stay low to the ground, and cover your nose & mouth with a wet handkerchief/towel. 　・If inside a high-rise building/apartment, evacuate to the ground floor using the stairs. 　・Elevators are stopped, so please refrain from using it. 　・If smoke prevents going to the lower floors, evacuate to the roof and wait for rescue. 　・Always evacuate calmly. 　・Once you have evacuated outside, don’t go inside.

  25. ８．How to Find (Part-time) Work • University students → Part-time job posting → Career guidance counseling • Hello Work (www.hellowork.go.jp) → Foreign language assistance (Eng/Spa/Por) (www.tfemploy.go.jp/en/coun/cont_2.html) • Career Forum Net (www.careerforum.net) • Etc. (Nikkei job, Rikunavi, …)

  26. ８－１． How to Find (Part-time) Work • Hello Work

  27. ８－２． How to Find (Part-time) Work • Kokoka message board http://www.kcif.or.jp/msb/

  28. ８－３． How to Find (Part-time) Work • KokokaRyugakusei Net（only for students） http://www.kcif.or.jp/TalentBank/

  29. Thank you very much

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