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  • Phonecalls, TV, Radio

    Communications (1) Making Phone Calls NTT is most widely used for domestic phone calls. You do not need to dial area code (098) for local phone call...

  • Living in a Japanese House/Apartment

    Smell   Most Japanese apartments have walls that quickly absorb odor due to how it is structured. You might get charged for the cleaning fee i...

  • Transportation

    Public Buses There are four main bus companies in Okinawa. Ordinary buses have route numbers, which are coordinated between companies (i.e. ther...

  • Postal/mail Services/Express Courier Services

    Postal service Rescheduling deliveries Japan Post One of the most popular postal/mail Service Company Both domestic and internati...

  • Banking Services

    Nearest Banks and ATMs from OIST   Bank of Okinawa (沖縄銀行) Address: 2491-1 Onna, Onna-son TEL: 098-966-8438 Bank of the Ryuky...

  • Gyms and Swimming Pools

    OIST Gym OIST has it's own gym for OIST employee, student or family members. The OIST gym, located in the Village Center, is open 24...

  • Immunization

    Immunization Children who are registered at their local government office will receive letters from the local government office on vaccinations....

  • Visiting a Doctor

    Visiting a Doctor Many hospitals and clinics do not accept appointments, and service is provided on a first come, first served basis. It is therefore...

  • Pension

      Pension Everyone in Japan from 20 to 60 years of age regardless your nationality, must pay into the National Pension Scheme. If you are ...

  • The Education System

    Schools Around OIST Learn more about schools around OIST   General Japanese Education System The Japanese education system consists of kinder...

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