Life Guide
★Multilingual Communication Official LINE Account (Phase3) has been released!
Residence & Daily Life
Residence
Housing for International Students
Finding Private Accomodations
Procedures at city hall
Necessary Procedures at the City Office: Higashi-Hiroshima City Hiroshima City
National Health Insurance Scheme
★Health Insurance Cards will be abolished from December 2, 2024.
★Declaration of Income (around May each year)
(Even if your income is zero, you are required to report it.
This declaration is required to determine your National Health Insurance premium.)
National Pension System
★Application for National Pension Contribution Special Payment System for Students
The "My Number" (individual number) System
(reference)
Higashihiroshima City ＊ Living Information for foreign residents
Hiroshima City ＊ Life in Hiroshima: A Guide for International Residents
Bank Accounts
Bank Accounts
※If you extend your period of stay, please notify the bank where you have an account
of your new Residence Card number immediately.
Please note that your account may be suspended once your period of stay expires.
Example: Information by Japan Post Bank
Compliance with Laws and Regulations
Please take special care to observe the following points while enrolled at the university.
1. Comply with all Japanese laws.
Examples: The Penal Code (basic crimes such as theft, assault, and fraud)
The Road Traffic Act (drunk driving, driving without a license, bicycle traffic
violations, etc.)
The Immigration Control Act (engaging in activities outside the range of your
status of residence, illegal stay, etc.)
2. Avoid using apps or software that may encourage illegal activities.
Example: Apps that provide content that violates the law (illegal uploading apps that violate
copyrights etc.)
If you are encouraged to use such apps or software, please consult with your department
or the relevant office.
To ensure that everyone can enjoy a safe and secure study abroad experience,
please act responsibly.
For reference: "Foreign Resident Manual" from the Metropolitan Police Department website
Notices Regarding Laws and Regulations
・Regarding the Strict Implementation of Animal and Plant Quarantine
Automobiles and Bicycles
Automobiles
Driver's License Information
Compulsory Automobile Liability Insurance & Optional Automobile Insurance
(*Make sure to purchase optional automobile insurance.)
Bicycles
Abandoned Bicycle and Registration
Bicycle Insurance
Bicycle Violation Fine System (Impremented April, 2026) New!
(reference)
One-Handed Bike Riding Prohibited
Do you know rules of riding a bicycle?
(Danger!) The rule of the Pedal-Attached Motorized Bicycles
Disaster Prevention / Safety / Emergency
Higashi-Hiroshima City
How to protect yourself from natural disasters
How to get disaster information
Evacuation Areas in Higashi-Hiroshima Campus (in case of earthquake)
What to do when an earthquake occures
Hiroshima City / Hiroshima Prefecture
Portal Site of Hiroshima City for Disaster Prevention
Preparing for heavy rain, typhoons and earthquakes
Hiroshima-City Evacuation Guide App
Hiroshima Pref. Disaster Prevention Web
Useful Links
Communication Corner (in Sun-square Higashihiroshima)
Higashihiroshima City Multilingual Webcite
A Guide to Higashihiroshima Municipal Elementary and Junior High Schools for International Residents
Guidebook for Starting School (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
Hiroshima International Center
A daily life support portal for foreign nationals (Immigration Services Agency)
Multilingual Portal: Japan LIFE & BOSAI
(Important Notice) "Animal and Plant Quarantine During Summer Vacation Period"
◆日本語のページへ Click here for Japanese website
Latest update: April 27, 2026
