Daiwa Scholarships 2016

Briefing

2 June 2016

2.00pm - 4.30pm

Pre-departure

Late July

• £519 paid into UK bank account to cover living

expenses while studying at EJEF in Lane End,

High Wycombe and to cover the cost of

Japanese for Busy People Book 1, Kana Version

(Revised 3rd Edition).

Pre-departure

Late August

• First instalment of maintenance allowance

(¥260,000 or about £1,615) paid into UK bank

account

• To last until the next payment in October 2016

• Moving into accommodation in Tokyo requires

about ¥230,000 (about £1,430)

EJEF Course, August

• Monday 1 August to Friday 26 August 2016

• Monday ~ Thursdays = 9:00am to 4:00pm &

Fridays: 9:00am to 2:15pm

• Accommodation will be provided as well as breakfast and

evening meals during weekdays and light snacks at weekends.

Lunch at EJEF during the week is also included.

• You’ve been asked to study up until chapter 7 of Japanese for

Busy People (up to chapter 12 if you can)

• On a few afternoons from 4pm you will also have lectures on

different aspects of Japanese culture

Pre-departure

Thursday 1 September

• Deadline for sending passports and visa

application forms

• If planning to be away for extended periods

around this time, please let us know!

Pre-departure orientation: Thursday, 8

September 2016

• At Daiwa Foundation Japan House, 12.30pm -

3.00pm

• Return passports with visas

• Briefing on arrival in Japan

Farewell reception: Thursday 8 September

6.00pm - 8.00pm

Scholars and family

Foundation Trustees and staff

Alumni

Friends of the Foundation

Wednesday 14 September – DepartureDeparture:

Wednesday, 14 September at 11.45am; Heathrow Terminal 5, BA0007

• Two pieces pf check in luggage; 23kg & 90cm x 75cm x 43cm (35.5in x 29.5in x 16in) – including any bits that stick

out, like the handle, pockets and wheels.

2 pieces of carry-on baggage:

- 1 cabin bag of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (22in x 18in x 10in) including handles, pockets and wheels.

- 1 personal bag of 45cm x 36cm x 20cm (18in x 14in x 8in) including handles, pockets and wheels.

Liquid items (water and other drinks, creams, sprays, pastes and gels) should go in hold baggage

• Liquids, gels and aerosols only allowed in individual containers of 100ml and must all fit comfortably in one,

transparent, re-sealable bag (20cm x 20cm)

• Department for Transport - www.dft.gov.uk

• British Airways - http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/baggage-essentials/checked-baggage-allowances

Arrival:

Thursday 15 September 7.15am at Haneda Terminal 1

What to pack

• Smart business attire

• Eight identical passport photos, Electronic copy of CV

• Photos of family, friends, home

• Small, typical gifts (from home area)

• Deodorant

• Check toiletries/medicine advice in Handbook

• September in Tokyo: average temperature is 23c but is the wettest month of the year

• Autumn is mild but winter temperatures can drop below freezing

• Best to buy electronic goods in Japan

• Send anything bulky later

Post-arrival

• Tokyo Office orientation in September

• Japan British Society Junior Group gathering on evening

of 23 September

• Orientation at Naganuma & Language study at Naganuma

• Meetings and introductions

• Residency paperwork, bank accounts, etc (once Scholars

have found their own accommodation)

Language learning – language study

• Tokyo School of the Japanese Language (Naganuma) – http://www.naganuma-school.ac.jp/

• Orientation in September/October 2016

• Morning classes start on 4 October (Tuesday)

• Scholars-only class until December 2016 (11 weeks)

• Move into regular/international classes from January 2017

• Scholars need the Foundation’s approval in advance for any absences

(other than health-related)

Language learning – language study

Naganuma method:

• Fast learning pace

• Rote learning at first until basics

are mastered

• All classes in Japanese only

• Homework for afternoons and evenings

• Regular testing

• Observation of classes by Foundation staff

Language learning – communication classes

• Afternoon classes from EJEF: January to June 2017

• Focus on spoken Japanese

• Explore Japanese language in a less formal environment

Language learning – JLPT

• JLPT preparation afternoon classes at Naganuma from July 2017

• Scholars expected to reach JLPT Level N2:

• mastered grammar to a high level and approximately 1,200 kanji

(Chinese characters)

• ability to converse, read, and write about matters of a general

nature

• JLPT N3 examination in July 2017

• JLPT N2 examination in December 2017

• Attendance at all language classes is compulsory and Scholars are not

expected to miss class. Scholars must have the Foundation’s permission

(Director General and Director of the Tokyo Office) for absence for

reasons other than illness. The Foundation has been advised that the

Japanese Immigration Bureau will examine foreign students’ attendance

record at Naganuma and that visa renewal is conditional on an attendance

level of at least 80%

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か き く け こ

さ し す せ そ

た ち つ て と

な に ぬ ね の

は ひ ふ へ ほ

ま み む め も

や ゆ よ

ら り る れ ろ

わ を

ん

ア イ ウ エ オ

カ キ ク ケ コ

サ シ ス セ ソ

タ チ ツ テ ト

ナ ニ ヌ ネ ノ

ハ ヒ フ ヘ ホ

マ ミ ム メ モ

ヤ ユ ヨ

ラ リ ル レ ロ

ワ ヲ

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山 – mountain

電 – electricity

車 – car

電車 – train

食べる – to eat

東京 – Tokyo

Basic hiragana Basic katakana Examples of kanji

Language learning

Three separate scripts: the syllabaries hiragana and katakana, and kanji

モニブ・ベイバオラセインデ・ジェゲデケリー・マドックスベンジャミン・サイクス-トンプソンユアン・テイラーアリーシャ・ウォン

Katakana for foreign words

Seminars

• Based at Hosei University from October 2016

• Six lectures over an eight-week programme of

weekly seminars in English exploring Japanese

culture, society and politics

Homestay

• One-month with a Japanese family

(22 September – 20 October 2017)

• Located almost anywhere in Japan

• Opportunity to try new experiences

Homestays since 1991

Work placement

• Planning the work placement starts from September 2016

• Dialogue with Tokyo office during planning process

• Placement will begin from 24 October 2017

• Possibility of one six-month or two three-month placements

Keep in mind that:

• Personal relationships are important in Japanese society –

arrangements may take time

• Approaches to a possible host must be made with the Tokyo Office

• The clearer the aims, the easier and quicker it will be to find suitable

placement(s)

Daiwa Scholars 2013

Homestay Work Placement

Phoebe Amoroso Morioka-shi, Iwate-

ken

Thomson Reuters

Luke Fernandes Tokushima-shi,

Tokushima-ken

Komazawa University and Hosei

University

Viran Pandya Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee

Freyja Sewell Oita-shi, Oita-ken Nendo Inc.

Liam Tasker Sapporo-shi,

Hokkaido

British Council

John Wheatley Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa Biosensing Materials Lab, The University

of Tokyo

Work placement – recent hosts

Architecture Workshop

A.R.T. Collection

Asahi Shimbun

Asian Forum Japan

Atelier Bow-Wow

British Council

Cabinet Office

Corporate and Transportation Security Solutions Group (CTTS group)

Daiwa Institute of Research

Hogan Lovells

Honda

House of Representatives

Institute of Cultural Affairs Japan

Japan Academy of Moving Images

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA )

Japan Bar Association

Japan Centre for Climate Change Actions

Japan Centre for Conflict Prevention

Japan Civil Liberties Union

Japan Forum for International Relations

Japan Foundation

Japan Productivity Centre for Socio-Economic Development

Japanese Diet

Japanese Literature Publishing and Promotion Centre

Japanese Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Association

Keio University (Butoh Research Centre)

Keio University, Graduate School of Media Design

Kengo Kuma & Associates

Klein Dytham Architects

Komazawa University

Kreab Gavin Anderson

Hogan Lovells

Misako & Rosen Gallery

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Mizuma Art Gallery

Nanjo & Associates International Art Consultants

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan

National Cancer Centre

National Centre for Child Health & Development.

National Institute for Research Advancement

National Research Institute for Cultural Properties

Nendo Inc.

New National Theatre Tokyo

NTT DoCoMo

Parco Art Museum

Recruit Inc

Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry

RIKEN Brain Science Institute

Saitama Arts Theatre

Showa University Hospital

Sophia University

Square Enix

S. Soga + Co. Patents and Trademarks

Takeda Foundation

Thomson Reuters

Tokyo Bunka Kaikan

Tokyo College of Carpentry

Tokyo Foundation

Tokyo 2020 Tokyo Institute of Technology

Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photograph

Tokyo University of Agriculture

University of Tokyo

Toyota Motor Corporation

United Nations University

Waseda University, Faculty of International Research and EducationWelshGovernment in Tokyo

World Wildlife Fund Japan

Wildlife Research Centre, Yakushima

Yokohama Triennale

Graduation

• Programme finishes 31 March 2018

• Graduation ceremony in March 2018

• Audience of Trustees, Director General, work

placement hosts, language teachers, homestay

families, friends of the Foundation

• Speech in Japanese

• 1,500-word report in English to the Foundation

Graduation

Daiwa Scholars Alumni Association

• Currently, 159 people have completed Daiwa Scholarship

• Unique network of experiences and disciplines

• DSAA members invited to Foundation events

• Events organised by DSAA

Daiwa Scholars Alumni Association - employers

Agency for New Americas

Andao Tea Company + Lijiang Studio

Apple (Tokyo)

Argent Estates Limited

Association for the Prevention of Torture,

Geneva

Bain and Company

Baker & McKenzie

Bath Spa University

BBC Media Action Asia desk

Bedford High School

Bigpoint GmbH

Bournemouth University

British Council

British Embassy

Buckinghamshire Music Service

Cabinet Office

Cardiff University

Caroe & Partners Architects

Ceres Power Limited

CMC Markets

DFID

Dow Jones Newswires

Foreign & Commonwealth Office

Four Soft

Gresford Architects

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Herbert Smith Freehills

Hertfordshire Constabulary

Hillingdon Drugs and Alcohol Service

hite (Healthcare Integrated Training & Education)

HM Treasury

Hong Kong University

ICM International Creative Management

Imperial College London

Jaguar Landrover

Japan College of Foreign Languages

Kennedy Woods Architecture Ltd

King Henry VIII School

KPMG

Kreab Gavin Anderson

Liverpool John Moores University

Hogan Lovells

Manchester Metropolitan University

Mitsui UK

MoneyWeek

Morgan Stanley

National Audit Office

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)

Nihon Parametric Technology KK

Nottingham University Hospital

Pacific Consultants International

Port Jackson Partners Ltd

'Really English' Company

Thomson Reuters

Riviera Solutions

Royal Society

St George's, University of London

Star Legal LLP

Temple University, Japan

The Times

The Observer

Toronto University

T-Three Consulting

undercover architecture

University of Brighton

University of Bristol

University of Cardiff

University of Copenhagen

University of Edinburgh

University of Liverpool

University of Michigan

University of Oxford

University of Sheffield

University of Toronto

University of Warwick

Village d'Enterprise Greenside

WPP

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Financial arrangements

• ¥520,000 (about £3,238) paid on 15th day every two months

• Final payment on 15 February 2016 will be ¥398,672 (about

£2,483)

• Private medical insurance in Japan

• Travel insurance for flight to Japan

• Return flight to the UK or monetary equivalent

• Student loans

Living in Japan – banking

• Cash-based society

• Kono san will arrange for you to open bank accounts with Shinsei Bank

• Cashpoints (ATMs) usually have fixed hours and may not recognise foreign-issued cards

• The big exception are the ATMs found at the over 20,000 post office and over 21,000 7-Eleven convenience stores across the country. These ATMs allow you to withdraw cash by credit and debit cards issued outside of Japan, including Visa, Plus, Mastercard, Maestro, Cirrus, American Express and JCB cards and provide an English user menu.

• ATMS have a limit on how much you can withdraw per day; the limit varies from around ¥30,000 to ¥50,000

• Take UK-issued Visa or MasterCard – obtaining a credit card in Japan very difficult for non-residents

Visa

Two types:

• Months 1-12: one-year Pre-college Student

• Months 13-19: six months/one-year Cultural

Activities

• Paid work not allowed

• Visa renewal conditional on an attendance level at

Naganuma of at least 80%

Visa

• Obtain Resident Card on arrival in Japan

• Address on the card must be updated

• Must be kept on you at all times

• Must be shown when leaving and re-entering

Japan

Living in Japan - accommodation

• On arrival Scholars stay at Hotel Asia Centre of

Japan

• Can stay at hotel for up to 21 days

• Scholars then responsible for own

accommodation arrangements and costs

• Kono san will introduce you to an estate agent

• Japan-British Society volunteers will help: http://www.japanbritishsociety.or.jp/english/modules/tinyd0/index.php?id=1

Living in Japan - Tokyo Office

Naganuma

Hotel Asia

Centre of

Japan

Akasaka

Excel Hotel

Tokyu

Tokyo OfficeDaiwa Anglo-Japanese

Foundation

Bancho Building 103

Goban-cho 12-1

Chiyoda-ku

Tokyo 102-0076

Tel: 03 3222 1205

Fax: 03 3222 1208

Email: tokyo.office@dajf.org

Living in Japan - accommodation

Item Estimated amount Responsibility

One month’s rent in advance ¥80,000 Scholar

Refundable damage deposit ¥80,000 Scholar and Foundation (up to ¥80,000)

‘Key money’ ¥160,000 Foundation (up to ¥80,000)

Estate agent fee ¥80,000 Foundation (up to ¥80,000)

Insurance ¥20,000 Scholar

TOTAL COST ¥420,000

Living in Japan - accommodation

• Apaato – a flat in a wooden-framed block with

basic amenities

• Manshon – a flat in a steel/concrete block, often

Western in design and more upmarket than an

apaato

Living in Japan – accommodation

Living in Japan - food

Living in Japan – customs

• If in doubt, just be polite and

considerate, and your effort will be

appreciated

Living in Japan – money (£1= ¥ 161 as of June

2016)

¥10,000 (£62)

¥5,000 (£31)

¥1,000 (£6)

¥500 (£3) ¥100 (60p)

¥50 (30p) ¥10 (6p)

¥5 (3p) ¥1 (0.6p)

Living in Japan – shopping

• Lots of convenience stores (konbini –コンビニ)

• Few national high street chains

• Many department stores in Tokyo and a variety of shops

• Daily grocery shopping

• Department stores with restaurants, etc

• Harajuku, Shibuya, Omotesando – trendy

• Akihabara – for electronic goods

• Kanda – second-hand book shop area

• Homeware – Muji is cheaper and has a wider selection in Japan than in the UK

• ¥100 shops, Nitori shops and second-hand shops have quality goods at reasonable prices

• You can also tap into the “Freecycle” network and “Sayonara” sales for goods

• Clothes – taller and larger sizes are becoming more widely available through stores such as

Uniqlo

• Books – the best bookstore for English language books in Tokyo is Kinokuniya near Shinjuku

station (3-17-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8636;

www.kinokuniya.co.jp/english/index.html); an alternative close to Naganuma is Tower Records

(1-22-14 Jin-nan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0041)

Living in Japan – medicine

• Check the handbook for detailed advice

• Ask if not sure

• Beware of surprises!

Living in Japan – holidays

• Breaks between each Naganuma term

• 16 national holidays a year – It has gone up in

2016 with the introduction of Mountain Day (11

August)

• Golden Week: 4 national holidays, 29 April-5 May

• Up to two weeks over Christmas holiday during

Work Placement

• Do take the opportunity to travel around Japan

during these periods!

Living in Japan - travel

To Consider Before Departure for Japan and

soon after arrival in Tokyo

• Let us know if you would like us to send a letter to the

Student Loans Company to defer repayment of your

student loans

• Let us know if you would like to import more than a

month’s supply of prescription medication or two months

of non prescription medication into Japan

• On arrival in Tokyo it is advisable to register with the

British Embassy

• 110 is the emergency number in Japan for our police (our

999) and 119 is for the fire and ambulance services

Issues that arise

• Language Barrier

• Etiquette

• Gift-giving

• Culture shock

• Hierarchy – by age and rank

• Socialising with Colleagues

Programme administration

London Headquarters

• Policy issues and overall administration

• Maintenance allowance payments

• Pre-departure arrangements

Tokyo Office

• Day-to-day contact with Scholars

• Liaison with Naganuma

• Work placement and homestay arrangements

• Maintenance allowance payments

The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation

Daiwa Foundation Japan House

13/14 Cornwall Terrace

London NW1 4QP

Tel : 020 7486 4348

Fax : 020 7486 2914

Email : office@dajf.org.uk

Web : www.dajf.org.uk