Things that require special attention when living in Japan (updated on 2023/8/31)

A warning from the National Police Agency:

Giving or selling your bank account (cash card or bankbook) to another person is a crime.

• Flyer (PDF)
• Living in Japan:How to Open a Bank Account and Send Money (Financial Services Agency Website)

Reminder from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries:

Regarding Efforts to Prevent the Invasion of Infectious Diseases of Livestock and Plant Pests

Outline

1. Bringing meat products, fruits, vegetables, etc. from overseas to Japan is strictly restricted by law, and regardless of the quantity or form of transportation (baggage, personal effects, or mail), they cannot be brought into Japan.
2. Illegally bringing meat products, fruits, vegetables, etc. into Japan is subject to heavy penalties (e.g., imprisonment for up to three years or a fine of up to 3 million yen (or up to 50 million yen in the case of corporations)).
3. Not only foreign students themselves, but also their family members and acquaintances visiting Japan should be careful not to bring meat products, fruits, vegetables, etc. into Japan, and also not to send them by mail to Japan.

Reference

• Poster
• Animal Quarantine Service Website
  • FAQ

A warning from the National Police Agency:

Concerning a series of special fraud cases targeting mainly Chinese students

• Flyer (PDF)