Academy life
School Guide
Annual Event Schedule
Annual Events Schedule
Around Tsuchiura City
Tsuchiura Area
Access to nearby facilities
■ Lake Kasumigaura
Known as the second largest lake in Japan, it is popular for its beautiful scenery and cycling routes.
From our school, you can reach the shores of Lake Kasumigaura in about 15 minutes on foot.
■ Mount Tsukuba
This is a representative tourist spot in Ibaraki Prefecture where you can enjoy mountain climbing and beautiful nature.
Our school is about an 8-minute walk from Tsuchiura Station, and from there you can reach the area around Mount Tsukuba in about 40-50 minutes by bus or train.
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■ Tsuchiura National Fireworks Competition
Held every autumn, it is one of Japan's three major fireworks festivals. It attracts many tourists from all over the country.
The venue is approximately a 20-30 minute walk from our school, or about a 10-minute bus ride from Tsuchiura Station.
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■ Costco Tsukuba Warehouse Store
This is a large membership-based supermarket where you can buy groceries and daily necessities all in one place.
Our school is about an 8-minute walk from Tsuchiura Station, and then about a 20-minute bus or car ride from there.
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■ Aeon Mall Tsuchiura
This is a large shopping mall where you can enjoy shopping, movies, restaurants, and more.
Our school is about an 8-minute walk from Tsuchiura Station, and then about a 10-minute bus ride from there.
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■ University of Tsukuba
It is one of Japan's leading national universities, boasting high research and educational standards across a wide range of fields. With a large number of international students, it offers a well-established international learning environment.
Our school is approximately an 8-minute walk from Tsuchiura Station, and from there, it's about a 20-30 minute train or bus ride away.
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■ Tsuchiura Cooperative Hospital
This is a general hospital known as a core medical institution in the region.
It's about a 10-15 minute drive from our school, or about a 15 minute bus ride from Tsuchiura Station.
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The Tsukuba Kasumigaura Rinrin Road is a cycling course approximately 180km long that combines the abandoned railway line of the former Tsukuba Railway with a lakeside road that circles Lake Kasumigaura.
This course allows you to enjoy the diverse attractions of the region, including the waterside areas such as Lake Kasumigaura, which is designated as part of the Suigo Tsukuba Quasi-National Park, the rich nature and scenery of the Mount Tsukuba area, and historical and cultural assets represented by Kashima Shrine.
Aiming to revitalize the region through the promotion of cycle tourism, we are developing base facilities such as Rinrin Square Tsuchiura and creating an environment where everyone can easily enjoy cycling.
It is being built.
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Insurance and medical care
Old and Healthcare
When you are feeling unwell
When You Feel Unwell
If you are not feeling well, please do not push yourself and contact the school as soon as possible.
If you have symptoms such as fever or a severe cough, please refrain from attending school and get plenty of rest.
If necessary, we can also provide information about nearby hospitals and clinics.
Furthermore, if symptoms persist or if medical attention is required, please rest assured that school staff will provide support.
To ensure that students can study with peace of mind, the school also strives to support their health management.
If you have any health concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the office.
National Health Insurance
Foreign nationals who live in Japan for more than one year will be required to enroll in the National Health Insurance.
You must complete the enrollment process at the local government office within 14 days of moving in. Once enrolled, you will only have to pay 30% of the medical expenses incurred (some treatments are not covered by insurance). There is also a reduction/exemption system for insurance premiums for international students, making the monthly amount very small.
Nearby medical facilities
■ Tsuchiura Cooperative Hospital
address
telephone number
Medical subject
4-1-1 Otsuno, Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture
029-830-3711
Internal medicine, gastroenterology, cardiology, etc.
■ This is the largest general hospital in the Tsuchiura area, and it also provides emergency and advanced medical care.
■ Kasumigaura Medical Center
address
telephone number
Medical subject
2-7-14 Shimotakatsu, Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture
029-822-5050
Internal medicine, respiratory medicine, cardiology, etc.
■ It is a medical institution under the National Hospital Organization and one of the central hospitals for regional medical care.
In an emergency
■ In case of a life-threatening emergency such as a sudden illness or serious injury, call an ambulance.
The phone number is 119 .
For more information on how to visit a hospital and what you need for a consultation, please see the website below.
■ If you are unsure whether to call an ambulance, please call the telephone consultation hotline.
Using an ambulance without determining whether it's an emergency can lead to non-urgent visits outside of regular clinic hours. If you're unsure whether to call an ambulance or whether you should go to a medical facility immediately, use the dedicated hotline for telephone consultations.
Adult Emergency Telephone Consultation
When you're unsure whether you should take your child to the doctor immediately for a sudden injury or illness, or if it's okay to wait and see,
Please contact us for advice.
・Push-button dialing: # 7119
・TEL: 050-5445-2856
• Reception hours: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Medical support services for foreigners
If you require medical consultation in a foreign language, the following services are also available.
Ibaraki Prefecture Foreign Resident Consultation Center
You can refine your search by address or nearest station.
Laws, residence status, work, marriage, education, and other aspects of daily life.
Multilingual consultation for foreigners
Phone number: 029-244-3811
*For other languages, our staff will use translation equipment to assist you.
Disaster response
Disaster Response
Disaster Prevention
Disaster Test
Disaster prevention refers to taking precautions and making preparations in advance to minimize damage caused by disasters such as earthquakes, typhoons, floods, and fires.
Disaster prevention includes confirming evacuation routes, preparing emergency supplies, and conducting disaster drills.
And acquiring knowledge about disasters, etc.
It is included. By maintaining a high level of disaster preparedness awareness on a regular basis, you can act calmly when a disaster occurs and protect your own life and the safety of those around you.
It is crucial for communities, families, and individuals to cooperate in implementing disaster prevention measures to minimize damage .
Disaster response
We never know when a disaster will strike.
By being prepared in advance, you can act calmly and without panicking when an emergency occurs. It's a good idea to discuss with those around you what you would do in the event of a disaster.
■ Emergency Contact
The following phone numbers are for emergencies. Please be sure to remember them, perhaps by writing them down.
Police: 110 (no area code required) Fire, ambulance, and emergency services: 119 (no area code required)
*When reporting an incident, do not panic, and provide your name, address, and a clear landmark.
Prepare for an earthquake
Japan is a country prone to earthquakes. Therefore, while the government can establish safety standards to ensure a certain level of safety,
Like the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011, another earthquake far exceeding safety standards may occur.
Your preparation is extremely important, so please keep the following in mind.
Preparation
■ Keep important items such as your passport in one place whenever possible.
■ Check the evacuation routes posted within the school.
■ Check the evacuation routes posted in the student dormitory.
■ Check the designated wide-area evacuation sites in your area.
■ Please do not place large items or other objects that could obstruct evacuation along the evacuation route.
■ If possible, prepare food, a flashlight, water, etc. in advance.
During an earthquake
■ Act calmly and without panicking.
■ Open windows and doors to secure an escape route.
■ Ensure your safety and wait until the shaking stops.
■ Avoid getting close to large pieces of furniture and windows.
■ When evacuating outdoors, be careful of falling objects.