International Office provides you accommodation information. You need to arrange your accommodation by yourself. There are some student dormitories around Tokyo. Following are the URL of a student dormitory provider and a real estate agent who is good at looking for apartments for international students.
Certificate of Eligibility:
The Certificate of Eligibility is issued before a visa application by a regional immigration authority under the jurisdiction of Japanese Ministry of Justice as evidence that the applicant fulfills various conditions of the Immigration Control Act, including those certifying that the activity in which the foreigner wishes to engage in Japan is valid and comes under a state of residence. The Certificate of Eligibility has the advantage of reducing the time required to obtain a visa and complete immigration procedures. DHU will apply for the certificate at the Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau for study abroad students. DHU will send you the certificate upon receipt from the immigration bureau.
College Student Visa:
You must apply for a College Student Visa after receiving the Certificate of Eligibility. Visa application can be submitted to the Japanese Embassy/ Consulate at your home country.
Visit http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/ for further visa information.
International students are required to have medical insurance to cover the entire period of your stay in Japan. You should check with your current insurance policy to determine whether the coverage will extend overseas. We recommend you to apply for National Health Insurance (NHI) Program issued by Japanese Government (Kokumin Kenko Hoken) which pays for 70% of medical expenses in Japan at the district municipal office nearest your place of residence. The monthly premium for NHI is different depends on the place where you live.
Please note that NHI covers dental treatment but does not cover expenses for cosmetic surgery, orthodontics, and normal delivery.
Visit http://www.kokuho.or.jp/english/index.htm.
