Newcomers to Japan

Foreign Resident Registration

• Resident Records - Tsukuba City (1) English
  (2) Chinese
  (3) Basic Japanese
• Residence card, notification of moving in and national health insurance - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Includes information on how to fill in documents, and a guide to going to the City Hall with photos.
• Start of a New Residency Management System - Immigration Bureau of Japan (1) English
  (2) Chinese (Simple)
  (3) Chinese (Traditional)
  (4) Korean
  (5) Spanish
  (6) Portugese

Immigration

• Visas and Immigration - Tsukuba University Information about various visa and immigration procedures, particularly relevant to students.
  Includes information on extending period of stay, changing status of residence, and getting permissions for part time work
• Guide to Japanese Visas - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Application Forms Immigration Procedures - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Includes links to forms required for various immigration and visa procedures, such as extension of period of stay, change of status of residence, permission to engage in activities other than those granted by existing visa (e.g. permission to engage in part time work), and re-entry permit (where applicable)
• Immigration Bureau - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Access information and maps for the Tokyo Immigration Bureau and the Mito Immigration Office
• Going to the Mito Immigration Office - JISTEC
• How to Change Your Japan Visa Status - The Japan Guy (Private Website)

Banks

• Post Office & Joyo Bank - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Information on setting up bank accounts with the post office (Yucho) bank and Joyo bank, as well as information on making international remittances and money exchange
• Foreign Money Exchange and International ATMs - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Questions about Bank Accounts - JISTEC Tsukuba Office
• HOW TO: Do a Furikomi (Bank Transfer) - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)
• HOW TO: Transfer Money to and From Japan - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)
• HOW TO: Apply for a Credit Card in Japan - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)
• HOW TO: Find a Credit Card in Japan - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)
• How to Open a Japan Post Bank Account - The Japan Guy (Private Website)
• How to Use a Japanese ATM (The Basics) Part One - The Japan Guy (Private Website) Includes videos demonstrating how to do basic ATM functions such as checking your balance, depositing money and doing a bank transfer
• How to Use a Japanese ATM (The Basics) Part Two - The Japan Guy (Private Website) Includes videos demonstrating how to do basic ATM functions such as checking your balance, depositing money and doing a bank transfer

Cellular Phones

• Softbank Mobile - Softbank
• AU Products - AU KDDI
• NTT Docomo Home - NTT Docomo

Health Insurance

• National Health Insurance - Tsukuba City (1) English
  (2) Chinese
  (3) Basic Japanese
• Residence card, notification of moving in and national health insurance - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Includes guide with pictures for the procedure and how to fill in the forms

Tax

• Tax - Tsukuba City (1) English
  (2) Chinese
  (3) Basic Japanese

Housing Information

Housing Information

• Renting an Apartment - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Overview of Japanese terms relating to renting, basic knowledge, explanations of apartment floor plans, documents needed for making a contract and utilities
• Gas, Water, Electricity Supply, Garbage, NHK - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Moving to Japan and Finding a Place to Live - JISTEC Tsukuba Office

Hotels

• Hotels and Inns in the Center of Tsukuba - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Includes map of locations, as well as overview of telephone numbers and costs per night

Rubbish Disposal

• How to sort and put out garbage for collection - Tsukuba City Includes a Tsukuba City Garbage Collection District Map
  (1) English
  (2) Chinese
  (3) Basic Japanese

Moving House/Leaving Japan

• Moving in, Moving out, Change of address - Tsukuba City Includes check lists
  (1) English
  (2) Chinese
  (3) Basic Japanese
• Leaving Japan - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Delivering your suitcase to the airport and a list of shipping companies - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Leaving Japan - JISTEC Tsukuba Office
• HOW TO: Search for an Apartment in Japan - Part 1 - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)
• HOW TO: Search for an Apartment in Japan - Part 2 - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)

Medical Information

Hospitals

• Hospitals - Tsukuba City Provides an overview of utilizing medical care in Tsukuba, including numbers to dial in case of sudden illness or injury (including out of usual hospital hours), and information on language support
  (1) English
  (2) Chinese
  (3) Basic Japanese
• Search for a doctor - Ibaraki Prefecture Can search for doctors able to speak foreign languages according to area and/or symptoms
• Healthcare Facility Information - Ibaraki International Association Provides lists of hospitals with English support, and emergency clinics for weekends and nights.
  (1) English
  (2) Chinese
  (3) Korean
  (4) Thai
  (5) Portuguese
  (6) Spanish
  (7) Tagalog
  (8) Bahasa Indonesia
• Hospitals and Medical Care Map Matsushiro Area - MEXT Tsukuba Center for Institutes Easy to understand visual map of medical facilities in the Matsushiro area, with information on whether English is spoken, opening times, and URL links and telephone numbers
• Hospitals & Clinics (Central Area Map 1/Downtown Area Map 2/List) - JST Ninomiya/Takezono House Includes map of locations, opening hours and other information such as whether foreign languages are spoken. All listed hospitals should have at least some English-speaking staff. Hospitals are color coded according to speciality making them easy to see
• Dental Clinics (Central Area Map) - JST Ninomiya/Takezono House Includes map of locations, opening hours and other information such as whether foreign languages are spoken. All listed clinics should have at least some English speaking staff
• Medical Care - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Lists hospitals, clinics and pharmacies near to KEK, and provides links to bilingual documents required for an examination.
• M3 (M-Cube) Becomes Your Best Translator (Online translator for medical symptoms) - Center for Multicultural Society Kyoto Software for inputting symptoms to produce bilingual printout to present to a Japanese speaking doctor.
  (1) English
  (2) Chinese
  (3) Portugese
  (4) Korean
  (5) Indonesian
  (6) Simple Japanese
• We send medical interpreters! - Tsukuba International Association
• Useful Information - AMDA International Medical Information Center Provides consultations by phone in 8 languages; English, Chinese, Korean, Sp anish, Portuguese, Thai, Filipino, and Vietnamese.
  Telephone Consultation (free of charge)
  - Provide information of hospitals and doctors able to communicate in other languages.
  - Explanation of medical, welfare and insurance systems.
  - Telephone interpreting (free of charge)

Pregnancy and Childbirth

• Pregnancy and Childbirth - Tsukuba City
• Having a Baby in Japan - JISTEC Tsukuba Office
• A Guide for New Mothers and New Born Babies - A guide for people from other countries who are living in Japan - Researching and Supporting Multi-Cultural Healthcare Services (RASC) Includes descriptions of procedures for pregnant women in Japan, and a vocab list relevant to pregnancy and childbirth
  (1) English
  (2) Chinese
  (3) French
  (4) Korean
  (5) Portugese
  (6) Tagalog
  (7) Vietnamese
  (8) Thai
  (9) German
• Words for Pregnant Women in Multi-languages - Rainbow Club Comprehensive list of Japanese vocabulary related to pregnancy and childbirth, including readings in the roman alphabet and meanings in English, Korean, Chinese, French and Spanish
• Pregnant in Japan: How to Find a Doctor, Hospital or Midwife - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)
• Pregnant in Japan: Visiting the Doctor and What to Expect - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)

Healthcare System and Medical Welfare

• Medical Welfare System - Tsukuba City Provides an overview of utilizing medical care in Tsukuba, including numbers to dial in case of sudden illness or injury (including out of usual hospital hours), and information on language support
  (1) English
  (2) Chinese
  (3) Basic Japanese

Emergency Information

• Hospitals - Tsukuba City Provides an overview of utilizing medical care in Tsukuba, including numbers to dial in case of sudden illness or injury (including out of usual hospital hours), and information on language support
  (1) English
  (2) Chinese
  (3) Basic Japanese

Driving and Cycling in Japan(Car/Bicycle)

Driving License

• Living Information (Cars and Bicycles) - Tsukuba University Information on converting a foreign license or international license into a Japanese one, with
  additional information regarding insurance and compulsory automobile inspection
• Drivers License - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Includes links to relevant forms for applying for a translation of your existing driving license and conversion to a Japanese one
• Unten Menkyo Center (Access guide for the Driving License Center) - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• How to Get a Driver's License in Japan - Part 1 - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)
• How to Get a Driver's License in Japan - Part 2 - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)
• Switching Oversea's Drivers License to Japanese License - Japan Automobile Federation
• Regarding the start of English written tests - Ibaraki Police
• Information on transferring a driver's license from outside Japan to a Japanese licenses - Ibaraki Police

Travelling by Car/Bicycle

• What you really need to know when riding a bicycle in Japan - JISTEC Tsukuba Office Includes information on bicycle registration and laws for which non-adherance could lead to fines
• Car related matters - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Includes information on traffic rules, insurance, car rental/purchase, and Japanese vocabulary relevant to cars
• Parking Lots near Tsukuba Center (Car/Bicycle) - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Includes maps of locations of parking lots for both bicycles and cars in the center area, as well as information on parking fees and times
• Parking Lots around Kenkyugakuen Station (Car) - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Includes map of locations of parking lots for cars in the Kenkyugakuen station area, as well as information on parking fees
• Driving in Japan - JISTEC Tsukuba Office
• To Foreign Nationals who Drive Vehicles in Japan - National Police Agency Includes information on traffic regulations, traffic signs and their meanings, and information on procedures in the event of traffic violations and traffic accidents
• About Cycling and Biking in Japan - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)
• Rules of the Road in Five Languages - Japan Automobile Federation Information on where to buy a booklet describing Japanese traffic laws in detail (cost of ¥1000), provided by the Japan Automobile Federation. Available in English, Spanish, Portugese, Chinese and Korean
• For Visitors Bringing vehicles with Carnet de Passages en Douane - Japan Automobile Federation
• For Foreign FIA Clubs' Members - Japan Automobile Federation
• Traffic Safety Instructions - Ibaraki Police

Children's Education and Welfare

Compulsory Education

• Elementary and Middle Schools Map Matsushiro Area - MEXT Tsukuba Center for Institutes Easy to understand visual map of elementary and middle schools in the Matsushiro area, with information on telephone numbers and websites
• Education (Map of Elementary and Junior/Senior High Schools in central area) - JST Ninomiya/Takezono House
• Education in Tsukuba - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Choosing a School in Japan for Your Kids - Latest Columns - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)
• Explore Japan (Schools) - Kids Web Japan Information on the schooling system aimed at children

Nurseries and kindergartens

• Nurseries and kindergarten Map Matsushiro Area - MEXT Tsukuba Center for Institutes Easy to understand visual map of nurseries and kindergartens in the Matsushiro area, with information on telephone numbers and websites
• Education (Map of nurseries, day care centers, children's centers and kindergartens in the central area) - JST Ninomiya/Takezono House
• Education in Tsukuba - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)

Child-raising

• Child-raising - Tsukuba City (1) English
  (2) Chinese
  (3) Basic Japanese
• Japan With Kids - JISTEC Tsukuba Office

Shopping

Various types of shop

• Shopping Stores Map Matsushiro Area - MEXT Tsukuba Center for Institutes Easy to understand visual map of shopping stores in the Matsushiro area, with information on opening hours, telephone numbers and websites
• Shopping - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Map of shops around KEK, as well as information on Japanese souveneirs
• Shops for Used Furniture and Appliances - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Map of recycle shops and other second hand shops around the Tsukuba Center area
• Where to Find Tall and Plus Size Clothing in Japan - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)

International Food Stores

• Non-Japanese food materials - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Information on shops specializing in various foods, including Halal, Brazilian, Chinese, Korean, Thai and Indian
• The Foreign Buyers Club Online food store that ships foreign food from either their store in Kobe or direct from the U.S., depending on the item

Size Guides and Conversion for Clothing

• Shopping (Japanese sizes) - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Size guide for clothes and shoes. Shoe size converter includes Japan, European, American and British sizing

Organizing Home Deliveries

• HOW TO: Arrange a home delivery - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)

Daily Life

Public Facilities and Post Office

• Post Office & Joyo Bank - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Public Institutions Map Matsushiro Area - MEXT Tsukuba Center for Institutes Easy to understand visual map of post offices in the Matsushiro area, as well as other public institutions such as police boxes and libraries
• Public Facilities - Tsukuba City Information on City Hall, service counters, libraries, cultural facilities, accomodation and camp sites, and sports facilities
  (1) English
  (2) Chinese
  (3) Basic Japanese

Convenience Store Services

• A Guide to Convenience Store Copy, Print and Fax Services in Japan- Surviving in Japan (Private Website)
• HOW TO: Upload and Print a Document at 7-11 and Circle K in Japan - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)

Restaurants

Restaurants

• Restaurants Map Matsushiro Area - MEXT Tsukuba Center for Institutes Easy to understand visual map of restaurants in the Matsushiro area, with information on opening hours, telephone numbers and websites

Vegetarian Restaurants

• Non-Japanese restaurants near KEK (vegetarian dish) - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Veg Dining Out Toolkit - Veg Out Tokyo (Blog) Advice on Japanese phrases relating to being vegetarian and ingredients to look out for when eating out in restaurants generally
• Combini: Ingredients to Look Out For - Veg Out Tokyo (Blog) Guide to Japanese names for ingredients that are non-vegetarian and commonly found in goods in convenience stores

International Food

• Non-Japanese restaurants near KEK - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)

Travel Information

Trains

• Guide on How to use Train & Subway & Bus - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Useful guide with pictures on how to use trains and buses
• Advantageous Tickets and Multi-ride Tickets - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• JR Joban Line Timetable - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• How to Look Up Train Times (in English) in Japan - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)

Buses

• Guide on How to use Train & Subway & Bus - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Useful guide with pictures on how to use trains and buses
• Downtown (Overview of bus destinations and corresponding bus stops from the Tsukuba Center Terminal) - JST Ninomiya/Takezono House
• Advantageous Tickets and Multi-ride Tickets - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Hokubu Shuttle Bus Timetable (Bus running between Tsukuba Center and Tsukuba-san) - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Bus route map in Tsukuba - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) English language/Japanese language bus route map of all major bus routes in the greater Tsukuba area
• How to Find Bus Times/Schedules Online Part 1 - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)
• How to Find Bus Times/Schedules Online Part 2 - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)

From Tsukuba to Main Airports

• Access Map - MEXT Tsukuba Center for Institutes
• Access Map - JST Ninomiya/Takezono House Includes information on getting from Tsukuba Center to Ninomiya/Takezono House
• Narita Airport - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Haneda Airport - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Ibaraki Airport - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)

From Tsukuba to Main Train Stations

• Access Map - MEXT Tsukuba Center for Institutes
• Access Map - JST Ninomiya/Takezono House Includes information on getting from Tsukuba Center to Ninomiya/Takezono House
• Highway Bus between Tokyo and Tsukuba - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Tsukuba Express (train link between Tokyo and Tsukuba) - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)

Sightseeing

• Sightseeing in Tsukuba - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Sightseeing spots within 1 hour drive from Tsukuba - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Sightseeing spots requiring over 2 hours driving from Tsukuba - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Kyoto - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Osaka - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Nara - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Official Tourism Information for Ibaraki Prefecture - Ibaraki Navi Information on various aspects of tourism in Ibaraki prefecture, including hot springs, shopping and dining
  (1) English
  (2) Korean
  (3) Simplified Chinese
  (4) Traditional Chinese
• Museum, Galleries, Exhibition Halls in Tsukuba - Tsukuba Science City Network
• Sightseeing - Japan Guide (Private Website) Overview of sightseeing spots by location in Japan, together with user ratings of different destinations

Language and Culture

Japanese Language

• Japanese Language Classes and Language Schools - Ibaraki International Association (1) English
  (2) Chinese
  (3) Korean
  (4) Thai
  (5) Portuguese
  (6) Tagalog
  (7) Bahasa Indonesia
• Introduction to Japanese Language - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Cultural - Japanese Language - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Links to language learning materials, as well as class details
• Japanese Classes - Tsukuba City (1) English
  (2) Chinese
  (3) Basic Japanese
• Japanese Grammar Guide - Tae Kim's Guide to Learning Japanese (private website) Comprehensive guide to Japanese grammar from beginner to advanced level, available in numerous languages
  (1) English
  (2) German
  (3) Spanish
  (4) French
  (5) Italian
  (6) Polish
  (7) Portugese
  (8) Russian
  (9) Finnish
  (10) Turkish
  (11) Korean
• Complete Guide to Japanese - Tae Kim's Guide to Learning Japanese (private website) Comprehensive guide giving a basic introduction to the Japanese language

Etiquette/General Information

• Kids Web Japan - Ministry of Foreign Affairs General information on Japan and Japanese culture, aimed at children
  (1) English
  (2) French
  (3) German
  (4) Spanish
  (5) Korean
  (6) Arabic
  (7) Chinese
• Etiquette - Japan Guide (private website) Includes information on correct etiquette and manners in various situations, including eating out, visiting a home, visiting a temple or shrine, bathing, and using Japanese style toilets
• Tradition - Japan Guide (private website) Information on various Japanese traditions, such as the tea ceremony, cherry blossom viewing, sumo, festivals, and public baths

International Exchange/Cultural Experiences and Events

• Evening Forum - JST Ninomiya/Takezono House Monthly talk on either 'Science and Technology', 'Japanese Culture' or 'Introduction of my Country (by residents)
• Cultural - Ikebana, Sado and Shodo (Flower arranging, tea ceremony and calligraphy) - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Cultural - To sit in Zen meditation - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Hot springs (Onsen) - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Includes links for guides on how to use hot springs, and locations in Ibaraki prefecture and the surrounding areas
• Music, performing arts and sumo - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Museum of art, museums, and animation - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• A Volunteer Group Whose Aim is International Friendship - Rainbow Club
• City Chat Cafe - Tsukuba Science City Network/University of Tsukuba Platform for enabling people from various nationalities and backgrounds to get together to chat. Facilitated by students from the University of Tsukuba from various backgrounds, enabling conversation support in multiple languages

Tsukuba Information

Introduction to Tsukuba

• Institutes (Map of research institutes in Tsukuba) - JST Ninomiya/Takezono House Includes links to homepages on the map
• Central Region (Map overview of central area) - JST Ninomiya/Takezono House
• Downtown (Map overview of downtown area) - JST Ninomiya/Takezono House
• Sightseeing in Tsukuba - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• A Local Perspective on Life in Tsukuba, Japan - Tsuku Blog Regularly updated blog covering a wide range of topics with a Tsukuba-focussed perspective

Work and Volunteering

Employment Information

• About Us - Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners Provides information on guidance center in Tokyo where face to face job counselling and placement services are conducted specifically for foreigners. English, Chinese, Spanish and Portugese interpreters are available by appointment.
  (1) English
  (2) Chinese
• Preface (The Foreign Workers' Handbook) - Tokyo Metropolitan Government Labor Consultation center Comprehensive bilingual handbook (English and Japanese) explaining matters relating to employment, including visa status under which work is permitted, explanation of workers' rights, pay and entitled leave, explanation of tax, job seeking, and a list of consultation centers regarding employment issues in the Tokyo area

Volunteering

• Volunteering in Japan - Children's Homes and Opportunities for Non-Japanese Speakers - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)

Counselling

Telephone Counselling in Foreign Languages

• English language consultation lines - Ibaraki International Association
• Consultation Services in Foreign Languages - Tsukuba City Information on various consultation lines and the languages that can be used
  (1) English
  (2) Chinese
  (3) Basic Japanese
• Need Help? Life Lines - TELL

Face to Face Advice

• Foreigner Consultation - Ibaraki International Association (1) English
  (2) Chinese
  (3) Korean
  (4) Thai
  (5) Portuguese
  (6) Spanish
  (7) Tagalog
  (8) Bahasa Indonesia
• Find a Therapist (List Clinical and Associate Members) - International Mental Health Professionals Japan Can search for counselling and therapy by location, language and speaciality of the therapist

Emergency Information/Times of Trouble

Dealing with Emergencies/Difficulties

• Disaster Information and Warnings - Japan Meteorological Agency Includes regular up to date information and advisories regarding extreme weather and disasters
• Emergencies - Ibaraki International Association
• Earthquakes - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• What to Do if You Lost Your .... - JISTEC Tsukuba Office
• Where to call in an emergency - JISTEC Tsukuba Office Includes example phone calls to the emergency services
• Be smart and prepared for disasters - JISTEC Tsukuba Office
• What to Do If You're in a Car Accident in Japan - Part 1 - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)
• What to Do If You're in a Car Accident in Japan - Part 2 - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)
• What to Do If You're in a Car Accident in Japan - Part 3 - Surviving in Japan (Private Website)
• Information for Crime Victims - Ibaraki Police
• Informations for Victims or Their Surviving Families of Traffic Accidentss - Ibaraki Police
• Emergency Call 110s - Ibaraki Police

Evacuation Locations

• Evacuation Centers - Tsukuba City JAPANESE ONLY

Emergency Message Systems

• Earthquakes (Emergency Message Board) - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
• Be smart and prepared for disasters 2 - JISTEC Tsukuba Office

Newsletters and Mailing Lists

Newsletters

• Multilingual Newsletters - Tsukuba City Available in 6 languages - English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Portugese and Spanish

Mailing Lists

• Alien Times English language newsletter with useful back articles listed on the website, on various aspects of life in Tsukuba
• TAIRA Mailing List - Tsukuba Area International Residents Association
• Tsukuba Insight Forum Mailing List
• International Women's Network Tsukuba

Various Handbooks and Guides(Downloadable data)

Living Information Guides

• Living Guide - CLAIR (Council of Local Authorities for International Relations), Tokyo (1) English
  (2) German
  (3) Chinese
  (4) Korean
  (5) French
  (6) Spanish
  (7) Portuguese
  (8) Tagalog
  (9) Vietnamese
  (10) Indonesian
  (11) Thai
  (12) Russian
• Living in Tsukuba - Tsukuba City (1) English
  (2) Chinese
• Guidebook for Foreign Residents - Ibaraki International Association (1) English
  (2) Chinese
  (3) Korean
  (4) Thai
  (5) Portuguese
  (6) Tagalog
  (7) Bahasa Indonesia
• Orientation Guidebook - CLAIR (Council of Local Authorities for International Relations), Tokyo Comprehensive downloadable guide to various aspects of daily life, produced bilingually in English and basic Japanese

Medical Guides

• Medical Handbook by Ibaraki International Association (1) English
  (2) Chinese
  (3) Korean
  (4) Thai
  (5) Portuguese
  (6) Spanish
  (7) Tagalog
  (8) Bahasa Indonesia

Education Guides

Drivers' Guide

• Rules of the Road in Five Languages

Emergency/Disaster Guides

• Disaster Manual - Ibaraki Prefecture/Ibaraki International Association (1) English
  (2) Chinese
  (3) Korean
  (4) Thai
  (5) Portugese
  (6) Spanish
• A Guide for the Safety of You and Your Family when an Earthquake Strikes - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)

Vaious Maps

• My City Tsukuba - Tsukuba City (1) English
  (2) Chinese
• Around Tsukuba Center and Tsukuba Station Map - High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)

Language Guides

• Japanese Grammar Guide - Japanese Grammar Guide - Tae Kim's Guide to Learning Japanese (PDF) Comprehensive PDF guide to Japanese grammar from basic to advanced level, and overview of the writing system