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Sep. 1, 2021
[Image1][English／日本語]Continuing from the previous article, I would like to introduce the public transportati
[Image2][English／日本語]Continuing from the previous article, I would like to introduce the public transportati

[English／日本語]
Continuing from the previous article, I would like to introduce the public transportation system in Japan.

Are trains and buses quiet in Japan?
I often hear from international students that they are surprised at how quiet buses are in Japan. In Japan, it is against etiquette to talk loudly or make phone calls on the train or bus. Therefore, when you see people on the train, most of them are operating their phones or reading books. Also, you may see women dozing off because it is not only quiet but also safe. However, there is one sight that surprises foreigners, even among Japanese people who are said to have good manners. That is, there are women who wear makeup on the train. I've heard many people say that they stared at the dexterity of these women as they applied their makeup on the train. It would be interesting to look around and see what they are doing when you get on the train or bus.

The hellish commuter rush
Compared to people in other countries, the Japanese are a nation of people who keep their distance from each other. However, on the train during commuting, you will see scenes that make this hard to believe. In Tokyo, from about 7:30 to 9:00 in the morning, the train occupancy rate is about 180%. The boarding rate is the ratio of the number of people actually on board to the capacity. When the ratio is 100%, all the seats are occupied; when it is 180%, the train is so crowded that people standing in the train have a hard time just keeping both feet on the ground. In this crowded train, fights often break out. Everyone is irritated and it is a dangerous train. I have heard that some foreign tourists ride the train on purpose to experience this commuter rush. This is not something that I would ever recommend doing, so please do not do this.

Do you ride the bus from the front? Do you ride from the back?
Did you know that the way to get on a train is the same for all trains, but the way to get on a bus is different depending on the bus? Basically, buses have a front door and a back door. Some ride from the front, while others ride from the back. Also, some buses have a flat rate and you pay at the beginning, while others have different rates based on the number of bus stops you pass. The system differs from bus to bus, so when you get on a bus, ask the bus driver how to get on, or watch other people before you get on the bus. By the way, when you want to get off, listen to the announcement saying the name of the bus stop and press the button. This is the same for all buses, so don't worry.

Forgotten items will be returned.
What should you do if you have forgotten your luggage on the train? If you notice that you forget something right away, tell the station staff right away the train you were on and where you were sitting. If you are lucky, you may be able to get it from a station staff member at another station. If you notice it after a while, go to the Lost and Found Center. Lost-and-found centers are located at major stations, as well as the last and first stations. Tell the station staff what you lost and when you lost it there. Lost and found items taken to the Lost and Found Center may be given to the police station after a certain period of time. If you have forgotten something on the train, you can almost always find it if you take care of it as soon as possible.

I hope you were able to learn about trains and buses in Japan. Our school has a dormitory on the upper floor of the building. Since you don't have to take the commuter train and you don't have to pay for the train, you can concentrate on your studies from morning. Please come and visit the dormitory.

今回も前回に引き続き、日本の公共交通機関について紹介します。

日本の電車やバスは静か？
留学生から日本のバスがとても静かで驚いたという話をよく聞きます。日本では電車やバスの中では大きな声で話しをしたり電話をかけたりすることはマナー違反になります。そのため、電車に乗っている人を見ると、ほとんどの人がスマホを操作したり、本を読んだりしています。また、静かなだけではなく、治安もよいので居眠りをしている女性を見ることもあります。しかし、マナーが良いと言われている日本人でも、外国人を驚かせてしまう光景があります。それは、電車の中で化粧をしている女性がいるということです。揺れる車内でも上手に化粧をする女性を見て、その器用さついじっと見てしまったという話しもよく聞きます。ぜひ、電車やバスに乗ったら周りを見渡して、何をしているのか観察してみると面白いかもしれませんね。

地獄のような通勤ラッシュ
日本人は他の国の人と比べて、人と人との距離をとる国です。しかし、通勤時の電車ではそのことが信じられない光景を見ることができます。東京では朝の7時半くらいから9時くらいの電車は、乗車率が180％くらいになります。乗車率とは、定員に対して実際に乗車している人数の割合を表すことです。乗車率が100%の場合、座席が全て埋まっている状態を指します。180％の場合、電車内に立っている人たちは両足が地面についているだけでも大変なほど混雑しています。この混雑した電車では、しばしば喧嘩が起きることもあります。みんながイラついていて危険な電車です。外国人観光客の中にはこの通勤ラッシュを経験してみたいと、わざと乗る人もいると聞いたことがあります。このようなことは決しておすすめできるようなことではないので、絶対にしないでください。

バスは前から乗る？後ろから乗る？
電車の乗り方はすべての電車で同じですが、バスの乗り方はバスのよって違うことはご存知ですか。バスには基本的に前の扉と後ろの扉があります。前から乗るタイプもあれば、後ろから乗るタイプもあります。また、一律の料金があり、最初にお金を払うバスもあれば、通り過ぎたバス停の数で料金が異なるバスもあります。バスによってシステムが違うので、バスに乗るときはバスの運転手に乗り方を聞くか、他の人の様子を見てバスに乗りましょう。ちなみに、降りたいときは、バス停の名前を言っているアナウンスを聞いてボタンを押します。これはすべてのバスで同じなので安心してくださいね。

忘れ物が戻ってくる
電車内に、荷物を忘れてしまった場合はどうしたらよいでしょうか。忘れ物にすぐ気がついた場合は、自分が乗っていた電車と座っていた場所をすぐに駅員に伝えましょう。運がよければ、他の駅の駅員によって、もらうことができます。時間がたって気がついた人は、電車の忘れ物センターまで行きましょう。忘れ物センターは大きな駅や終点・始発の駅などにあります。そこで、いつ、何を落としたか駅員に伝えてください。忘れ物センターへ運ばれた忘れ物は、一定期間をすぎると警察署に渡されることがあります。電車で忘れ物をしてしまった場合は早めに対処すれば、ほとんどの場合見つけることができますよ。

日本の電車やバスについて学ぶことができましたか。本校は、校舎の上の階に寮があります。通勤電車に乗らず、電車代もかからないので、朝から勉強に集中して取り組むことができます。ぜひ、寮の見学も来てくださいね。

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Sep. 7, 2021
[English]. Things that Surprised International Students When They Came to Japan - Part-time Jobs About 80% of international students have part-time jobs in Japan. In this article, we will introduce some of the culture shocks that international students face when they start working part-time. How much part-time work is possible for international students? To begin with, the "College Student" status of residence does not allow for part-time work. Therefore, most international students apply for a "Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted" at the airport on the day they arrive in Japan. Even if you are granted permission, there are various rules regarding part-time work for international students. International students are only allowed to work 28 hours a week. However, during long vacations such as summer vacation, you can work 40 hours a week with a certificate from your school. There are also some jobs that you are not allowed to work, such as nightclubs and pachinko. If you violate these rules, you will not be able to live as a foreign student, so if you work overtime, please make sure that you have not exceeded the number of hours. Also, some students take part-time jobs with high hourly wages late at night and fall asleep in class. Study is the most important thing for international students. Don't get an unreasonable part-time job! Most international students work in restaurants, factories, or convenience stores. Recently, sorting packages for online shopping at a warehouse is a popular job. If you want to find a job in Japan, experience in the hospitality industry can be a career. When choosing a part-time job, be sure to think about and consider many things. What kind of people are in demand? Japanese companies are looking for people who are cooperative and polite. Compared to other countries, Japan has a national character that values teamwork, and it is the same for part-time jobs. Listen to your boss's instructions and work together with your colleagues to get the job done. There are cases where international students are scolded for working alone without consulting anyone. Do you know that there is a word used at work called "ho-ren-sou (spinach)"? "Ho" means "report," "ren" means "contact," and "so" means "consultation. Let's always keep these three words in mind when we work. Also, In Japan, there is a saying, "The customer is God," which means that you should treat your customers as if they are God and be polite and courteous to them. If you can master customer service, you will have a big advantage when you find a job in Japan. You don't need to be good at Japanese to convey your feelings. Unique greetings at part-time jobs I was once asked by an international student, "Do Japanese people say 'Ohayo gozaimasu' even at night? I was once asked by an international student. In restaurants, "Ohayo gozaimasu" is often used as a greeting to start work. The greeting is the same even if the workday starts at 6:00 p.m., for example. This unique culture makes even Japanese people feel uncomfortable when they first start working part-time. There is no clear reason as to why people greet each other in such a way. Be careful, this is a greeting only between store workers and not used for customer Be strict with time! The most common problems that foreign students have at their part-time jobs are related to tardiness and absenteeism. If you are going to be late, be sure to call before the designated time. The same goes for taking time off from your part-time job. Also, if you are at work and it is prayer time, you are not allowed to give priority to prayer. If you have to pray, please try not to work during that time. Also, if you are going to quit your part-time job, please consult with your manager one month in advance. It is not a good idea to quit suddenly. If you quit your part-time job abruptly, people from the same country or the same school as you may not be able to work there anymore. Please be careful. There are students who suddenly become fluent in Japanese when they start working part-time. I have also received reports that they have made Japanese friends and are enjoying their study abroad experience. Of course, the most important thing for international students is to study, but part-time jobs allow you to learn things that you cannot learn at school. Please manage your part-time job carefully and enjoy your life as an international student. At our school, we can help you find a part-time job. What surprised international students when they came to Japan - Part-time job - About 80% of international students studying abroad are part-time students in Japan. This time, I will introduce the culture shock that international students face when they start part-time jobs. How long can an international student work part-time? In the first place, the status of residence of "student" is not allowed to work part-time. Therefore, most international students apply for a "permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence" at the airport on the day they enter japan. Even if permission is granted, there are various rules for part-time jobs for international students. International students must work only 28 hours a week. However, if you are on a long holiday such as summer vacation, you can get a certificate from the school and work 40 hours a week. In addition, there are jobs that should not be worked, such as nightclubs and pachinko. If you violate these, you will not be able to live a study abroad life, so if you work overtime, make sure that the number of hours has not been crossed. In addition, there are people who doz off in class by working part-time at midnight with high hourly wages. Studying is the most important thing for international students. Don't do unreasonable part-time work! Most international students work in restaurants, factories, convenience stores, etc. Recently, the job of sorting luggage for online shopping in warehouses is popular. If you want to work in Japan, your experience in hospitality may be your career. When working part-time, try to think and choose while paying attention to various things. What kind of human resources are required? Japanese companies need collaborative and courteous human resources. Japan has a national nature that values teamwork compared to other countries, and it is the same for part-time jobs. Listen to your boss's instructions and work with your colleagues. Some international students are scolded for working by them without consulting anyone. Do you know that there is a word "spinach" in the word used at work? "Ho" is "report", "ren" is "contact", "so" is "consultation". Always be aware of these three words. Also, in Japan, there is a word "Customers are God." It means that you have to think of your customers as God and serve them politely and politely. Mastering customer service is very advantageous when you get a job in Japan. Even if you are not good at Japanese, you can still feel it. I will serve you with all my heart. Unique greetings for part-time workers International students once asked me if Japanese people say good morning even at night. In restaurants, "Good morning" is often used in greetings to start work. For example, if work starts at 18:00, the greeting is the same. This multicultural culture is strange even for Japanese people when they start part-time work. There is no clear reason why you would say such a greeting. This is a conversation between clerks, and customers do not use it, so be careful. Be time! The problems that international students often have at part-time jobs are often related to "lateness" and "absenteeism". If you are likely to be late, be sure to contact us before it is a definite time. This is the same when you take a break from your part-time job. Also, if it's time to pray while you're at work, you're not allowed to prioritize prayer. If you have a prayer, please devise such as not entering a part-time job at that time. In addition, if you want to quit your part-time job, consult with the manager one month in advance. It's not good to quit suddenly. People from the same country or school as you may not be able to work part-time there. Be careful. There are students who suddenly become good at Japanese when they start working part-time. I have also received reports that I have made Japanese friends and enjoyed studying abroad. Of course, the most important thing for international students is study, but it is part-time jobs that you can learn things that you cannot learn at school. Manage yourself and enjoy your study abroad life. * At our school, you can consult with us when looking for a part-time job.
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[English／日本語] There are many foreign tourists who come to Japan and take the train from the airport. However, Japanese trains have unique rules and systems that can be very complicated for those who are not used to them. In this article, I would like to introduce you to the Japanese train system. Complicated and difficult to understand! Subway route map Have you ever seen a train route map in Tokyo? (See the picture.) It looks like a maze and has a very complicated shape. I've heard that foreign tourists panic when they see this map. Especially the subway is more complicated. However, if you learn the colors of the subway symbols, it may seem a little easier. The Tokyo subway system is color-coded. If you get lost in a station, you can easily reach your destination by walking towards the colored markings. Please be aware of this and take a look. Being late is strictly prohibited One of the most common surprises I hear from international students when they get on the train is that the train arrives on time. If you are even one minute late, you may see a "delay" notice on the electronic bulletin board. Also, when you board a delayed train, you will hear the conductor announce, "We apologize for the delay in the train. " When student heard this announcement, she once asked me why I was apologizing when the train was only delayed for one minute. If there is a delay, you will be notified immediately on the Internet. It might be a good idea to check before you get on the train. Don't make the mistake of riding in the women-only car During the morning commute, the rear car of the train is sometimes reserved for women. The term "women-only car" does not mean that only women can ride in it. Boys of elementary school age or younger, disabled people and their caregivers are also allowed to ride. I have heard of a man who made a last-minute rush to get on a train just as it was about to depart, and was embarrassed when he mistakenly got on the women-only car. When you get on a train, make sure you have enough time to spare. Different melodies at each station When you get on or off the train, you will hear music. Did you know that the music is different for each station? For example, Ueno Station, which is famous for its cherry blossoms, plays the melody of the song "Sakura," while Takadanobaba Station plays the theme song from the anime "Astro Boy" by the famous cartoonist Osamu Tezuka. Incidentally, Hachioji Station, where our school is located, plays a children's song called "Yuuyake Koyake". Please listen to it when you get on the train. There are many other things that international students are surprised to hear on the train. I will continue to introduce them in the next article. 日本に来て、空港から電車に乗る人は多いです。しかし、日本の電車は独特なルールやシステムがあり、慣れていない人にとってはとても複雑です。今回はそんな日本の電車について紹介します。 複雑難解！地下鉄路線図 東京の電車の路線図を見たことがありますか？（写真参照）まるで迷路のようになっていて、とても複雑な形をしています。この路線図を見た外国人観光客は最初にパニックになってしまうと聞いたことがあります。特に地下鉄はより複雑です。しかし、地下鉄のマークの色をおぼえれば少し簡単に感じるかもしれません。東京の地下鉄にはそれぞれ色分けがされています。駅の中で迷ってしまったときは、その色の目印に向かって歩けば、目的地にたどり着きやすくなっています。ぜひ、意識して見てくださいね。 遅刻は厳禁 留学生が電車に乗って驚いたことで一番よく聞く話は、電車が時間通りに来ることです。もし、1分でも遅れてしまった場合は、電光掲示板に「遅延」のお知らせが表示されることもあります。また、遅延の電車に乗ると「電車が遅れてしまって申し訳ございません。」という車掌のアナウンスが流れます。このアナウンスを聞いて「たった1分しか遅れていないのになぜ謝罪するの？」と学生から聞かれたことがあります。インターネットでは随時遅延の情報が流れています。電車に乗る前はチェックしてみるといいかもしれません。 間違えて乗らないで 女性専用車 朝の通勤時に電車の後部車両が女性専用車になっていることがあります。「女性専用車」と言っても、女性だけしか乗れないというわけではなく、小学生以下の男児や体の不自由な方やその介護者も乗れるようになっています。電車が出発するときにぎりぎりで駆け込み乗車をした男性が間違えて女性専用車に乗ってしまい、恥ずかしい思いをしたという話を聞いたことがあります。電車に乗るときは時間の余裕をもって乗りましょう。 駅ごとに違うメロディー 電車を降りるとき乗るときに音楽が流れます。その音楽は駅ごとに違うのはご存知ですか？例えば桜で有名な上野駅は「さくら」という歌のメロディー、高田馬場駅は有名な漫画家である手塚治虫のアニメ「鉄腕アトム」の主題歌が流れます。ちなみに、本校がある八王子は「ゆうやけこやけ」という童謡が流れます。電車に乗った時はぜひ聞いてみてくださいね。 留学生が電車に乗って驚くことはこの他にもたくさんあります。また次回も引き続き紹介します。

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