Resource Center
Inquiry Forms
* Our services are exclusive to OIST community members.
You can submit the following requests using the form above:
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General support request
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Driver's license conversion support request
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Rental car reservation request
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AC cleaning reservation request
**Please contact the Health Center (health@oist.jp) if you need any hospital-related support, including making/canceling medical/dental appointments.
[IMPORTANT]Typhoon Guidelines
About Resource Center
Latest updates
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[IMPORTANT] Register your "MyNumber" card to use it as your health insurance card
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[ATTENTION] Ensuring Safety with Your Pets
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[IMPORTANT] Install a safety app on your phone
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[NEW]Book An Appointment for a Foreign remittance transactions at the Bank of Okinawa (May 16th 2024)
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How to fill out the Inhabitant tax declaration form (Jan 17th 2024)
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Guide for new & expecting parents (Dec 27th 2023)
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International School options seminar video (Nov 6th 2023)
Daily Life Information
Essential Info
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What you receive in the first months
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Health information
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Getting a phone number
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SIM card for short-term visitors
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Where to purchase a second-hand mobile phone
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Postal, Express Courier Services
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Scheduling Japan Post Redelivery
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Family Member Access Card
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Okinawa Schooling information
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Guide for new & expecting parents
About Japan
Living in Japan
Okinawa Info
Green Okinawa
A practical guide to living an environmentally-friendly life in Okinawa.
Latest post:
Local stores selling eco-friendly products
Older posts
Green Okinawa logo designer info
Go Shopping
Practical tips for grocery shopping in Okinawa.
Latest post:
Online grocery shopping options(1)
Read older posts here
What do you want us to cover?
A useful guide and Japanese phrases for grocery shopping
Uchinaa Culture
Uchinaa Culture is a series introducing a glimpse of the Okinawan local culture, traditions, and languages.
Latest Posts
Driver's License
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Driving in Japan
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Driver's License Conversion
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Need to take a Driving Lesson?
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About Japanese Driver's License
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Renewing your Japanese Driver's License
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Applying for an Official Translation from JAF
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Obtaining an International Driver's License based on your Japanese license
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Getting a Japanese Driver's license from scratch
Car
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Compulsory Vehicle Inspection (Shaken)
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Purchasing a car
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Sell/Dispose of a car
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Rental car
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Money transfer to NISSAN rental car
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Annual Road Tax
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English Speaking Car Garages
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Frequently Asked Car Questions
*You must have voluntary insurance if you own a car. Resource Center DOES NOT provide translation service in case of accidents*
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