Isehara city: Isehara is located in the hilly center of Kanagawa Prefecture. A large portion of the city is within the Tanzawa-
(Tokai university) Tokai University is a private university established by Shigeyoshi Matsumae in 1942. "Tokai" of "Tokai University" refers to the sea to the east of Asia, namely the Pacific Ocean, and symbolizes the desire to foster the kinds of big hearts, rich spirits, and broad perspectives symbolized by the expanse of an ocean. The Tokai University Educational System is one of the largest general education and research institutions in Japan today. To seek mutual understanding and global peace through the education of, and interaction with, young scholars from around the world, we began accepting foreign students from at early stage and have consistently promoted Japanese-language education. for more info visit http://www.u-tokai.ac.jp/international/about/fact.html (University Hospital) As an advanced medical technology hospital and regional core hospital, it serves to provide state-of-the-art medical care while having close functional collaboration with neighboring medical facilities. As one of the few facilities that operate an air ambulance, it promptly responds to medical emergencies on a 24-hour basis. for more information visit: http://www.med.u-tokai.ac.jp/web/international/tokai_university_hospital.html
Meals are available at cafeterias at university or at university hospital. 2 Convenience stores are located inside the university. No free meal nor meal coupons will be provided (instead we will provide you with boarding allowance stated above (1000 yen/day). Your loadging has a small kitchen space. Fasfood restauratns are located mostly around the train station (15 min on foot). One McDnalds is avaialble new the university (1 min on food).
Dormitory. Fully furnished room (1 bed room) with a kitchen and bathroom. 35,000 yen/month. No shoes inside the room. Your contact person will guide you for more instructions upon your arrival. For pictures visit http://www.u-tokai.ac.jp/hospital/fuzoku/rinsho/kensyuu/new/110624_1.html
From Haneda airport: Take express bus to Honatsugi station. Your contact person will pick you there and drive to the univeristy. (from Narita Airport) Please contact your contact person for instructions (need a few train connections).
Tanzawa-Oyamais is an area rich in mountains and the delights of nature and is especially famous for its hiking trails. The area's gateway Isehara. With spectacular views from the mountain, the blue Lakes Miyagase and Tanzawa contrast with the springtime mountain greens, before later in the year exploding in flames of red and yellow autumn leaves. For more information visit: http://www.odakyu.jp/english/destination/tanzawa_oyama/
Your contact person(s) will arrange welcome party, casual get-together or dinner every week. For weekedns, we will also help you to arrange short-visits to major tourist locations in Tokyo and nearby.