Tohoku University's International Support Center (ISC) will hold an orientation session this April for newly arrived international researchers.

Staff from Sendai City and the Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association (SenTIA) will also be on hand to provide information about life in Sendai and various government procedures.

While the orientation is primarily aimed at new researchers, international students, family members and host department staff are all welcome to attend. Please note that the session will be conducted in English.

Date: April 10, 2026
Time: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Venue: Meeting Room, 2F, Central Hall, Aobayama Campus (Map)
Online participation is also available.

Registration

Form: Google Form
Deadline: 12 noon, April 9
(Applications will be closed once the capacity is reached.)

Session Details

• Information about living in Sendai as an international resident
• Potential challenges and available support.
• Helpful resources, guidance on bureaucratic procedures and local services
• Japanese language support and interpretation / translation resources
• Disaster preparedness, safety measures and what to do in case of a natural disaster.
• Q&A

The International Support Center (ISC) provides assistance to international students, researchers and staff, especially with help navigating life in Japan. For more information about the ISC and the orientation session, please visit:
https://sup.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/en/2026/03/13/2026-spring-orientation/