To JICA Overseas Office:

Please make sure to deliver and explain this document to the accepted participant(s).

Important Announcement for the Accepted Participant(s)

Dear Participants,

Greeting from JICA Kansai!

JICA Kansai is pleased to welcome you as a participant for the JICA Knowledge Co-Creation Program
and looking forward to seeing you soon in Japan. Please read through the following information
carefully before your departure. Please be sure to check the email address provided on the
application form as we will contact you.

1. Connection test and Program Orientation

We will have a Connection test on Tuesday 7th May, 2024, and Program orientation on Monday
20th May, 2024. The objective of the orientation is to explain outline the program.
*We will share zoom link shortly.

2. Vaccination certificate & Quarantine

Even though valid vaccine certificate or pre-departure test is not required when entering Japan,
please check carefully if you will need them on your return (including the transit countries).
*There were some actual cases that participants were rejected at the airport counter on their
return, as they didn’t have vaccine certificate for entering their countries.

3. Preparation of PC (notebook/laptop)
During the program, you are requested to use personal computer for individual work. For
smooth work, we recommend that each participant bring his/her own PC (equipped with
Microsoft Office -Word, Excel, Power Point) to Japan.

4. Preparation for observation trips during the program

It would be convenient to bring a small bag for short trips of a few days away from JICA Kansai(or
an accommodation you stay), which are planned during the program. Comfortable clothes and
walking shoes for short trips are also recommended.
For annual climate and weather averages, please see the General Information (GI).

5. Preparation of Japanese Yen

Allowances will be deposited to your temporary bank account (opened by JICA) 2 to 5 days after
your arrival in Japan. It is highly advised to bring some cash in order to cover necessary expense
for this period. We recommend that some of your currency be exchanged to Japanese Yen at any
transit airport or an international airport you arrive in Japan. It is quite difficult to exchange
money after that, due to limited availability of facility or time during the program.

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 To JICA Overseas Office:
Please make sure to deliver and explain this document to the accepted participant(s).

6. SIM Card
You can use Wi-fi while you stay at JICA Kansai. If you would like to use the Internet outside of
the accommodation, please get SIM card at the airport.
Internet Access in Japan: wireless hotspots, Wi-Fi routers, SIM cards (japan-guide.com)

7. Preparation of necessary food items (Especially for participants with diet restrictions)
It is recommended that each participant bring some ready-made or prepared foods if you have
any diet restrictions. There are limited places to buy halal or vegetarian foods in Japan.

8. Contact with ex-participant of the course in your country

Please try to contact ex-participant in your country in advance to develop an image of the course.
Please contact and inquire JICA Office if there are any ex-participants of the course in your
organization/country.

9. Dinner pack on arrival day:

For your comfortable stay in Japan, JICA Kansai prepares “Dinner Pack (a light meal box)” for the
participants who arrive at KIX(Kansai International Airport) after 6:00 pm or ITM(Osaka
International Airport) after 7:30 pm, because our restaurant close order at 8:30 pm. Please
receive pack at the time of check-in. Expense of “Dinner Pack” will be deducted from your “meal
card” (Prepaid card which you receive at the time of check-in). For those who are not given
“meal card”, please pay in cash at front desk.

10. Detailed Information for JICA Kansai

JICA KANSAI: https://www.jica.go.jp/kansai/english/office/index.html
Introduction of JICA Kansai (YouTube, external link): https://youtu.be/MDuRT3QeJ3U

11. Others (Reference information)

Japan Guide: https://www.japan-guide.com/
Annual Climate and Weather Averages:
https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/japan/kobe/climate
KENSHU-IN GUIDEBOOK:
https://www.jica.go.jp/english/our_work/types_of_assistance/tech/acceptance/training/c8h0vm
0000011i07-att/guide_2024_en.pdf
All JICA participant-related information is described in the book.

If you have any questions, please contact JICA office in your country.
Thank you for your attention.
JICA KANSAI
*The measure is subject to change. For further and the latest information, please contact JICA local Office.