5.1 Dormitory
・Tokai University Isehara Dormitory (Kamikasuya)
Address: 246 Kamikasuya, Isehara, Kanagawa 259-1141, Japan
Approximately 20 minutes' walk from the University.
・Rooms and Fees
- All rooms are single occupancy
- Smoking is prohibited
- A monthly dormitory fee applies. Please contact the International Affairs Office for the current rate.
- Important: The dormitory has high occupancy from January to March; we recommend that visiting students avoid this period when possible.
・Furnishings provided
- Bed
- Desk
- TV
- Washing machine
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Basic cooking equipment
・Bring your own
- Towels, washcloths
- Personal toiletries (toothbrush, soap, shampoo, etc.)
- Personal medications (with English prescription information if needed)
- Adapters for Japanese 100 V / Type A plug outlets if your devices require them
5.2 Dress Code and Hospital Rules
Clinical units require professional appearance and conduct at all times.
・Attire
- White medical coat (please bring your own; ID badge will be provided)
- Professional shirt and tie for male students; modest professional attire (shirt or blouse) for female students
- Closed professional shoes — boots, slippers, sandals, jeans, and T-shirts are not permitted on clinical units
- Hairstyles and makeup should be neat and professional
・Identification
- Student ID badge must be worn visibly at all times within the hospital and school buildings
・Hospital regulations
- Face masks must be worn at all times during clinical practice and in school buildings
- Smoking is strictly prohibited throughout hospital grounds
- Maintain cleanliness and order in clinical training areas
- Patient confidentiality must be observed at all times — no photography, no social media posts about patients
5.3 Daily Life
・Currency and payment
- Currency: Japanese Yen (¥). Approximate rate: 1 USD ≈ 150 JPY (early 2026)
- Most large stores and restaurants accept credit cards; smaller shops and clinics may be cash-only
- ATMs at 7-Eleven, Japan Post Bank, and major banks accept most foreign cards・Mobile phone / Internet
- SIM cards are available at Haneda and Narita airport arrival lobbies
- Pocket Wi-Fi rental is also widely available at airports and online
- Tokai University campus and dormitory Wi-Fi credentials will be provided at orientation
・Transportation
- IC card (Suica or PASMO) is highly recommended for trains and buses across Japan
- Local buses from Isehara Station to the hospital: Kanachu Bus
- Bicycles available for short-term rental near the train stations
・Food and dining
- Campus cafeteria, Starbucks, and convenience stores on campus
- Convenience stores within walking distance of dormitory
- Restaurants and supermarkets clustered near Isehara Station