University of Tsukuba campus 
The City of Tsukuba is about 50 km northeast of Tokyo and 40 km northwest of Narita Airport. It covers an area of 28,000 ha with a population of about 200,000. To the north lies Mount Tsukuba, 877 meters above sea level. Seen from one angle, Tsukuba city, with its streets of traditional stores and houses, has the look of a rural refuge of abundant greenery. Seen from another angle, it is Tsukuba Science City, a superb modern urban landscape seldom seen in Japanese cities.
You can download the Living in Tsukuba 2009 guide (pdf, 5MB) which will give you an overview of the services available in the city.
Monthly newsletter in 6 languages (English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Portuguese, Spanish) is issued by Tsukuba City Hall on the 15th every month. The latest edition in each language and back numbers can be downloaded from this website. *Click here!
SOS? Help? Don't know where to turn? Red tape? Afraid to ask? Language barrier? Or just wondering?
Advice/info/referral service by phone or face-to-face in a very discreet, confidential setting. Bilingual counsellors, with years of living and working experience in Japan, sensitive to the needs of foreign residents. Information networks/legal resources, and in some cases, the ability to liaise and act as a go-between at City Hall. These are just some of the services offered by the city-sponsored information services. We've handled hundreds of inquiries on a myriad of issues. Maybe we can help you.
Call 029-868-7700
10am to 12:00noon, 1pm to 4:45pm
Service is available on Tuesdays in English, Thai, Japanese
Service is available on Wednesdays in Chinese, Korean, Japanese
If you move or change or extend your visa status, be sure to notify the Alien Registration Section and the National Health Insurance and Pension Division if you are enrolled in the National Health Insurance Plan (kokumin kenkou hoken). Please remember to bring your alien registration card and health card.
Tsukuba City Hall regularly recruits new AETs and Overseas Student Co-ordinators for International Relations. Check the details here! → Jobs at Tsukuba City Hall
Tsukuba has a new train line that connects Tsukuba to Akihabara in 45 minutes. The line, called Tsukuba Express, started operating on August 24, 2005.
Topics: Tsukuba
Relevant for: Tourists, Newcomers, Residents
Please note: While all efforts have been made to offer accurate and up-to-date information on this site, the information is presented as a guideline and is subject to change without notification. Phone numbers, addresses, and/or policies may have changed since this page was created. Please contact the appropriate section of the City Hall for confirmation of information and city policies.