Visiting Scholars

• Introduction
• Application Procedures
• Financial Support
• Health Insurance
• Housing
• Additional Information
• Current Scholars

Additional Information and Resources for Visiting Scholars

Visiting Scholar, J-1 Visa, and general information

• UC Berkeley map showing location of the Center for Japanese Studies and Berkeley International Office
• Berkeley International Office
• Visiting Scholar and Postdoc Affairs (VSPA) Office
• http://www.kenkyuu.net/index.html (in Japanese)
• http://www.j1-protection.com/index.html (in Japanese)
• http://groups.haas.berkeley.edu/japan/life_setupmanual.htm (in Japanese)
• Safety Counts 2007-8, the UC Berkeley Campus Safety Guide

About the city of Berkeley (in Japanese)

• http://www.geocities.jp/mmn_tani/eba.htm
• http://search.compasscompass.com/SF/
• http://www.jinaonline.org/home.php?city=SF

Visiting Scholars with Children

• UCB Parents Network
• Information about schools, child care, and recreational activities for children
• Diablo Nippongo Gakuen
• Sycamore Christian Preschool

Computer/internet-related sites

• Wireless internet on campus

Cars and Transportation

• Craigslist classified advertisements
• California Department of Motor Vehicles driving test booklet (in Japanese)

Bank & Credit Cards

• http://www.uboc.com/uboc/home/home.html
• http://www.premio.com/
• http://www.anacardusa.com/index.htm

Stores in Berkeley

• Grocery stores:
• Berkeley Bowl
• Whole Foods Market
• Safeway
• Andronico's
• Pharmacy/drug stores:
• Walgreens
• Longs Drugs
• Elephant Pharmacy
• Furniture/home:
• Ikea
• Home Depot
• Target

UCB Japan Alumni Association