For Employees

In order to be employed by IPMU, you must obtain a working visa called "Professor Visa". IPMU will help you obtain the visa as soon as your appointment is finalized. Make sure your...

The first step toward finding housing is to contact us by email. We will help you find suitable housing. Tell us about the composition of your household, how bid apartment you need, whether you...

Your monthly salary will be deposited to your bank account on the 17th of each month (15th if 17th is a Sunday; 16th if 17th is a Saturday, and 18th if 17th is a national holiday). You will...

There is no particular regulation regarding working hours. You can choose your own starting and finishing time each day. IPMU is closed on Saturday, Sunday, national holidays, and the new year...

The work regulation of the University of Tokyo describes holidays and other benefit you are entitled to receive as a UT employee. But at the same time, it imposes certain responsibilities on you...

Joining health insurance program is mandatory when living in Japan for one month or longer. Those who have the employment contract with the University of Tokyo automatically join a welfare program...

You will need a Japanese bank account to receive your salary from IPMU. You need an Alien Registration card to open a bank account (a temporary one may do this job). Probably the most convenient...

Credit Cards issued by non-Japanese banks can be used for most purposes, but are sometimes rejected automatically. In addition, you do not want to pay credit card balances to non-Japanese banks...

Japanese income tax consists of National and Local taxes. Consult the English page of National Tax Agency for details...

Any resident in Japan who is between 20 and 59 years of age, including non-Japanese nationals, is required to enroll in the national pension plan. Those who join the MEXT Kyosai automatically join...