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What should I bring to Japan as an exchange student?

I'm planning on going to Japan through the Rotary Exchange system, but I'm a little bit confused as to what to bring. I'm planning on going in the year 2009, as it takes 9-12 months to pre-register. I'm going for a full school year as well.

Any advice as well would be great! And plus, I have black dyed hair. Do you think that if I keep it ONE color that they won't mind?

There are exact four seasons in one year in Japan so that you need to wear at least 3 kinds of daily clothes such as Summer, Winter and Spring/Autumn. I mean all tops, bottoms and underwears.

If you are not petite size like Japanese, you'd better prepare those at your home town with shoes/heels. boots are very helpful to go out in hard Winter.

Your House medicines are also very helpful if you have some problem. Kotex made in Japan is also usually not evaluated by nervous foreigners.

If you are good sleep lover, don't forget your favorite pillow and stuffed toys. Note book PC, i-Pod, Game machines, digital camera and CD player would be useful. Cellphone too, you may take rental and/or prepaid one though.

Regarding hair color dying, it depends individual school policy but you'd better ask house master who is rules.

There are so many strict rules and totally fifferent system from USA but also good opportunity to promote your knowledge enlargement during you stay and study in Japan.

Enjoy and love people so that they will love and enjoy you.

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