New University “Re-Use” System
Hi Everyone,
Are you moving house or upgrading your appliances?
A new "Re-use" system has been developed by the Tsukuba University "Environmental Circle EcoRanger" (official student body, supported by University of Tsukuba office - campus life section), so that new students coming to Tsukuba can live economically and ecologically.
If you have appliances and household goods that you don't need, please bring them to Ichinoya or Hirasuna dormitories in Tsukuba University on the following dates. They can also pick up your goods by car if necessary.
I think its a great idea, as every year there is always SO much stuff dumped at the dormitories that goes to waste. So, why not organise your things in March and give the things that you don't need to the new students.
Details
Household goods accepted:
Microwave oven, rice cooker, toaster oven, electrical appliances, TV, electric heater, desk lamp, etc. Only household goods in GOOD condition are accepted. Otherwise, they may reject your goods. Also, bicycles are accepted only with applicant's copy of "Bicycle Theft Prevention Registration".
Date, time, and location of receipt of goods:
3rd, 10th, & 25th March (also 26th & 27th March in Hirasuna)
9:00-11:30am, 13:00-15:30pm
Ichinoya and Hirasuna community bulidings (1Floor)
Email
zdk[AT]stb.tsukuba. ac.jp
Website (Japanese)
http://www.stb.tsukuba.ac. jp/~zdk/weal/
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Okinawa Massage and Cuisine in Tsukuba!
Hi Everyone!
I've been looking for a good place to have a massage in Tsukuba, and have also been dying to go to Okinawa but haven't found the chance! Well, finally I think I've found a great combination of the two!
"Yuima-ru" is located on Nishi-Odori, offering relaxation therapies followed by delicious Okinawan cuisine. On the therapy menu are reflexology and aromatherapy massages, as well as facials, and a special room where you lie covered from head to toe in warm wood-chips!
The Okinawan cuisine is wonderful with fresh vegetables and meat or fish - I have had the lunch set before which was delicious!
Here's the website:
http://www.yuimaru.e-tsukuba.jp/index.htm
I'm planning on trying a combination of the Reflexology Massage and Lunch set, so I'll give you an update on how it was!
Kate
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ID required for Bank Transfer of over 100,000yen
Due to the identification law amendment from 4th Jan, 2007, you cannot use the ATM anymore for sending more than 100,000 yen worth of cash, and you have to show your ID at the counter of banks and post offices when you do it. Note: this requirement is only for sending CASH. If you use a bank transfer from your own bank account, you can still transfer more than 100,000yen, and ID is not required because it was already checked when you opened the account.
-> For detailed information, please refer to this site:
http://www.fsa.go.jp/policy/honninkakunin/index.html
Happy banking!
Kate
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Lady’s Days in Tsukuba!
You might have noticed that every Wednesday at Cineplex is "Lady's Day", which I think is fabulous, so I decided to investigate further and found a whole range of discounts available for us 'ladies', and also some for men!
Here are some of the discounts, including website addresses:
YOU WORLD has 'Lady's Day' on Wednesdays:
1. Cineplex - 1000yen
http://www.cineplex.co.jp/tsukuba/charge.html
2. You World Hot Spring Baths - 1050 yen
(Also, "Couples Day" on Tuesdays for 2625 yen, and "Men's Day" on Thursdays for 1050 yen)
http://www.you-world.e-tsukuba.jp/osusume.htm
PUMP Rock Climbing - 500 yen
http://www.pump-climbing.com/html/gym/tukuba.html
KARAOKE
1. Big Echo - Ladies Day on Tuesdays - 20% off Karaoke
http://www.be-monaco.jp/
Okura Hotel - Japanese Restuarant 2nd Floor - Lady's Day is on Tuesdays
If you order the dish called 「こまち御膳」 you will receive free desert.
http://www.okura-tsukuba.co.jp/rest/tsukuba.html
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AU Phone – call your friends for half price!
Happy New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year break. I was hoping to go and see the girls dressed up in Kimono today for 'Coming of Age Day', but have just been told that for Tsukuba it was yesterday! Oh well, better luck next year.
Did you know you can call 3 friends for half-price with AU? Ask for the application form at any keitai shop (we applied at Dayz Town), write your name and details, and nominate 3 of your friends for the discount. It will cost 315 yen per month for the discount, but if you call your friends alot it works out cheaper in the long run! See the AU English website.
Kate
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