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Yamaguchi Prefecture is located on the western edge of Honshu Island and surrounded on three sides by the ocean. It is blessed with beautiful nature, cities and towns with a long history, a rich culture and a variety of sightseeing spots.<\/p>\n
Basic Information about Yamaguchi Prefecture (From the Prefectural Website) Population: 1,342,059 (as of October 1, 2020) Area: 6,114.13 km\u00b2
For more details, please visit the Yamaguchi Prefecture Website<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
A rough estimate of living expenses in the Yamaguchi and Ube areas is shown below. It is relatively inexpensive compared with living in a large urban area such as Tokyo.<\/p>\n
| Category<\/th>\n | Approximate Amount per Month<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
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| Rent<\/th>\n | 24,000yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Food<\/th>\n | 28,000yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Utilities (Gas, Electricity, Water)<\/th>\n | 10,000yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Communications (Telephone, Internet)<\/th>\n | 8,000yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Learning materials<\/th>\n | 6,500yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Other (Entertainment, etc.)<\/th>\n | 6,000yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n |
| Total<\/th>\n | 82,500yen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\nPart-Time Jobs<\/h3>\nInternational students who are interested in working part-time are required to obtain permission in the form of an official work permit. Once you receive a permit, you can work up to 28 hours a week.<\/p>\n Transportation<\/h3>\nHyperdia offers route information, timetables, and a detailed search function for railway transportation in Japan. |