Electricity
Please call the nearest Tokyo Electric Power Company office for information on electricity usage.
Gas
There are two types of gas: city gas and liquid propane gas (LP gas). To use city gas, you need to contact the nearest Tokyo Gas company and ask them to check your gas valves and facilities before the start of the service. For LP gas, please contact the nearest LP gas shop. If you need to buy gas equipment, please check which type of gas is required in your housing.
Water
As Japan has high sanitation standards, tap water is drinkable anywhere in the country. To receive water supply in Yokohama, call the nearest waterworks bureau office. If you live in the Ooka International Residence, Tokiwadai International Residence or Minesawa International Student Dormitory, please consult with the person in charge.
NHK (Nippon Hoso Kyokai: Japan Broodcasting Corporation)
If you own a television set which receives NHK TV programs including a PC with a television tuner and one-segment enabled devices, you need to pay the NHK subscription charge as required by the law.
Please refer to the website below for details.
http://pid.nhk.or.jp/jushinryo/multilingual/english/index.html
Telephone Service
You can buy a mobile phone at a mobile phone shop or an electronics store. Be sure to carefully check the plan before signing a contract.To install a telephone at home, please dial 116, the NTT service number, or apply at a nearby NTT branch or service counter. If you live in Minesawa International Student Dormitory, please refer to the resident guide.
（Global Support Desk）