4 apps you’ll need when studying in Japan

Connect Study ABROAD provides useful information regarding studying abroad in Japan. This article introduces free apps that are useful when living in Japan.

Summary

You might be nervous before coming to Japan to study. You’ll probably be new to Japanese eating customs and you’ll also have to figure out how to make train transfers in Japan’s expansive railway network. Don’t fret. This article introduces apps that’ll help you alleviate those concerns.

Agenda

1. LINE for communication
2. Table Check if you’re looking to book a restaurant
3. Japan Transit Planner for planes and trains
4. Safety Tips for disasters and emergencies

1. LINE for communication

LINE is the most used social media platform in Japan.(※1) It comes with group chat and phone features, as well as a translation feature, so it’s super useful when communicating with Japanese people. The app is available in 8 languages including English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Indonesian.

2.Table Check if you’re looking to book a restaurant

Table Check(※2) allows you to search restaurants and make reservations. It’s one of the leading apps in the industry when it comes to compatible languages. In fact, the app is available in 18 languages including Malaysian and Vietnamese.

3. Japan Transit Planner for planes and trains

Japan has a highly developed public transportation system, making it convenient when going out. However, the flip side of the coin is that the transportation system is overly complicated. This app provides information on timetables, transfer methods, and fares in 7 languages.(※3)

4. Safety Tips for disasters and emergencies

Japan is known for experiencing many natural disasters. The Japan Tourism Agency offers information on disasters in 11 languages.(※4) You’ll be able to receive information on earthquakes, tsunamis, and the weather. If you need to evacuate, you’ll be able to do so safely with this app.

LINE(iOS)
LINE(Android)

Table Check(iOS)
Table Check(Android)

Japan Transit Planner(iOS)
Japan Transit Planner(Android)

Safety Tips(iOS)
Safety Tips(Android)