Community

RIKEN's diverse community of researchers from around the world, its various support systems and its many recreational events together create a warm and supportive environment for visiting researchers and their families. The community pages offer practical information for members of this community on various aspects of life in Japan, including housing, education, health and immigration.

Living in Japan

An introduction to living and working in Japan.

Immigration

A brief overview of the immigration process for researchers coming to work at RIKEN.

Housing

On-campus and off-campus housing options for visiting researchers and their families.

Health

Information on on-campus and off-campus clinics, hospitals and health insurance.

Partners & Spouses

Work opportunities, immigration procedures and language-learning options for partners of visiting researchers.

Children

For researchers with families, information on pregnancy, childcare and education.

Resources

A collection of links to external resources for further information on living and working in Japan.

Alumni

Information for RIKEN's alumni.