[alcachino33]

I might be at Keio for one semester spring 2010! As for the housing, I am not quite sure but I think you'll be part of the international center one, since those are dormitories and you are participating in an exchange through your university, is that correct? They have a dorm specifically for international students so I'm guessing they'll accommodate you in the dorms.

That aside, I'm finding all of this information very useful. I was wondering what I would do for a cell phone.

I'm also wondering...I'm guessing you need to open up a bank account in Japan and transfer your funds to that institution? Sorry, I'm a financial noob. I'm guessing that American cards don't work there? Or can you use say, your debit card just like anywhere else?