Preparing for RIKEN

Congratulations on your new position. This section of our website contains useful information to guide and prepare you for your new position, covering issues such as visas, housing, and preparing for your first day. For information on how to get to the campus and to where you will be working, please visit our access page.

Greetings from the President A welcoming message from President Makoto Gonokami

Visas Information is provided on which visa is required and how to apply.

Housing On and off campus housing information

Employee Benefits Learn about benefits that are available to you as a RIKEN employee.

Requirements for Non-RIKEN Employees Requirements for non-RIKEN employees such as visiting researchers supported by external funds, interns, students, and trainees etc.

Family Support Community and RIKEN information for families

MTA and Safety Training Important Research/Laboratory start-work requirements and preparations

On Arrival Actions to complete on your first days at RIKEN and in Japan