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To all international students: Please join the University of Tokyo Co-op
About the University of Tokyo Consumer Co-op (Todai Co-op)
The University of Tokyo Co-op was founded by students, faculty, and staff of the University of Tokyo in 1946.
The Co-op supports the lives of its members through services such as shopping, books, cafeterias, travel, and housing on each of the university's campuses.
- There are many stores on campus, all run by the Co-op
- Co-op supports daily meals
- Each restaurant offers a wide variety of unique menu items, which change weekly. We also have menu items suitable for halal and vegans.
*Vegan menus available at Hongo Central Restaurant and Komaba Restaurant 1st floor
*Halal menus available at Hongo Central Restaurant, Hongo 2nd Restaurant, Komaba Restaurant 1st floor, Komaba Restaurant 2nd floor - The store offers take-out items such as rice balls, bento boxes, bread, and sandwiches. Halal foods and sweets are also available.
*Stores that sell Halal foods: Hongo Second Store, Komaba Store, Kashiwa Food Shop - Housing support
- The University of Tokyo Co-op has set up a Housing Support Center for international students on the Hongo campus to help you find housing. Consultation sessions are also held on the Komaba and Kashiwa campuses Learn more
For more information about the Co-op and its services, click here
Join the University of Tokyo Co-op and become a member
To use the University of Tokyo Co-op, you will need to join the co-op.
By joining the co-op and becoming a member, you will receive various benefits.
To join the co-op, you will need to make a "capital contribution."
The University of Tokyo Co-op asks you to make a capital contribution of 24,000 yen (400 yen per share) for 60 shares.
What is capital contribution?
This will be used to operate the Co-op business (purchasing goods, equipment, etc.).
Upon graduation or completion of your studies at the University of Tokyo, this will be returned in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation.
Please be sure to complete the withdrawal procedure at the campus office before leaving the University of Tokyo.
Benefits for members
- 30% off dining hall use
- 10% off books
- Joining a protection system to prepare for the risk of injury, illness, or accident
- CO･OP Student Comprehensive Mutual Aid and Student Liability Insurance CO･OP Student Comprehensive Mutual Aid and Student Liability Insurance
- Apply for a service that provides 24/7 support for any problems you may have during your university life (available in English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish)
- Student Life 110 *This is a separate service from mutual aid and insurance Student life number 110
- Introducing the rent guarantee service "Daigakuseikyo Anshin Sumai-kun" when searching for housing What is Anshin Smile-kun?
- Use the Co-op app to charge your card and enjoy smooth checkout and points For more information about the Co-op app, click here
- Points are awarded when using support services for finding a home
- Points may be awarded by participating in events held by the Co-op
- A Japanese SIM card is required to use the Co-op app SIM card information here
(The Co-op app will be available after you have completed your membership application.)
How to join
You can apply to join the Co-op online
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Join the Co-op here
- Please apply through the website above.
When applying, you will need to write your name in katakana. Please prepare it in advance.
It is convenient to use a generation AI such as Gemini.
Example: "John Smith katakana".
You can also correct it at the counter later. - You can choose to pay by bank transfer (Pay-easy), convenience store payment, credit card payment, or over the counter.
Please pay 24,000 yen (60 shares). - After payment, we will send you instructions for "Co-op App Registration" to your registered address within 1-3 business days. Please set up the app after receiving the email.
*Setting up the app before receiving the email will result in an error. - Please use your "Temporary Membership Card" until the app setup is complete.
*Click the "Application Details Confirmation" URL in the payment confirmation email to register and present your "Temporary Membership Card."
To apply for CO-OP Student Comprehensive Mutual Aid, Student Liability Insurance, or Student Life Hotline, please visit the campus office
Campus Office
| Hongo, Asano, Yayoi Members Center (2nd floor of the Nikko Building, near the Toei Bus "University of Tokyo" bus stop) |
Hongo Map |
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| Komaba I Co-op Office | Map of Komaba |
Enrollment offices at other campuses
*If you are using the Ikaken store, please contact the following:
Member Center (Hongo Campus) Email: sosen@mail.utcoop.or.jp
SIM card information for international students
When applying for a credit card or starting a part-time job, you will need a contact number in Japan (i.e., a mobile phone number)
- We recommend applying for a SIM card with voice service
- You can apply online before entering Japan, and you can provide your Japanese phone number in advance, so you can let your family and friends back home know
Once you start living in Japan, it can be difficult to get a mobile phone contract
- Many people do not have Japanese bankbooks or credit cards, making it difficult to obtain a mobile phone contract. However, GTN MOBILE, offered by the University of Tokyo Co-op, offers a special plan for international students that allows you to pay at a convenience store (post-payment)
- You can rest assured that we also provide reliable support in your native language GTN MOBILE Information
Apply here
