Welcome to Isami Dojo

Personalized support

① Personalized 1-on-1 Support

  • Deep understanding of your goals for studying in Japan
  • Goal-aligned target school & roadmap design
  • Regular progress follow-up
Native Japanese support

② Native Japanese Support

  • Authentic Japan insights
  • Japanese manners coaching
  • Native-quality Japanese check
Passionate mentors

③ Passionate & Highly Qualified Mentors

  • Passion-driven mentors dedicated to international-student success
  • Alumni of top universities
  • Business professionals thriving at leading companies

Service Scope

Admission strategy

1. Admission Strategy & Counseling

  • Clarification of study-abroad goals
  • Selection of universities & graduate schools aligned with your preferences
  • Application timeline planning & management
  • Providing tailored information
Application and exams

2. Support for Application & Entrance Exams

  • Communication with admissions offices and professors (research labs)
  • Interview preparation
  • Creation of application documents (SOP, resume, recommendation letters, etc.)
  • Native-level Japanese check
Language preparation

3. Language Preparation (Optional)

  • Level assessment & study roadmap
  • Writing & speaking correction
  • Regular progress review
Financial planning

4. Financial Planning

  • Funding requirement simulation
  • JASSO scholarship application support
  • MEXT & other scholarship assistance
Life in Japan support

5. Support for Settling into Life in Japan

  • Housing search
  • Japan-specific social manners
  • Choosing classes for long-term success

Support System

Pillar 1: Strategic Online Meeting

Monthly web meeting (max 1h) to align goals, plan milestones, and review progress.

Pillar 2: Personalized Direct Message

Chat support with replies within two days for timely guidance and feedback.

Pillar 3: Special Video Content

On-demand videos to learn admissions know-how, exams, scholarships, and student life tips.

Steps to Join Isami Dojo

  1. Contact us: Use the Contact Form and share your background and goals.
  2. Free online meeting (30 min): We discuss your goals and recommend the most suitable plan.
  3. Enroll: Choose a course that fits your needs and start your journey.

Mentor

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TOSHI

Academic Background

  • University of Southern California (USC), MBA
  • Kyoto University, Master of Science in Agriculture
  • Kyoto Prefectural University, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Professional Background

  • Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, Japan
  • KDDI CORPORATION, Tokyo, Japan

Born In

Nara, Japan

Hobbies

Traveling abroad, enjoying diverse cuisines, running marathons

Character

Half analytic, half passionate

Why Japan?

World class education

【1】World-Class Education

  • Top-ranked universities with academic excellence and research leadership
  • Supportive professors and diligent classmates
  • 28 Nobel laureates fostered by the nation’s research ecosystem
Safety and security

【2】Safety & Security

  • Exceptionally low crime nationwide
  • Reliable, affordable healthcare access
  • Robust disaster preparedness and infrastructure
Job opportunity

【3】Job Opportunity

  • Strong job market for international talent
  • Work-visa pathways after graduation
  • Boost to your career prospects at home and beyond
Unique culture

【4】Unique Culture

  • Harmony of tradition and technology
  • Art in daily life: tea, calligraphy, anime
  • Seasonal festivals and vibrant local cuisine
Center of Asia-Pacific

【5】Center of Asia-Pacific

  • Epicenter of economic growth and vibrant life
  • World-class airports and shinkansen (bullet train)
  • Short flights across Asia and about 10 hours to the U.S. West Coast
Reasonable tuition and living

【6】Reasonable Tuition & Living

  • Annual tuition fees around $4k–$10k
  • Affordable, high-quality housing and food
  • Government and private scholarships for international students