Working

Part-Time Jobs in Japan for International Students: Earn, Learn, and Stay FocusedNew!!

2025-07-16

Studying in Japan is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it’s essential to prioritize your academics above all else. While part-time work can offer financial relief, language practice, and practical skills, it should never come at the cost of your education. If your job interferes with your studies, the benefit quickly turns into a setback. That’s why […]

Working

Building White‑Collar Careers in Japan after Graduating from a Japanese UniversityNew!!

2025-07-16

Japan’s talent shortage is no longer limited to factory floors; it now stretches into boardrooms, R&D labs, and data‑driven marketing teams. For international students holding Japanese degrees, this presents a once‑in‑a‑generation chance to step directly into white‑collar roles. In the guide that follows, you’ll learn why Japanese society expects great things from you, how to […]

University life

Find Your Perfect Japanese Campus: A Regional Guide for International StudentsNew!!

2025-07-15

Choosing a Japanese university is not just an academic decision—it is also a lifestyle decision. Living costs, climate, culture, and daily conveniences can vary sharply between regions, and many students discover only after arrival that their new city does not match their personal rhythm or budget. This guide compares four distinct study hubs—Tokyo (Kanto), Osaka/Kyoto […]

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What Japanese firms expect of international studentsNew!!

2025-07-14

Japan’s economy still lags behind in globalisation, and this is most evident in the expectations that companies now place on international students. Far beyond “bonus hires”, today’s employers see you as future leaders who can connect domestic know-how with worldwide opportunity. The sections that follow unpack what firms want, why they want it, and how […]

Admission

Japan’s expectations toward international studentsNew!!

2025-07-14

Japan is once again setting its sights high. After exceeding the “300,000 by 2020” goal in 2019, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) unveiled a fresh target: welcoming 400,000 international students by 2033. (MEXT Basic Plan 2023) In this article we unpack what Japan expects from—and promises to—its growing global student community. 1. National Vision — 400,000 Students by 2033 MEXT’s […]

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How Japan’s Work Culture Is Becoming More Friendly for Foreigners

2025-06-21

In recent years, Japan’s corporate environment has begun to change—slowly but surely. What used to be known for long hours and strict office rules is now transforming into a more flexible and performance-based system. These changes are especially good news for foreign professionals considering a career in Japan. A Shift from Long Hours to Performance-Based […]