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Career & Employment
Beyond Tokyo: How Japan’s Local Governments Invest in International Graduates

Japan’s regions are rolling out the red carpet for international graduates. From renovated apartments at student‑friendly rents to start‑up money that helps you launch a business without a Tokyo address, local officials see you as the future engine of their towns. This article unpacks what municipalities expect from you—and what you can expect in return—under […]

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Scholarship
Beyond Yoneyama: Rotary Global Grant, Peace Fellowship & District Scholarships for Studying in Japan

Thinking about a degree in Japan but already reading our separate deep‑dive on the Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship? Great—this post focuses on every other Rotary funding route that can take you to Tokyo, Kyoto, or beyond. From big‑ticket Global Grants to the world‑famous Peace Fellowship and district‑level awards, here is your streamlined playbook. Rotary Foundation Scholarships at a […]

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Scholarship
Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship: Your Privately Funded Gateway to Study in Japan

Choosing the right scholarship can turn a dream of studying in Japan into a fully funded reality. Among dozens of options, the Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship stands out for its generous monthly stipend, reimbursement of airfare, and mentoring network that reaches every prefecture. Backed by community donations since 1952, it has grown into Japan’s largest privately financed award […]

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News & Trends
Japan Opens More Seats: MEXT Lifts International Student Cap for 2026 Admissions

Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) made headlines on July 26 2025 when it revealed plans to loosen the long‑standing cap on the share of international students Japanese universities may enroll. The new framework—part of a broader blueprint for raising Japan’s global competitiveness—signals unprecedented opportunity for students worldwide who have been eyeing the […]

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Students Life
Cracking Japan’s University Exam & Grading System: A Guide for International Students

Landing a seat at a Japanese university is only the beginning; keeping it—and unlocking scholarships, internships, and long‑term career options—depends on how well you navigate a grading culture that can feel both familiar and entirely new. Unlike in many countries where continuous assessment dominates, Japan still relies heavily on high‑stakes final exams while blending modern […]

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Students Life
Winning the Course-Registration Race at Japanese Universities: A Playbook for International Students

Registering for classes at a Japanese university is equal parts strategy and speed run. Unlike many U.S. campuses that let you shop for weeks, Japanese portals open for only a few tightly timed days and then slam shut; add‑drop opportunities later are limited and the most coveted seminars evaporate in seconds. This guide distills what international students […]

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Students Life
Urban Survival Guide: Thriving as an International Student in Japan’s Mega-Cities

Japan’s big cities—Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo—operate at a speed and scale that can thrill, exhaust, and ultimately shape any international student’s study‑abroad story. Lecture theatres may be similar everywhere, but the momentum of urban life outside campus creates a different classroom altogether. Below, we unpack the main dimensions of living in metropolitan Japan. Rural […]

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Students Life
Beyond Tokyo: Pros & Cons of Rural Living for International Students in Japan

Studying in Japan no longer means squeezing into a tiny Tokyo apartment. More universities are opening doors beyond the megacities, and an increasing number of international students are discovering a different rhythm of life in Japan’s countryside. Quiet towns surrounded by rice paddies or sea cliffs promise lower bills, cleaner air and tight‑knit communities—yet they […]

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University Profile
Decoding Japan’s University Landscape: National, Public & Private Explained

Japan’s higher‑education map is far more diverse than most newcomers imagine. From elite national research hubs to small regional public colleges and a vast range of private institutions, the country’s 811 universities collectively enroll almost three million undergraduates. Understanding how these schools differ in mission, governance, and campus culture is the first step toward choosing the […]

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Students Life
From Snow to Subtropics: An International Student’s Climate Guide to Japan

Japan stretches almost 3,000 km from north to south, so the weather you’ll feel on campus in Sapporo is worlds apart from what awaits you in subtropical Naha. Whether you seek waist‑deep powder or palm‑tree mornings, the archipelago can deliver—sometimes on the very same day if you board a domestic flight. Because Japanese semesters straddle multiple seasons […]

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