Study‑in‑Japan Events Guide 2025: Fairs, Open Campuses & Webinars You Can’t Miss

Thinking about studying in Japan? One of the quickest ways to grasp how the Japanese university system, scholarships, and campus life actually work is to show up—online or in person—at the right events. This guide maps out the most useful fairs, open campuses, and webinars so you can move from curiosity to a concrete study plan.

Every event listed below welcomes international applicants, offers free admission, and often keeps recordings available for later viewing. Pair them with university social‑media feeds, and you'll build a direct line to admissions officers and current students—months before you board a flight to Tokyo.

Government‑Led Events You Shouldn’t Miss

Japan’s Ministry of Education collaborates with the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) to run a packed calendar of fairs. These events pull dozens of universities into one physical or virtual space, letting you collect brochures, attend mini‑lectures, and chat directly with admissions officers.

Study in Japan Education Fair 2025 (Malaysia)

On 18–19 January 2025 the Kuala Lumpur fair gathers more than thirty universities under one roof. Expect scholarship briefings, student‑life panels, and an EJU strategy workshop led by alumni who scored in the top ten percent.

College Guidance Fairs 2024–25

Held in Tokyo (October 2024) and Osaka (February 2025), these guidance fairs concentrate on vocational colleges and specialized training schools. If you’re aiming at design, animation, or nursing programs, the breakout sessions here dive deeper than the standard university fairs.

Online Study in Japan Fair

Can’t travel? Bookmark the JASSO virtual fair. Zoom breakout rooms let you hop between university booths, while on‑demand recordings stay live for three months.

Tip: Sign up even if registration is “optional.” Doing so triggers reminder emails the moment speaker timetables drop. Also prepare scanned transcripts—many universities offer on‑the‑spot eligibility checks.

University‑Hosted Open Campuses & Info Sessions

Universities complement JASSO fairs with deep‑dive events that spotlight their own labs, dorms, and scholarships. Take notes on prerequisite subjects—Japan’s credit‑transfer system is strict, and missing one math module can cost you a year.

UTokyo Online Open Campus 2025

On 5–6 August 2025 the University of Tokyo PEAK program streams lab tours, a mock lecture on AI ethics, and a live Q&A in English. Register by 3 August; fee waivers for the application form are usually announced in the closing segment.

Waseda University English‑Degree Webinar

Waseda’s 7 December 2024 webinar dissects application packets, features current international students, and ends with a 30‑minute Q&A. Faculty often linger ten extra minutes to field niche credit‑transfer questions. Although that session has already ended, Waseda is expected to hold a similar webinar in December 2025 if past years are any guide.

Ritsumeikan Virtual Tour & ARC Seminar

Use the Ritsumeikan 360° tour to wander lecture halls and dorms from home. Pair it with the monthly International ARC Seminar to see how undergrads join real research teams.

Event	Date	Format	Registration
UTokyo Open Campus	5–6 Aug 2025	Online	Required
Waseda Webinar	7 Dec 2024 (No information available about the 2025 schedule)	Online	Required
Ritsumeikan Tour	Anytime	Virtual 360°	None

Regional & Thematic Events

The Study in Japan Global Network Project hosts hybrid fairs across ASEAN, South Asia, and Africa, each themed around specific majors.

ASEAN Online Fair 2025

On 29–30 August 2025, a two‑day Zoom fair delivers scholarship briefings and a panel on “Working in Japan after Graduation.”

Career‑Focused Webinars

The recurring “Study in Japan × Career” series pairs admissions staff with HR reps to explain internships and job hunting for international graduates. Recordings usually go live within a week.

How to Maximize Every Event

Events flood you with data fast. Use the checklist below to stay organized and turn insights into a compelling application.

Stage	Action
Before	Draft questions, gather transcripts, check internet speed, and confirm time zones.
During	Note scholarship deadlines, tuition brackets, and campus vibes. Screenshot key slides for later reference.
After	Email contacts within 48 hours; log everything in a spreadsheet; join official chat groups to keep the conversation going.

Stack a government fair, a university deep‑dive, and an exam webinar and you’ll gain both the big picture and the fine print—setting you on a smooth path from dream to departure gate.