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Step‑by‑Step Guide to Opening a Japanese Bank Account as an International Student
Moving to Japan for your studies is exciting, but life on campus quickly reminds you that cashless payments, rent transfers, and scholarship deposits all flow through the banking system. A local bank account is therefore one of the first practical tasks you will have to complete. This guide walks you through the process step by step, explains […]
Mastering Daily Life in Japan: Practical Rules & Etiquette for International Students
Moving to Japan for your degree is a leap into a world of spotless streets, precisely timed trains, and social rules that are easy to overlook if nobody spells them out. Dropping trash in the wrong bin, chatting loudly on a late‑night train, or ignoring the neighbourhood fire‑drill notice can brand you as the guest […]
How to Win Japan’s University-Specific Screening for Master’s Admission
Japanese master’s admissions do not end once your transcripts and test scores clear the first gate. At most universities, the University‑Specific Screening—your research‑proposal defence, letters of recommendation and live interview—becomes the decisive filter between short‑listed and admitted candidates. In a previous post we introduced the five pillars of admission (Five Key Requirements). Today we dig […]
Japan Undergraduate Admissions: How to Ace University-Specific Essays, Interviews, and Extra Tasks
Japan’s universities judge international under‑graduate candidates in five steps: (1) Academic Background, (2) Japanese Language Proficiency, (3) Academic Ability (EJU / SAT etc.), (4) University‑Specific Screening, and (5) Finances or Scholarships. Today’s article zooms in on step 4—those extra essays, interviews, and videos that appear after you pass the basic gates. Think of it as each campus’ way of asking “Will you fit here?” Below you will find what to expect, […]
Tuition Hacks: 4 Ways International Students Can Slash University Costs in Japan
Studying in Japan can be life‑changing, but the price tag often feels intimidating. Before you start working at a convenience store or dipping into your savings, remember that the cheapest yen is the yen you never have to spend. Japan’s higher‑education system hides a surprisingly wide menu of tuition‑cutting tools—some automatic, some competitive, and many […]
Staying Safe in Japan: A Practical Guide for International Students
Japan is often described—accurately—as one of the safest nations on earth, yet “safe” never means “risk-free.” Random street assaults, bar-room fights and other violent incidents—though statistically uncommon—have gained media attention in recent years, while drink-spiking crews haunt neon nightlife districts and phone-scam rings keep refining their tricks. International students, who may not read Japanese or […]
Japan Student Healthcare Guide: Insurance, Costs & Mental-Health Support for International Learners
Planning to study in Japan already involves choosing the right university, finding accommodation, and brushing up on survival Japanese. Yet one practical question often slips through the cracks: “What happens if I catch the flu, twist an ankle during club practice, or need counselling in English?” Because healthcare rules differ from many other countries, rumours […]
Stay Safe in Japan: A Disaster Preparedness Guide for International Students
Moving to Japan is exciting, but the country’s well‑known earthquakes and tsunamis can also feel intimidating—especially when everything, from warnings to building codes, is new to you. This guide sets out practical, easy‑to‑follow steps so international students can replace fear with confidence and focus on enjoying campus life. Japan’s Natural Hazards—Know Your Opponent Why does […]
Beyond the Classroom: Volunteering in Japan That Transforms International Students’ Lives and Careers
Standing in line to receive your student ID, you may not have imagined that one of the most powerful classrooms you will enter in Japan is outside campus gates. Through volunteer activities — from tutoring local children to translating at disaster‑relief shelters — international students discover a pathway to deeper cultural insight, career‑ready skills, and friendships that criss‑cross oceans. […]
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