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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. […]
Mastering the EJU: Your Guide to Non-Japanese Sections for a Successful University Entry in Japan
Thinking of earning a full degree in Japan? Before you pack your suitcase, you’ll need to clear one academic hurdle that many universities use instead of—or in addition to—SAT, A-Levels, IB and Gaokao scores: the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU). This article gives you a concise, no-jargon tour of the non-Japanese-language […]
JLPT Demystified: Essential Certification for Japanese University Admissions (and How It Differs from the EJU)
Thinking of studying in Japan? While brochures often highlight the cherry blossoms and cutting‑edge labs, one practical hurdle remains constant: demonstrating that you can survive — and thrive — in a Japanese‑medium classroom. For most applicants that proof is the Japanese‑Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). This post walks you through how the exam works, how it […]
Visa Guide for International Graduates: Working in Japan After University
Graduating from a Japanese university is a milestone worth celebrating, but your next hurdle is turning student status into permission to work. Japan’s immigration system can look intimidating, yet once you match your future duties with the right Status of Residence, the process becomes a paperwork exercise you can pass on the first try. This […]
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 […]
Japanese Student Visa Complete Guide — Eligibility, April-Entry Timeline & Staying Compliant
Dreaming of attending a Japanese university? Before you can immerse yourself in campus life, you will need the right visa. This article walks you through the essentials of Japan’s “Student” status of residence—what it is, how to get it, and how to keep it—so you can plan with confidence. 1. What Is the Japanese Student […]
Turning Campus Visits into Admissions Gold: The Ultimate Japan University Tour Guide
Choosing a Japanese university is a life‑changing decision, and nothing brings the brochures to life like walking the pathways yourself. A campus visit lets you test the chemistry between you and a future alma mater, collect first‑hand stories you can share in interviews, and picture the next chapter of your life in vivid detail. Below, you […]
Beyond Graduation: Japan's Global University Alumni Networks
Japan’s higher‑education landscape is known for its deep traditions, but it is the vitality of alumni and 校友 (kōyū) networks that keeps campuses intellectually young and globally connected. Whether you graduate beneath the cherry blossoms of Tokyo or the maple‑lined avenues of Kyoto, your relationship with your alma mater does not end on commencement day. Instead, it […]
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