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From Language School to Lecture Hall: Japan’s Indirect Study Route Explained
Choosing where—and how—to launch your Japanese university career can feel overwhelming. Beyond the well‑known direct route (applying straight from your home institution) lies an indirect pathway that thousands of successful alumni quietly endorse: first enroll in a Japanese language school, adapt to the academic culture, then sit entrance exams for degree programs. This article demystifies that […]
JASSO Scholarship Application Guide: Proven Tips to Fund Your Studies in Japan
Securing a Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) scholarship can turn your study‑in‑Japan dream into an affordable reality—but only if you approach the application like a strategic project rather than a last‑minute paperwork scramble. Because JASSO funds come directly from the Japanese government, every yen is carefully audited. That means well‑prepared applicants who demonstrate both academic […]
How to Win Japan’s MEXT Scholarship: A Step-by-Step Roadmap
Each spring thousands of hopeful scholars around the world open the MEXT Scholarship guidelines and wonder, “What exactly will make my application stand out?” Below you will find a practical, field-tested roadmap—from first draft to final interview—that will help you rise above the competition and secure full funding for your graduate or undergraduate studies in Japan. Know […]
The Direct Route: How to Enter Japanese Universities Straight from Overseas
Choosing how to pursue an undergraduate degree in Japan can feel like standing at a fork in the road. On one side lies the Direct Route — applying straight from your overseas high school or university to a Japanese degree program. On the other, the Indirect Route — spending a year or two in a Japanese language […]
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 […]
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