The annual report, released in May 2024 by the Japan Student Services Organisation, recorded the first increase in international students in the four years since Japan lifted its stringent Covid ...

In late April, the administration of Prime Minister Kishida Fumio revised a Justice Ministry ordinance in order to firm up regulations regarding the acceptance of international students. Under the new ...

There is an alarming rise in absenteeism, mental health issues, and depression among Japanese students. This is more than just an educational issue; it reflects a deeper societal problem. A recent ...

Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s has proposed limiting the SPRING doctoral scholarship’s living expense support to Japanese nationals. While aimed at ...

Japan’s government has unveiled an ambition to get 400,000 international students into the country by the year 2033. In the fifth meeting of the Council of the Creation of Future Education, Japanese ...

When we hear about Japanese students, we often picture quiet classrooms, neatly dressed uniforms, and exceptional discipline. But what truly makes Japan’s schooling culture stand out is how it shapes ...