In navigating their way through Japan's often complex and confusing society, a group of Filipino international students formulated a road map for those who might choose to follow their path and want to spread the word.
Through their activities at school and elsewhere, in connection with a nonprofit group, the students formulated a plan to tackle a plethora of uniquely Japanese challenges.
And their efforts have come at just the right time, as the country's shifting demographics, aging populace and declining birthrate have led to a shift in Japan's traditionally strict stance on immigration.