foreign students

Issues Nov 28, 2020

Remote Nagasaki island 'getting energy' from Vietnamese students

An island suffering from the effects of depopulation has offered Vietnamese students a discount to study Japanese there.

National Oct 22, 2020

Eased work rules are lifeline for foreign ex-students stuck in Japan

by Osamu Tsukimori

While a decision this week by immigration authorities didn't make big headlines, it was a ray of hope for thousands of students keen to work and unable to return home.

National Sep 23, 2020

Japan to loosen border enforcement measures to allow in new arrivals

by Magdalena Osumi

The country will start allowing entry for long-term residents and international students, regardless of where they come from, reports say.

National Aug 23, 2020

Japan likely to ease entry restrictions for foreign students by month's end

The coronavirus restrictions will first be eased for students sponsored by the government, with self-supporting international students next in line.

National / Social Issues | Regional Voices: Tohoku Jul 24, 2020

Multicultural advice center in Sendai busy with inquiries

The center offers face-to-face support in English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Nepalese, as well as telephone support in 13 other languages.

National May 22, 2020

Only foreign students at top of the class to get handouts in Japan

However, those deemed by their institutions to be unable to continue their studies due to financial difficulties will be able to receive the money.

National Apr 23, 2020

Number of foreign students in Japan reaches record high

The number of foreign students in Japan stood at a record 312,214 as of May 1, 2019, up 13,234 from a year before, according to the Japan Student Services Organization. The number of foreign students at universities and other higher education institutions rose by 19,502 ...

National Aug 1, 2019

Japan to toughen eligibility standards for Japanese-language schools

The Immigration Services Agency said Thursday it will toughen eligibility standards for Japanese-language schools that can accept foreign students, effective Sept. 1. The stricter standards will require 70 percent or more of the students who complete the courses to proceed to universities, get jobs in ...

National Jun 25, 2019

90% of foreign residents in Japan say they need more public support with living conditions, survey finds

The survey highlighted the pressure to improve conditions for foreign residents, which has increased due to the launch of a new visa system amid chronic labor shortages.