National / Social Issues | Regional Voices: Tohoku Jul 24, 2020
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
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
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.
National Jun 21, 2019
New law holds government responsible for teaching Japanese to all foreign residents
by Tomohiro Osaki
The legislation places the onus for providing learning opportunities on the state but does not contain any concrete measures to fund.
Editorials Jun 18, 2019
Universities that are actively recruiting students from overseas must take steps to ensure they remain in school.
National Jun 11, 2019
The move comes as the country prepares to accept 300,000 foreign students by 2020 under a program that aims to increase awareness about Japan.
National May 9, 2019
Filipino student trio chart map to happy life in Japan
by Dave Hueston
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 ...
National May 3, 2019
In labor-starved Japan, Aomori farm pins hopes on Vietnamese student workers
by Junko Horiuchi
A garlic and apple farm in the northeast of the country has recognized that its survival largely depends on finding the next generation of workers to replace the aging local population. That is why Aomori Japan Farm Co. is keen on training a group of ...
Commentary / Japan Apr 12, 2019
Foreign student numbers don't tell whole tale
by Takamitsu Sawa
The government's goal of strategically attracting outstanding students from abroad under its plan to accept 300,000 foreign students is far from accomplished.
National Feb 25, 2019
Bhutanese exchange students face extortion, threats and hard times in Japan, families say
by Ryusei Takahashi
Many participants say the program is a scam and they are being forced to repay loans by working illegally long hours.