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Round table on attracting foreign students

Experts look at ways to entice overseas talent to study in Japan

With a decreasing birth rate and a dwindling workforce, Japan is facing an uncertain future. In a special roudtable discussion, experts discuss the importance of attracting foreigners to work and live in Japan.


Asian Spirit

Another Kim Hye-gyong

The Japan Times is proud to present the English translation of the book "Asian Spirit" by Keiko Iwata, representative of the NPO Heart Connections. A compilation of nonfiction essays, the book comprises the experiences, both good and bad, that she shared with South Korean students living and studying in Japan. A new chapter will be uploaded every two weeks.

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Career Paths

Getting a job in Japan is a major concern for foreign students, who want to stay here after graduating. This column will introduce Japan's leading companies and companies that actively employ foreigners, and their thoughts about foreign student employment.

Vol 1: NEC Corp.
NEC's vision is to be a leading company, leading society by innovation. To achieve this vision, the key...
NEC Corp.
Vol 2: Urban Connections
We have employed many foreigners and we offer internships as well. We have Korean, Taiwanese, English...
Urban Connections
Vol 3: Hitachi High-Technologies Corp.
Hitachi High-Technologies is a company specializing in the field of cutting-edge technologies...
Hitachi High-Technologies Corp.
Vol 4: Ricoh Co.
Since 1995, Ricoh has embarked on a strategy to increase its global distribution network...
Ricoh Co.

Ready to expand your horizons and study in Japan?

Here's your resource for locating the educational institutions
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Featured universities and grad schools

Keio University

For 150 years, Keio University has stayed on the cutting edge of education, research and international collaboration.

Keio University

Doshisha University

To stimulate the mind and educate the soul, Doshisha University strives to foster the "nation's conscience" as well as global communication.

Doshisha University

Kansai University Japanese Language and Culture Program "Bekka"

Kansai University in Osaka will launch a Japanese Language and Culture Program "Bekka" for international students from April 2012.

Kansai University Japanese Language and Culture Program "Bekka"

Lakeland College Japan Campus

The only private American undergraduate college in Japan recognized by the education ministry, Lakeland College offers personalized attention to each student.

Lakeland College Japan Campus

Seigakuin University

Where students, faculty and staff join in the pursuit of truth and service to others.

Seigakuin University

Nanzan University

Since its founding in 1974, the Center for Japanese Studies at Nanzan University has been a leader in Japanese language studies

Nanzan University

Meiji University

Founded in 1881, Meiji University is one of Japan's premier educational institutions.

Meiji University

Tokyo University of Social Welfare

Further your education and practical knowledge in the fields of social work, clinical psychology or early childhood care.

Tokyo University of Social Welfare

Kansai University

Students at Kansai University get a well-balanced education of scholastic theory and real-world application.

Kansai University

Tokyo University of Social Welfare

Giving you the education you need to start a career in social work.

Tokyo University of Social Welfare

Musashino University

Boasting 87 years of history and tradition, Musashino University seeks to develop competent and efficient persons who will have an immediate impact and the spirit to succeed in the international scene.

Musashino University

Tokyo Polytechnic University

Art education that nurtures creative minds for real-world situations.

Tokyo Polytechnic University

Graduate School of Japanese Applied Linguistics Waseda University

Dedicated education research is developed through the "integration of theory and practice."

Graduate School of Japanese Applied Linguistics Waseda University

Rikkyo University

Rikkyo University, one of Japan's oldest private universities, is committed to providing a challenging learning environment that fosters independent thought.

Rikkyo University

Rikkyo University

Study business in English at Rikkyo's College of Business, one of Japan's top-ranked schools.

Rikkyo University

GENKI: Japanese textbook series

Improve your nihongo with one of the most widely used textbook series in elementary Japanese.

GENKI: Japanese textbook series
Messages from the campus

Doshisha University

Doshisha University

I am a third year transfer student in Media and Communications at Doshisha University in Kyoto. My classes only started...

Rikkyo University

Rikkyo University

The Department of Global Business in the College of Business offers many business courses and seminars in English...

Meiji University

Meiji University

I hoped to study life sciences in a country that is advanced in the field. Japan is a well-advanced country in the study ...

Rikkyo University

Rikkyo University

Rikkyo University Graduate School of Business is seeking applicants for the next academic year (beginning April 2012)...

Musashino University

Musashino University

Surrounded by greenery, the campus atmosphere is very good. The class I recommend is "The front lines of business...

Nanzan University

Nanzan University

I clearly remember my first days at Nanzan. My initial worries quickly disappeared as I was guided and advised by the ...

Tokyo Polytechnic University

Tokyo Polytechnic University

I decided to study manga in Japan because there is no university where you can study manga in Turkey, and I wanted to do ...

Kansai University

Kansai University

I originally enrolled at Kansai University as an exchange student, and I am now studying at the Graduate School of Sociology. I ...

Lakeland College Japan Campus

Lakeland College Japan Campus

Lakeland College Japan has given me a chance to redeem myself in education. Although I never...

Seigakuin University

Seigakuin University

I liked to study English at school in Indonesia. When I came to Japan, I cannot speak Japanese because I thought it was enough ...

Keio University

Keio University

Japanese society is currently facing the challenges of overcoming drastic changes to its structure, as well as the...

Kansai University Japanese Language and Culture Program "Bekka"

Kansai University Japanese Language and Culture Program "Bekka"

Kansai University (KU) is a comprehensive private university, one of the 10 largest...

Graduate School of Japanese Applied Linguistics Waseda University

Graduate School of Japanese Applied Linguistics Waseda University

A glance at the state of Japanese language education in Japan from the end of the 20th century through this first decade...

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