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Full Guide to Renting for Students in Japan 

Title image by turkeychik. Going through the tedious process of finding the perfect apartment in Japan can often be frustrating. There is the paperwork in a foreign language, some serious money…

March 2, 2025

Webinar – Understanding Japanese Employers

On 26th Feb 2025, MSA held a session about Understanding Japanese Employers. To recap, this session was about examining the overall trends of Japanese employers. The recording for the webinar…

March 2, 2025

Full Guide to Renting for Students in Japan 

Title image by turkeychik. Going through the tedious process of finding the perfect apartment in Japan can often be frustrating. There is the paperwork in a foreign language, some serious money…

January 5, 2025

Milojko Spajić: From Japanese Scholar to Prime Minister – A Trailblazing Journey

Milojko Spajić, born on September 24, 1987, in Pljevlja, SR Montenegro, Yugoslavia, is a prominent leader in Montenegrin politics and finance. Milojko Spajić has been the Prime Minister of Montenegro…

January 28, 2024

Welcome Reception of MEXT Scholars 2023 in Tokyo

After a long four-year hiatus due to the pesky pandemic, MEXT and JASSO teamed up with MSA to throw the ultimate comeback bash for new MEXT scholars in Tokyo’s buzzing…

January 26, 2024

Small Actions, Big Impact: Earth Day and Beyond

Have you ever heard of Earth Day? The impacts of climate change can seem abstract and far-off, but the reality is that they’re already affecting our daily lives. From extreme…

April 18, 2023

Get good food, save money, and save the Planet

Are you on a budget? Struggling to make ends meet? Do you want tasty food without compromising on quality? Here are some ways to get what you want and contribute…

March 30, 2023

Get involved in reducing food waste for a better future

What is food waste? Even though the phrases “food loss” and “food waste” are generally used interchangeably, there is a difference between them. While food waste occurs at the retail…

February 1, 2023

New Year, New Entry Rules?: What Traveling in and out of Japan looks like in 2023

The past few years have been marked with some very strict travel restrictions imposed on those coming into Japan and making it difficult for those already here to leave and…

January 22, 2023

Alumni Voices: Sajjad Kamal, Farming the Future from Japan and Beyond

Sajjad Kamal, a PhD candidate in Microbiology at Hokkaidō University and 2017 MEXT Scholar, in addition to telling us about his study process, explains about his business plan, which involves…

December 5, 2022
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Thinking of Renting in Japan?

See this article for what to watch out for, possible traps and how to search when looking for apartments in Japan! 30% discount off real estate agent fees with JSB explained at the end too. More details in the article.

Considering Phone Plans?



MSA has written an article detailing the various options available as well as detailing our recommended option – GTN Mobile! Amazon gift card also for all who sign up with discount code MSA200304.

An Easier Way To Job Hunt

MSA Resume bank

We know that job hunting in Japan is often long and painful. MSA is providing a resume bank where you can deposit your resume. Our recruitment partners will review your profile and send you relevant job information.

Thus, information comes to you instead of you having to search for it. Open to all foreigners in Japan – not just MEXT scholars. Link is here.

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