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How much Japanese do I need in daily life in Japan? (Guide for Newcomers)

Some students studied Japanese for several years before coming to Japan, some have only studied it for a few months, and some have not studied Japanese at all. This article…

February 27, 2022

Alumni Voices: Kenny Song, Solving a Global Problem by Founding a Tech Startup in Japan

Kenny conducted research on adversarial machine learning and related topics at the University of Tokyo as a MEXT scholar after moving to Tokyo from San Francisco two years ago. He…

January 31, 2022

Experience After Quarantine

New scholars need to prepare many things before they embark on their journey to make the best out of their first couple of days in Japan. However, after arriving in…

January 5, 2022

Volunteering at the Tokyo Olympics Games: a MEXT Alumni’s Experience

Even as the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games become history, the contributions of more than 70,000 volunteers who made day-to-day operations of the events happen should not be forgotten….

December 30, 2021

Getting Married and Having Kids in Japan: MEXT Scholars Speak!

Marriage and childbirth can be exciting but also stressful times. And the sense of anxiety is particularly palpable when they happen in a foreign country, amid an unfamiliar language and…

December 15, 2021

My Quarantine Experience

Hello everyone. I am Arief Anthonius Purnama, from Indonesia. I arrived in Japan in June 2021. I am going to study at Shimane University. I am going to share my…

December 11, 2021

Making Study Abroad a Little Less Daunting for Africans

The Study Abroad Research Institute African students remain a rare breed in contemporary Japan, despite the rapid internationalization of the country’s population. Japanese government data show that as of May…

December 4, 2021

Going in Cashless in Japan: a Starter’s Guide to Several Options

Despite a large number of banks and other financial services providers pushing people to use electronic payments, Japan remains very much a cash-centered society. As of the second quarter of…

December 1, 2021

Three Ways to Travel Cheaply Within Japan

The days of intercity vacations, at least within Japan, appear to be back. The “Go To Travel” campaign, a voucher system under which the government subsidizes up to USD 90…

November 24, 2021

Managing Your Money the Local Way: Introduction to Financial Investments in Japan

For foreigners looking to live and work in Japan in the long term, simply finding ways to save money on day-to-day life may not be sufficient to reach certain long-term…

November 17, 2021
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30% Off Real Estate Agent Fees

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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