The full name of the J.TEST is Jitsuyo Nihongo Kentei (実用日本語検定), which means Practical Japanese Test. J.Test was first created in 1991 by the Japanese Language Proficiency Association company Go-bun Kenkyū-sha K.K. What is J.Test? As the name suggests, J.Test’s objective is to test the practical Japanese communication level of the examinees. When we say practical, we mean the focus
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JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) certifications are important for getting good jobs in Japan and integrating with Japanese life. Therefore, I prepared this detailed step-by-step guide for studying and passing JLPT N5 to N1 levels. Apart from the tips to prepare for JLPT exams, I have also provided other essential information regarding the JLPT certifications and the tests’ requirements, including an
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The Startup visa in Japan is an initiative of the Japanese government to attract foreigners to start businesses in Japan. Japan and Its Startup Visa As per the now discontinued “Ease of Doing Business” index of the World Bank, Japan’s last rating of 2020 was classified as “Very Easy,” where Japan ranked 29th among 190 countries. While starting a business
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The Artist visa in Japan is for foreigners with a primary profession related to art with an assurance of having a sustainable income working as an artist in Japan. If you wish to pursue your artistic interests as a side project part-time, you can do that on any other type of visa. However, if your objective is to work in
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A self-sponsored visa in Japan is for people who wish to live in Japan for freelancing work. This includes part-time work and not being a direct employee of a company in Japan. There’s a saying among the international community in Japan that getting into Japan is hard, but staying in Japan is easy. The challenging part of immigrating to Japan
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Giving gifts is a common practice in many cultures. It’s a way to show your appreciation to someone in a platonic or romantic way. Offering gifts can also help establish or maintain professional relationships for years. However, Gift-giving in Japan is a crucial part of the culture. The art of gift-giving in Japan appears easy on the surface, but there’s
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Kanagawa Prefecture (神奈川県) is a popular place for Japanese residents to live if they want to be close to Tokyo. Let’s see how life is in Kanagawa and the best places to live and see in this Prefecture. During the Kamakura period, Kanagawa was Japan’s economic and political center. Currently, with an estimated population of 9.2 million in January 2023,
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When you apply for a job at companies based in Japan, you might see the instructions about what type of resume you must submit. This may surprise some foreigners, but it’s crucial to know about writing and submitting Japanese-style resumes to apply for a job in Japan. This article will discuss two types of resumes used in Japan: the traditional
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Japanese universities maintain quite high standards for higher education. However, in the past, a lack of English university programs kept the university education largely inaccessible to non-Japanese-speaking foreigners. Fortunately, many good Japanese universities now offer a large number of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in English. Finding those English university programs makes it much easier for people looking to move
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Are there jobs in Japan that do not require Japanese skills?Is it possible to work in Japan without knowing much Japanese? Are there English-speaking jobs available for foreigners in Japan for which Japanese is not required? These are very common questions among foreigners wanting to work in Japan. The short answer is, “Yes, there are English-speaking jobs in Japan, and
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