Useful
Portals & Links
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
Official portal for foreign policy, visa regulations, and international relations.
Websites of Japanese Embassies, Consulates and Permanent Missions
Find local embassies and consulates in your country to apply for visa information and procedures.
Immigration Services Agency of Japan
Official agency handling residence status, entry procedures, guidelines, and immigration policies.
Ministry of Justice
Oversees the judicial system, protection of human rights, and legal administration in Japan.
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Administrator of Japanese education policy, research grants, and prestigious government scholarships.
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Guidelines on health insurance, labour standards, work permits, and social welfare in Japan.
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
Portals for economic development, business regulations, and industrial innovation policies.
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Information on transport networks, infrastructure developments, and tourism-related initiatives.
International Student Centers of Japanese National Universities
Access support networks and centers specialized in hosting and helping international students.
Japanese College and University Portraits (JP CUP)
A database to search, filter, and compare academic profiles of Japanese universities.
National Information Center for Academic Recognition Japan (NIC-Japan)
Provides official guidelines and recognition information on foreign educational qualifications.
National Association of Vocational Schools of Japan
Information on professional training colleges and technical education providers in Japan.
Metropolitan Tokyo Professional Institution Association
Guidelines for vocational education, training systems, and member facilities in the Tokyo area.
Search List of Professional Training Colleges Accepting International Students
Find specialized vocational training schools welcoming international applicants.
Japanese Language Institutes Directory
Official directory of certified Japanese language schools and intensive language courses.
researchmap
The largest researcher database in Japan to discover scholars, academic networks, and publications.
Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners
Public employment service offering career consultation, job matching, and visa advice in Tokyo.
Nagoya Employment Service Center for Foreigners
Support desk and job application matching resources for foreign job-seekers in Central Japan.
Osaka Employment Service Center for Foreigners
Guidance, counseling, job fairs, and employment listings for the Kansai (Osaka/Kyoto) region.
JP-MIRAI Portal
Information platform dedicated to creating safe, fair work and living environments in Japan.
Open for Professionals (JETRO)
JETRO support tools targeting high-skilled foreign professionals and business connections.
KANAGAWA International Fanclub
Community portal offering job opportunities, culture events, and networking in Kanagawa.
Aichi International Student Support Site
Specialized portal promoting career integration for international students in Aichi prefecture.
Kyoto Job Park (Exchange Student Corner)
Personalized employment support, internship counseling, and job matching services in Kyoto.
Private Organization Scholarships Directory
A comprehensive list of scholarship opportunities funded by various private organizations and municipalities.
APEC Scholarship / Internship Initiative
Opportunities, internships, and educational funding initiatives under the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.