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Congratulations! You passed the exam and got an offer from a Japanese graduate school. That is a big step. Now you need a student visa. But first, you need one more paper: the Certificate of Eligibility, or COE. Many students are confuse...

Many students want to study for a master's in Japan. Then they see one strange rule: "Contact a professor first." It can feel scary. Who should you write to? What should you say? What if the professor does not reply? Don't worry. This gu...

Every university in Japan asks for different documents. But once you look at several universities side by side, clear patterns start to show up — and so do some surprising differences. This guide is based on a direct review of the offici...

A practical guide for international students who want to earn a master's degree in Japan.