Japan is closer than you think.

Through a fully funded scholarship. The best known is MEXT, from the Japanese government, which covers tuition, a monthly allowance and airfare. Future’s Scholar prepares you for the application, the exams and the interview.

There are three common routes: a scholarship such as MEXT, direct university admission, or a Japanese language school first. Each one needs a plan for language, documents and deadlines.

Start with the language. Most employers expect working Japanese, and your JLPT level is how they measure it. Kihon takes you from zero to N5 and N4.

For almost every route, yes. Scholarships, universities and employers all look at your Japanese level, which is why every path here starts with it.

Yes. Tell us where you are in the Get started steps and a counsellor will walk you through your options.

With Kihon. It begins at the first hiragana stroke, so no background is needed.