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Japan Alumni eNews (Vol. 32) 
Japan Alumni eNews Vol. 32 December 9, 2011
1. Life in Japan by Photo -- Life in Japan shown through photos. We look forward to your submissions!
2. Alumni News -- News on International Students / Introduction of “Prospective International Students“ / Windows of Alumni / Introduction of “Programs for former international students”
3. Academic News -- Introducing Faculties/Graduate Schools / Scholarships/ Grants/ Invitation/ Awards, etc. / Scholarships/ Grants/ Invitation Information and Reports / Academic Societies / Academic Symposium / Japanese Language Test
4. Business News -- Job Hunting-Related Event Information / Job Hunting Reports from Former International Students / Job Hunting Consultations / Convenient Job Hunting Information
5. Visit Japan -- Why not try traveling throughout Japan / Famous places, events, and cuisine information from around Japan!
6. NIPPON Time Machine -- This section features enjoyable stories about pop culture, traditions, dining, cutting-edge technology, and more!
7. JASSO News -- Job Hunting Prep Seminar for International Students / Japan Education Fairs / Japan Education Seminars / Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) / JASSO Scholarship programs
8. From the Reader -- Impressions from our readers! / Correction
Life in Japan shown through photos. We look forward to your submissions!
In this issue, introducing “Memories in Japan” through photos!
(Dispense with the Mr. and Mrs.)
■Lin Feng (China)
Gifu Keizai University, School of Business Administration, Department of Administrative Information Sciences, 3rd grade
We received 3 photos about autumn in Japan.
I like those sceneries. These are my precious memories in Japan.
■Paniti Acharari (Thai)
Tokyo Japanese Language Education Center (JASSO)
We received 6 photos about memories in Japan.
Fujikyu Highland: Terrific!
Kansai: Never forget its beauty
Kimono: Cool!
Nikko: Real red leaves
Thai Festival: Delicious Thai noddle
Hokkaido (Homestay): Cold snow but warm people’s hearts
■Sun Yi (China)
Graduate School of Education, Waseda University, the later term 2nd year in doctoral course, Education Fundamental Studies Major
We received 2 photos about “Female International Student Japanese Speech Contest”.
In this autumn, I participated in “Female International Student Japanese Speech Contest” first time. This is a photo of me with ethnic costume and my teacher who did proofreading of my speech manuscript.
My teacher revised Japanese manuscript many times, checked reading time. She also cheered me up at the venue on the speech contest day. I really appreciated my teacher’s support. Thank you very much!
So, how did you enjoy our article? In our January issue, we introduce “Winter in Japan” through photos.
Introduce news related to international students and student experiences!
1) News on International Students
News 1: Japan's first Joint Venture Graduate School in Tohoku
The application requirements for the "Joint Lifecycle Design Engineering Course (2-year Master's course)," have been released in the lead up to the course's foundation next year. It is the Japan’s first course offered at a graduate school to be jointly established by a national university and a public university. Taking advantage of Akita University's strength in resources & environment and applied chemistry, and Akita Prefectural University's strength in construction, management and civil engineering, this course aims to cultivate personnel who can contribute to a cyclic society and, at the same time, to revitalize the region. There are three types of entrance exam: general, working people and international student (returnees), as well as recommendations.
News 2: The 2nd Sino-Japan University Fair and Forum
The Japan Science and Technology Agency China Research Center held the "2nd Sino-Japanese University Fair and Forum" from October 9 to 11, where over 100 leading Japanese and Chinese universities and educational institutes were gathered. In the panel discussion on the cultivation of global personnel and international student policy, the issues of education in line with global standards and the dissemination of Japanese culture, and the enrichment of international student care were touched upon. It was very lively two days, with job-hunting seminars providing information on Japanese corporations for Chinese students and many more.
News 3: Former President of "Old Japan Students' Association, Thailand" receives decoration
Former President of "Old Japan Students' Association, Thailand" (OJSAT), Mr. Somphon Kongvattanakul (aged 70, living in Bangkok), was awarded "The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette" for his valuable contribution to promoting friendly relations and mutual understanding between Japan and the kingdom of Thailand through Japanese cultural events and Japanese language education.
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2) Introduction of “Prospective International Students“
Mr. Ha Duc Huy (Vietnam)
Sakura Japanese Language School
My name is Ha Duc Huy. I was born in Ho Chi Minh of Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh is the center of economy in Vietnam. It is also well known as old historic city.
Talking about Ho Chi Minh, the Reunification Palace is so famous, but I have not been there. The Reunification Palace is very beautiful building. It was built by French in 1886. The palace is so important place for Vietnamese. During the Vietnam War, it was the official residence of the South Vietnam President. The Vietnam War ended when a tank of North Vietnamese Army burst into the palace on April 30th in 1975. We could not come in the building before, however, it is open for public now, and many tourists visit this place.
I have parents and a little sister. My father is making clothes. My mother is a housewife. We live in a quiet place with many greens. I can see the rising Sun through the window of my room. I always think it will be a good day when I see the beautiful sunrise. On days off, I go out to many places or go to see movies with my family. I feel so fun and very happy when I am with my family.
One year has passed since I started to study Japanese. My teacher teaches me with enthusiasm. I get interested in traditional Japanese cultures such as Kabuki (traditional Japanese play), Shodo (Japanese calligraphy), Sado (Japanese tea ceremony), and Ukiyoe (traditional Japanese woodblock prints) after started learning Japanese.
I graduated from the university in this summer. I majored and studied the automation technology for 4 years in the university. Now I am confident that I am as good as anyone else when it comes to the automation technology. In Japan, the automation technology has much more been progressed compared with in Vietnam. In the future, I would like to go to Japan and study the automation technology more. To make my dream come true, I want to be a person quickly who can speak fluent Japanese.
If I could go to study in Japan, I would like to find a job in Japan after graduating from the school. Because we can get better job with more salary in Japan. I know it might be difficult to gain an employment with Japanese companies. But no matter how difficult it is, no matter how long it takes, I try hard so that I can make my dream come true to get a job with Japanese company.
Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
・Hamamatsu University School of Medicine Alumni Association
URL：http://www.hama-med.org/ (In Japanese Only)
Nara Institute of Science and Technology
・Nara Institute of Science and Technology Alumni Association
URL：http://alumni.naist.jp/ (In Japanese Only)
Aichi University of Education
・Aichi University of Education Alumni Association
URL：http://www.alumni.aichi-edu.ac.jp/ (In Japanese Only)
Kagawa University
・Kagawa University Alumni Association
URL：http://www.kagawa-u.ac.jp/dosokai/ (In Japanese Only)
Nagasaki University
・Nagasaki University Alumni Association
URL：http://www.nagasaki-u.ac.jp/alumni/index.html (In Japanese Only)
4) Introduction of “Programs for former international students”
The University of Tsukuba Chinese Alumni Association Forum
The University of Tsukuba Chinese Alumni Association Forum was held on October 29 (Saturday) at the China University of Geosciences (Beijing). This Forum was organized by the University of Tsukuba‚ the University of Tsukuba Beijing Office‚ and the University of Tsukuba Chinese Alumni Association. It was also held under the cooperation of the Embassy of Japan in China‚ the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Beijing Office‚ and the Japan Science and Technology Agency Beijing Representative Office.
The Forum was attended by approximately 100 people including members of the Chinese Alumni Association and Meikei-kai in China (China Alumni Association), which are comprised of alumni from the University of Tsukuba. The participants discussed various issues regarding how to strengthen future cooperation for alumni association activities. The discussion topics included information exchange through the alumni network‚ information transmission from the University of Tsukuba‚ the development of human resources that are required by Japanese and Chinese corporations‚ academic research exchange‚ industry-university cooperation‚ and activities by graduate associations at other universities. This forum was unique in that it attempted to create a network including Japanese graduates who are currently active in China in addition to members of the Chinese Alumni Association who have graduated from the University of Tsukuba. The University of Tsukuba is promoting the creation of a network to connect alumni in various ways, such as transmitting information by sending out an e-mail magazine to alumni and using the university’s associate system.
After the forum, an informal gathering was held at the China University of Geosciences International Conference Center restaurant. There, members of the Chinese Alumni Association and Meikei-kai from all over China had a chance to relax and chat with people they hadn’t seen in a long time.
The University of Tsukuba Chinese Alumni Association was established in October 2009, and has diligently worked to construct a network for international students after they return to their home country. As of October 11, 2011 the University of Tsukuba has 1,818 international students, 919 (approximately 50%) of which are international students from China. It is expected that this Alumni Association Forum will further invigorate the University of Tsukuba’s future activities in China.
Introduce scholarships, grants, unique efforts by universities, and more!
1) Introducing Faculties/Graduate Schools
Kokushikan University School of Asia 21
[Profile] (Current as of November 2011)
◆Name: Kokushikan University School of Asia 21
◆Location: 1-1-1 Hirobakama, Machida-shi, Tokyo (Machida Campus)
◆Website: http://www.kokushikan.ac.jp/english/index.html
◆Students Matriculated in the Kokushikan University School of Asia 21: 1,821
◆International Students Matriculated in the Kokushikan University School of Asia 21: 536
◆Countries of Accepted International Students: 16
Kokushikan University, which celebrated its 94th anniversary in 2011, began from the Kokushikan Vocational School that was founded in 1917. The School of Asia 21 was established in April 2002 with the goal of developing talented people who are capable of being active on the world stage, mainly in Asia. Since the beginning this School has placed great importance on Japanese traditions and has also been deeply interested in trends throughout Asia and the world at large. In order to make use of these traditions and characteristics in the increasingly globalized modern era, the School of Asia 21 recruits large numbers of international students. International students can take the entrance examination directly in Myanmar, Kyrgyzstan, China, Korea, and other countries in addition to Japan. The School also cooperates with JASSO’s Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students to recruit exemplary young people from a wide range of regions, such as through entrance examinations that can be applied for directly from overseas countries.
Students in the School of Asia 21 learn the communication skills that are tailored to a global era (including languages, IT, bodily expressions, manners, and cultural performance), the ability to understand other cultures (one of the most required skills of today), basic thinking skills that are indispensible for every endeavor, and specialized knowledge featuring mutual correlations in many different fields such as business, society, and culture. When carrying out business, in addition to the actual transaction it is also necessary to understand the other party’s society and culture, comprehend worldwide trends, and also consider the other person’s feelings, manners, rules, etc. In this School students master all the processes for aiming towards problem resolution and putting it into practice while thinking in a multilateral way, and also combining various fields. Over 500 international students from 12 countries are currently matriculated in the School. They pay 30% less tuition compared to Japanese students, and a wide range of scholarships is also available.
The School of Asia 21 also contains unique programs. These include the Japanese Language Instructor Training Course, which allows students to master the knowledge and techniques for teaching Japanese to foreign nationals; the Cultural Heritage Studies Program, in which students excavate world heritage and historic ruins, learn about their preservation and restoration, and master the basic foundation for putting cultural heritage into use for village revitalization, economic development, tourism, and other purposes; the Internship Program, in which students gain practical experience at actual corporations and organizations in Japan and overseas; and the Volunteer Program, which allows students to experience volunteer activities in local regions and with NGOs. The unique characteristic of this School is its way of thinking in which it serves as home ground for learning broadly throughout society and the world, not just in the classroom. A Japanese Training Program is also available for international students to spend around one week visiting various locations in Japan, learning about the history and culture of the region, and engaging in exchange with local residents.
After graduation, many international students enter graduate schools at Kokushikan University or other universities. Each year around 30 international students proceed on to graduate school. The School also makes efforts to help international students find employment in Japan. We hope for all students to broaden their world and gain true abilities at the School of Asia 21, and all of the instructors devote ourselves to supporting our students.
2) Scholarships/ Grants/ Invitation/ Awards, etc.
Nitori International Scholarship Foundation
Public Interest Incorporated Foundation - Nitori International Scholarship Foundation Recruitment of International Students for the 2012 Scholarship
■Scholarship: Undergraduate students: 100,000 yen per month; Postgraduate students: 110,000 yen per month.
■Eligibility: Students of non-Japanese nationality who are self-supporting and already residing in Japan.
Undergraduate students: Regular students currently enrolled in their third or fourth academic year as of April, 2012 (up to the age of 26 as of April 1, 2012)
Graduates: Regular students currently enrolled in the first or second academic year of a master's course as of April, 2012 (up to the age of 28 as of April 1, 2012)
For other application requirements, please check it on the website.
■Deadline: Sunday, December 25, 2011
■URL: http://www.nitori-shougakuzaidan.com/en/
Japan China Medical Association
2011 Recruitment of Young Chinese Researchers Residing in Japan for Research Grant
■Summary: We offer research grant to young Chinese researchers undergoing research guidance at a Japanese research institution in the areas of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, as well as other medical-related areas.
■Eligibility: Applicants must be aged 35 or under at the time of application. Master's students as well as PhD students are included. The research/training or study term after receiving the grant must be two years or greater.
■Application periods: Thursday, December 1, 2011 to Saturday, January 14, 2012 (as indicated by the postmark)
■URL: http://www.jpcnma.or.jp/wakate_jyosei.html (In Japanese and Chinese Only)
Kyoritsu International Foundation
Kyoritsu International Foundation Scholarship
Kyoritsu Maintenance Scholarship Fund Scholarship
Summary: Our foundation conducts scholarship assistance programs, etc., for students from foreign countries who come to study at Japanese universities, etc., with the aims of contributing towards friendship between Japan and other nations.
■Eligibility: Self-supporting students from countries across Asia; recommendation from enrolled school required
■Deadline: Saturday, January 31, 2012 (as indicated by the postmark)
■URL: http://www.kif-org.com/activity/scholarship.html (In Japanese Only)
Nomura Foundation
2012 International Scholarship-Students
■Summary: In order to bring about true, mutual understanding in the global society, we grant scholarships to those international students who demonstrate the potential to act as a bridge between Japan and foreign countries.
■Summary: Persons eligible to apply to become a scholarship student are international students with excellent academic records, who are enrolled, as of April 1, 2012, in either of the six designated Japanese universities listed below for the purposes of studying in the social sciences or humanities, and who have been deemed to be in need of financial assistance during their study term.
■Designated universities: The University of Tokyo, Hitotsubashi University, Kyoto University, Osaka University, Waseda University, Keio University
■Deadline: Not later than Wednesday, January 25, 2012 17:00 (applications cannot be brought in)
■URL: http://www.nomurafoundation.or.jp/scholar/guideline/ (In Japanese Only)
Koizumi Lighting Technology Corp.
The 25th Koizumi International Lighting Design Competition for Students
■Summary: The entries are judged according to the following 5 criteria.
1) Does it match the required theme?
2) Is it sophisticated in form?
3) Does it incorporate unique and innovative ideas and proposals?
4) Was it created according to a firm plan?
5) Has the works intention been skillfully conveyed?
■Purpose: To improve the culture of lighting design and to develop young new talent
■Eligibility: Students from around the world who are enrolled as of September 1, 2011
■Registration deadline: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
■Entry acceptance period: Friday, February 10, 2012 to Monday, February 20, 2012
■URL: http://www.koizumi-designcompe.com/english/index.html
3) Scholarships/ Grants/ Invitation Information and Reports
Features information about scholarships and the experiences of international students who are actually receiving scholarships. The following scholarship is introduced this month.
RASA - Rural Asia Solidarity Association "Financial Assistance for Asian Students"
http://www7b.biglobe.ne.jp/~rasa/index_English.htm
―Who can apply?
International students from Asia who satisfy any of the following conditions are eligible.
1) Applicants must be 30 years old or older, as of April 1 of the applying year
2) A "kenkyu-sei (research student)" or "bekka-sei (student in a special course)"
3) Refugees
― What are the characteristics of your organization?
Rural Asia Solidarity Association (RASA) was established in 1982, after participants in the "Thai Rural Workshop (study tour)" organized by Jesuit Social Commitments, in the summer of 1981 returned home, and it is an organization run by volunteers. Our activities are not supported by a large fund; our main revenue source is charitable donations from investors for various purposes.
RASA's aims are to cooperate with those seeking for better way of life in developing countries in Asia and to reconsider our life in Japan to accord with the ideal way of life.
―What is the amount paid?
The amount is 100,000 yen.
―What are the selection criteria?
・Persons anticipated to contribute towards the development of their home countries once they have completed their studies in Japan
・Persons in a difficult financial situation
・Persons likely to be ineligible for other scholarships, due to age or other requirements
・Persons who make the selection committee feel that they would like to meet them
―How can I apply?
Download the application form from the website, fill it in and post it along with an enrollment certificate (or equivalent) and a postcard to receive notification of acceptance (fill in your name and address on the address side). The application period is usually from April 1 to the deadline of the second week of May (For FY 2011 the closing date is May 11).
Application is not through your school – we are accepting personal applications.
―Is there anything the recipients will be required to do?
There are no particular obligations.
Grants will be awarded at the awarding ceremony, so please do your best to attend it. This ceremony offers a rare opportunity to interact with the sponsors of this grant. It will be held in Tokyo; however, travel and accommodation expenses for persons living outside the Kanto area attending the awards ceremony will be subsidized (where necessary).
―What sort of projects does the association do other than scholarships?
We are holding an RASA year-end (or new-year) party as well as a get-together with sponsors
・<Literature, Philosophy, Education, Psychology, Sociology, History >
Dialectological Circle of Japan
URL: http://dialectology-jp.org/wiki.cgi?page=Dialectological+Circle+of+Japan
・<Law, Politics>
Japan Association of Gender and Law
URL: http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/genderlaw/ (In Japanese Only)
・<Economics, Commercial Science, Management>
Japan Society of International Development
URL: http://www.jasid.org/wp/en_index.html
・<Science>
GIS Association of Japan
URL: http://www.gisa-japan.org/eng/index.html
・<Engineering>
The Japanese Society of Microscopy
URL: http://www.microscopy.or.jp/english/index.html
・<Agriculture>
The Japanese Forest Society
URL: http://www.forestry.jp/english/
・<Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences>
Japanese Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
URL: http://www.jscrs.org/index_en.html
East Asia “Kyousei” Forum
The East Asia “Kyousei” Forum brings together cultural figures, artists, academics and others connected with culture from East Asian countries to identify principles for the future on which East Asian countries may coexist in harmony (“kyousei”), so that the forum is able to contribute to strengthening the network of people engaged in art and cultural endeavors in East Asian countries and to send a message from East Asia to the world that will contribute to the realization of a world of harmonious coexistence.
Date & Time:
December 13, 2011 (Tuesday)
Folk Performing Arts Performance
- Player- East Asian Folk Performing Arts Today
18：00 Door Open / 18：30 Opening / 20：00 Closing
December 14, 2011 (Wednesday)
13：00 Door Open / 13：30 Opening / 18：00 Closing
Forum
Bringing “Kyousei”, Harmonious Coexistence, in East Asia
Venue:
Iino Hall & Conference Center
2-1-1 Uchisaiwaicho Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011, JAPAN
＊Free of charge
＊Advance booking required
＊Simultaneous interpretation available between Japanese to English,Chinese and Korean.
Organizer:
Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan / NHK
MODERATOR
AKASAKA Norio
Professor, Gakushuin University / Director, Fukushima Prefectural Museum / Member,
Reconstruction Design Council in Response to the Great East Japan Earthquake (Japan)
AOKI Tamotsu
Special University Professor, Graduate School of Cultural and Creative Studies, Aoyama
Gakuin University / Former Commissioner for Cultural Affairs (Japan)
http://www.bunka.go.jp/EastAsiaKyouseiForum/en/index.html
Japanese Language Test
Japanese Language Proficiency Test
Mailing date of the result: Mid-February, 2012
J.TEST (Test of Practical Japanese) (In Japanese Only)
Test Date: Sunday, January 15th, 2012
Deadline: Thursday, December 16th, 2011
JSST (In Japanese Only)
Test Date: as needed
Taking the examination in China (In Chinese Only
Provide information related to job hunting for current international students and graduates!
1) Job Hunting-Related Event Information
*Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
●Job Hunting Prep Seminars for Foreign Students (Sunday, December 18, 2011) (Osaka: Osaka International House Foundation 3F) (In Japanese Only)
●Job Hunting Prep Seminars for Foreign Students (Friday, December 23, 2011) (Tokyo: Tokyo International Exchange Center Plaza HEISEI) (In Japanese Only)
*Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners
●Job paper seminar for international students (Frisday, December 16, 2011) (PDF: 101KB) (In Japanese Only)
●Job-hunting guidance for international students (Tuesday, December 20, 2011 and Thursday, January 12, 2012 ) (In Japanese Only)
●Job interview seminar for international students (Thursday, Deceember 22, 2011) (In Japanese Only)
*Nagoya Employment Service Center for Foreigners
●Employment-support guidance for international students (Every 2nd Wednesday a month)
●Employment-video seminar for international students
●Employment-support practice interview for international students (Every Tuesday, Thursday, 2011)
*Osaka Employment Service Center for Foreigners
●Career guidance for international students (Wednesday, December 21, 2011) (PDF: 97KB) (In Japanese Only)
●Internship for international students (In Japanese Only)
*Fukuoka Gakusei Shokugyo Center (In Japanese Only)
●Job-search seminar for International Students (Tuesday, December 27, 2011) (PDF:844KB) (In Japanese Only)
<For International students>
●GL Private Seminar (Wednesday, December 21, 2011) (GLnavigation Co., Ltd.) (Tokyo: Shibuya Asia Building) (In Japanese Only)
●Job Fair for international Students (Saturday, January 14, 2012) (Osaka Prefecture, Osaka Prefecture, Osaka Labor Society, and so on) (Osaka: My Dome Osaka 3F Exhibition Hal) (In Japanese Only)
●International Job Fair (Saturday, December 17, 2011) (Vein Carry Japan Inc.) (Tokyo: Akihabara UDX) (In Japanese Only)
●International Job Fair (Friday, December 23, 2011) (Vein Carry Japan Inc.) (Osaka: Midosuji Hall Shinsaibashi) (In Japanese Only)
<For both International and Japanese students>
Joint corporate information session for students participating in athletics and sports (Thursday, December 22, 2012) (Japan Sports Commission) (Osaka:TWIN21MID Tower) (In Japanese Only)
Joint corporate information session for students participating in athletics and sports (Monday, December 26, 2011) (Japan Sports Commission) (Tokyo: FORUM8 Kings Square) (In Japanese Only)
<Site list for International Students>
●Nikkei Shushoku Navi “For International Students”(Nikkei Human Resources Inc./ DISCO International, Inc.) (In Japanese Only)
●MYNAVI “A Guide to Employment for Foreign Students”(Mynavi Corporation) (In Japanese Only)
●Shushoku Japan (The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry/ JAFSA: Japan Network for International Education / Japan Date Vision) (In Japanese Only)
●Gakujo Navi “For International Students” (Gakujo Co., Ltd.) (In Japanese Only)
<"Job Fair and Seminar" Site list>
Shukatsu Lab 2012 (ACCESS HUMANEXT CO., LTD.) (In Japanese Only)
"Gou-setsu.com" 2012 (Chikanari. Co.,Ltd.) (In Japanese Only)
Gakujo Navi 2012 (Gakujo Co., Ltd.) (In Japanese Only)
Shukatsu Navi 2012 (Diamond-big and lead Co.,Ltd.) (In Japanese Only)
Career Forum 2012 (DISCO International, Inc.) (In Japanese Only)
Bunnavi! Job Seminar 2012 (BUNKAHOSO Career PartnersCo.,Ltd.) (In Japanese Only)
MAINAVI Job Seminar 2012 (Mynavi Corporation) (In Japanese Only)
JOBWAY 2012 (The National Conference of the Association of Small Business Entrepreneurs) (In Japanese Only)
2) Job Hunting Reports from Former International Students
Name: Mr. Wang Wenyi
Nationality: China
University in Japan: Meiji University
Major Field of Study: School of Business Administration, Global business course
Period of Stay in Japan: April 2003 to March 2009
Name of Company: Tempstaff Co.,Ltd.
The level of Japanese-Language: JLPT Lv. 1, BJT:J1
- What was the reason why you wanted to work in Japan?
I am learning and living in Japan, so I wanted to see the Japanese business world.
- What was the reason why you chose the company you are now working for ?
There are two reasons. First, I wanted to learn about the real world through working in sales. Second, I wanted to do a job related to people while placing priority on connections with people. That’s why I chose my current place of work.
- Please describe the business of your company and your job.
My company is in the human resources coordination and service industry. We dispatch and introduce human resources for different types of occupations, and also offer “total human solutions.” I am in charge of client services. The main services we offer include dispatching human resources for employment, solutions, and making use of human resources at client companies.
- What and how did you appeal to the employer?
My consistent communication skills are including listening, thinking, speaking, and solutions.
- When did you start your job hunting activities?
I started during summer vacation in my third year of university.
- How many companies did you apply to?
I applied to around 120 companies for pre-entry and submitted entry sheets to about 50 companies. I interviewed with around 20 companies.
- What kind of job-hunting activity did you do exactly? (Seminars and websites you used)
First of all, I registered with job hunting activity websites. When I found a company I was interested in, I visited it and participated in seminars and information sessions. It’s important to get out and act independently.
- What did you refer to for your advance preparation and company research?
For advance preparation, I read around 14 books about the SPI Test and job hunting. For company research, I looked at the financial situation of each company and listened to word of mouth.
- What did you find difficult in your advance preparation and company research?
Company research is a difficult thing. Even if you know their products, you don’t know what kind of work you would actually be doing. It’s hard to have a concrete image, which I struggled with.
- What were you careful about in making your job entry sheet or curriculum vitae (CV)?
On my entry sheet I wrote my PR information as simply and briefly as possibly. I think it’s best to use phrases that make it easy to actually imagine things, such as concrete numbers. In contrast, I recommend speaking with emotion during interviews, etc.
- What did you pay attention to in preparation for your job interview?
Answering “Yes!” in a cheerful and loud voice when I was asked a question.
- What were you asked in job interviews?
I was asked normal questions, such as why I came to Japan, what I worked hard at in Japan, why I applied, and how many years I want to live in Japan. - What were experiences that you found confusing, problems you faced, or impressive episodes in your job searching activities?
I think Japan is the only place where people carry out job hunting activities in this way that resembles a festival. In Japan, people often speak of “differentiating ourselves from other companies.” Yet they are already attempting to get rid of differences at the point where human resources enter employment (the employment of new graduates). I think it’s possible to differentiate each company, but I feel like the same sorts of people end up gathering in a company.
- What did you find good things about working in Japan?
There are many things I understood for the first time by experiencing them via my work. Dispatch staff members consult with me and I receive various requests from client companies. I’ve gained mental discipline by thinking about how to resolve these things, and how to face them in a serious way when resolutions can’t be found.
- Please let us know your hopes, objectives and plans for the future.
I would like to be a professional working with organizations and human resources.
- Please give a message to those who are thinking about finding a job in Japan.
Job hunting activities are difficult, but don’t forget that you have friends. Let’s work together in Japan! In business, it doesn’t really matter where you work. Working together with people of different nationalities – such as Japanese, Chinese, and American people – teaches you many things. Let’s go beyond nationalities to be victorious in the world of business!
Continuing on from our November issue, we introduce "Job Hunting Prep Seminar for International Students."
At last it is the month when JASSO's "Job Hunting Prep Seminar for International Students" will be held (Tokyo: Friday/National holiday, Dec. 23, Osaka: Sunday, Dec. 18). Right before the seminar, here you can find the latest information and messages from some of the companies set to attend.
■The latest Information of the seminar■
・This year will feature the much requested "self analysis", how to fill in "entry sheets" and "orientation by theme." (Venue: Main hall)
・Look forward to the job-hunting experiences seminar, where you will hear success stories from former international students with "Job-hunting During a Master's Program" in the morning session and "Job-hunting During an Undergraduate Program" in the afternoon session. (Venue: Hall D for Tokyo, Hall C for Osaka)
・For the benefit of those who may have difficulty coming to the venue on the day, we are planning to deliver some of the content online. More details will be posted on the "Job Hunting Prep Seminar for International Students" page as they are decided, so please check back..
■ Participating Companies (in Japanese alphabetical order, honorific titles omitted) ■
We introduce messages about "hiring of international students" from some of the companies giving Industry-specific seminars and exhibiting individual company booths.
*Information about all the companies exhibiting (list of exhibiting companies) can be found here. (In Japanese Only)
●Name of company：ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation
●Category of industry：IT & Telecommunications
●Name of the contact person：Soyoung Lee
-- Is your company actively recruiting international students?
We are actively recruiting international students from both the humanities and the sciences. Each year, between 5 and 10 percent of new recruits are foreign nationals, and we have employees of a variety of nationalities including Chinese, Indian and Korean.
-- Thus far, how many international students has your company recruited? And to which departments do they belong?
In the last 5 years, we have employed around 20 international students, and they have been assigned to each business group, as engineers, salespersons and staff. Regardless of nationality, they work together with their Japanese colleagues in the company, and they are playing an active role in a variety of fields.
-- What is the status of your company's 2013 recruitment schedule?
Our public relations activities will commence from December. We will take part in information sessions held at universities and other events. From February we will run our company information sessions, and from April we will begin the selection process.
-- What kind of international students will your company be looking for in future?
CTC is looking for personnel with "intelligence and wildness." Intelligence is the ability to think about things calmly and wildness is the passion to daringly take on any challenge. At CTC, various shades of intelligence and wildness come together, and there are fields where they can play a role, irrespective of nationality, gender or age. We would like you international students to develop your own shade, as a member of CTC.
●Name of company：NIPPON STEEL
●Category of industry：STEEL INDUSTRY
●Name of the contact person：Teppei Nishino
-- Is your company actively recruiting international students?
At our company, we of course hire international students irrespective of their nationality.
-- Thus far, how many international students has your company recruited? And what to which departments do they belong?
In FY 2012 we recruited 5 persons. The persons who have entered the company thus far have been assigned to a variety of departments at our head office and steelworks, including sales, production control and accounting.
-- Is there the possibility that your company will station international students in their home countries after their recruitment?
They will not be preferentially assigned to their home countries.
-- What level of Japanese ability does your company expect from international students?
We expect them to be at a level where they are capable of everyday conversation.
-- What is the status of your company's 2013 recruitment schedule?
It is undecided at the present time. Once a decision has been made, it will be announced on our website.
-- What kind of international students will your company be looking for in future?
Regardless of nationality, our company develops its business while maintaining contacts in all countries and industries. In the expansion of global business, we are looking for the ability to consider things with a broad perspective, and the passion and creativity to compete boldly in a changing environment.
●Name of company：Daiwa House industry Co.
●Category of industry：Construction
●Name of the contact person：Makoto Chihara
-- Is your company actively recruiting international students?
We are actively recruiting from both the humanities and the sciences. In particular, many of our personnel are active in technology (design, construction, installation, production departments).
-- Is there the possibility that your company will station international students in their home countries after their recruitment?
There will be no assignment to their home countries right after entering the company. First of all, they will gain experience working at our offices in Japan, acquiring the necessary skills. In future, if there is an opportunity for them to help promote the expansion of our business in their home countries, then there is a strong possibility that we will have them return to their home countries to work.
-- What level of Japanese ability does your company expect from international students?
We require persons capable of everyday conversation in Japanese. Moreover, they should be familiar with and understand Japanese culture. Even if their speech is not so fluent, we focus on the person when making our selections.
-- What is the status of your company's 2013 recruitment schedule?
The number of recruits is not yet decided; however, we expect it to be higher than this year's 450.
●Name of company：TOSHIBA CORPORATION
●Category of industry：Electronics Manufacturer
●Name of the contact person：Hiroyuki Nishimoto
-- Is your company actively recruiting international students?
At our company we are actively hiring international students from all faculties and departments, from the humanities and sciences. Our plan is to increase our overseas sales ratio to 65% of total in 2013, and we are really looking for global personnel to help achieve this.
-- What level of Japanese ability does your company expect from international students?
At our company, we require business level Japanese ability; however, we are actively welcome applications from those science graduates with particularly high specialist knowledge, regardless of their Japanese ability.
-- What kind of international students will your company be looking for in future?
We are seeking personnel who can set high goals and take on difficult challenges, possess the passion and strong ambition to carry things through responsibly, and respect diverse values and communicate effectively between different cultures.
●Name of company：Nabtesco Corporation
●Category of industry：Machine Manufacturer
●Name of the contact person：Yukie Tsukada
-- Is your company actively recruiting international students?
We have been actively hiring international students from both the humanities and the sciences since 2008, and we have been hiring each year without fail. Currently, the retention rate is 100%! We are a company where you can actively participate regardless of your nationality or gender.
-- Thus far, how many international students has your company recruited? And to which departments do they belong?
Currently, we have around 30 foreign staff, and they are assigned to various departments. Departments to which they have been assigned include administration department, finance department, planning department, information systems department, engineering division, overseas sales, domestic sales, design, development, planning department, etc., so there is the possibility of being assigned to wide variety of areas.
-- Is there the possibility that your company will station international students in their home countries after their recruitment?
Initially, you will undergo full training in Japan, and in the future there is the possibility of being assigned to an overseas subsidiary as a manager.
-- What level of Japanese ability does your company expect from international students?
The selection process is conducted in Japanese, so as long as you are capable of taking a written test and interviewing in Japanese, there is no problem. Having your own opinions is more important to us than being able to speak Japanese perfectly.
-- What is the status of your company's 2013 recruitment schedule?
We plan to hire around 30 persons from the humanities and sciences, and out of that we would like over 30% to be international students.
-- What kind of international students will your company be looking for in future?
Nabtesco is a group of professionals with individuality! Without compromising, sometimes opinions and personalities clash, but this is because everyone is striving towards the goal of "making something good." It is precisely because we are professionals that we understand and respect each other. That is the kind of person we are looking for.
●Name of company：ATM Japan Ltd.,
●Category of industry: Software
●Name of the contact person：Nakao/Kusaka
-- Is your company actively recruiting international students?
We are recruiting every year from both the humanities and the sciences.
-- Thus far, how many international students has your company recruited? And to which departments do they belong?
Chinese students: 1 in 2009 (planning), 1 in 2011 (systems engineering), 2 given provisional offers in 2012 (planning, systems engineering)
Korean students: 1 in 2009 (systems engineering), 2 in 2010 (systems engineering)
-- Is there the possibility that your company will station international students in their home countries after their recruitment?
They will be working in Japan. Generally, new employees are not assigned to their home countries soon after entering the country.
-- What level of Japanese ability does your company expect from international students?
We expect them to be capable of everyday conversation in Japanese without difficulty and to understand Japanese culture and customs.
-- What is the status of your company's 2013 recruitment schedule?
We will be hiring, but the numbers have yet to be decided.
-- What kind of international students will your company be looking for in future?
Selection will be carried out according to the same criteria as for Japanese candidates, irrespective of nationality.
●Name of company：Panasonic Corporation
●Category of industry：Electric
●Name of the contact person：Global Recruiting Team
-- Is your company actively recruiting international students?
In addition to hiring in Japan, we are also actively hiring at our 200 overseas subsidiaries, and those who have experience of studying in Japan are active as key personnel.
-- What level of Japanese ability does your company expect from international students?
For employment in Japan, we require level 1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (proficiency will be determined in light of the number of years spent in Japan). For local recruitment, the Japanese ability requirement varies according to the position.
-- What kind of international students will your company be looking for in future?
For both employment in Japan and overseas, we are looking for "Global Challengers." We are looking for personnel who have the "strong ambition" to continue taking up the challenge on the global stage, the "ability to carry something through", never giving up to the end, and who possess their own "sharp edge", and are seeking to employ personnel of any nationality, gender or race to become the driving force behind reform at our company.
●Name of company：FOSTER ELECTRIC CO., LTD
●Category of industry：Acoustic Equipment Manufacturer（Speaker/Headphone etc）
●Name of the contact person：Masaru Ozaki
-- Is your company actively recruiting international students?
Yes. We would like to recruit over 50% of our new-graduate intake (humanities/sciences).
Recently, since 2008, over 20% of new-graduate hires have been international students, and the retention rate is 100%.
-- Thus far, how many international students has your company recruited? And to which departments do they belong?
Currently, out of the 600 staff working at our head office, 50 are foreign nationals.
New employees can be assigned to product planning, electrical circuit product design, production equipment design, quality, sales, production control, management department, etc., and we have foreign nationals working in all departments.
-- Is there the possibility that your company will station international students in their home countries after their recruitment?
They are treated in the same way as our Japanese employees, so in future we may deploy them either in Japan, their home country or a third country. If you develop executive skills and gain sufficient experience, there is also a chance to work overseas, and we are looking for "personnel" who can realize this.
-- What level of Japanese ability does your company expect from international students?
They need to be good enough to be able to communicate at work.
-- What is the status of your company's 2013 recruitment schedule?
A total of 10-20 are scheduled to be hired (the same as throughout the year).
-- What kind of international students will your company be looking for in future?
We are not looking for linguistic skills; we want people who can think for themselves and be proactive using their hands and feet.
●Name of company：Marubeni Corporation
●Category of industry：Trading Company（Shosha）
●Name of the contact person：Mika Fukunaga
-- Is your company actively recruiting international students?
We are actively hiring international students, irrespective of university, faculty or department.
-- Thus far, how many international students has your company recruited? And to which departments do they belong?
The number is not decided; however, we have been hiring several international students each year. They have been assigned to various departments, just like Japanese employees.
-- Is there the possibility that your company will station international students in their home countries after their recruitment?
No. They are hired to work at our headquarters. There is the possibility of them being stationed in their home country in the future.
-- What level of Japanese ability does your company expect from international students?
It is anticipated that much communication both inside and outside the company will be in Japanese, so we expect business level Japanese.
-- What is the status of your company's 2013 recruitment schedule?
The total number of hires has yet to be decided. We are actively hiring international students.
-- What kind of international students will your company be looking for in future?
We want personnel who possess "their own color." Marubeni, a general trading company, is developing multifarious businesses around the world with a diverse workforce. Accordingly, we want personnel with an abundance of individuality, the ability to demonstrate it, and who are full of the passion to use it to act as a bridge between Japan and the world.
●Name of company：Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc
●Category of industry：Manufacture and Sales of Plastics Products
●Name of the contact person：Kouno at Human Resources Development Dept
-- Is your company actively recruiting international students?
We do not have a set framework for the hiring of international students; however, for general positions, the selection flow is the same as for other applicants. We have hired international students from both the humanities and the sciences, and we wish to continue actively hiring.
-- Is there the possibility that your company will station international students in their home countries after their recruitment?
We cannot say for sure that there is no possibility in the future; however, we do not recruit under the assumption that the person will assigned to their home country. Currently, foreign staff we hired in the past are working in Japan.
-- What level of Japanese ability does your company expect from international students?
We have no specific standard in terms of language qualification, etc.; however, we require a level of Japanese ability where they can engage in appropriate everyday communication.
-- What kind of international students will your company be looking for in future?
As well as language skills, if you have a power to always come up with new ideas, unconstrained by preconceived notions or fixed ideas, the ability to continuously take up the challenge of achieving goals, and the ability to adapt to changes in the environment, then you can surely play an active role at our company.
●Name of company：YAMATO TRANSPORT CO,LTD
●Category of industry：Door To Door Delivery
●Name of the contact person：Daseul Kwon
-- Thus far, how many international students has your company recruited? And what to which departments do they belong?
We have been regularly hiring international students who graduated university since April 2009. As of 2011, we have hired 51 international students. After entering the company, everyone is assigned to the parcel delivery center. Afterwards, jobs are rotated and they will be assigned to branch offices and head office.
-- What is the status of your company's 2013 recruitment schedule?
The number of new recruits will be 100 in general administrative occupations and 10 sales drivers.
-- What kind of international students will your company be looking for in future?
We are looking for persons who can identify with the management philosophy of the Yamato Group. We also believe that having one’s own vision and the dynamism to work towards it are also important factors.
The latest information on the "Job Hunting Prep Seminar for International Students" (exhibiting companies, schedule, industry-specific seminar reservation information, etc.) will be regularly posted on the "Job Hunting Prep Seminar for International Students" page.
We look forward to seeing you all at the venue on the day!
The October Job Hunting Consultations - special edition - is here
The November Job Hunting Consultations - special edition - is here
4) Convenient Job Hunting Information
Useful information that will surely be of help to you during your job hunting activities!
Convenient honorific speech expressions for job hunting #1
The December and January editions of Convenient Job Hunting Information will feature information about convenient expressions in keigo (honorific speech) to use during job hunting activities. The first part is about interviewing.
What sort of impression do you have of keigo? I suspect that there are many people who think they would like to avoid using keigo as much as possible.
But wait just a minute – keigo is absolutely indispensible during job interviews, and is also an effective tool for improving the impression you give. For that reason, it’s a good idea to practice keigo before engaging in job hunting.
Keigo expressions that are easy to use if you memorize them once
People tend to think that keigo is centered on verbs, such as conjugated verbs. However, nouns and other parts of speech are also used differently in business and daily living settings. These parts of speech are extremely effective; since they are not conjugated they are easy to use if you just memorize them once. Let’s begin!
■Words that are often used as subjects
・I: Watashi (私) ⇒ watakushi (私)
These two words are written using the same kanji (Chinese character), so they are not really an issue when writing entry sheets or other documents. However, it’s definitely a good idea to become able to use “watakushi” when speaking with staff from corporations on the telephone or at interviews.
・Company: kaisha (会社) ⇒ onsha (御社) / kisha (貴社)
When speaking about corporations you would like to enter, you should use the word “onsha” (an honorific term that means “your company”). (Many international students use the word “kisha,” which means the same thing but is mainly a written term. “Onsha” is a better choice for spoken language.)
■ Words that express time, etc.
・Today: kyō (今日) ⇒ honjitsu (本日)
・Yesterday: kinō (昨日) ⇒ sakujitsu (昨日)
・Last year: kyonen (去年) ⇒ sakunen (昨年)
・Some time ago: sakki (さっき) ⇒ sakihodo (先程)
・After: ato de (後で) ⇒ nochihodo (後ほど) / gojitsu (後日)
・Recently: kono aida (この間) ⇒ senjitsu (先日)
・Before: mae (前) ⇒ izen (以前)
You will frequently speak about your various experiences and other topics during interviews. Surprisingly, it seems that there are many people who say things like “I recently participated in an internship” or “I participated in volunteer activities last year” using the phrases “kono aida” and “kyonen” as described above. Doing so will make the interviewer think that you might not be very skilled at using keigo, even if the content of what you are saying is correct. However, you will sound perfect if you use “senjitsu” and “sakunen” instead.
Furthermore, you may want to say “thank you for today” during your interview using the phrase “kyō wa.” However, you should definitely say “honjitsu wa” instead.
What do you think – does keigo seem easy now?
In the next installment of “Convenient honorific speech expressions for job hunting,” I will discuss using the telephone. Please look forward to it!
Text: Yuko Kamabuchi (YUMA Teaching Japanese Firm)
Why not try traveling throughout Japan? Famous places, events, and cuisine information from around Japan!
The December issue of Visit Japan introduces Fukuoka Prefecture.
Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
Dazaifu Tenmangu is a shrine that is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane. He is known as the “deity of scholarship,” so many people visit this shrine from all over Japan to pray for academic success. How about visiting this shrine to ensure that your international student life and research goes well?
Kokura Castle
Kokura Castle is located around 10 minutes by foot from JR Kokura Station. Because it is so close to the station, it is a lively place that is visited by many tourists. This castle was built in the year 1602, but was destroyed by fire in 1837. However, it was rebuilt two years later. These days, the castle is home to an adorable mascot character named “Toraccha.” Toraccha’s forehead features a design based on the sangaibishi (three piled-up diamond shapes) that was the family crest of the Ogasawara clan, who used to live in Kokura Castle.
Fukuoka Tower
Fukuoka Tower, just like Tokyo Tower and the Tokyo Sky Tree, is a radio tower. On sunny days the Observation Room located 123 meters above the ground offers wonderful 360° panoramic views of the city of Fukuoka and Hakata Bay. Visitors don’t have to pay the Observation Room fees on their birthday, and coupons are also available on the website for discounted fees. The tower is open from 5:30 a.m. on January 1st.
Karashi mentaiko (spicy pollock roe)
Fukuoka is home to many delicious things to eat, but karashi mentaiko (spicy pollock roe) is especially recommended as a souvenir. This product can be seen everywhere, including at airports, train stations, and department stores. Karashi mentaiko is usually eaten in rice balls or together with rice, but it also matches well with pasta or tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen. Visit Fukuoka to enjoy savoring genuine karashi mentaiko.
Street stands at Nakasu
Japanese ramen is becoming famous all over the world, and tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen is an especially popular type of ramen from Fukuoka. Many ramen stands are situated in Nakasu (Fukuoka City). These stands offer simple ramen with white colored soup, extremely thin noodles, and toppings including kikurage (cloud ear fungus), green onion, and char siu (barbecued pork). If you’re still hungry, you can also ask for a second serving of noodles (which is called “kaedama”). At night, these lines of street stands in Nakasu are a very lively place to be.
Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) website about Fukuoka Prefecture
This section features enjoyable stories about pop culture, traditions, dining, cutting-edge technology, and more!
Itsukushima Shrine, guarded by the vermilion ootorii (grand shrine gate)
Have you ever noticed those gate-like structures at the entrances to Shinto shrines? They are called "torii." The torii symbolizes the boundary between the realm inhabited by the gods and the realm inhabited by humans.
There is even a torii which is built in the middle of the sea. It is the ootorii of "Itsukushima Shrine", located in the inlet of Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture. At 16 meter it is about the same height as the grand Buddha in Nara, and with its bright vermilion color, it exudes an overwhelming presence. So, why was this torii built in the sea?
Since ancient times, Miyajima, upon which Itsukushima Shrine is built, was itself believed to be a sacred place where "the gods dwell." The grand torii serves as the border between the whole island and the human world. It looks as if it is built on the sea in isolation, but when the tide goes out in the 6-hour cycle of high and low tides, the ootorii is connected to the shrine by land and it is even possible to walk across. At full tide, the shrine itself appears to be floating on the sea. A shrine that changes its form with the changes in nature, do you not think that it is an amazing mechanism, whereby the grandeur of nature makes you involuntarily feel the presence of the gods?
The ootorii's foundations are not buried deep into the sea. It is simply placed on the ground and strengthened with pinewood stakes. Nevertheless, with just its own weight of about 60 tons, it has managed to withstand storms and earthquakes for many years.
The current ootorii was built in 1875 while Itsukusima Shrine was built over 800 years ago, towards the end of the Heian era (1186). Counting from the first torii when the shrine was built, this is the eighth generation.
Camphor tree logs are used for the pillars of the torii; however, it is a real struggle to find camphor trees big enough whenever it is time to rebuild. The current one is already 130 years old and it is due to be rebuilt, but suitable camphor trees have yet to be found. I guess the 8th generation will have to hang in there a little longer.
But the ootorii is not the only thing at Itsukushima Shrine worth looking at. The corridor which stretches from east to west to the “Honden”, the residence of the gods, is truly magnificent. There are no walls, and from in between the pillars you enjoy various landscapes interweaving nature and the various structures, such as the Seto Inland Sea, the Five-storey Pagoda and the Noh stage. In addition, the pillars are that same vivid vermilion color of the ootorii. This color is said to counter the magic power within the gods, and is one of Japan's traditional colors, widely used in shrines, etc. The corridor with its lines of vermilion pillars is fantastical, where you feel as if you have slipped back into the bygone Heian era.
The towering Misen primeval forest, which encircles the shrine, is believed to be inhabited by the gods and has been lovingly protected by the people of the island. Therefore, an abundance of nature remains untouched. It is a treasure house of rare plants, birds, and insects. The contrast of the vermilion structure with the deep green of the primeval forest and the deep blue of the Seto Inland Sea is beautiful. Please enjoy the full view from the ferry which crosses the sea to Miyajima.
Written by Sonomi Shoji (Writer)
Introducing JASSO Scholarship information, invitation program, Japan Education Fairs, the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students（EJU）
1) 2011 Job Hunting Prep Seminar for International Students
[Scheduled to be held]
Date: Sunday, December 18, 2011, 10：00～17：00
Venue: Osaka
Osaka International House Foundation
Date: Friday, December 23, 2011, 10：00～17：00
Venue: Tokyo
Tokyo International Exchange Center Plaza HEISEI
Note: This event was scheduled to be held on December 4, but has been rescheduled to December 23.
2) Japan Education Fairs / Japan Education Seminars
[Scheduled to be held]
Japan Education Fairs (International Education Fairs)
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2011 – Sunday, December 11, 2011, 12:00～18：00
Venue: Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur)
Putra World Trade Centre
3) Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)
2011 EJU (2nd Session)
Mailing Date of Score Report: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 (scheduled)
・Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship For Short-Term Study in Japan)
・Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship For Short-Term Visit/Short-Term Stay Program)
5) Follow-up Research Fellowship (Invitation Program)
This program provides former international students who play active roles in education, research and government in their home countries to conduct short term research at universities in Japan.
- Tottori University
- Shimane University
- Hiroshima University
- Yamaguchi University
- The University of Tokushima
- Naruto University of Education
- Kagawa University
- Ehime University Graduate School of Law and letters
- Kochi University
- Fukuoka University of Education
Impressions from our readers!
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[From the Editor]
It seemed like the hot weather was continuing, but then it suddenly grew cold and the current season is one in which it’s easy to become sick. In particular, during the winter it’s necessary to take care not to let your room become too dry. What sort of counter-measures do you take for this purpose in your country? There are increasing types of humidifiers in recent years, including types that allow you to enjoy adding your favorite type of fragrance oil. I have already caught a cold, so I’m drinking ginger water before bed and putting a hot water bottle by my feet to warm my body up. Many people will likely spend the New Year holidays in their home town – I’m sure that you will have many busy days as we approach the end of this year, but please take care not to become sick!
The January issue of “Japan Alumni eNews” will be sent on January 10. Please look forward to it!
[Correction]
There were several errors in the information listed in our November issue. The corrections are as follows. We apologize for any inconvenience caused to everyone concerned.
1) Scholarships / Grants / Invitation Information and Reports
"Friends of Asian Students along the Tojo Line"
(Error) International students from Asia who are attending Japanese-language institutions, professional training colleges, or universities
(Correction) International students from Asia who are attending professional training colleges, or universities.
* Japanese-language institution students are ineligible to apply.
2) News on International Students News 6 Tohoku University contact information (English)
(Error): E-mail: kokusai-s@bureau.ac.jp
(Correction): E-mail: kokusai-s@bureau.tohoku.ac.jp
3) Scholarships/ Grants/ Invitation/ Awards, etc.
(Error):
Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Nitori International Scholarship Foundation
■Eligibility: Undergraduates: Regular students currently enrolled in their third or fourth academic year as of April, 2012.
Graduates: Regular students currently enrolled in the first or second academic year of a master's course as of April, 2012.
(Correction):
■Eligibility: Undergraduates: Regular students currently enrolled in their third or fourth academic year as of April, 2012 and who are resident in Japan at the time of application.
Graduates: Regular students currently enrolled in the first or second academic year of a master's course as of April, 2012 and who are resident in Japan at the time of application.
* Eligibility is limited to residents of Japan. The correct information appears in the "Scholarships / Grants / Invitation / Awards, etc." section of our December issue.
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