Japan is the fourth island nation in Asia and the largest island country in East Asia. The government system is a parliamentary government with a constitutional monarchy; the chief of state is the emperor, and the head of government is the prime minister. Japan has a market economy in which the prices of goods and services are determined by a free-market system. Japan is a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Japan is officially divided into 47 prefectures and traditionally into eight regions. Approximately two-thirds of the country’s terrain is mountainous and heavily forested, and less than one-eighth of the land is suitable for agriculture. Consequently, Japan is among the most densely populated and urbanized countries in the world, with over 90% of its population living in urban areas. Eastern Japan has hot and humid summers and cold winters with very heavy snow on the seaside and in mountainous areas. Western Japan has very hot and humid summers (with temperatures sometimes reaching 35 °C or above) and moderately cold winters. Okinawa and Amami have a subtropical oceanic climate.
Education system:
Tiers of Japanese colleges and universities:
(Note: These are the five types of higher educational institutions where international students can be admitted after finishing the Japanese language course at a language school.)
Eligibility criteria:
Applicants must have a High School (10+2) or Diploma (3 years). Students who plan to study abroad in Japan must be aware that they will first take a Japanese language course before moving on to their primary course of study.
Who offers a Japanese language course in Japan?
Duration of language courses in Japanese schools:
After finishing the language course:
Daily class hours:
Students must attend the class for basically 4 hours daily.
Weekly class hours:
Total of 20 hours per week of class.
Holidays and vacations:
Generally, Saturday and Sunday are off. There is a vacation every six months; at that time, students are allowed to work full-time.
School fees:
Minimum 540,000yen to 1,130,000yen yearly.
Required papers for COE:
Note: For direct entry to university programs, applicants need at least 5.5 on each band of the IELTS test for undergraduate programs and 6.5 on each band of the IELTS test for graduate programs. Writing, reading, speaking, and listening are all parts of band. Different schools have different requirements.
Monthly living expenses:
It depends on the location, but generally,70,000 yen to 100,000yen covers all the expenses per month for a student.
Immigration rules and regulations:
In case of refusal:
All fees, except the application fee and admission fee, are refundable.
*It may vary; go to the respective school’s website for the refund policy.
Career outcome and work right:
The most significant is that if you have a bachelor’s degree in Nepal, you are eligible to apply for a work permit after finishing your language course. It is non-background. You are accepted in any profession. If you are a high school graduate from Nepal, you study a professional course after finishing your language course, and you are asked to find a job offer related to your professional course for a work permit. Therefore, bachelor’s and master’s degrees are highly valued in Japan.
Part-time jobs allowed:
28 hours per week of part-time work are allowed for the students, and 8 hours a day in case of a long vacation.
Per-hour payment rate:
In Tokyo, it is 900 to 1,200 yen per hour.
In Fukuoka, it is 700 to 900 yen per hour.
(Payment figures are likely to differ slightly depending on the nature of work.)
Future prospects:
The education achieved in Japan is recognized and valid worldwide. Students can look for prestigious jobs in Japan. There is no disparity of color, caste, nationality, ethnicity, etc. Society is crime-free, and they give high honor to the working culture and hardworking people. Health facilities are of a world-class standard. All Nepalese students can use the facilities. You will feel proud to have the opportunity to study in Japan.
Facilities:
Foreign students are highly appreciated and encouraged to study and settle in Japan. There is no disparity in wages and facilities between foreigners and natives. Students can register for insurance and enjoy the facilities.
Opportunities:
Many Nepalese students, upon successful completion of language courses and classes, have been awarded permanent residence (PR) and are living a prosperous and secure life, equivalent to native Japanese. There are lots of opportunities, but you need patience, devotion, and education. You can easily settle in Japan if you follow every system there and struggle tirelessly in life.
Special features of Japan:
Total investment in the initial phase:
It is determined as per the installment plan of each school. Generally, 1,100,000yen to 1,640,000yen covers 1 year’s school fee and 6 months’dormitory fee. But it may vary.
Ticket:
Normally, 60,000 NRs. to 80,000 NRs. for one-way.Students can only purchase one-way tickets.
Traveler’s amount:
Normally, you need to carry 80,000 to 150,000 yen in your pocket while flying.
