Facts about Japan
• Made up of thousands of islands, of which more than 400 are inhabited
• The four largest islands, which make up 97% of Japan’s total area, are Honhu, Hokkaidu, Kyushu and Shikoku
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The world’s third-largest economy, after the US and China
Currency: is the yen (¥ or JPY)
Capital city: Tokyo, which is also the largest city with a population of around 8 million in the core of the city (36 million in the whole of Tokyo Prefecture) – many consider it the largest city in the world
Internet domain is .jp and international dialling code is +81
Area: 377,864 sq km (similar to Germany)
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko have a purely ceremonial role
Head of government is the Prime Minister 20% of the world’s earthquakes occur in Japan
• Average broadband speed in 2011 was 8.1Mb/s (third fastest worldwide behind South Korea and Hong Kong)
Japan's national sport is generally said to be sumo wrestling, but football (soccer) and baseball are also
very popular Admission to universities in Japan
• Anyone who has completed at least 12 years of primary and secondary education can apply for admission to university in Japan. Those from countries where the education system lasts less than 12 years must complete a special preparatory course.
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At universities in Japan, undergraduate degrees last four years, with the exception of subjects such as medicine, dentistry and pharmacy, which take six years. The academic year runs from April to March, with a summer break (July-August), winter break (December-January) and spring break (February-April). There have been discussions lately to move the start to the academic year to fall.
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Some (not all) universities in Japan require international applicants to take the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU). This includes four subject tests: Japanese as a Foreign Language, Science (chemistry, biology and physics), Mathematics, and ‘Japan and the World’. The EJU can be taken at locations in 14 countries worldwide.
• Applicants may also be asked to submit scores from an English proficiency test such as TOEFL, or to travel to
Japan to sit university entrance examinations. • Visa requirements for Japan
Once you've met all the university requirements, you need to consider the visa requirements for Japan. After you’ve received an offer of a place, the university should apply to the nearest Regional Immigration Bureau for a Certificate of Eligibility for Residence Status on your behalf. You can then take this to your country’s Japanese embassy or consulate to support your visa application.
• On arrival, you have 90 days in which to apply for an Alien Registration Card (not the little green man kind, obviously). If you’re planning on looking for a part-time job, you’ll need to get permission from the nearest Regional Immigration Bureau. Foreign students can only work for up to 28 hours per week (or eight hours per day
outside of term time).
Find out more:
www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study
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