Japan is an increasingly popular country to study abroad. It is estimated that Japanese education institution house more than 120,000 students from other nationalities.

If you are planning to add one more to that number, here are some tips to prepare yourself.

1. Go to a local study abroad center

2. Research a good college/university. The Japan Student Services Organization offers a list of colleges and universities.

3. Find out if there is any government grant and/or scholarship available for you. You can start at the “international programs” or “study-abroad” office from your own campus.

4. Check the visa requirements for your country

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