Amount
¥30,000 /mo
Tuition
Not covered
Travel to Japan
Not covered
Duration
1 year
How to apply
1
Apply to the provider
You apply yourself, without a nomination from a university.
2
Jan-Feb 2027
Source wording: “Jan.-Feb.”. Confirm the exact dates before you plan.
3
Document screening + Interview
Expect each stage in that order.
Can I apply?
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Nationality
Asia
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Study level
Master's, PhD
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Age
35 or under
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Field of study
Agriculture, Humanities, Science, Technology
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Where you must be
You must already be enrolled at a school in Japan. A “Student” visa is required.
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Also required
Residents in the vicinity of Tokyo and Kanagawa.
What you get
Monthly stipend¥30,000
TuitionNot covered — you still pay fees
Travel to JapanNot covered
For how long1 year
With another scholarship
Allowed, other grants up to ¥150,000/mo
Last year — awarded / applied
10/82
Places this year
10
Where you can use it
This award names 9 designated universities.
Hitotsubashi University
Institute of Science Tokyo
Keio University
The University of Tokyo
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT)
University of Tsukuba
Waseda University
Yokohama National University
Also named: U of Electro-Communications (not in our catalogue)