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Learn about Japan through its official resources.

A curated directory for Japanese language study, proficiency testing, scholarships, higher education and people-to-people exchange. Each link opens the organisation responsible for the programme or material.

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Primary-source directoryNihoner provides context and links; the official publisher remains authoritative.
Six dependable starting points

Choose the source that matches your question.

門MEXT / JASSO route

Study in Japan

Research schools, education pathways, scholarships, costs, student life and application planning through Japan’s government-approved international study portal.

文Government scholarship

MEXT scholarships

Review scholarship types and the two main recommendation routes. The current application guidelines and the responsible Embassy or university decide eligibility.

港Japan Foundation

JF Minato

Choose self-study and tutor-supported Japanese courses by level, language and study category on the Japan Foundation’s learning platform.

彩Japan Foundation

Irodori

Download free PDFs and audio for Japanese communication used in daily life and work. The official site also provides teaching guidance and updates.

試Official proficiency test

JLPT

Use the worldwide official site for the test’s purpose, levels, sample questions, dates and overseas host institutions. Local hosts manage overseas applications.

結Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Friendship and exchange

MOFA’s people-to-people programmes promote mutual understanding with regions around the world. MIRAI is the route listed for Europe.

A useful boundary

Official does not mean Nihoner-affiliated.

These resources are linked because they are authoritative for their own programmes. Nihoner has not received sponsorship, approval or permission to represent them.

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    No logo borrowing

    Institution names are presented as source labels, without suggesting co-branding.

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    No copied deadlines

    Time-sensitive details stay on the official notice whenever possible.

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    No application handling

    Nihoner does not collect programme forms, determine eligibility or influence selection.

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    No outcome promise

    Using a linked resource does not guarantee admission, funding, a test result or participation.

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A third-party learning platform and an official public resource have different jobs. Clear separation makes both more useful.

Example: prepare vocabulary or speaking with Nihoner, read examination rules on the JLPT site, and submit an application only through the listed local host.
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Nihoner LearnIndependent courses, references, games and practice tools.
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Study in JapanOfficial planning and scholarship routes.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanOfficial diplomacy and people-to-people exchange information.

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