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a year agoContributor-Level 7
Yes! There is no doubt that Japan is expensive than India. Cities like Tokyo and Kyoto are the most expensive japnese cities where accommodation rent and grocery expenses are more expensive than in India. However, the transport service in Japan is much efficient.
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
According to the Embassy of Japan in New Delhi, an Indian student needs YEN 89,000 (INR 50,000) per month excluding rent and travel expenses. If you are going to study in Japan for first time then keep a budget of YEN 700,000 (INR 393,260) for the first three months to settle yourself. This will include your overall expenses.
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
Kyoto University is known to offer a wide range of scholarship programs for international students based on the eligibility criteria mentioned on the official website. The scholarships offered to international students at the university are given as follows:
- Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) Scholarships
- Student Exchange Support Program
- Private Foundation Scholarships
- Foreign Government Scholarships
- Privately Financed International Student Scholarships
In most of the cases, the international scholarship applications are accepted only after their admission application has been reviewed by the university offici
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
International students at Kyoto University can apply for admission through the Online Application System on the university website. The application deadlines for international student applicants are given as follows:
| Student Type | Application Opens | Application Closes |
|---|---|---|
| International Student | Early Nov 2025 | Early Dec 2025 |
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a year agoContributor-Level 8
Yes, Japan is good for pursuing an MBBS degree. It's world-class universities and research scope help students gain deep knowledge of the medical field. The universities like the University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, and Osaka University offer excellent research and clinical training opportunities. While MBBS in India can be really expensive, meritorious students can avail of scholarships to study MBBS in Japan and ease of their financial stress.
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
Getting a job in Japan can be easier if you learn the Japanese language. Here are some step-by-step tips to help you find a job in Japan more easily:
- Select a job sector that matches your skills.
- Learn Japanese (it will give you an edge over other applicants).
- Update your resume and cover letter according to the job description.
- Explore job opportunities on various job portals or popular employer websites.
- Prepare for online interviews.
- Apply for a work visa after receiving a job offer letter.
Some popular job portals to find jobs in Japan:
- Daijob
- Jobs in Japan
- CareerCross
- LinkedIn (filter location: Japan)
- Glassdoor Japan
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
Here are some basic japanese words and their meaning to compliment anyone
| Best Japanese Words | Meaning in English |
|---|---|
| yoku yatta na | Good Job! |
| kirei | Beautiful |
| suteriki | Wonderful |
| sugoi | Amazing |
| kakkoi | Handsome |
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a year agoContributor-Level 7
Here are some popular Japanese words to express happiness or related to it.
- Ureshii: Happy (about something specific)- I am so happy to see you (Anatani aete tottemo ureshi desu.)
- Shiawase: Happy (general state of well-being) - "I'm happy in India." - Watashi wa Indo de shiawase desu
- Yorokobi: Joy (about an event or achievement)- "I'm so happy we won!" - Yatta! Yorokobi desu!
- o-tanjoubi omedetou- "Happy Birthday”
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
As per the Embassy of Japan in India, around 12 Indian applicants qualifies for first screening of MEXT scholarship for studying in the year 2025. There are additional levels of scrutiny and the total number of Indian students who got the scholarship will be released.
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