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blackbriar:
https://www.akamonkai.ac.jp/english/aboutus/student-visa-japan.html

Thanks for your assistance bro.
Please do you have an idea if dependents will be allowed to move alongside the main applicant?

uchman:
Thanks for your assistance bro.
Please do you have an idea if dependents will be allowed to move alongside the main applicant?

If you do get a student visa. Yes.
Dependent can move as well , You will need to apply for COE which takes 6 months.
So technically, if your wife gets a student visa, you can come over after 6 months.

blackbriar:
Having a 2.2 is not a problem, it is demonstrating knowledge of what you studied, as there might be an admission interview session.

Universities in Tokyo (literally the entire vast of this city) , Kanagawa(Yokohama), Chiba city (not the entire prefecture) and major cities in Saitama (not the entire prefecture) . these are metropolitan big city and part time jobs are everywhere. However the language might be a problem at first.

Universities in Osaka, Kyoto.

Universities in Niigata City

Universities in Hiroshima, Kobe.

You get the drift...major cities.

Please Sir Blackbriar, Gerrard Thank you for your support in this platform.I need your input on this,

If someone is going to this universities above, will I be good with the language and get part time jobs that can serve me while I move, cos as am seeing it now, if I move with my little savings, I will be needing to support myself going forward, I need your suggestions bosses in the house..

Unlimitedlucky:
Please Sir Blackbriar, Gerrard Thank you for your support in this platform.I need your input on this,

If someone is going to this universities above, will I be good with the language and get part time jobs that can serve me while I move, cos as am seeing it now, if I move with my little savings, I will be needing to support myself going forward, I need your suggestions bosses in the house..

Part time jobs are available. YoloJapan is a good place to begin. Register there once you arrive, and a representative of the company will guide you through the basic interview tips. I got my first part-time job through that platform. If you really want to max earnings during part-time jobs, warehouse jobs are some of the highest paying for those with poor Japanese.

Note: you will lose the ability to gain the usual early morning erection most men experience.

Someone who went through this thread and I have been messaging throughout last year, and I am pleased to announce that she went through everything I have outlined here and got a place in a national university. She graduated ten years ago in a science field from a federal university, went through my write ups, applied, got a place, got the COE and visa. Earlier on, she got declined by some universities, but with my tip (especially the initial application email for a place), she got in.

I am glad that someone benefitted from my posts just as I benefitted from that of Majisuka. No agent was involved as it should be. Just yourself as the individual from A - Z. If she can do it, anyone can. The Japanese visa is easy to get once the COE is approved and delivered to you. Anything aside from the COE would lead to Miserability 101. Tourist visas cannot be converted to work visas. Don't allow anyone to deceive you.

The email tip: https://anumightytm.medium.com/part-two-guide-to-graduate-studies-in-the-united-state-of-america-us-38142f48d1f0

Na the same email template I use during my time and it worked across countries and universities. Send it to coincide with 9am Japanese time. If no reply after a week, send again to coincide with that time then put a call through to the prof's lab stating you sent an email. In simple English, mention your name and the reason you called.

Good luck!

Unlimitedlucky:
Please Sir Blackbriar, Gerrard Thank you for your support in this platform.I need your input on this,

If someone is going to this universities above, will I be good with the language and get part time jobs that can serve me while I move, cos as am seeing it now, if I move with my little savings, I will be needing to support myself going forward, I need your suggestions bosses in the house..

Your concerns are not unfounded.

First thing, Target Part time jobs that don't require using the language, so like factory jobs .
Don't be scared you will meet several Asians from other countries that don't speak the language and hustling like you, the difference is they will be younger.

Try to learn the language. PLEASE this is important.
it will be difficult . I swear it will, but learn what you can daily.
For learning the language, As a student, Japanese universities offer Japanese classes for free to international students.

To save on cost within your first 6months - 1 year.
Please try to get university hostel. it is super cheap.

Apply for it.


Use your Africa-ness t o get admission and possible scholarship when you land.

"You are from poor African nation, and you want to go to scholl but you are poor."

Gerrard59:
Someone who went through this thread and I have been messaging throughout last year, and I am pleased to announce that she went through everything I have outlined here and got a place in a national university. She graduated ten years ago in a science field from a federal university, went through my write ups, applied, got a place, got the COE and visa. Earlier on, she got declined by some universities, but with my tip (especially the initial application email for a place), she got in.

I am glad that someone benefitted from my posts just as I benefitted from that of Majisuka. No agent was involved as it should be. Just yourself as the individual from A - Z. If she can do it, anyone can. The Japanese visa is easy to get once the COE is approved and delivered to you. Anything aside from the COE would lead to Miserability 101. Tourist visas cannot be converted to work visas. Don't allow anyone to deceive you.

The email tip: https://anumightytm.medium.com/part-two-guide-to-graduate-studies-in-the-united-state-of-america-us-38142f48d1f0

Na the same email template I use during my time and it worked across countries and universities. Send it to coincide with 9am Japanese time. If no reply after a week, send again to coincide with that time then put a call through to the prof's lab stating you sent an email. In simple English, mention your name and the reason you called.

Good luck!

Great Job.

Please continue to help spreading the Gospel.

Japan Education is of the highest quality and most affordable compared to Europe, USA and Australia.
Also all National Universities in Japan offer Graduate programs in English including the medical field.

You don't need to sell your inheritance or fortune to get to Japan.

More grease to your elbow.

blackbriar:
Great Job.

Please continue to help spreading the Gospel. Japan Education is of the highest quality and most affordable compared to Europe, USA and Australia. Also all National Universities in Japan offer Graduate programs in English including the medical field. You don't need to sell your inheritance or fortune to get to Japan.

More grease to your elbow.

Yes, for those interested in quality education, access to world class labs and facilities, renowned professors in their fields; all of these come with low tuition fees compared to the likes of Australia, Canada or the UK. Even Central and Southern European countries don't come close as they charge foreign students way more than their citizens, aren't highly ranked as Japanese universities and have less than stellar facilities. Meanwhile, here, the tuition fees for national universities and even public universities are the same for both citizens and foreigners (due to be changed soon). Also, the visa process is straightforward and almost a guarantee once the Certificate of Eligibility has been delivered.

Hello,
For ALT, must I get a letter from my Primary and Secondary schools to prove the 12 years system and English as the program language?

The issue here, is that my Secondary school is moribund, it ceased operations after the death of the proprietor. It's a private school.
Is there any way around this? Can my LGA Education Authority write on behalf of my school or who can write in this case?

I've received my TEFL after course completion, and I've equally started sending out applications to dispatch companies, but this letter is discouraging me.

nnaemeka60:
Hello,
For ALT, must I get a letter from my Primary and Secondary schools to prove the 12 years system and English as the program language?

The issue here, is that my Secondary school is moribund, it ceased operations after the death of the proprietor. It's a private school.
Is there any way around this? Can my LGA Education Authority write on behalf of my school or who can write in this case?

I've received my TEFL after course completion, and I've equally started sending out applications to dispatch companies, but this letter is discouraging me.

The bold is acceptable just as getting a lecturer, senior lecturer or HOD, in the Department of English in your alma mater to write a letter proving you had your education in English. Most importantly, explain your situation to the recruiting school or organisation so you get a tailored response as such cases are treated on an individual and country's basis. Also tell them that Nigeria was colonised by the British and thus, English is the only official language, we speak native level English. In return, make sure you speak fluently, eloquently and flawlessly.

Hello Boss, which school can I choose for Msc Cybersecurity in Japan.

Gerrard59:
One of the reasons I came here is because the tuition fees are very affordable at the top universities compared to the rest of the developed world. Although things are gradually changing, the tuition fees were the same for both foreigners and Japanese nationals. So, it is funny when some say the fees are high. In those European nations with low fees, the work visa possibility is almost zero or very difficult to get one after school. But anyone who can speak Japanese as a graduate student will get a job in the chose field. That is a hill I will die on.

Lexcott:
Hello Boss, which school can I choose for Msc Cybersecurity in Japan.

It is dependent on your grade and focus on research. MSc courses in STEM fields are research-based rather than taught as in the UK. It's two years, not one year. It is your responsibility to search for a school. The Internet is there. Please go through this thread.

The only tip I can offer is to target national universities, and if you don't have enough funds or scholarships, target universities outside the Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto areas.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_universities_in_Japan

I won't lie; I find it very annoying when someone asks which school one can choose for an MSc, whereas a simple Google search of "masters in cybersecurity in Japanese universities" would bring forth results.

Glowigreatness:
Hello guys, I really need your help and advice.

I’m a Philosophy graduate who got admitted to pursue MSc International Business at WSB University. Unfortunately, my Polish student visa application was denied in September 2024. It's been a tough experience, discouraging and honestly a bit scary to try again.

Now, my family has stepped in to support me financially but they've made it clear that I must not fail this time. The pressure is real, and I want to make sure I make the right choice moving forward.

I'm now looking for a cost-effective school in a country where the student visa process is more favourable and less stressful. If you have any suggestions based on personal experience or know of good options, I'd appreciate your input.
Thanks in advance for taking the time to read this and help!

Thank you so much!

I saw your mail and thought it is better I respond here.

Since you DM'ed me, I presume you have turned your focus to Japan. Fair enough. There are good schools to study Business/Economics related subjects. It depends on how much you have, but for that program, I have two advice:

- Study at a good school.
- Study in either Yokohama, Tokyo or Osaka. Kyoto can be good as well. Basically, be in either the Kanto or Kansai regions. The companies willing to employ you are located there.

There are scholarships, but most are when you get admitted. So fewer scholarships while outside the country. To increase your employment opportunities after graduation, speaking and listening to Japanese is very critical. A study visa to Japan is not the issue, provided you have in your possession the COE. No COE, no visa, no resident permit. No resident permit? Life is miserable here.

Please go through this thread, as I and others have outlined the steps countless times. Everything is online, so please browse extensively. One more thing: if you can get in as a research student (研究生), brilliant as this enables you do some minimal academic work for six months before applying into the masters/graduate program.

P.S. Working while studying is allowed.

MEXT SCHOLARSHIP 2025

https://www.ng.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/edu.html

https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/prospective-students/fellowship.html

The University of Tokyo Fellowship Scholarship

judecares1:
My statement is based on my personal observation and my financial capacity 😁 if you actually read my statement very well 🙏.

Sorry for my misunderstanding.

Well done and more grease to your elbow. You are right, not all hands are equal.
Keep pushing. Success awaits

JASSO Guide to some scholarships in Japan

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blackbriar:
JASSO Guide to some scholarships in Japan

[url]https: //www. studyinjapan. go. jp/en/_mt/2025/04/EN_2025-2026Scholarship_Pamphlet.pdf[/url]

I searched this exact website when I got into my laboratory. I just sat on Monday to search the scholarship page for scholarships; eligibility, and announcement dates. That month, I got one from my sensei, another the following month, and another six months after that.

People should conduct basic research.

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How you are able to post links without being banned by the anti-spam bot is surreal.

Pls what is your advice on traveling to japan through EXPO

EXPO FOR 2025 is going on ..is it okay to japa through it

Gerrard59:
Do your research on jobs for programmers in the country. Tokyodev is one example. A better way is to Google "job sites for programmers in Japan". Another is the LinkedIn job search feature. Search "Japan + the programming language you are versed in/interested". Everything is on the Internet.

Your BSc is okay, but if you have the funds and/or you are lucky to get a scholarship before entering the country, a master's is equally good. Target the top twenty universities to increase your job hunting chances/opportunities. Here, a master's is research-based, rather than taught. So expect to be in the lab most of the time. A thesis is required at the end of two years. There are plenty of part-time jobs and as someone in tech, the minimum wage is higher for coders.

"Racism" (however you define it) is everywhere outside of your dominant environment. The major one is: expect to be starred at especially if you are not in the Tokyo area and Saitama. The city I studied and lived in was one of the biggest but I still got stares as I lived and studied in the outskirts plus the city is so big there are places you go, and you would never see a black person.

Since you are outside the country (presumably in Nigeria), your chances of getting an interview or call-up would be low, but keep applying. Japan desperately needs programmers. As blackbiar stated, many Indians and Southeast Asians benefit disproportionately because of geographical proximity and Japan-insert country ties. The Chinese benefit the most due to cultural and linguistic ties. If you do get called up, perform very well so your performance convinces the firm to move along the stages till the point where the firm is convinced to employ you and apply for a COE on your behalf. Once the COE is issued to you, the visa is sure. Since you come from a non-Asian nation, it is the reason you need to perform very well during tests and interviews so your technical skills overcome your language deficiency. Yes, the language barrier is an issue, but not for skilled programmers. Companies are ready to overlook the language deficiency if the person is skilled. For the company to employ such a person who is OUTSIDE Japan, then you have to be twice as good as a similar person IN Japan.

Good luck!

To Gerrard59, davodyguy, majisuka, moonraker, komia, blackbria & co, I want to specially appreciate you all for all your wonderful contributions to this thread, you guys have really done well.
Earlier this week, I was texting with my friend about the UK white paper & difficulty in getting Visa Sponsorship job to Europe or America. He suggested Japan to me, in his word "work too much for Japan & them they give T/V-visa now, two of my cousins entered with T/V-Visa this January & they've started working already, try apply". Of course, I can't take that risk, so I decided to do my due diligence. I have read from page 1 to 46 & I have gained incredible insights. I am quoting this particular reply of yours because I have similar profile with the person you replied. I am above 30, B.Sc Computer Science (2.2), formerly worked in a field completely unrelated to my course of study but did freelance web development (Reactjs/Django) as a side hustle, now working professionally as a Frontend Developer (1y+), ACC bal of 6M. I really want to leave Naija via visa sponsorship job or through school, what are my chances? Is my account balance enough ? I have also researched on National universities in more affordable prefecture, but as someone already there, I need more insight from you with regards to the research part of the 2 years MSc. Can I liken it to a pre-science/pre-degree or diploma in Nigerian universities?

blackbriar:
Some Universities and courses require you take a 6 months-1 year pre graduate studies before enrolling for graduate studies.
The Reasearch studies are on campus, after the stipulated period you take a test and interview before many professors and if you pass , you get direct enrolment into post graduate studies.

Why you may ask?
1.Because the universities are not so confident of what you studied back home.
2. If you do not have a background in the intended course of study e.g Nuclear Engineering or AI.


I have seen candidiate from Vietnam and Myanamar mess up their test.
The test are very simple, all what you learned in bachelors period.

Please throw more light on these 6 months to 1year pre-graduate/Research studies. Is it same tuition with the Graduate Studies?

Rictech:
Please throw more light on these 6 months to 1year pre-graduate/Research studies. Is it same tuition with the Graduate Studies?

Research student (kenkyusei)
Sadly, the tuition is same as graduate studies.
It is pre-post graduate studies ranging from 6months to 1 year. It is not a degree awarding program.

More of a refresher/bridgingstudies program.
Learning to do experiments and reaserch on your own.

https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/prospective-students/research_students.html


The visa will still be Student visa, so part time job working rights also apply.

Rictech:
To Gerrard59, davodyguy, majisuka, moonraker, komia, blackbria & co, I want to specially appreciate you all for all your wonderful contributions to this thread, you guys have really done well.
Earlier this week, I was texting with my friend about the UK white paper & difficulty in getting Visa Sponsorship job to Europe or America. He suggested Japan to me, in his word "work too much for Japan & them they give T/V-visa now, two of my cousins entered with T/V-Visa this January & they've started working already, try apply". Of course, I can't take that risk, so I decided to do my due diligence. I have read from page 1 to 46 & I have gained incredible insights. I am quoting this particular reply of yours because I have similar profile with the person you replied. I am above 30, B.Sc Computer Science (2.2), formerly worked in a field completely unrelated to my course of study but did freelance web development (Reactjs/Django) as a side hustle, now working professionally as a Frontend Developer (1y+), ACC bal of 6M. I really want to leave Naija via visa sponsorship job or through school, what are my chances? Is my account balance enough ? I have also researched on National universities in more affordable prefecture, but as someone already there, I need more insight from you with regards to the research part of the 2 years MSc. Can I liken it to a pre-science/pre-degree or diploma in Nigerian universities?

With this your profile. you can even get an IT job from Nigeria.
Indias get IT jobs from India with visa sponsorship.

Work on yur linkedin Profile and set it to Japan for recruiters to seek.
Visit robert walters and micahel page recuitment wwebsite japan for IT jobs.

https://www.robertwalters.co.jp/en/


https://www.michaelpage.co.jp/en


Regarding studies, you dont necessariy have to do the the research studies program ( YES it is exactly a pre-science/pre-degree or diploma like in Nigeria)
With a good application, you can get into your masters degree program.

Babamagic:
EXPO FOR 2025 is going on ..is it okay to japa through it

on a tourist visa?

https://www.michaelpage.co.jp/en/job-detail/devops-engineer-sre/ref/jn-032022-5408507

DevOps Engineer / SRE job

blackbriar:
With this your profile. you can even get an IT job from Nigeria.
Indias get IT jobs from India with visa sponsorship.

Work on yur linkedin Profile and set it to Japan for recruiters to seek.
Visit robert walters and micahel page recuitment wwebsite japan for IT jobs.

https://www.robertwalters.co.jp/en/


https://www.michaelpage.co.jp/en


Regarding studies, you dont necessariy have to do the the research studies program ( YES it is exactly a pre-science/pre-degree or diploma like in Nigeria)
With a good application, you can get into your masters degree program.

Ok thanks for your time, but you didn't say anything about my account balance (6M). Will it be enough to at least get me into Japan via Graduate program? I don't want to renew my rent which will expire by September, so I will explore both options because renewing my rent will greatly reduce my current account balance.

Rictech:
To Gerra.rd59, davodyg.uy, majis.uka, moon.raker, kom.ia, black.bria & co, I want to specially appreciate you all for all your wonderful contributions to this thread, you guys have really done well.
Earlier this week, I was texting with my friend about the UK white paper & difficulty in getting Visa Sponsorship job to Europe or America. He suggested Japan to me, in his word "work too much for Japan & them they give T/V-visa now, two of my cousins entered with T/V-Visa this January & they've started working already, try apply". Of course, I can't take that risk, so I decided to do my due diligence. I have read from page 1 to 46 & I have gained incredible insights. I am quoting this particular reply of yours because I have similar profile with the person you replied. I am above 30, B.Sc Computer Science (2.2), formerly worked in a field completely unrelated to my course of study but did freelance web development (Reactjs/Django) as a side hustle, now working professionally as a Frontend Developer (1y+), ACC bal of 6M. I really want to leave Naija via visa sponsorship job or through school, what are my chances? Is my account balance enough ? I have also researched on National universities in more affordable prefecture, but as someone already there, I need more insight from you with regards to the research part of the 2 years MSc. Can I liken it to a pre-science/pre-degree or diploma in Nigerian universities?

What is T/V visa? This is the first time I am coming across that term, and I have not seen it anywhere associated with migration policies/visa insurance in Japan.

Most times, people are not entirely honest. The visa that allows people to work are the standard work visa and the J-visa (top 100 universities globally). So, how come a T/V visa equates to a work visa? What kind of job are they doing? These are questions you should ask him/them.

Your course of study isn't a problem. A bachelor's degree is the minimum educational qualification to be granted a work visa. As Blackbriar stated, your profile is good enough to get a recruiter's attention. The issue is that: you are not in Japan, and that is the major problem with job hunting in this country. Even being in a faraway prefecture, say Kyushu and wanting to move to Tokyo comes with many questions. A friend declined an offer because the company refused to cover his relocation costs (from Kyoto to Tokyo), and as he told me, it is the standard in the industry (also tech) for companies to cover a prospective employee's relocation costs to the equivalent of a month's salary (the prospective employee gets paid twice in a month).

You need to search "recruiting firms in Japan" and "recruiting agencies for tech jobs with no Japanese" so you can make a list of recruiting agencies to contact that you want to get a tech job in Japan. Your profile will be assessed, and if all goes well, you will get employed. The job might not be glamorous, seeing that you have only a year's experience. If you work with a notable firm or notable projects, one year can be enough, but anything less could lead to rejections compared to, say, 2 years of work experience. Recruitment agencies are utilised a lot here to get a job or change jobs. Please note: you don't have to pay a recruiter for anything. The employing organisation pays the recruitment agency. Any recruitment agency that asks you to pay is a sc.am in the making. From A-Z, you, as the applicant, don't pay. That is how recruitment agencies work.

Sorry, 6 million won't go anywhere. You mentioned checking national universities. Did you check their tuition fees and convert them to naira? When I applied, I was given a budget of Y80K per month X 24 months, and this was not in Tokyo. With inflation and yen instability, I imagine it being Y100K. So, six million cannot go anywhere. Research students pay lower tuition fees, so this is a good option which I strongly recommend you combine with job hunting, aka emailing recruiting agencies. The plan here is: you aim at being a research student so you get a foot in the country, so your job hunting chances increase. Once in the country, it is not an issue of being outside the country, but your profile that counts. If need be, you tell recruiters that you plan to become a research student, during which you aim to leave the program and start working. The research student program is for six months. Towards the end, it is expected that you formally apply to the department to become a master's student (2 years). My Burkinabe friend followed a similar route: six months as a research student, two years master's and now is in his first year as a PhD student (D1). You could drop out even in the first year of your master's. Although this is not encouraged or liked, but many Vietnamese, Nepalese and Chinese do it. Nothing illegal in the eyes of the law provided the employing organisation provides documents to apply for a work visa for you. Yes, the research student is like pre-degree in Nigerian parlance. But I am not sure six million goes anywhere, as you will be required to show a POF for living expenses and tuition fees for six months. How you do this with 6m is up to you.

Babamagic:
EXPO FOR 2025 is going on ..is it okay to japa through it

A tourist visa cannot be converted to a work visa. And it won't you do you anything other than being a visitor.

Gerrard59:
What is T/V visa? This is the first time I am coming across that term, and I have not seen it anywhere associated with migration policies/visa insurance in Japan.

Most times, people are not entirely honest. The visa that allows people to work are the standard work visa and the J-visa (top 100 universities globally). So, how come a T/V visa equates to a work visa? What kind of job are they doing? These are questions you should ask him/them.

Your course of study isn't a problem. A bachelor's degree is the minimum educational qualification to be granted a work visa. As Blackbriar stated, your profile is good enough to get a recruiter's attention. The issue is that: you are not in Japan, and that is the major problem with job hunting in this country. Even being in a faraway prefecture, say Kyushu and wanting to move to Tokyo comes with many questions. A friend declined an offer because the company refused to cover his relocation costs (from Kyoto to Tokyo), and as he told me, it is the standard in the industry (also tech) for companies to cover a prospective employee's relocation costs to the equivalent of a month's salary (the prospective employee gets paid twice in a month).

You need to search "recruiting firms in Japan" and "recruiting agencies for tech jobs with no Japanese" so you can make a list of recruiting agencies to contact that you want to get a tech job in Japan. Your profile will be assessed, and if all goes well, you will get employed. The job might not be glamorous, seeing that you have only a year's experience. If you work with a notable firm or notable projects, one year can be enough, but anything less could lead to rejections compared to, say, 2 years of work experience. Recruitment agencies are utilised a lot here to get a job or change jobs. Please note: you don't have to pay a recruiter for anything. The employing organisation pays the recruitment agency. Any recruitment agency that asks you to pay is a sc.am in the making. From A-Z, you, as the applicant, don't pay. That is how recruitment agencies work.

Sorry, 6 million won't go anywhere. You mentioned checking national universities. Did you check their tuition fees and convert them to naira? When I applied, I was given a budget of Y80K per month X 24 months, and this was not in Tokyo. With inflation and yen instability, I imagine it being Y100K. So, six million cannot go anywhere. Research students pay lower tuition fees, so this is a good option which I strongly recommend you combine with job hunting, aka emailing recruiting agencies. The plan here is: you aim at being a research student so you get a foot in the country, so your job hunting chances increase. Once in the country, it is not an issue of being outside the country, but your profile that counts. If need be, you tell recruiters that you plan to become a research student, during which you aim to leave the program and start working. The research student program is for six months. Towards the end, it is expected that you formally apply to the department to become a master's student (2 years). My Burkinabe friend followed a similar route: six months as a research student, two years master's and now is in his first year as a PhD student (D1). You could drop out even in the first year of your master's. Although this is not encouraged or liked, but many Vietnamese, Nepalese and Chinese do it. Nothing illegal in the eyes of the law provided the employing organisation provides documents to apply for a work visa for you. Yes, the research student is like pre-degree in Nigerian parlance. But I am not sure six million goes anywhere, as you will be required to show a POF for living expenses and tuition fees for six months. How you do this with 6m is up to you.

Ok, thanks I appreciate your input. I was just shortening it, by T/V Visa I mean Tourist/Visit Visa. Yes, his cousins entered earlier this year with it(tourists visa, I don't want to go into details)and are working, but I don't intend following same route. I want a visa with COE.
When I was researching on National Universities, I saw a university whose 6months research program is ¥10, 000/month & ¥60, 000 for 6 months , my bad 😞 😔, I thought I bookmarked it.
So today I continued and I saw the underlisted expense breakdown in Hiroshima website. Using today's exchange rate of ¥1 = ₦11.26
Expense Breakdown
Application Fee:¥9,800 x ₦11.26 = ₦110, 348
Enrollment Fee: ¥84,600 x ₦11.26 = ₦952, 596
Research Fee: ¥29,700/month = ₦334, 422/month
Research Fee for 6 Months: ¥178,200 x ₦11.26 = ₦2, 006,532
Total in Naira is ₦3.1M

Rictech:
Ok, thanks I appreciate your input. I was just shortening it, by T/V Visa I mean Tourist/Visit Visa. Yes, his cousins entered earlier this year with it(tourists visa, I don't want to go into details)and are working, but I don't intend following same route. I want a visa with COE.

Oh! Such people exist. I have met one who had to leave Russia for Japan as things became tight for him and his family in Russia (Russian wife and three children. He speaks fluent Russian as he lived there for 18 years). However, the visas that such folks get are not the standard work visas, and it would be difficult for them to get an actual standard work visa, which provides a pension and a path to either permanent residency and/or naturalisation. For PR or naturalisation, the new anti-asylum law makes it hard for asylum seekers to become a PR, even if their wives (most are foreign males who target Japanese women) are Japanese.

I forgot to state it, but my idea of japa or relocation differs significantly from many Nigerians', and it is good to note that we are on the same page. Some of our people just see japa as something to do haphazardly, aka anywhere belly face or go with the flow sort of thing. So they spend so many years pursuing unstructured jobs without a real benefit at the end of the day. My philosophy of japa is to maintain the same living standards as I had in Nigeria. If it cannot be increased, it must be maintained. I understand people are different, so others take a different route.

When I was researching on National Universities, I saw a university whose 6months research program is ¥10, 000/month & ¥60, 000 for 6 months , my bad 😞 😔, I thought I bookmarked it.
So today I continued and I saw the underlisted expense breakdown in Hiroshima website. Using today's exchange rate of ¥1 = ₦11.26
Expense Breakdown
Application Fee:¥9,800 x ₦11.26 = ₦110, 348
Enrollment Fee: ¥84,600 x ₦11.26 = ₦952, 596
Research Fee: ¥29,700/month = ₦334, 422/month
Research Fee for 6 Months: ¥178,200 x ₦11.26 = ₦2, 006,532
Total in Naira is ₦3.1M

Nice compilation. This is how to conduct a basic search on Obasanjo's Internet. I am ignorant of the current rates, but going by this, it is realistic. The next snag is the living expenses for six months. You could, a STRONG WILL sef, get part time jobs within the first three weeks of being in the country, especially if you familiarise yourself with job boards such as YOLO Japan way before arrival. If you max your 28 hours per week and stay in a 1K aka self-contain apartment, you can live on the part-time wage for six months. You can have more than one part time job if your body fit carry am and it aligns with your schedule. Since your funds are limited, I recommend warehouse packing, but note: no early morning erection o. You won't experience it during the time you work in such a place.

I have written on sending pitches to professors. Do like that and get a professor's attention. They need students

Babamagic:
EXPO FOR 2025 is going on ..is it okay to japa through it

Co asking.
Pls what are the requirements and process?
Can this means be used to travel?