If you are studying Japanese, you have probably heard of the JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test). It is widely known and recognized. However, many learners are surprised to learn that JLPT is offered only twice a year, usually in July and December. This limited schedule can be frustrating—especially if you miss a test date or fail..

A government advisory panel has compiled draft sector-by-sector operational guidelines for Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) program and the new Training and Employment Program, which will be introduced next year to develop foreign workers with specialized skills. According to the draft, Japan plans to accept a combined total of approximately 1.23 million foreign workers by..