2022 Study in Japan Virtual Fair
As of July 8, 2022
１．Objective
To promote study in Japan by providing information on Japan's study abroad system and higher education online so that students hoping to study in Japan and international students hoping to enter Japanese institutions of higher education can select appropriate ones and achieve a fruitful study abroad experience.
２．Date and Number of Exhibitors
The Study in Japan Virtual Fair (hereinafter referred to as the "Fair") will be held in two rounds for two days each as shown in Table 1: Schedule. Only English will be used at the fair.
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First round |
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| Date | Time (Japan time) | The Number of Exhibitors (tentative) |
| Saturday, July 30, 2022 | 12：00～17：40 | 25 Institutions |
| Sunday, July 31, 2022 | 12：00～18：50 | 25 Institutions |
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Second round |
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| Date | Time (Japan time) | The Number of Exhibitors (tentative) |
| Saturday, August 27, 2022 | 12：00～17：40 | 25 Institutions |
| Sunday, August 28, 2022 | 12：00～18：50 | 26 Institutions |
> >List of Exhibitors in First Round
> >List of Exhibitors in Second Round
３．Target Countries and Persons
Target Countries: All over the world including Japan.
Target Persons:
High school and university students who live outside Japan and wish to study in Japan, college guidance counselors, international educators, etc.
International students who are currently enrolled in Japanese language institutions in Japan and are planning to enter institutions of higher education in Japan, the instructors and staff of Japanese language institutions, etc.
４．Organizer, etc. (Tentative)
| Organizer： | Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) |
| Supporters： | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, The Japan Foundation |
| Cooperators： |
Alumni associations, and other relevant organizations. |
５．Program
（１） Providing information on Fair website
We will launch a special website for the fair in English, with information on exhibitors, a schedule of live sessions on the day of the fair, seminar information, etc.
（２）Live sessions by exhibitors (to be held on schedule in 2 above)
Each exhibitor will give a presentation on its educational content and strong points, followed by a question-and-answer session. The recorded live streaming will be uploaded to the JASSO YouTube page at a later date.
（３）Study in Japan Virtual Seminars
We are planning to conduct the following online seminars on studying in Japan to provide relevant information.
| Period | Lecturer | Seminar Content Target Audience |
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Late July / Mid-August |
Instructors from external organizations |
Content: Preparation for higher education, procedures for status of residence, etc. Target: International students mainly residing in Japan who wish to enter universities, etc. |
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July / August |
Implemented by JASSO in 7 languages |
Content: Overview of study in Japan and scholarships Target: International students in Japan and abroad and their parents/guardians, etc. |
| October 2022 to February 2023 |
Faculty and staff of exhibitors |
Content: Preparation for entrance examinations, graduate school admission, employment in Japan, etc. Target: International students in Japan and abroad and their parents/guardians, etc. |