618 Best Programs in Japan for 2025

Under the motto of “exploring cultures through a hands-on approach,” this department engages in cultural research activities that extend beyond the campus. Students study Japanese culture from diverse angles and deepen their understanding through hands-on experiences in one of the four domains of Language, Literature, Thought & Art, and Society & Folklore.

Since its inception, the Department of Chinese Studies has consistently emphasized practical Chinese education. As a first goal, we set the acquisition of Chinese that is useful in changing China’s social situation, economy, and culture. We also foster specialists who can be successful in the international field.

In our small-group seminar system, throughout their university career students’ classroom experience is tailored to the kind of employment they wish to pursue and the qualifications and credentials they wish to acquire. In order to train specialists in the fields of accounting and finance, we have devised a unique type of class that caters to students wishing to pursue qualifications and licensure.

We aim to foster people with a broad knowledge of the primary industry, food, and bioscience, with knowledge and skills applicable to commercialization and industrialization of biological resources, who can contribute to the creation of new industries utilizing biological resources from an international perspective.

The Department of Japanese Literature and Culture offers a curriculum with numerous elective courses that students can choose according to their interests. The courses include classical and modern literature, traditional culture, theater, movies, and animation.

(Understanding the oceans) studies different ecosystems for aquatic organisms in the oceans, rivers and lakes of the world, including chemical analysis of water composition and the impacts of waves and water flows.

The Meiji University School of Agriculture traces its origin to the Meiji Agricultural Vocational School, which was founded in 1946. Ever since its establishment, it has reorganized and expanded in response to the needs of the times and society.

Economics is not simply about finance or money but also encompasses the act of making choices. Economics seeks to address the financial imbalances and/or inadequacies in society by continually distributing and redistributing resources in order to establish a thriving community, region, and country. The department employs a holistic approach in its teaching of economic theories and encourages learners to seek to broaden their horizons by actively applying their own initiatives in identifying and analyzing current economic problems in real-time and attempt to fashion a solution to the problem. We nurture promising and talented individuals who will apply reason, stimulate discussions and debates, design strategies and forge pathways to solutions to problems facing society.

Fukuoka Prefectural University's School (Faculty) of Nursing offers state-of-the-art facilities and superlative training to aspiring nurses. Our reputation for excellence rests upon the professionalism of our graduate body and the remarkable contribution they have made to public health and the greater welfare of societies both at home and abroad. From the point of their matriculation, our undergraduates are immersed in courses and training programmes ranging from midwifery to general care. They emerge, without exception, fully equipped to take their place in the specialist field of their choosing ― confident, professional, dedicated and a credit to both this university and their place of employment. We strive to produce nurses who are well-educated, well-trained, and who have well-rounded characters. Their collective goal is to contribute to the health and welfare of people in the local community. The School of Nursing, therefore, encourages initiative, a flexible approach, and cooperation with other professionals in related fields such as healthcare, medical care, and social welfare.

International Liberal Arts is foundational at SILA and permeates every aspect of the curriculum. Liberal arts colleges, though global in scope, are small in scale. We are a learning community where classes are small and the relationship between teachers and students is close. With the exception of Japanese Expression, Career Design, and some classes in the Teacher Certificate program, all the classes are taught in English. The educational curriculum of Miyazaki International College consists of General Education Courses, Language Courses, Study Abroad Courses, Specialized Courses, Career Education Courses, Senior Thesis and Optional Courses. Courses are developed in accordance with the following principles: Classes conducted through active learning enable every student to practice and develop critical thinking skills By studying the cultures of Japan and other countries through a broad range of liberal arts courses, students will learn how to compare, analyze, and value different cultures Students practice identifying and solving problems through specialization in their chosen research areas and through the development of individual research projects Language courses (“Japanese Expression”, “Studies in Japanese Expression” and “English”) serve the purpose of developing a solid proficiency in the Japanese language and complementing and enhancing the English language proficiency that is foundational for global citizenship Courses shall offer students opportunities to acquire ICT knowledge and skills, and the ability to employ ICT in the use of the e-Portfolio system and presentations, etc.

You will learn the technology of typical graphic software used in the field of design. Use your Mac to tackle issues such as posters, mojikumi, advertising, editing, packaging, and diagrams, and learn the basics and applications of design.

Deepen understanding of society, mankind and culture in the globalization age and develop appropriate power of judgment, power of execution and communication skills. There are 5 majors (specialized areas), which are broken down into 14 small-group seminars.

A major feature of this faculty is that you can participate not only in internships in Japan but also overseas study trips (London) and internships (London-a major Japanese travel agency). Students with such experience will be responsible for the tourism industry in Japan in the future.

In addition to cultivating fundamental management abilities required for activity in our diverse business society, students master the study of business administration from the perspectives of enterprises, Financial Accounting, local regions, and information. With Tottori Prefecture – where issues that Japan will face ten years from now are already coming to the forefront, such as the problems of decreasing birthrate and aging population – as the stage of learning, the Faculty nurtures students’ abilities to make proposals and take action. From the perspective of business administration, we foster human talent who can contribute to the creation of a society that coexists harmoniously with nature.

Graduates of Tama University School of Global Studies earn a Bachelor of Art (B.A.) degree in global studies. Within this field of study, students specialize in one of two academic tracks: hospitality management or international studies.

During the 1st year, you will learn the basics of economics, business management and psychology. Since the 2nd year, to acquire management skills of a new generation that meet the major changes in the social environment, you will study in 2 departments and 5 diff erent fi elds according to your interests.

This course is for persons desiring an elementary school teaching license. In addition to studying infant childcare, this course cultivates the qualities and abilities for teaching in accordance with the needs of disabled children from the point of view of special-needs education. Qualifications/Licenses (Certificates) that can be obtained: Elementary School Teaching Certificate (first-class certificate) Kindergarten Teaching Certificate (first-class certificate) Special-Needs School Teaching Certificate (first-class certificate)

Unravel the "why?" Of economic activities related to daily life. Why does the Japanese bank set a target for the rate of price increase when prices rise and people's lives will be difficult? Why do rich economies impose high tariffs? First, learn the mechanism of the economy from recent events, and gradually learn the relationship between theory and reality. By training your theoretical thinking skills, you will be able to respond to the real world. Think about the meaning of "trust" required in the global era . The economy never works on dry profit and loss accounts alone. Especially in recent years, fair trade and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have become important management keywords, and corporate ethics are being questioned. The theory of "morality", which has been a tradition since the foundation of the university, is based on the relationship between corporate profits and growth and ethics and morals. Learn the meaning of numbers that overflow in society and improve your data analysis skills. The outcome of economic activity is represented by numbers such as sales growth and growth rate. It is also a special feature of this major to learn the meaning of daily numbers such as stock prices, unemployment rate, and GDP. In the coming AI era, I think that what is required of economic people is not only the ability to accurately process the collected data but also the ability to analyze the meaning of the data with economic knowledge.

Students study and have personal experience of Japanese history, thought, religion, art, etc., in order to understand Japanese culture as one's own inheritance and source of being. By becoming aware of the source of one's personality, students can deepen their understanding of international society and different cultures.

Multifaceted, critical thinking, and a high level of language proficiency are essential for identifying and solving issues in the increasingly globalized environment. Students will be expected to develop skills for an active role in society through the following curriculum; Liberal Arts for acquiring logical, critical thinking supported by knowledge in specialized fields, and Urban Science studies for tackling issues among global cities and local regions.