The Japanese education provided at Osaka YMCA encourages and guides people of different backgrounds towards mutual understanding through Japanese Language and culture.
Educational Goals of Osaka YMCA
to leverage language skills to make efforts for international work.
to interact with Japanese people and experience Japanese culture so as to expand your world.
In order to achieve such goals, the improvement of Japanese proficiency is indispensable and it is necessary to flexibly adapt to new experiences and be open to others. Japanese language programs at the Osaka YMCA provide support such as necessary and adequate learning curricula, diverse courses to realize such improvement, professional lecturers with abundant abilities and experience, high-quality classes and teaching material development, the newest facilities as well as opportunities for students to interact with the people of Japan and the world and understand each other. In addition, we provide appropriate guidance according to each situation for individual students in learning and life.
The Osaka YMCA started Japanese teaching in 1969 and provided educational opportunity of Japanese for 50 years. We cultivate the Japanese language abilities that will support active roles in specialized fields, Japanese society and the international scene and also nurtures minds to be open to all the people of the world. Discovering your new abilities will make your future and possibilities clearly visible.
There are many good reasons why we recommend Japan as your study destination.
1. Safe and peaceful
Japan being one of the safest countries in the world, violent crime is rare. With Japan ranking last in the number of victims of crime per capita (nationmaster.com) this country regularly turns up on lists of the safest places to visit in the world. However, no matter how safe the country or place is we advise you to exercise caution in your daily life.
2. Best and Cheap Healthcare system
Japan has relatively inexpensive yet one of the world’s most advanced and efficient healthcare systems which reflects in their high life expectancy. Medical treatment in Japan is provided through universal health care and this system is available to all citizens, as well as non –Japanese citizens staying in Japan for more than a year. Students can register for health care in Japan through the National Health Insurance System. And members of the National Health Insurance scheme have to pay only 30% of their healthcare costs. Read in detail here.
3. High educational Standards
It’s worth noting that education in this country is decidedly esteemed and has one of the best education systems in the world. Whether public or private, primary school or university, the achievement-based system implemented in the Japanese educational structure has produced some serious results. The OECD ranks Japanese high school students number one in the world for maths and number 2 for scientific literacy. Japan has the highest number of Nobel Prize winners of any Asian country, and the second-highest of any country since 2000. The country has long prioritized education as a means of fostering economic growth and it has worked, making Japan one of the strongest nations both financially and educationally. Moreover, Japan has over 700 universities, tonnes of junior colleges, and too many vocational schools to count, you will not be disappointed and be able to find an institution that provides your area of interest.
4. Affordable Education and generous scholarships
Tuition fees in Japan are actually relatively affordable, especially when compared with those in the US and the UK. Fees for international students are fairly low. Furthermore, the Japanese government is focused on encouraging more international students to study in the country and as a result, have established a tuition fee exemption program for foreign students and several other types of scholarships that students can apply for financial assistance. Each scholarship has its own set of terms, conditions, regulations, and restrictions.
5. Rich Culture
Some students are attracted by Japan’s high educational standards, while for others the attraction is Japan’s rich cultural heritage. It not only has one foot firmly rooted in East Asian culture but also has a strong influence on Western and American culture. However, on top of that, you have a truly unique Japanese culture that doesn’t resemble anything else making Japan’s culture uniquely attractive and interesting from being simple, elegant, and beautiful to the wild, loud, and wacky. Japan also has a landscape of great natural beauty and some of the politest people in the world.
You can enjoy moments of utter relaxation and contemplation visiting historical sites, shrines, and temples, experience thrilling madness at places such as Kabukicho Robot Restaurant, Vampire Cafe in Tokyo, and then of course seeing a beautiful landscape of light pink cherry blossoms in early spring is breathtaking, walk through the exquisite Wisteria Tunnel of cascading flowers in Kitakyushu and Sagano Bamboo Forest in Kyoto can be truly magical. The list is virtually endless. Japan is full of gourmet, fashion, art, and subculture, so if you study there you can experience the very best that these worlds have to offer.
6. Lots of Job opportunities
Studying abroad will always widen the chances of your employability, but studying in Japan is particularly valuable. Internationally aware employees are in strong demand, and many companies actively recruit students with overseas learning experience – especially if they can speak a second language. Whether you decide to stay there, move back home or go somewhere else entirely, you will be greatly viewed as a global contender with extensive cross-cultural communication skills, flexible, disciplined, and someone who embraces new challenges and seeks out growth opportunities.
For those wishing to remain in Japan, there is a strong job market for highly qualified graduates. And for students who need to work part-time can find work easily as many industries are struggling to cope with acute labor shortages. They are allowed to work up to 28 hours a week in Japan while studying, a potential lifeline if you need some extra cash for your day to day life.
