The occupation of Kabul by the Taliban regime and the fall of the previous regime on 15 August 2021 came as a surprise to much of Japanese society. Pathways Japan is urging the government to prepare for the arrival of Afghans and others with ties to Japan and to improve the domestic the reception system. We will keep you informed of these developments here.
- Call for applications for online course of “Japanese for work” for Afghans： Basic class
Call for Applications for the “Online Japanese Language Course for Afghans”, Basic class will be open until 28th Sunday April 2024. This course aims to support Afghan evacuees and former students/residents residing in Japan who… - Pathways Japan participated in Asia-Pacific Region Complementary Education Pathways Community of Practice Meeting
“Educational Pathways” (admitting refugees through education) that Pathways Japan is working on is being promoted globally, as the number of refugees and displaced persons has reached a record high. Following the last meeting of the… - Toshizo Watanabe International Scholarship Application Results and Scholarship Report for FY2024We received 46 applications for the Toshizo Watanabe International Scholarship for FY2024, and after screening of documents and interviews by the selection committee, we have now selected 12 scholarship recipients. Please click here to see…
- “JEPN Student Reunion Day” Held to Discuss Job Hunting and Making Friends in Japan
Pathways Japan (PJ) holds a Reunion Day every March to bring together students with refugee backgrounds who have been admitted into Japan to reflect on their lives, buildnetwork with other students and people from various… - Face-to-face meeting of the Japan Education Pathways Network (JEPN) held to discuss measures for admission of refugee and displaced students and support for job hunting.
Pathways Japan serves as the secretariat of the Japan Educational Pathways Network ( JEPN ), a network of educational institutions admitting refugee and displaced students, in cooperation with International Christian University, Soka University, Sophia University,… - 13 Years of the Syrian Crisis: Paving a Future in Japan for Youths Who Have Been Away from Their Homeland
13 years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake in March 2011, and there’s increased news about the reconstruction of the Tohoku region. The Syrian crisis also began in March 2011, and 13 years… - Video introducing Pathways Japan activities produced through Lush “Charity Pot” is released
Lush, a natural cosmetics brand from the U.K., sells hand and body lotion “Charity Pot” and provides all proceeds (minus consumption tax) as grants to groups working in the areas of Animal Protection, Human Rights,… - Preliminary Japanese classes begin in preparation for life in Japan
Pathways Japan also focuses on Japanese language study prior to coming to Japan in order for students to acquire the necessary level of Japanese language skills for higher education and employment during the two years… - University Pathways 2024 Recruitment Ukrainian and Syrian studentsPathways Japan has opened applications for the following two University Pathways programs for the admission in 2024. Starting this year, in addition to Ukrainian students, the program will also begin admitting Syrian students, expanding the…
- Event was held for companies and students to interact with each other
Pathways Japan supports international students with refugee backgrounds studying at Japanese language schools and universities in their job search to help them choose a career path and live independently after graduation. Following the event with…