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.
- Publication of 2023 Annual Report
日本語We have published our annual report summarizing our activities for the fiscal year 2023 (April 2023 – March 2024). Please take a look at the results of our activities made possible by your support. With… - Three Years Since the Fall of Kabul: A Path Forward in Japan for Those Whose Futures Were Halted in Afghanistan
日本語August 15, 2024, marks three years since the fall of Kabul and the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan. According to the “Global Trends Report 2023” by UNHCR, Afghanistan now ranks as the top country of origin… - Students arrived to Japan in April 2024日本語Hisham（From Syria） In a world where many people face unfortunate situations, there are also those with ambition and potential. Pathways Japan provides a place for such people, helping them realize their dreams. I am one…
- Japanese Language School Pathways for Admission of Syrian, Afghan, and Ukrainian students announces FY 2025 Application Outline日本語Pathways Japan implements “Japanese Language School Pathways,” a program that admits students with refugee backgrounds from Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine to Japan to study at a Japanese language school for two years and pursue higher…
- Call for Applications : Job Hunting Mentorship Program日本語For people with refugee backgrounds (from Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Myanmar) who have acquired a business level of Japanese proficiency and are currently or will soon be job hunting, Pathways Japan will offer opportunities for…
- Call for applications for online course of “Japanese for work” for Afghans： Basic class日本語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…
- Introduction of speeches by students from three countries newly admitted to Japan in 2024
日本語Pathways Japan admitted a total of 22 new students from Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine in Japan this year.(Please click here for more information about this year’s admission activities.) All of the students came to Japan… - Pathways Japan participated in Asia-Pacific Region Complementary Education Pathways Community of Practice Meeting
日本語“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 FY2024日本語We 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
日本語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…