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Even if you missed out on a spot for this year's Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, you may have more options than you originally thought. 👉 Missed the JLPT? Here’s what you can do next
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Missed the JLPT? Here’s what you can do next: Even if you missed out on a spot for this year’s Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, you may have more options than ...
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Japan raises residency fees for migrants by 3000%: Telegraph: New conditions from April include Japanese-language proficiency requirements.
nzherald.co.nz/world/japan-raises-residency-fees-for-migrants-by-3000/FQ5KPVW3TBAYJCJ6B2THBJBSNA/

Japan overwhelmed by surge in language proficiency test applicants: The Japanese government has asked Japanese-language schools nationwide to consider using ...
japantoday.com/category/national/japan-overwhelmed-by-surge-in-language-proficiency-test-applicants

What Japan’s language rules for permanent residency should look like: The main question is how Japanese language ability will be assessed. Japan must avoid ...
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Japan moves to enforce language requirements for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency
japantoday.com/category/national/japan-moves-to-enforce-language-requirements-for-foreign-nationals-seeking-permanent-residency

Applications for Japanese-language test close early amid surging demand - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260413/p2g/00m/0na/032000c

Japan to require language proficiency proof for engineer, specialist visa - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260404/p2g/00m/0na/018000c

Tourists now barred from taking language proficiency test in Japan: Applicants must hold a mid- to long-term residence status or special permanent residency ...
philstarlife.com/news-and-views/310267-tourists-barred-from-taking-language-proficiency-test-in-japan

Tourists no longer allowed to take JLPT in Japan from 2026: The change was driven by problems linked to overseas applicants using Japanese addresses without ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/18/japan/jlpt-tourist-ban/

Japan to add language proficiency requirement for permanent residency: TOKYO -- The Japanese government has decided to make the requirements for permanent ...
asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/japan-immigration/japan-to-add-language-proficiency-requirement-for-permanent-residency

Japanese Language Requirement Eyed for Permanent Residency Status; LDP Plans Revisions of Laws on Foreigners
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20251231-301652/

Japan eyes adding Japanese proficiency to permanent residency requirements - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20251219/p2g/00m/0na/007000c

The Immigration Services Agency plans to add Japanese language proficiency as a condition for an entrepreneurs visa. What do you think about this?
japantoday.com/category/have-your-say/the-immigration-services-agency-plans-to-add-japanese-language-proficiency-as-a-condition-for-an-entrepreneurs-visa.-what-do-you-think-about-this

Japanese students' English skills improving, but targets unmet - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Over half of Japanese public junior and senior high school ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20250721/p2g/00m/0na/018000c

Japanese students' English proficiency keeps improving: The city of Saitama marked the highest figure for junior high school third graders with Grade 3 or higher ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/24/japan/english-proficiency-improvement/

Japan nationals fret over UK push for English standards for visas: LONDON -- A recent proposal by the U.K. to require English proficiency for some visas has ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Immigration/Japan-nationals-fret-over-UK-push-for-English-standards-for-visas

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