About a month before my departure for Japan, I received the final call from the Japanese embassy, announcing that I had to prepare some documents, apply for the student visa and take part in the orientation of the MEXT students. As you can see, nothing was sure until that moment. At the same time, I…
MEXT Student Profile What traits you need if you want to become a MEXT student So, you have decided to apply for the MEXT scholarship. You checked your eligibility; you are determined, and all seems fine so far. But maybe you want to go the extra mile and get a little advantage for yourself. Then…
How many earthquakes in Japan? There are quite a few earthquakes in Japan, due to its location along the Ring of Fire. The country lies on four tectonic plates. Consequently, there can be 2-3 earthquakes a day and many tremors. In Tokyo, I usually feel some tremors, and from time to time a small quake….