Why Japanese is an Emerging Valuable Language Skill for Students

Unique Careers Opportunities For Indians as Japanese Language Speaker

• Translator - A certified Japanese translator is hired to convert written literature, documents and official texts between languages. A translator can also be a communicator between non-Japanese speaking parties (example- corporate companies, government envoys, individuals, etc).

• Teacher / Educator- have the opportunity to teach the language in schools/ colleges/ universities.

• AI Trainer - Companies are heavily inviting people to train AI with languages.

• Job Opportunities in Japanese Embassy - The embassy hires local people for various roles that speak the Japanese language.

• Researcher - Students can study in Japan as research candidates. They can also become Japanese Linguists by studying the language, its structure and culture.

• Traditional Jobs - Job seekers speaking this language can apply for non- translator roles and traditional office jobs in Japanese companies.

Why Does Japan Need Foreign Talent ?

• Ageing population - Japan is one of the countries with an ageing population so they require foreign talent to move the country forward.

• Require Skilled Talent - The country wants skilled workers speaking Japanese to connect with the world.

• Translating Roles - They also require the talent that can converse in Japanese and English, to handle diplomatic relations and work on an international platform.

Where to Find Job Opportunities for Japanese Language Speakers?

People aspiring to work in Japan can seek roles through various job platforms that connect employee and employer. People have the opportunity to work remotely as well as onsite with leading Japanese companies. Job seekers can reach out to platforms -

• Naurki.com job posting

• Jobs on LinkedIn platform

• DaiJob.com job posting

• Career pages of Japanese companies

• Placement cells of Japanese Universities.

• Networking with individuals working in Japan.

Japanese Language Degree / Courses / Certifications Offered in India

• Bachelor degree in Japanese language - taught by various colleges/ universities across India. Delhi University and Jawaharlal Nehru University provide full time degree Japanese language courses.

• Online certificates - Students can learn from various online learning platforms ( like Coursera, Udemy, Preply)

Exams Accepted by Companies/ Universities in Japan for Non-Native Speakers

The Japanese companies hiring non-native speaker accept the following tests -

• Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) - It is the most common and widely taken test indicating a person’s Japanese language proficiency and skill. Levels are awarded indicating beginner, intermediate and advanced proficiency.

• Test of Practical Japanese (JTEST) - This exam tests practical communication and real-world language skills, with a focus on listening comprehension. Various levels are awarded as per the language proficiency.

Top Scholarships to Study in Japan

• Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships- The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of the Japanese Government sponsors international students to study in Japan.

• Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) Scholarships - The organisation JASSO provides scholarships to privately financed international students. It also offers short-term students exchange programs.

• Local Governments / Local International Associations Scholarships - These scholarships are provided by local governments and local international associations of Japan to students living/ attending school in their district.

• Private Foundations Scholarships - These are provided by private organisations and companies that provide financial aid or sponsor eligible candidates. Example - JEES Scholarship for the Japanese Language Study Support, Inner Trip Foundation Scholarship are some of these scholarships.