"Study Japanese. But you can't take the test." — Is it enough to just demand more from foreign talent?

On September 27, 2026, there was some news that caught my attention.The number of applicants for the Japanese-Language ...

Difficulty and Pass Rate of the Japanese Language Teacher Examination | Exam Content and Passing Criteria [2026]

When you look up the difficulty of the Japanese Language Teacher Examination, you will find the figure of "67.5% pass rate." ...
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Applications for Japanese-language test close early amid surging demand

TOKYO - Applications for certain levels of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, widely used as a requirement for foreign nationals' employment or study in Japan, have closed ahead of schedule, the ...

Japan overwhelmed by surge in language proficiency test applicants

The Japanese government has asked Japanese-language schools nationwide to consider using alternatives to the commonly used ...
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JLPT Applicants Surge... Japanese Government Requests Use of Alternative Tests

Amid a sharp surge in applicants for the JLPT, a Japanese language proficiency test for foreigners, the Japanese government ...