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| Organization | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) | Official English-language website of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) | Official English-language website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Japan. Information on Japanese visas is also available on this website. |
| Ministry of Justice (MOJ) | Official English-language website of the Ministry of Justice. Information on immigration-related procedures and status of residence is also available on this website. |
| United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) | Official website for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). UNESCO’s goals are to promote international peace and human welfare through its various organs. |
| United Nations University (UNU) | Official website for the United Nations University (UNU). The UNU functions as an international cooperative body among scholars, linking efforts of the United Nations with the international scholarly community. In addition, the UNU also serves as a thinktank, supporting and fostering growth in developing nations |
| Domestic Funding/Scholarship Organizations | |
| Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) | The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS, also known as Gakushin) contributes to the advancement of science in all fields of the natural and social sciences, as well as the humanities. Information concerning fellowships and financial assistance for doctoral candidates (RONPAKU program) is available on this website. |
| Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) | JASSO offers study-abroad program information for non-Japanese university/college students who are interested in studying in Japan. |
| Japan-U.S. Educational Commission (JUSEC) | JUSEC administers Fulbright grants and scholarships, educational advising services, and the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund. |
| Japan Foundation (JF) | The Japan Foundation offers supports for various academic endeavors and exchange related to Japan in fields including Japanese language education, the arts, publishing, film, and media. |
| Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) | JICA is an independent administrative institution concerns with promoting exchange between Japan and developing countries. |
| Organizations Supporting Non-Japanese Researchers and Exchange Students | |
| Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) | JASSO offers study-abroad program information for non-Japanese university/college students who are interested in studying in Japan |
| Japan International Science and Technology Exchange Center (JISTEC) | Provides daily-life information for non-Japanese researchers temporarily in Japan for research purposes. |
| Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) | 「Life in Japan for Foreign Researchers」 (guidebook) |





