Hokkaido University's Modern Japanese Studies Program

07/05/2026

We are pleased to inform you that MJSP is holding the following Guest Lecture＆Workshop Series event:
Lecture Title: A Global Crossroad in Rural Japan: Our Lady of Akita’s Global Presence and Local Obscurity
Speaker: Assoc.Prof. Hisako Omori (Akita International University)
Date: 2:45pm - 4:15pm, 11 June 2026 (Thursday)
Venue: Student Communication Station (Room: 111)
Please see the flyer.

07/05/2026

We are pleased to inform you that MJSP is holding the following Guest Lecture＆Workshop Series event:
Lecture Title: Reimagining Rural Futures: in-migration and entrepreneurship in contemporary Japan and beyond
Workshop Title: Reimagining Rural Futures in Practice: Applying entrepreneurial thinking to rural business creation”
Speaker: Dr. Simona Zollet (University of Hiroshima)
Date: Lecture: 2:45pm - 4:15pm, 14 May 2026 (Thursday)
Workshop: 10:30am - 0:30pm, 15 May 2026 (Friday)
Venue: Lecture: Student Communication Station (Room: 111)
Workshop: Student Communication Station (Room: 325)
Please see the flyer.

09/04/2026

Hokkaido University entrance ceremony for degree program was held on April 6!
We hope you all have fruitful four years on Modern Japanese Studies Program!

27/03/2026

Congrats students!! All of us hope that each and every one of you have bright futures ahead!

13/02/2026

We are pleased to announce the result of the Modern Japanese Studies Program entrance exams (1st Call) for October 2026 Intensive Japanese Course and April 2027 Bachelor’s Degree entry.
https://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/mjsp/the-result-of-mjsp-1st-call-for-2027-enrollment/
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05/02/2026

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05/02/2026

The online registration [2nd Call] deadline on February 10th, 2026. Don’t miss out!
Please make sure to complete online registration within the deadline. *The completion of the online registration form alone does not constitute the completion of the application process.
Please visit our website and check the guidelines for your applications.
https://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/mjsp/for-prospective-students/how-to-apply/
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26/01/2026

The “MJSP Online Open Campus” is just around the corner!
Date & Time: 30 January 2026, 2:00 pm–2:45 pm (JST) via Zoom
No pre-registration is required. Please join at the scheduled date and time using the Meeting ID, Passcode, or QR code provided on the poster.
See you all there!

05/01/2026

Exciting news! We’ll be at the Online Information Sessions 2026 with Japanese Universities presented by Fast Retailing Foundation on February 1st!
For more details, please visit following website.
https://www.fastretailing-foundation.or.jp/eng/news/20251226_2.html
We can’t wait to meet you at the session!

19/12/2025

A huge round of applause for all the students who gave graduation thesis poster presentations on 12 December 2025. Your dedication and pursuit of knowledge have not only enriched your own minds but have also set a great example for Kōhai students who aspire to learn and grow more at MJSP!

17/12/2025

“MJSP Online Open Campus” is coming up!
Date & Time: 30 January 2026, 2:00 pm–2:45 pm (JST) via Zoom
No pre-registration is required. Please join at the scheduled date and time using the Meeting ID, Passcode, or QR code provided on the poster.
See you all there!

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