How do you decide which university to apply to for the MEXT Scholarship? The Most Important Part of Successful Graduate Studies is Your Relationship with Your Advisor Many applicants do not know how to search for universities that offer their field of study in Japan. More challenging still is the process of deciding which professor you want to study under and reaching out to them for approval. If you are struggling to find a university or professor, this book is for you. If you want to know: How to find universities for the MEXT ScholarshipHow to decide which university in Japan is best for your studiesWhether or not you should apply to a famous, big-city universityHow to find professors to fill in your Placement Preference FormHow to get in touch with professors in Japan and what to say – complete with templates Plus what to do if you need to get a Letter of Acceptance in a hurry (as well as how to avoid falling into that trap!) Then this is the book for you! Practical Exercises and Examples Throughout the book, I include exercises and worksheets so that you can complete your university and professor search as you read. I also include examples of how to evaluate university programs in Japan and email templates that you can use to contact professors in order to make the process as simple as possible. Both the exercises and the examples are available as free bonus downloads, regardless of the format you purchase the book in, for easy reference. Take Advantage of the Expertise of Thousands of Applicants I have spent ten years working in international student recruiting and acceptance for Japanese universities, including three years as the direct point of contact for all MEXT scholarship inquiries and applications at a large, private university. During that time, I personally processed hundreds of applications and have shared my experience to help over 5000 MEXT scholarship applicants through the process through this blog, one of the world's leading independent sources of information and advice on the MEXT scholarship. My Mastering the MEXT Scholarship Application: The TranSenz Guide series builds on the blog articles, questions from readers, and further, exhaustive research of successful applicants' approaches and experiences to bring you the best practices for every step of the application process. It is perfect for the applicant who wants to go deeper than the blog posts do to perfect their application and leave nothing to chance. Get Started Today It is never too early to start preparing for your MEXT Scholarship application. Researching universities and professors should be one of your first steps in that process. Start reading today to begin your search and get one step closer to your studies in Japan!