Application Requirements

Training period

1 year [April 2027 – March 2028]

Entrance qualification

Age: from 20 to 40 *Applicants who are born between 2 April 1986 and 1 April 2007
Intermediate understanding of ceramics or some equivalent qualifications.
Must show interest and dedication to participate in the ceramics field in the future.
Must be well-conducted and eager to study.
Foreign nationality, and have been living in Japan for less than 7 years.

Intermediate level of communication skills in English or Japanese.

Timeline

Applications Open	1 September 2026 (Japan Time 8:30)
Deadline for Applications	2 October 2026 (Japan Time 17:00)
Announcement of Results	30 October 2026

Application method

The screening for “International Student Admissions” applicants will be based on submission of application documents by E-mail.

Procedure After Acceptance to Ishoken

Once you receive an acceptance notification via post or email, we can start preparing for your VISA to enter Japan.

What Visa do I need?

　We will start the application process for a Cultural Activities Visa.
　According to the Japanese School Education Law, "Ishoken" is not a school. Therefore, during your stay in Japan applicants will need a Cultural Activities Visa. With a Cultural Activities Visa it is prohibited to work in Japan. Please prepare at least one years living and training costs. A minimum of 1,650,000yen.

What do I need to prepare for a Cultural Activities Visa?

　You will need to fill out a form (we will email you) in order to receive a Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Ishoken will apply for a COE on your behalf with the documents and forms provided. Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is a document necessary to receive your Cultural Activities Visa from a Japanese Embassy or Consulate in your country.
　Details of this process will be explained via email. We will help you with procedures concerning living in Japan.