Around 5 persons

One year [April 2027 – March 2028]

• The Mayor may approve a one-year extension for qualified applicants.

1. Age: from 20 to 40
   * Applicants must have been born between 2 April 1986 and 1 April 2007]
2. Intermediate understanding of ceramics or some equivalent qualifications.
3. Mast show interest and dedication to participate in the ceramics field in the future.
4. Must be well-conducted and eager to study.
5. Foregin nationality, and have been living in Japan for less than 7 years.
• Intermediate level of communication skills in English or Japanese.

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

Application documents must be submitted by email (PDF file)
All documents must be written in English or Japanese.

1. Application for Form▶　PDF document　



2. Certificate of Graduation or Statement of Expected Graduation (highest level of education received



3. Academic transcript (highest level of education received)



4. (4) Medical Certificate including the following information (Issued after April 2025)
   

   
   ① Eyesight test (naked eye, corrected eyesight)
   
   ② Hearing test
   
   ③ Medical History
   

   • If you have a chronic, current, and/or past major illness or disorder, please include: a) age when diagnosed, b) name of illness or disorder, and c) current status of illness or disorder (undergoing treatment, healed, etc.)

   
   ④ Results of a general checkup
   

   • Please include the doctor’s name, medical institution name and address.

   
   



5. Recommendation letter
   From a professor, teacher, mentor, etc. in the field of ceramic study.
   • Descriptions of the recommender's career should be included.



6. Curriculum vitae (no larger than A4)



7. Copy of your passport
   Including "ID" page and pages with "all records of immigration".



8. Documentary examination documents

①Short Essay

On one A4 Paper, within 500 words for each theme.

Topic 1 - What do you consider important when you are working with ceramics?
Topic 2 - Your research theme at Ishoken





②List of works　▶　PDF document　


Please download the prescribed form.




③Photos of Work(5 pieces, 3 angles)

• Please reference the numbers corresponding to the file in ②

　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 1,950,000yen.

　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.

242,000 yen (per year)

127,500 yen (including a 65,000 yen admission support fee)

120,000 yen (Living and activity support)

120,000 yen (Special programs on Japanese ceramics and culture)