１. A Sudden Chill on U.S. Campuses On 22 May 2025  the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security yanked Harvard University’s SEVP licence,  stripping it of the power to issue new I-20s and threatening the status of more than 6800 international students *1 .  Harvard sued within hours, and the next morning a federal judge granted a temporary restraining order  that keeps visas valid while the case moves to a June hearing *2 .   In a related case, a federal judge in California a

This time we spoke with Joe Kojima , a bicultural bio-engineering student who shuttled between the United States and Japan while growing up. Now a Yanai Tadashi Foundation Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania, Joe is channeling U.S. start-up energy and biomedical know-how into ideas that could one day improve life for visually-impaired people in Japan. Dive into his story, his inspiration, and his early experience on Jelper Club.   Joe Kojima ―― To begin, could you intro

Ready to explore a summer working in Japan? This 5-minute blueprint will guide global students through the essentials of the Summer-Job Visa (Designated Activities), from experiencing Japanese life to gaining experience at leading companies. First, let's break down what this visa entails in the table below. What Details Official label Designated Activities – “Summer Job” (告示12号)   Who it’s for Under-grad or graduate students currently enrolled  at an overseas accredited unive

We sat down with Koki Shimamune (島宗 昂生) , a second-year economics student at the University of Cambridge and recipient of a Sasakawa scholarship. Raised in Tokyo and educated at the renowned Kaisei High School, Koki is determined to understand the economic bedrock of society and ultimately shape Japan’s future from both a domestic and global perspective. In our conversation, he explains why he chose Cambridge, how Jelper Club helped him land an internship and a network, and w

With final exams just around the corner, Kane Scott  is wrapping up a Computer Science degree at the University of St Andrews and lining up his next big move: a career in Japan. Drawing confidence from a gap-year in Thailand, a study-abroad stint in Australia, and a month-long tour of Japan, Kane is now using Jelper Club to turn his twin passions—technology and Japanese culture—into a concrete job offer. Kane Scott ―― Could you briefly introduce yourself? Kane :  Absolutely.

Japan’s recent graduates (and the current  “26sotsu and 27sotsu” students already chasing early offers) are stepping into a labour market unlike any in recent memory. Inflation has finally nudged wages up, demographic shortages continue to tighten recruiting pipelines, and generative-AI skills are changing how workers operate in their day-to-day. Whether students feel confident  shapes everything from how many firms they apply to, to whether they hold out for a “first-choice”

There is a huge pullback on DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) lately among US companies since President Donald Trump’s election. In fact, 90% of the top 400 companies in the S&P 500 index have cut some references to DEI, while many of those have ditched the term completely *1 . Despite the backlash, DEI remains to be a crucial topic to achieve a more equitable society across the world.  In Japan, “DEI” has shifted from a fringe HR slogan to a board‑level KPI in just a few y

Are you looking to move to Japan to chase your dreams? Whether it’s the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, the vibrant culture of Osaka, or the more relaxed pace of smaller cities, understanding the living costs is essential for planning your new life. Japan offers a high standard of living, robust public infrastructure, and unique cultural experiences—but the price of daily life may vary depending on where you decide to settle. Below, we’ll break down monthly expenses such as ren