Japan Support Guide
Editorial policy
Sources
Articles are based on information published by ministries, prefectures and municipalities. Each page names the responsible body and links to the official page we used.
How we choose programs
We give priority to programs that people living in Japan are likely to need. Coverage is currently national programs and selected programs in Tokyo, Osaka and Aichi. We do not rank programs or judge which one is better.
Translation
We translate for meaning rather than word by word and follow the official source where a term could be read in more than one way. A program page is held back until complete versions in all four languages pass review. We do not publish partial pages based only on unreviewed automated translation.
Review
Every page shows a last-reviewed date. When we confirm a change in the official information, we update the text and the date.
Corrections
Send reports of errors, broken links or translation problems to support@sterhell.com.
What we do not do
We only summarise and point you to the official page. Applications, screening, awards, payments, deadlines and final eligibility decisions are handled by the responsible body.