Sakura Science Club

FY2027 Open Now

Scholarship for SSC
Nitori Scholarship

The Nitori International Scholarship Foundation has established a special recommendation slot for SSC members who are nationals and regions of India, Indonesia, Malaysia, People's Republic of China, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam (alphabetical order), under its scholarship program for international students in Japan.
Upcoming Events

Taiwan Sakura Science Club 5th Alumni Association Event (Onsite)
“Together Through Time, Creating the Future～拾光同行, 共創未來～”
Co-hosted by JST and Taiwan Sakura Science Club Alumni Association (TSSCA)

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m.–3:10 p.m. (Registration begins at 9:00 a.m.) Taiwan Time
Venue: International Conference Hall, Kuang-Fu Campus, National Cheng Kung University
Address: No. 1, University Road, East District, Tainan City, Taiwan
(Access to the Venue)
Note: Invitations will directly go out to the alumni
Inquiry: ssc20[at]jistec.or.jp
*Replace [at] with @ when sending
Alumni Activities

2026 SSC Japan Event Shared Insights and Witnessed Alumni’s Path “From Sakura to Success”

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 15:00-16:45 (Japan Time)
Platform: Zoom
Co-hosted by Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) and Sakura Science Club Japan
Alumni Activities

Taiwan Sakura Science Club Alumni Association 2026 Summer Workshop (Onsite)
“Report on the Taiwan Sakura Science Club Alumni Association 2026 Summer Workshop”

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Time: 09:30-15:30 (Taiwan Time)
Venue: National Taiwan University Main Campus
Alumni Activities

SSCV 5th Alumni Meeting in Vietnam (Onsite)
“SSCV2026 Alumni Event in Ho Chi Minh City Promised Vietnam-Japan Collaboration at All Levels”

Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Time: 11:00-14:00 (Vietnam Time)
Venue: Saigon Prince Hotel
FAQ on Procedures After Arriving in Japan

People arriving and staying in Japan for more than 91 days, particularly as researchers, need to follow certain procedures.

View the step by step guide on what you would be required or recommended to do.
My Way to Japan

Here you can browse through SSC members' experiences about studying and living in Japan.

Funding a PhD in Japan Beyond MEXT
Johannes Nicolaus Wibisana
My Way to Japan

Here you can browse through SSC members' experiences about studying and living in Japan.

Moving from a Japanese National University to OIST
Johannes Nicolaus Wibisana
Sakura Mentor

The Sakura Mentor system was launched in 2020. The mentor team consists of Sakura Science Club (SSC) members who are in Japan now. They are here to help those with concerns or questions about studying or working in Japan.

Beyond JLPT: The Japanese Skills That Matter at Work
Vaishnavee Mugunthan
Sakura Mentor

The Sakura Mentor system was launched in 2020. The mentor team consists of Sakura Science Club (SSC) members who are in Japan now. They are here to help those with concerns or questions about studying or working in Japan.

How Much Japanese Do You Actually Need?
Johannes Nicolaus Wibisana
Sakura Mentor

The Sakura Mentor system was launched in 2020. The mentor team consists of Sakura Science Club (SSC) members who are in Japan now. They are here to help those with concerns or questions about studying or working in Japan.

Things Nobody Told Me Before Working in Japan
Vaishnavee Mugunthan
Sakura Mentor

The Sakura Mentor system was launched in 2020. The mentor team consists of Sakura Science Club (SSC) members who are in Japan now. They are here to help those with concerns or questions about studying or working in Japan.

Japanese Business Etiquette: Meetings, Emails, and Business Cards
Sahil Dwivedi
Message from Members
After participating in the Sakura Science exchange program, Sakura Science Club (SSC) members who are back in their country and members who revisited Japan have sent in their voices. We always welcome your message and photos!
Message from Members
After participating in the Sakura Science exchange program, Sakura Science Club (SSC) members who are back in their country and members who revisited Japan have sent in their voices. We always welcome your message and photos!
Message from Members
After participating in the Sakura Science exchange program, Sakura Science Club (SSC) members who are back in their country and members who revisited Japan have sent in their voices. We always welcome your message and photos!
Message from Members
After participating in the Sakura Science exchange program, Sakura Science Club (SSC) members who are back in their country and members who revisited Japan have sent in their voices. We always welcome your message and photos!
Message from Members
After participating in the Sakura Science exchange program, Sakura Science Club (SSC) members who are back in their country and members who revisited Japan have sent in their voices. We always welcome your message and photos!
Message from Members
After participating in the Sakura Science exchange program, Sakura Science Club (SSC) members who are back in their country and members who revisited Japan have sent in their voices. We always welcome your message and photos!

Higher Studies in Japan

Here you can browse through SSC members' experiences about studying and living in Japan.

My Way to Japan

Alumni Activities

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