Research preparation
Graduate Research Readiness
The Research Proposal (Kenkyu Keikaku-sho / 研究計画書) is the single most critical document for Japanese Master's entry. Our research curriculum ensures candidate proposals meet the criteria Japanese professors evaluate:
Research Title (Kenkyu Moku-roku)
Academic and hyper-specific title.
Background & Motivation (Kenkyu no Keiki)
Real-world research gap identification.
Literature Review (Sentei Kenkyu)
Critical analysis of existing published papers.
Research Objectives (Kenkyu Moki-hyo)
Core research questions and hypotheses.
Methodology (Kenkyu Hōhō)
Data collection, instruments, analytical frameworks, and software.
Expected Results (Kitai Sare-ru Seika)
Academic and industrial contribution.
2-Year Research Timeline (Kenkyu Keikaku)
Semester-by-semester project schedule.
References (In'yō Bunken)
Standard academic citations (IEEE, APA, or Nature style).