Supporting Students Beyond Education For every new student enrollment, we allocate $100-$300 to our Social Support Fund. This fund provides need-based scholarship assistance to students facing serious life challenges. By enrolling through Good Friends Japan, you are not only investing in your own future — you are empowering young students to access higher education at no additional cost to you. 🔄 How the Social Support Fund Works Our mechanism is simple, transparent, and driven by your success. Phase Details 1. Contribution(Enrollment-Based) Each time a student enrolls in our Foundation, Pathway, or Pre-Master’s programs, $100-$300 is automatically contributed to the fund. 2. Distribution(Annual Awards) Once a year, the accumulated fund is […]

Why Students Choose Us Choosing the right study-abroad partner is one of the most important decisions in your academic journey. We are committed to delivering far more than application support—offering premium scholarship guidance, a global student network, and a purpose-driven community experience, all at no additional cost. Benefit What it means for you Maximize funding We secure the highest level of scholarship your academic profile qualifies for — institutional AND exclusive corporate awards alike. Global community Join scholarship cohorts and a lifelong alumni network. Social impact Your enrollment funds treatment-affected students, at no cost to you Admission success Strategic review, appeals support, and strong institutional relationships behind every application. Maximize your scholarship […]

“After that, Yasu (me), you didn’t keep in touch with anyone, right? I heard rumors that you were in America, but what have you been doing?” “I was… living…” Those were the first words I exchanged with an old classmate from my hometown in sixteen years. I remember thinking, So the rumor that I was in America had spread after all. “After that” referred to October 10th, the year I graduated from high school. It was the day after the most unforgettable day of my life. The day that, no matter how much time passes, I can never erase from my memory. The day before that, my best friend Iseki […]