- country
- Japan
- eligibility
- Graduates of top-ranked universities worldwide (meeting designated global ranking criteria; specific universities on an official government roster), holding a bachelor's, master's, doctoral or professional degree, within five years from the date of graduation/completion, aged 18 or older, and able to demonstrate a certain minimum amount of savings to support their livelihood (some sources cite ~200,000 yen). Permits job-hunting and preparation for starting a business in Japan.
- processing notes
- Implemented since April 2023. Status of residence is 'Designated Activities' (No. 51). Initial grant of six months or one year, renewable up to a maximum of two years. Limited remunerative work incidental to the primary activity is allowed.