All those who are interested in studying Japanese culture, languages and heritage must live in Yokohama. This city is known for its diversified educational institutions like The Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies.

A student who is interested in an in-depth study of language may choose to pursue a program in Japanese. In such a program, students will study the language of Japan, including its structure, pedagogy and syntax, along with studying the culture and history of the country.

Japan has one of the highly integrated higher education systems in Asia. Japans approach to science and technology is highly rated thus their education levels very structured from childhood to primary through secondary to tertiary levels. With 126 million people living in Japan it has a cultural rich environment. Greater Tokyo area is the largest metropolitan area in the world, with over 30 million residents.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.