OpenFieldCertificate in Japanese Entertainment Content Localization & Translation
Six-month professional certificate instructing linguists in video game localization, subtitling and dubbing translation for anime and film, and intellectual property copyright management.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bilingual Japanese (JLPT N1) and English (or target language).
- English language proficiency
- High language proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Translation sample test and resume.
- Recommendation letters
- Not required.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Japan Image Council education subsidies eligible
- Application fee
- ¥20,000
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥180,000
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- August 30, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Josai International University - Tokyo Kioicho Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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