Monthly Stipend Breakdown
Research students receive ¥143,000/month (~$960). Unchanged for 15+ years despite inflation.
¥143K
Research/month
¥117K
Undergrad/month
¥242K
YLP/month
¥0
Tuition cost
Stipend vs Living Costs
Select a city to see how far the stipend goes.
Tokyo Monthly Budget (¥143,000)
Rent (studio)¥70,000
Food¥35,000
Transport¥10,000
Phone + utilities¥15,000
Remaining¥13,000 (~$87)
Osaka Monthly Budget (¥143,000)
Rent¥55,000
Food¥30,000
Transport + utilities¥20,000
Remaining¥38,000 (~$253)
Sendai Monthly Budget (¥143,000)
Rent¥40,000
Food¥28,000
Transport + utilities¥18,000
Remaining¥57,000 (~$380)
Fukuoka Monthly Budget (¥143,000)
Rent¥38,000
Food¥27,000
Transport + utilities¥17,000
Remaining¥61,000 (~$407)
Also included: full tuition waiver, round-trip airfare, and settling-in allowance. Part-time work requires permission.