Every year, thousands of international students lose opportunities at top Japanese universities not because they are unqualified, but because of avoidable mistakes in their application. 1️⃣ Weak SOP (Statement of Purpose) 2️⃣ Not contacting professors early (for Master/PhD) 3️⃣ Using the same essay for every university 4️⃣ Messy documents 5️⃣ Memorizing interview answers If you’re applying to Japan in 2025–2026, avoid these mistakes and strengthen your profile early. Connect Japan, we guide inte