1. Why did you come to Japan?

This is almost a standard question, of course, the professor cannot ask Japanese students. However, the hidden pride within Japanese people still makes them wonder, why did you come to Japan? There seems to be no standard answer to this question. Firstly, it must be stated based on one's own actual situation. Next, students need to express themselves and come up with many reasons to make the professor like and admire someone.

2. Why did you choose this school?

After asking Japan, the next question is why you chose this school. Japanese people are indeed very cautious. In the volunteer program, they will also ask if you have applied to other schools besides your own, and ask you to write down the name of the school. Of course, if you think you are excellent and confident in showcasing your excellence, and if this school cannot give you up to other schools, you can write down the name of another school, which will make the school have the impulse to admit you. Otherwise, it will only have the opposite effect, after all, people hope to be the only choice. If you show your dedication to the school, the school will also be happier. Classmates will definitely ask, how should I answer, teacher? Therefore, students who can adapt flexibly can choose the first option. As long as you can persuade the professor and have a reasonable reason to prove your excellence, it is possible. If you are still a reliable student, you can only choose the second option.

3. Why did you choose this department?

The classification system of Japanese academic departments is very different from that in our country. It is a large unified research department, which is subdivided from research disciplines. For example, I miss design, but there are no design disciplines in Japan. Unless it is an art school, design and art are classified as comprehensive research disciplines in general universities. There are many specialized fields related to humans under this discipline, and design is naturally called design specialization. Dividing into design is not enough. Design also has many levels, such as advertising, graphic design, interior design, architecture, and so on. The interior is divided into furniture, space, and so on. As for flat or visual communication, they will be further divided. So the professor will be curious why you chose this project among so many design related projects.

4. What do you want to do after enrollment?

As the name suggests, research institutes in Japan are all about research. Although they offer some compulsory courses, the main purpose of entering a research institute is to conduct research. The content of the research is not specified by the professor, but you must plan what kind of research you plan to do in the next two years. And whether you can decide internally depends on whether your research plan is written in an unparalleled way. So the professor will think that you have a research plan or something you want to do in order to apply for graduate school, so the answer of "wanting to learn" is absolutely wrong! Be cautious!

5. What if I can't enroll in school?

Some professors may use this kind of question to test students' willpower, while others may accidentally answer it, and then go to another school or give up. Basically, as long as you speak in this way, the professor will also think that you are a student without perseverance, and include your answer as a reference. Instead of choosing a student who gives up or transfers schools, he would rather choose a student who has a special love for the school. Of course, my answer is definitely, if I fail once, I will continue to apply again. It sounds like a joke, but the professor definitely loves to hear it.

6. How do you feel about Japan after coming here?

This question is just like the first one, it is a must ask for professors. Especially he likes to observe and even identify differences among students who can think critically. So you can start with cultural differences, and you can't just talk about the well-known Japanese way of walking on the left side, but about the small details of life that you will only experience in Japan. Then you can talk about it, and if the professor's reaction is strong enough, even exclaiming, you will succeed because you have left an impression in his mind.

7. Where do you like about Japan?

If you have ever said that you like Japan, the professor will ask you which part you like, but of course, there is no standard answer to this question. You can answer according to your major, such as a medical student who likes the profession of Japanese doctors. In fact, this answer can still speak of Japan's shortcomings, perhaps because these negative aspects have inspired you to think in a different way. After all, when Japan offers education, it is not entirely hoped that you can use your knowledge to serve other countries. Japanese schools tend to focus more on students who may contribute to Japan in the future when recruiting students. The answer to this question is quite complex, and the charm of an interview lies in this.

8. Will I stay in Japan after graduation?

Continuing from the previous question, adapt to changing circumstances.

9. Why did you choose me as your professor and mentor?

Just from websites or other sources, you cannot truly understand the character of a professor. You can only start from your profession, from the teacher's past actions, and finally sincerely express that I want to learn from you, teacher. This should be considered perfect.

10. Do you have any questions you want to ask?

After the professor finishes asking the questions, they will want you to ask, and among all the questions, this is the most difficult. Because when preparing, my mind was only focused on how to answer the professor's questions, but I didn't think about what questions you could ask the professor. Moreover, before enrollment, asking anything was useless. You can only ask the professor the most appropriate questions, such as the professor's recent research. If you show concern for this professor, he will think that you are not here to take the exam casually, and that you are prepared to come. This impression will definitely skyrocket your score.