On Saturday, August 29, PUCP hosted the 2026 Study in Japan Fair, organized by Study in Japan South America in partnership with the university. Held at OpenPUCP in Plaza San Miguel Shopping Center, the event brought together representatives from Japanese universities, the Embassy of Japan in Peru, the Japan Foundation, and a large number of students and members of the public interested in pursuing academic opportunities in Japan.
Free and open to the public, the fair welcomed a Study in Japan delegation comprising representatives from the University of Tsukuba, Kokugakuin University, and Nagoya University of Economics.
The event opened with remarks by César Miranda, Coordinator of PUCP’s Office of Relations with Asia, who welcomed participants on behalf of the university authorities. He was followed by Dr. Mizuho Fukushige, Director of the University of Tsukuba’s South America Office, who addressed the audience on behalf of the Japanese delegation.
Throughout the afternoon, attendees were able to speak directly with representatives from each participating institution at simultaneous information desks. The program also featured an information session on MEXT scholarships, led by a representative of the Embassy of Japan, as well as presentations by Kokugakuin University, Nagoya University of Economics, and the University of Tsukuba on their academic programs and exchange opportunities.
One of the most anticipated moments of the day was hearing from Peruvians who had already experienced studying in Japan. Dr. Marino Morikawa and Vanessa Wakabayashi shared their academic and personal experiences, offering first-hand perspectives to those currently considering pursuing a similar path.
The fair also featured a cultural component, including an activity led by COOPSE and artistic presentations of sanshin and sumi-e, allowing participants to engage with different expressions of Japanese culture beyond the academic sphere.
Reflecting on the event, César Miranda of PUCP’s Office of Relations with Asia highlighted the quality of Japanese higher education as one of the country’s main attractions for Peruvian students:
Japan is home to hundreds of universities, many of which consistently rank among the world’s leading institutions in major international rankings. It is also one of Asia’s most highly recognized countries in the scientific sphere and ranks among the five most cited countries worldwide in scientific journals. Combined with cutting-edge technological infrastructure and strong university–industry ties, these strengths make Japan an exceptional destination for students seeking a world-class education with an international outlook.
César Miranda Coordinator, PUCP Office of Relations with AsiaThe event forms part of PUCP’s broader efforts to strengthen its ties with institutions across Asia. In Japan, the university currently maintains student exchange agreements with institutions including the University of Tsukuba, Kansai Gaidai University, Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, Nanzan University, Osaka University, Sophia University, Utsunomiya University, and Yamagata University.
In 2025, PUCP also formalized an expanded bilateral academic cooperation agreement with the University of Tsukuba.
Study in Japan South America is an initiative supported by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). It seeks to connect Latin American students with academic opportunities available at Japanese institutions, including scholarships, undergraduate and graduate programs, and student exchange experiences.
Through initiatives such as this, PUCP reaffirms its commitment to internationalization and to providing its university community with an increasingly diverse range of opportunities to study abroad.
