Obunsha Releases New Resources for College Entrance Exam Students
Obunsha Co., Ltd., a leading educational publishing company based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is proud to announce the launch of significantly enhanced content on its college entrance exam resource site, "Pass Navi." Starting September 30, 2025, Obunsha will unveil two new sections designed to assist high school students in navigating their educational and career paths: the "Qualifications, Certifications, and Career Guide" and the "Academic Guide."
Overview of New Content
1. Extensive Information with the “Qualifications, Certifications, and Career Guide”
This new guide draws on information from Obunsha's popular magazine, "Keisetsu Jidai," which is an essential resource for students. The guide covers approximately 550 qualifications, certifications, and career paths across 13 categories. It details job responsibilities, pass rates for various exams, and pathways to obtaining these qualifications through thorough explanations. This wealth of information is invaluable for students as they envision their future careers.
You can explore the guide to understand these qualifications more comprehensively here:
Qualifications, Certifications, and Career Guide.
2. User-Friendly Illustrations and Explanations in the “Academic Guide”
The Academic Guide presents various academic fields available at universities, showcasing detailed explanations from subject-matter experts along with illustrations for better understanding. With coverage of 18 faculties, 66 fields, and around 90 representative courses, students can intuitively grasp what they can study and how each discipline is connected to society.
Discover more about the academic opportunities at your fingertips:
Academic Guide.
Background for New Content Development
In recent years, it's become increasingly important for college candidates to select paths based on their interests and future goals. However, obtaining clear and systematic information on the myriad of careers and academic fields is challenging for many students. In response to this issue, "Pass Navi" has been working diligently to develop high-quality, detailed content that enables students to discover their aptitudes and passions, facilitating more informed decisions regarding their educational journeys.
The new content aims to support individuals as well as high schools and tutoring institutions, serving as a valuable resource for students and educators alike.
About “Pass Navi”
"Pass Navi" balances everything from college selection to successful admissions for prospective university students. It collaborates with the monthly publication "Keisetsu Jidai" and its special issues, offering a standardized format for comparing a wealth of national university information across 18 criteria. The platform also provides helpful articles, past exam papers, and application material requests to aid in school selection and exam preparation.
Visit the official website for more resources:
Pass Navi Official Homepage.
About “Keisetsu Jidai Special Edition”
The "Keisetsu Jidai Special Edition" serves as a comprehensive guidebook series that collects essential data on all universities in Japan. This includes information on various admission methods—such as recommendation-based selection and general selection—along with details on subject weights, entrance exam outcomes, and difficulty levels, making it invaluable for students formulating their study plans.
Subscription and Back Issues
Stay updated with the latest information through subscriptions and by accessing back issues of the "Keisetsu Jidai Special Edition":
Keisetsu Jidai Special Edition.
Company Overview
"Learning empowers change."
People learn to confront not only immediate problems but also life’s larger questions and societal challenges. Through learning, individuals can gradually change the world. Our mission is to foster an environment where learning is accessible anytime, anywhere, for everyone. We are committed to supporting learners on their journey.
Visit the Obunsha brand site for more information:
Obunsha Brand Site.
- - Company Name: Obunsha Co., Ltd.
- - Representative: Hidetaka Kumekawa, President
- - Established: October 1, 1931
- - Headquarters: 55 Yokodera-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8680
- - TEL: 03-3266-6400
- - Business: Comprehensive publishing and service focusing on education and information
- - Website: https://www.obunsha.co.jp/