Event Brief
JLPT Ban for Tourists in Japan Starting 2026
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 3:06 AM ET
Summary: From 2026, tourists will no longer be allowed to take the JLPT in Japan due to issues with overseas applicants.
WHO: Japanese authorities
WHAT: Ban on tourists taking JLPT
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: Problems with overseas applicants using invalid information
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