Announced by Immigration Services Agency of Japan (2026-03-02)
STBJ (Standard Test for Business Japanese)
About this exam
A score-based test of Japanese used in business settings, held six times a year (Feb/Apr/Jun/Aug/Oct/Dec).
Recognition & use Accepted at 350 or above as proof of Japanese ability for admission to Japanese-language institutions.
Residence statuses this exam can support
A STBJ (Standard Test for Business Japanese) result can be used toward the Japanese-language requirement for the following residence statuses. Levels shown are guidelines and vary by institution and job.
- Study abroad — Enrol at a Japanese-language institution350 or above
STBJ (Standard Test for Business Japanese) 350 or above
Levels
| Level | Can-do summary | CEFR |
|---|---|---|
| BJ4 | — | A2 |
STBJ exam dates 2026
| Session | Registration | Exam date | Results | Countries & venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 82 | — – — | Dec 13, 2026 | — | China ／ Vietnam ／ Myanmar +3 more countries/regions |
Later dates will be added once officially announced. Official site ↗
STBJ main test countries: China ・ Vietnam ・ Myanmar and others (varies by session)。 Per-session countries and venues are in the table above.Cross-exam calendar →
Country pages: China ・ Hong Kong ・ Sri Lanka ・ Myanmar ・ Pakistan ・ Vietnam
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