The most recent published statistics as of this writing, 2016-Summer JLPT Stats, show that on average only 40% of examinees passed the test. For the N1, only 33.9% of examinees passed. Such low passing rates seem to indicate that this is a difficult test.

Even if you are one of the many (like myself) who aren’t able to get through all of the questions in the reading section, you can still pass. The thing to keep in mind is that the JLPT is pass/fail. It doesn’t matter if you are just above the passing line or you got a perfect score; the outcome is the same: you have the certification to put on your resume or apply to Japanese-based college programs. When you’re trying to pass, every extra point helps.

This Site’s Mission

This site is dedicated to getting you those extra points to push you over the line so you can pass the JLPT. The information is mostly targeted at N1 and N2 test takers, but should be beneficial to all levels. It is not meant to replace your regular Japanese language studies. It is meant to supplement them in preparation for the JLPT.

About Me

Hi, I’m Aaron, the creator of passjapanesetest.com. Originally from the US, I moved to Japan over 10 years ago.

I studied Japanese on and off for several years while living in the US. I studied Japanese as my foreign language requirement in high school and then again as an undergraduate in college. During this time I was somewhat interested in the language and some dramas. But, Japanese study was like a secondary hobby for me at that point. When considering options for graduate school, I applied and got into a school in Japan. In my mind the application was a long shot and not really a viable option. But, I got in.

To my surprise I accepted the offer and came to Japan to pursue graduate studies in an English-based program. Since everything was in English I was–ironically while going to school in Japan–forced to learn Japanese on my own outside of school. I studied on my own and passed the N2 fairly quickly. After more study, I was eventually able to pass the N1…5 years after coming to Japan. That’s a long time. I hope this website helps you to get all the way up the JLPT ladder in less time than that.

Read more about me at http://www.thekoga.com.