J'Hesperus Education was founded in 2022 by Thwe Thet Htar San with a vision to empower Myanmar youth through quality educational opportunities in Japan. Inspired by her own decade of experience studying at a Japanese language school and university in Tokyo, as well as working at a leading international company in Japan, she established J'Hesperus to guide students toward achieving their academic and career aspirations in Japan.
J'Hesperus is more than a conventional education agency, it is dedicated to providing comprehensive education consulting services. Our story begins with our founder, Thwe Thet Htar San, who grew up in a small town in Ayeyarwady, Myanmar where opportunities to study abroad were limited and trusted guidance was difficult to find. At just thirteen years old, she made a promise to herself that she would pursue higher education overseas. It was an ambitious dream for her back then. Financial limitations, limited information, and uncertainty made the path far from being straightforward for a girl who lives in the countryside. Yet, rather than giving up, she spent years researching scholarship opportunities, learning about international education systems, and preparing herself for opportunities that often seemed out of reach.
In 2016, she took the first step toward that dream by moving alone to Tokyo to study Japanese. Like thousands of international students, she quickly discovered that studying abroad was about much more than gaining admission to a school. It meant adapting to a new language, embracing an unfamiliar culture, managing financial responsibilities, and building confidence in an entirely new environment. Those experiences of the founder became the foundation of our J'Hesperus. They gave us a deep understanding that every student's journey extends far beyond the classroom, where success requires preparation, mentorship, resilience, and continuous support at every stage. Before students depart for Japan, the organization offers systematic guidance on the differences between the education systems and university admission processes of Myanmar and Japan. This personalized approach has earned the trust and confidence of thousands of students and parents throughout Myanmar.
J'Hesperus is proud to be the first education agency in Myanmar appointed as the nationwide representative of the Language School affiliated with Tokyo International University. Through this partnership, students gain access to a wide range of educational opportunities, including scholarship programs, university preparation courses, the Tokyo International University admission Program, and college partnership programs. Since its establishment, J'Hesperus has helped more than 1,500 students pursue their educational dreams in Japan. Over the past four years, the organization has continued to expand its services by opening branch offices in Myaynigone, Hlaing ,Tharkayta and Hledan making its support more accessible to students across Myanmar.
To ensure students receive continuous support after arriving in Japan, J'Hesperus Japan Company was established in Tokyo in 2023. The company provides comprehensive, one-stop assistance with settling into life in Japan, preparing for university and college admissions, job hunting, and visa status change applications. By offering guidance at every stage of the journey, J'Hesperus remains committed to supporting Myanmar students long after they arrive in Japan. At J'Hesperus, our commitment extends beyond helping students study abroad, as we strive to be a lifelong partner in their educational and professional journey, turning aspirations into achievements and dreams into reality.
J'Hesperus offers comprehensive Japanese language education with more than 15 classes ranging from beginner (N5) to advanced (N2) levels. We currently have over 1,000 enrolled students and have successfully helped more than 1,000 students realize their dreams of studying in Japan over the past four years.
Our Study Abroad Program helps students from Myanmar pursue their academic and career goals in Japan. While most agencies only help you leave, J'Hesperus owns the complete journey to make your transition structured, supported, and future-facing. We boast a perfect 100% Certificate of Eligibility (COE) issuance rate and maintain strong partnerships with up to 50 reputable schools across 10 Japanese prefectures, including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Hokkaido.
As part of our diverse vocational offerings, we are actively developing a brand-new pathway into Japan's highly demanded Nursing & Caregiving field. Combined with our agency's wider Scholarship Programs, this upcoming initiative will help students secure specialized training and career placement in the Japanese healthcare sector. Stay tuned, more details will be announced very soon.