Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south.

An advanced diploma is a scholastic program that provides students with the in-depth education they need to further advance in their career or to qualify for unique professional opportunities. Many advanced diplomas can be completed in a short amount of time, which makes them ideal for busy students.

Online or distance learning refers to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning, one can access education at any time and from any location with an available internet connection.