How much is BJT in 2026, and when can you take it?
BJT costs ¥8,000 in Japan for applications from 1 April 2026, and each country abroad has its own fee. There are no fixed dates; you book an open slot.
Short answer
In Japan the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test costs ¥8,000 including tax for applications made on or after 1 April 2026 (Kanken notice of 6 January 2026); outside Japan each country has its own fee, for example 33 USD in Vietnam. There are no fixed exam dates, because you apply any time and choose a day and time when a Pearson VUE test centre is open. After a test you must wait 3 months before you can sit it again.
- ¥8,000 BJT fee in Japan, tax included, applications from 1 April 2026
- ¥7,000 the old fee, for applications made by 31 March 2026
- ¥7,500 JLPT fee in Japan, December 2026 session, for comparison
The fee in Japan
BJT costs ¥8,000 including tax in Japan. The Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation (Kanken), which runs BJT, announced the new fee in a notice dated 6 January 2026, and it applies by application date, not by test date. Applications made on or after 1 April 2026 pay ¥8,000. If you applied at the old fee of ¥7,000 by 31 March 2026, you can still sit the test at that fee until 31 March 2027. For group vouchers, the old fee applied to orders that reached Pearson VUE by 18:00 on 31 March 2026.
You pay when you book: by credit card (JCB, VISA, MasterCard or AMEX) or with a test voucher, and in Japan also by bank transfer through Pearson VUE customer service. The steps are in How to book BJT in Japan.
Fees outside Japan
| Country or region | Fee |
|---|---|
| Asia | |
| China | 104 USD |
| Hong Kong | 743 HKD |
| India | 37 USD |
| Indonesia | 25 USD |
| Korea | 57 USD |
| Malaysia | 38 USD |
| Myanmar | 18 USD |
| Philippines | 38 USD |
| Singapore | 98 SGD |
| Taiwan | 71 USD |
| Thailand | 38 USD |
| Vietnam | 33 USD |
| Oceania | |
| Australia | 129 AUD |
| Americas | |
| United States | 87 USD |
| Brazil | 48 USD |
| Mexico | 48 USD |
| Europe | |
| United Kingdom | 87 USD |
| France | 87 USD |
| Germany | 87 USD |
| Italy | 87 USD |
Pearson VUE also listed BJT centres in Nepal and Kazakhstan on 10 November 2026, but they are not on this fee list. In Vietnam, Kanken asks candidates who pay in local currency to contact DEOW Vietnam, the test centre it lists in Ho Chi Minh City. Check the fee on the Pearson VUE booking screen; Kanken notes that the fee shown when you select the test is without tax. Centres by country are in where to take BJT.
Test dates: there is no calendar
BJT has no fixed exam dates. You can apply at any time and choose a day and time that suits you; which days are available depends on the opening hours of each test centre.
- Online booking is open until 23:59 on the day before the test.
- Rescheduling or cancelling online is possible until 24 hours before the test.
- Through Pearson VUE customer service, a booking can be made until one business day before the test date, during business hours.
Retakes: every 3 months
Once you have taken BJT, you cannot take it again for 3 months. Kanken's example: if you sit on 1 April, you can sit again on or after 1 July. Pearson VUE adds a warning: if you take the test again within 3 months with a different account, your results are voided and your account is suspended.
Cost and dates next to the JLPT
The December 2026 JLPT in Japan is on 6 December 2026, costs ¥7,500 including tax, and applications closed on 7 September. Results for that session are online in late January 2027. If you missed it, see your options after missing the JLPT. For some visas, BJT 400 counts like JLPT N2; the rules are in which Japanese tests count for a Japan visa.
Before you pay
- Check the fee for your country on the booking screen, especially outside Japan.
- Pay by card if your date may change. Card payments can be refunded up to 24 hours before the test; voucher payments cannot.
- Plan retakes 3 months apart if you are aiming for a visa score.
Questions people ask
How much is the BJT exam fee?
¥8,000 per person including tax in Japan, for applications made on or after 1 April 2026. Outside Japan the fee depends on the country, for example 37 USD in India or 87 USD in the United States (Kanken fee list, April 2026).
Is there a group discount for BJT?
Yes, for vouchers bought in bulk: 10% off for 10–39 vouchers, 15% for 40–99 and 30% for 100 or more. Kanken's FAQ says the vouchers are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
Will my BJT fee be refunded if I cannot take the test?
If you paid by credit card, you can cancel up to 24 hours before the start of the test and get a full refund. If you used a voucher, there is no refund, and the test is rescheduled within the time limit.
How often can you take the BJT?
Once every 3 months. Kanken's example is that if you sit on 1 April, you can sit again on or after 1 July.
How can I pay for the BJT?
By credit card (JCB, VISA, MasterCard or AMEX) or with a test voucher. If you take the test in Japan, you can also pay by bank transfer through Pearson VUE customer service.
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