309 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 10 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (93%).
r/mext Traffic & Engagement r/mext Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/mext Most Active Times When r/mext Is Most Active
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r/mext Flair Performance r/mext Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| General Questions | 90 (29.3%) | 2 |
| Application | 88 (28.7%) | 2 |
| LOPA/LOAs | 34 (11.1%) | 5 |
| Social | 20 (6.5%) | 4 |
| Studying/Testing | 17 (5.5%) | 1 |
| First/Second Screening | 16 (5.2%) | 3 |
| Interview | 12 (3.9%) | 3 |
| School Life | 10 (3.3%) | 3 |
| Research Related | 9 (2.9%) | 2 |
| Other Than MEXT | 8 (2.6%) | 5 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/mext Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/mext
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| mext | 161 (52.1%) | 2 | 6 |
| scholarship | 37 (12.0%) | 1 | 4 |
| university | 35 (11.3%) | 3 | 6 |
| student | 30 (9.7%) | 2 | 6 |
| research | 24 (7.8%) | 4 | 10 |
| screening | 22 (7.1%) | 4 | 8 |
| embassy | 20 (6.5%) | 6 | 9 |
| japan | 20 (6.5%) | 2 | 6 |
| india | 19 (6.2%) | 2 | 8 |
| recommendation | 17 (5.5%) | 3 | 6 |
r/mext Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/mext
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/mext Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/mext
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due to frustration, some of the members of this sub are making racist comments
Is there a way to hide posts on this reddit from people in a specific country?
Cleared the MEXT 2027 Embassy screening (Research/PhD, India) — sharing my experience for future applicants
MEXT LoPA Anxiety Relief for Second Screening
Soy becario MEXT en Japón como Research Student — pregúntame lo que quieras sobre la beca 🇯🇵
Currently getting multiple rejections from all universities I applied to [MEXT Embassy Recommendation]
Finally received acceptance from Tohoku
MEXT Embassy Recommendation Applicants: Master’s and PhD Opportunities in Robotics and AI at Tohoku University, Japan
I failed the 1st screening
Scared about not getting a LOPA
r/mext Audience Overlap r/mext Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/mext FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/mext
What's the best time to post on r/mext?
Based on posting volume, r/mext is most active on Sundays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/mext?
r/mext averages 10 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/mext get?
Posts on r/mext average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/mext get most?
On r/mext, most posts are text posts (93%)