RETIO announces the Reiwa 8 results on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, and its FAQ says results come on the 26th day after the exam, not counting weekends and holidays. From publication on October 22, that leaves 34 days, or just under five weeks, of waiting. How you spend them will not change your result, but it will change whether November 25 finds you ready.
The plan below is editorial advice from us. The facts about how results are published come from RETIO's schedule page and FAQ, linked at the end.
Your five weeks, date by date
- 2026-10-22
Week 1 starts: self-score and flag doubtsNext
Use the provisional key; it is only as firm as the schools' agreement.
- 2026-10-29
Week 2: write your decision rules
What you will do at 36 or more, at 33–35, and at 32 or below.
- 2026-11-05
Week 3: short daily review of weak areas
Try thirty to forty-five minutes, then adjust to your recall.
- 2026-11-12
Week 4: find your examinee number; test My Page
RETIO posts passers' examinee numbers.
- 2026-11-19
Week 5: light review, then rest
- 2026-11-25
Results day
Official answers, pass criteria and passers' numbers go on RETIO's site.
Week 1: lock in your self-score
Enter your answers on the self-score page and keep a note of every question you guessed or changed. A record of doubts is more useful than a single number: if the official key moves one answer, you will know at once whether it moves you.
Put your results by area beside the 50-question layout. The Brokerage Act carries 20 of the 50 points, so a gap there costs the most. The subject split used here is based on RETIO's published 2025 paper; it is a study reference, not a guarantee of future allocations.
Decide now what each score means for you
| Provisional score | How it looks | A sensible next step |
|---|---|---|
| 36 or more | Above the cited TAC and LEC estimates | Wait for November 25, and read about registration in the meantime |
| 33–35 | Inside the range schools expect | Do not call it either way. Keep a light review going |
| 32 or less | Below the cited estimates and the 2016–2025 range | Start a retake plan now; stop it only if you pass |
Estimates are provisional; the official line is announced on results day. These bands are for general candidates answering 50 questions, not candidates with the five-question exemption.
Weeks 3 to 5: keep the knowledge, then get ready
Try thirty to forty-five minutes of daily review on your weakest area and adjust the time to your recall. Starting with the 20-question Brokerage Act block is one editorial suggestion.
In week 4, find your admit card or examinee number. RETIO publishes the passers' examinee numbers, so the number is what you will look for. Internet applicants should also check that their My Page sign-in works: RETIO says they are due to be able to view their own scores there after results, date not yet fixed. In week 5, ease off. Nothing you learn now will change the score you already have.
How RETIO publishes results on November 25
| What | How |
|---|---|
| Passers' examinee numbers, pass criteria, official answer numbers | Posted on RETIO's website; available from results day until the end of July the following year |
| Pass certificate | Sent to passers by RETIO as registered mail |
| Result notice for those who did not pass | None is sent |
| Your own score (internet applicants) | Planned on My Page after results; date not yet fixed |
If you miss the registered-mail delivery, a notice is left; RETIO's FAQ says to contact the post office.
Provisional
Dates marked “planned”
Viewing your own score on My Page is described by RETIO as planned, with the date not fixed. We will not state a time for it. The November 25 results date itself is confirmed on RETIO's schedule page.
Frequently asked questions
Can I find out my result before November 25?
RETIO's FAQ describes results being posted on the results date. Your self-score is an estimate until then.
What if I miss the registered mail?
A notice slip is left, and RETIO says to contact the post office. If you cannot find the notice slip, internet applicants can check on My Page, or contact RETIO's Exam Department if still unsure.
Should I keep studying if I think I passed?
That is your call. Keeping a light routine costs little, and it avoids a cold start if the official key moves your score.
Sources
- RETIO — Takken exam schedule (Reiwa 8): results date, My Page scores (opens in a new tab)retio.or.jpAccessed October 22, 2026
- RETIO — Takken exam FAQ: how results are announced and certificates sent (opens in a new tab)retio.or.jpAccessed October 22, 2026
- TAC — rapid answer key and pass-mark estimate (opens in a new tab)tac-school.co.jpUpdated 2026-10-18 18:00Accessed October 22, 2026
- LEC — rapid answer key and pass-mark estimate (opens in a new tab)lec-jp.comAs of 2026-10-18 18:00Accessed October 22, 2026
- RETIO — Takken exam implementation summary, past ten years (opens in a new tab)retio.or.jpPass marks 2016–2025Accessed October 22, 2026
- RETIO — 2025 exam paper (opens in a new tab)retio.or.jpAccessed October 25, 2026