If you wish to study Japanese in Japan long-term, you need to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility for a Student Visa through a Japanese language school. There are various requirements set by the Immigration Bureau for the Certificate of Eligibility, and one of these requirements, Japanese language study history, has been updated. When Did […]

In Japanese, there are words called “yojijukugo,” which are idiomatic expressions composed of four kanji characters. These phrases reflect the unique expressiveness and culture of the Japanese language, making them an attractive element for learners. This year, advanced students at Shinjuku Japanese Language School created enjoyable slide presentations to help others learn yojijukugo. These presentations […]

10 tips as well as links to free online practice tests that will allow you to check your level and better prepare for the JLPT. What is the JLPT? The Japanese Language Proficiency Test, also called JLPT, is the Japanese equivalent of TOEIC or TOEFL for English. This exam serves to evaluate the Japanese skills […]

To confess your love, you can say: “好きです。付き合ってください。(suki desu. tsuki atte kudasai) which means: “I like you. Go out with me, please.”. You can also say 愛してる (aishiteru) for “I love you”, but be careful not to overuse it. In Japan, love is rather shown through actions than spoken. Where 好き (suki) expresses affection and […]

Leaves have started to fall, days are getting shorter and shorter and temperatures are dropping. That’s right, winter is on its way! And winter means… holidays! Just like any other country, this time of the year is very important in Japan as well, especially New Year. It brings out another set of very specific traditions […]