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Disaster Preparedness Day for Spring 2024

On Friday, May 31, 2024, Disaster Preparedness Day was held at Shinjuku Japanese Language School. The event aimed to enable students and faculty to act calmly during an earthquake, make appropriate judgments, provide assistance, learn necessary Japanese for disaster situations, and cultivate the spirit of self-help and mutual aid to protect themselves and others. The […]

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Yojijukugo for International Students in the Spring Semester 2024

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 […]

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Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute Graduation Ceremony 2023

On March 22, 2024, Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute held its graduation ceremony. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony had been conducted online or within the school for a while, but this year, it was finally held at an external venue for the first time in five years. This year’s grand ceremony took place at […]

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JSUS/Pathways Graduation Ceremony

On March 17, 2024, a graduation ceremony and exchange meeting were held for Ukrainian students accepted by JSUS (Japan Support for Ukrainian Students), which Shinjuku Japanese Language School is a member of, and Pathways Japan. This program accepted 100 students from Ukraine. In addition, support was provided for entry into Japan, Japanese language education, accommodation, […]

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Speech and Performance Contest 2023

On February 24th, Shinjuku Japanese Language School held its 2023 Speech and Performance Contest at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center. This event showcased performances that students and faculty had been practicing for several weeks in front of the entire school. In the days leading up to the event, students and staff could be seen […]

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An ONI Came to Our School on Setsubun 2024!

On February 2nd, Shinjuku Japanese Language Insitute celebrated Setsubun a day early. Teachers explained the significance of Setsubun in each class and distributed beans. Suddenly, to everyone’s surprise, a demon appeared in the classroom! Amid rising tension, the students faced the imminent threat by shouting loudly, “Out with the demon, in with good fortune!” They […]

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Principal of Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute Receives Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award

On December 19, 2023, during the Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award ceremony held in Kyoto, individuals who have contributed significantly to the promotion of Japanese culture and international cultural exchange were honored. Among them, Principal Takahide Ezoe of Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute received the “Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award.” The introduction from the Agency for […]

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Exchange with elementary school

On Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 23 students volunteered at Tomo Elementary School in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, where they experienced an international exchange class with 3rd and 4th graders and enjoyed interacting with elementary school students. The event was well received by both the elementary school students and the international students. […]

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Change Working Visa to Student Visa and Stay in Japan

Processing Time: 1 month or less* (from when you submit your application) APPLY NOW If you currently live in Japan, lost your job with working visa in Japan, the application process is very simple to change your visa and attend our Japanese language school in Tokyo. It is actually easier and faster than obtaining a COE (Certificate […]

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Japan Student Visa Guide 2021

One of our goals is to provide you with the easiest process to complete your application to study in Japan. With our student visa guide we hope to make the process more straightforward for you, especially during these times of COVID-19. If you have any specific questions outside of this guide, please feel free to […]