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How to open a bank account in Japan
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An SNG alumni to participate to the Paralympic Games

Mr. Sasaki Roberto Izumi is one of the Japanese blind soccer players for the Tokyo Paralympics. He is one of the graduates of our school in 2008. That same year, Mr. Chen Yumin (Hong Kong), who is totally deaf also graduated from our school. To celebrate Sasaki’s graduation, Ruy Ramos, who is also Brazilian and […]

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How to open a bank account in Japan

Japanese banks are making great efforts to open up to foreign clients. ATMs, staff and even some banks’ websites are now available in English. However, opening a bank account in Japan remains a tedious process. The documents that need to be provided depend on each bank, but most of the time you will need: a […]

work with student visa japan

Work in Japan with a student visa

To work with a student visa you have to: Go to the immigration website and download the request for exemption document Fill out the document They will ask you for your passport and your foreign resident card Return the file to the Immigration Office Once obtained, you will be allowed to work a maximum of […]

10 tips to prepare for the JLPT

10 tips to prepare for the JLPT

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. Organize your study routine Save some time to review what you’ve learned Look up what you need to learn for the JLPT level you are aiming for Put off till […]

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To all SNG students

The number of novel coronavirus infections reported in Tokyo is increasing rapidly. Therefore, we have decided to move classes to online for the time being, in order to reduce the risk of infection and prioritize the physical health of our students. Thank you very much for your understanding and continued cooperation. We will monitor the […]

How to prepare for a job interview in Japan

How to prepare for a job interview in Japan?

For a foreigner, a job interview in Japanese is not only a proficiency assessment, but also a test for their capacity to adapt to a Japanese company’s environment. If you are one of them, you must arrive at least 5 minutes early. You must wear appropriate clothes. For the interview, don’t interrupt your interviewer(s), don’t […]

What are the conditions to obtain the ¥200,000 relief fund for students from the Japanese government

Conditions to apply for the ¥200,000 relief fund for students in Japan

In order to support students financially affected by covid-19, the Japanese government announced on May 19, 2020 a ¥53 billion relief fund for struggling students. This comes on top of the ¥100,000 relief fund available for every resident. Students are suffering financial consequences due to Covid-19 Measures put in place by the Japanese government to […]

Tsuyu: Rainy season in Japan

Japan ranked first in Asia for study abroad

Japan is ranked first in Asia for students who want to study abroad in a ranking recently released by a higher education search portal, ​educations.com​. For the second year in a row, they used ​student survey responses​ to  highlight key factors in the international student’s journey. Over 30,000 students revealed that their priority when selecting a university […]