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The World Expo 2025 Osaka

When is the world expo 2025 Osaka ? The Expo 2025 Osaka, which opened on April 13, 2025, will run for six months until October 13. Its theme is “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” and it brings together 160 countries and regions to showcase innovations for a sustainable and inclusive future. What can you […]

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Let’s walk around Takadanobaba!

On April 11th, 4 students of the advanced II class went on a field trip in Takadanobaba area. Students and teachers has shared their thoughts about this experience. Let’s take a moment to look back on that day! The Higo Hosokawa Garden opens at 9:00 AM. We arrived around 9:40 and strolled around the garden. […]

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Strawberry picking day trip to Shizuoka

On Friday, February 21, 2025, the Tourism Business class went on a one-day bus tour to Shizuoka Prefecture. After a break at the Ebina Service Area, we enjoyed all-you-can-eat strawberries at Izu Fruit Park. Then, we visited the Kawazu Cherry Blossom Festival. Prior to the trip, we decided as a class to create a video […]

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Denmark Short Course

This year, the Denmark Short Course took place again! 23 students came from Denmark to learn Japanese. The course schedule was as follows: Course 1: January, 9th〜February, 2nd, Course 2: February 10th〜March, 7th. On the final day, as a culmination of their studies in Japanese, 10 students gave speeches and performed calligraphy.The speeches included introductions […]

What is the 150 hour Japanese Language Study Requirement for a Student Visa?

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 […]

From beginners to advanced: Students showcase their progress in Japanese 

On September 9th, Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute organized an event where students gave presentations in Japanese in front of their peers at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center in Yoyogi. This event provided students with the opportunity to showcase their progress in Japanese over the year, guided by the school’s staff and teaching faculty. The […]

A Day Trip to Mishima Skywalk and Mishima Taisha

On August 23rd, a day trip organized by the Shinjuku Japanese Language School’s Tourism Business Class took place. The destinations were the Mishima Skywalk and Mishima Taisha in Shizuoka. In preparation, the teacher and students spent time planning the tour details and even requested quotes from external tour companies, ensuring a thorough and professional approach. […]

Meeting with Surangel S. Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau

On June 4, 2024, Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute welcomed Surangel S. Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, who was visiting Japan, to discuss the “Japan-Palau Friendship Progress Study Abroad Scholarship.” Also present were Gustav Aitaro, Minister of State of the Republic of Palau, Peter Adelbai, Palauan Ambassador to Japan, and Hiroyasu Orikasa, Japanese […]

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 […]

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 […]