Press release

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

exchange with elementary school pupil

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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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 […]