Live and study in Japan

Study Japanese in Tokyo | Long-Term Course April 2026 (Student Visa Available)

INTRODUCTION Do you want to study Japanese in Tokyo with full Student Visa Support?We strongly recommend applying to SNG (Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute). Our April 2026 Long-Term Course is now open for applications! APPLICATION PERIODS TERM : APRIL LENGTH : 1.5 Years Course PERIOD OF APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION : FROM OCTOBER TO THE 15TH OF […]

What You’ll Experience as a Student at SNG

When you peek into the classroom, you’ll see students fully engaged, their faces focused with determination. Teachers, too, bring energy and warmth, teaching enthusiastically with smiles. Lessons follow the school’s unique Ezoe Method, a clear and intuitive approach that is highly praised by many students. Learning here goes far beyond textbooks. Group projects and debates […]

How Much Does It Cost to Live in Tokyo?

At SNG, we recently conducted a survey among our international students about their monthly living expenses and surprising discoveries related to money in Japan.For those planning to study abroad or start a new life in Tokyo, we hope these insights will be useful. According to the survey, the average monthly living expenses of students at […]

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How to study Japanese in your country ? Start with our 150-hour online course

Whether you want to go to Japan, apply for a student visa, deepen your Japanese skills, work in a Japanese company, or simply enjoy learning the language, whatever your motivation, these 150 hours of Japanese lessons will help you build a strong foundation. Have you already decided to go to Japan, or are you still […]

Learn Japanese from Home : Our Online Classes !

Our courses resume this October! Are you eager to master Japanese, but find commuting or attending in-person classes inconvenient? Look no further! Our online Japanese courses, led by certified native instructors based in Tokyo, are designed to deliver a dynamic and immersive learning experience—no matter where you are in the world.  Enroll Here ! Courses […]

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Japan Student Visa Guide 2025

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. If you have any specific questions outside of this guide, please feel free to contact us, and our friendly staff […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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How to open a bank account in Japan 2025

※This article was updated in August 2025. 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 […]

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Work in Japan with a student visa

To work with a student visa you have to: You want to live and study in Japan? However, without a work permit this dream seems impossible? live in Japan, you have a student visa and you want to work and make some extra money? Here are some tips that could help you work in Japan […]