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Yukata Day: A cultural escape at SNG

Yukata Day, an event organized for several years by the Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute, has allowed everyone to wear yukata, traditional Japanese garments that symbolize summer in Japan. For this special day, SNG invited all its students and staff to immerse themselves in Japanese culture. The yukata is a lightweight garment often worn during summer […]

Hiko Mizuno College of Jewelry Watchmaking Workshop

Let’s assemble a watch ourselves!

Hiko Mizuno College of Jewelry Workshop (Watchmaking) On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, despite the unfortunately rainy weather, a watchmaking workshop hosted by Hiko Mizuno College of Jewelry was held. This time, the theme was experiencing the assembly of a quartz watch. Students, who don’t usually get the chance to be involved in the world of […]

Chiba field trip

Chiba Field Trip

On May 23, 2025, students from the Tourism & Business class took part in a field trip to Chiba Prefecture, accompanied by their classmates and teachers. Far from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, this outing was designed as a moment of disconnection, a chance to reconnect with nature, and an opportunity to apply tourism-related […]

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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?

The following post is now archived and no longer valid. For the latest update please visit this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RMPUA39TSJm-n7y8pOsM6Z92D5Vx00lEzVYAUR_pVgE/preview?tab=t.0 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 […]

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. […]

An Unforgettable Day at Mount Fuji: A School Trip into Nature

Mount Fuji, the iconic symbol of Japan, is a captivating destination for a school trip. Its majesty and cultural significance make it the perfect setting for an unforgettable educational adventure. On July 26th, the students of SNG Tokyo had the opportunity to embark on a trip to finally explore it. Departure from School:The day begins […]

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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 […]