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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, […]

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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 […]

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An ONI Came to Our School on Setsubun 2024!

On February 2nd, Shinjuku Japanese Language Insitute celebrated Setsubun a day early. Teachers explained the significance of Setsubun in each class and distributed beans. Suddenly, to everyone’s surprise, a demon appeared in the classroom! Amid rising tension, the students faced the imminent threat by shouting loudly, “Out with the demon, in with good fortune!” They […]

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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 […]

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Exchange with elementary school

On Saturday, October 15, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 23 students volunteered at Tomoa 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 […]

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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 […]

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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. What is the JLPT? The Japanese Language Proficiency Test, also called JLPT, is the Japanese equivalent of TOEIC or TOEFL for English. This exam serves to evaluate the Japanese skills […]