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 […]

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.

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 […]

※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 […]

This Thursday, 5th of November 2020, research presentations will be given at Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute to celebrate the 3rd edition of “Nihongo no hi – Japanese Language Day”. Since the end of last year, the spread of the COVID-19 has made it difficult for us to give in-person lessons and welcome students from overseas.Although […]

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 […]

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 […]

The number of novel coronavirus infections reported in Tokyo is increasing rapidly. Therefore, we have decided to move classes to online for the time being, in order to reduce the risk of infection and prioritize the physical health of our students. Thank you very much for your understanding and continued cooperation. We will monitor the […]

Useful details to know before taking a job interview in Japan This article will focus on taking a job interview in Japan, how to prepare for it and what to expect during the interview. We will not be talking about job hunting in Japan, or how to apply for a job, or how to write […]

On April 17, the Japanese government made the decision to set up a relief fund in order to support residents financially impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. This measure allows each resident, Japanese and foreign, to claim a ¥100,000 cash emergency relief handout. If you would like more details about the criteria of eligibility to obtain […]