1year · April admission
Total Cost
¥718,000
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1year 3months · January admission
Total Cost
¥878,750
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1.5years · October admission
Total Cost
¥1,044,500
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1year 9months · July admission
Total Cost
¥1,205,250
Fees breakdown
2years · April admission
Total Cost
¥1,366,000
Fees breakdown
6months · April, October admission
Total Cost
¥394,000
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I’m a 24-year-old from India, and I’ve been seriously considering moving to Japan. I’d really appreciate some honest advice on whether my current plan makes sense. My idea is to go to Japan on a student visa by enrolling in a Japanese language school. I’ve already been studying Japanese for a while, and I think I could reach around N5 level within a month or two with focused effort. My goal would be to improve my Japanese enough to eventually transition into a job and stay long-term.(Teaching or Recruitment) A bit about my background: -Bachelor’s degree in English Literature. -Currently working as a US IT recruiter in India for past 1 year One of my biggest concerns is finances. I don’t currently have significant savings, so I would likely need to take a student loan to fund my studies and move. That makes this decision feel pretty high-risk. I’ve also thought about doing another degree, but starting a 3-4 year program at 24 doesn’t feel like the best option for me personally, as I’d be close to 28–29 by the time I finish. So I guess my main questions are: -Is going to a language school a viable path to eventually finding a job in Japan? -Is taking a loan for this kind of plan too risky? -Are there better or more practical alternatives I should consider? I’m genuinely motivated to move to Japan and build a life there, but I want to make sure I’m not making a naive or financially risky decision. Any advice, personal experiences, or reality checks would be really appreciated
I’m considering doing a several months language school course but I’m 32 so worried I’ll be the oldest there and possibly not have the experience I’m hoping too. Of course I’m there to further my language skills and possibly look into getting a job after the course but I’d like to be able to have a social life as well and that’ll be easier to establish with the people I’m in constant contact with (my classmates) but idk it’ll be me and a bunch of 18-20 year olds who I might not be able to relate to. Has anyone else done a programme like this at bit of an “older” age and want to share their experience? Thanks in advance!
I’m a bit confused about the admission requirements for Japanese language schools and wanted to get some clarity from people who’ve already gone through the process. Is it compulsory to have completed around 150 hours of Japanese study or at least pass JLPT N5 before applying? Or is it still possible to get admission without any formal Japanese learning background? I’ve seen mixed information online—some say it’s mandatory for a student visa, while others say certain schools accept beginners and help you from scratch. If anyone has applied recently (especially from India), could you share your experience? Did you already have N5/150 hours, or were you able to get in without it? Also, does this requirement depend more on the school or on visa rules? Would really appreciate any insights
I’m 29 and I want to experience living in Japan for at least 2 or 3 years. I’ve been to Japan 5 times before, mostly for like 3 week vacations but more recently I was there for 10 weeks for a language program. My Japanese level is about N3 going into N2, definitely enough for simple conversation and getting around on my own. I have about 7 years of experience working in Data Science, I have a Bachelor’s in Math and a Masters in Statistics. And yes, I’ve already considered everything around taking a pay cut and opportunity cost of moving and working in Japan. The truth is I’ve already been able to earn and save way more than I ever thought, and I don’t want to wait around for a ‘perfect opportunity’ to do something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time. My current plan is to attend school for at least 1 year starting Spring 2027. While I will attempt to pass N2 this December, in case I don’t I will aim for next July in Japan. Regardless, I hope language school will help accelerate my learning but more importantly catch up my speaking ability. This will also give me an easier time getting into Japan on a student visa and make the job search a lot easier. I am American and native English speaker so I did considering going the teaching route, but considering everything I’ve heard about it, I think prioritizing my Japanese learning would be a better option for me. My goal is that while I’m in school I can search and apply for a job related to Data Science, and hopefully transition into a full time position. I’ve been told that I should try to do this now even if I’m currently outside of Japan, but the truth a lot of what I’ve seen requires candidates to already be in Japan. Also a lot of positions require at least N2 and to conduct the interview in Japanese, and I’m not confident enough to do that right now I’m still giving myself about another year to work, study, and make sure it’s what I want to do, so any advice or feedback is appreciated, thanks!
Details: Bachelor's in both eng lit and psychology. Master's in Psychology. I'm 23 at the moment. My goal is to ultimately move to Japan and escape my family. I don't quite feel like continuing with a doctorate for psychology in my country since the path's too much of a strain on my situation (it's not about the finances though just some other personal issues). Hence, I've been thinking of changing my field. So far, Japanese is a relatively easy language for me since it's quite similar to my native languages (I'm Asian and I'm already fluent in 4 other languages). I was wondering if I should: 1. Take the JLPT for N2 by studying the language for a year here first then directly apply to a Marketing (preferably digital) or Comp Science program in a Japanese university or apply for a job from here after passing the language exam. 2. Instead apply to a language school there then either go on to uni or directly job hunt. Or am I doing something stupid by changing my path?
I keep reading that Language School durations are based on when you start. April - 2 years July - 1 year and 9 months October - 1 year and 6 months January - 1 year and 3 months I haven't been able to find an explanation as to why the duration is different other than it lines up with the start dates for universities in Japan. I already have a degree and do not plan on going back to university, but I would like to stay for the full 2 years. It is now April 2026 and I rather not wait until April 2027. * Are shorter durations more intensive and you learn the same amount of material? * Do you just lose out on 1-3 terms worth of material?
