2years · April admission
Total Cost
¥1,360,000
Fees breakdown
1year 9months · July admission
Total Cost
¥1,197,500
Fees breakdown
1.5years · October admission
Total Cost
¥1,035,000
Fees breakdown
Completion of 12 years of formal school education or equivalent
Evaluation of documents, Interview, Test
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Hi everyone, I apologize if this post is a bit long or scattered. I’m dealing with a lot of overlapping doubts right now, and I felt it would make more sense to share the full picture rather than reduce everything to one simple question. For a while now, I’ve been thinking seriously about spending a meaningful period of time in Japan, not just going for a short trip. I’ve had this idea of living there for a while, studying Japanese seriously, and seeing whether that kind of life really suits me. Ideally I’m drawn to a place like Yokohama, but more than the specific city, I’m trying to understand whether this is actually realistic for me or whether I’m romanticizing it too much. For context, I’m 26 and I work remotely as a game programmer. My schedule is flexible since I work from home, but I still need to put in around 30 to 40 hours a week. That’s where a lot of my anxiety comes from. Part of me feels that a student visa would make the most sense, because my main goal would be to study Japanese and experience daily life in Japan more deeply. But at the same time, I already have a remote job, and I keep worrying about whether trying to study and work at the same time would be too much in practice. I’m also unsure about the working holiday option. It sounds more flexible, but I don’t know if it really fits someone whose main goal is studying rather than mostly traveling and picking up jobs here and there. So I’m confused not only about what is technically possible, but also about what actually matches the kind of experience I want. Another thing that confuses me is the visa side of work limits. I’ve heard that in some cases there may be a limit of around 28 hours per week for work, and if that’s true, then I honestly don’t know what someone in my situation is supposed to do, since my current remote job is already around 30–40 hours. That adds another layer of doubt for me. In theory, the idea sounds amazing: moving to Japan, studying the language, keeping my job, building a new routine, and finally doing something I’ve wanted for years. But I can also easily imagine the opposite outcome — classes, homework, commuting, time zone issues, work deadlines, daily stress, and everything turning into constant exhaustion. What worries me most is ending up too tired to do anything properly: not fully present at school, not focused at work, and not really enjoying Japan either. I’m honestly afraid of building this ideal version in my head and then burning out a few months later because I tried to combine too much. Another thought I’ve had is whether I might actually need to leave my job and focus only on studying if I go. That scares me too, because then it becomes a much bigger financial and personal decision. Keeping my job might make the whole plan too heavy, but leaving it would make everything feel much riskier. So I guess what I’m really asking is: has anyone here been in a similar situation? Especially if you went to Japan for language school while balancing remote work, or if you had to choose between a student visa and a working holiday when your main goal was really to study. Did it feel manageable in real life? Did you enjoy the experience, or did it turn into more of a survival routine? Did anyone reach a point where they realized they had to simplify things and let go of work to make the experience sustainable? I’d also really appreciate hearing from people who arrived with certain expectations and then found that reality was very different, for better or worse. I’m not looking for blind encouragement or for someone to just tell me not to do it. I’m mainly hoping for honest experiences, practical perspective, and maybe some reassurance from people who have had similar doubts. Thanks for reading and for sharing your experiences. I know I’m asking a lot in one post, but it felt more honest to explain the full situation rather than ask something too narrow.
I’m 22 years old and will be moving to Osaka as a language school student. I’d love some advice from anyone with experience. A bit about me: • I’ve been studying Japanese for 8 years (around N2). • I’m completing my degree online, which will be finished by graduation. • I enjoy creating content online. • I have experience working at an airport and in e-commerce marketing and selling. • I can also translate mangas from Japanese to English and do voice dubbing for English anime companies that need voice actresses. I plan to begin as part time (28 hours only) and then gradually switch to full-time (after i graduate) I’m curious about job opportunities in Japan or Osaka, especially ones where my skills and experience could be useful. Any tips, recommendations, or leads would be really appreciated!
I'm (24f) an English translator/teacher from Turkey. I have bachelor's in both. I love being a teacher. I'm thinking of getting TEFL and moving abroad. Japan intrigues me the most, I've been interested in the culture and I know basic Japanese. While searching I've seen lots of people going to language school first. Is it better to go to Japan through a language school first or going there as an English teacher? I know Japan isn't going to be perfect as an English teacher and that's okay. I already don't have good opportunities in my country. I want to build something humble in Japan and just live my life. I want to experience the culture and new opportunities.
I’m 27, from Pakistan, and trying to figure out the most realistic path to start an accounting/finance career in Japan. I have ACCA, an MSc in Professional Accounting, and about 3 years of experience, and I expect to get JLPT N2 before coming( currently at n3 and will be giving n2 this december) My idea is to apply to a Japanese language school, move to Japan, study until N1, and then apply for accounting/finance jobs from inside Japan. I want honest advice from people who know the market Would employers in Japan take someone like me seriously after language school, or is it much better to keep applying from abroad and try to get hired directly first? I’d really appreciate realistic feedback, especially from foreigners working in accounting, audit, FP&A, banking, or finance-related roles in Japan.
Hi everyone! I apologize if this question has been asked, but I didn't see anything quite related to what I'm looking for, so hopefully I can get all of your thoughts and opinions. I'll post more about myself and my situation below my questions for further clarification, but I'll be finishing up my Bachelor's degree in IT hopefully within the next 6ish months. Afterwards, I'm looking to attend a language school that is more on the intensive side for 2 years, so I can aim for at least N2, if not N1, so I can apply to jobs afterwards. I'm looking for a school around Tokyo that at least has a 2 year program, supports part-time work, has a student dorm with internet access, and supports employment/interviewing. I've done some preliminary research and found 2 schools that seem to be what I'm looking for: Akamonkai and Japan International Institute of Cybernetics. My questions are: 1. Do any of you have experience with these schools, or have any information about them to help my decision, and what's your opinion of them? 2. Are there any other schools that would meet what I'm looking for that you'd recommend? Thank you very much for your time, information, and reading this! More information about me in case it'll help: I'm a 41 years old male in Colorado, and have been in IT as a system administrator and network engineer for over 20 years. I'm finally finishing my degree so I have it for opening more doors, plus I need my degree if I want to work in Japan. I have my CompTIA A+, Net+, and Sec+ certs, plus other basic ones like Linux and ITIL. I'll be getting my CompTIA Cloud+ and Project Management+ certs with my few upcoming classes as well. I have some experience with programming, but not much, so I'm learning it at a deeper level to possibly pivot into software development/web development, and to add more skills and opportunities to my resume. I've been studying Japanese for quite some time, but only within the last year put some real effort into it, and would self-assess myself around lower N4. I also took a test through Akamonkai and they put me around that level as well. I've wanted to live in Japan since I was a kid, and trying to avoid the English teaching route if at all possible, so I'm hoping this path will set me up for success. I have a high school friend that lives in Abiko as well, so I'll have someone close by that can help me as well if necessary. If there's anything else I need to mention, please definitely let me know, thank you!
I’m considering language school in Tokyo and then trying to transition into an IT job in Japan after improving my Japanese. I’m trying to be realistic before leaving a stable job in the US. My background is in networking/infrastructure, mostly enterprise and customer-facing technical roles. I’ve already been researching schools, visas, and job sites, so I’m mainly hoping to hear from people in IT who actually tried this path. A few things I’d appreciate insight on: • Were you able to go from language school to a full-time IT job? • Did employers care more about your experience or your Japanese level? • Did you apply directly, use recruiters, or network? • Did language school actually help? • What was harder than you expected? Thanks in advance.
