Live & Study in Japan

Going to Japan has never been so simple

Want to live in Japan? It all starts with learning the language. We partner with 20+ of Japan’s best Japanese language schools, catering to all levels, all learning styles, and all goals. We work with you to find you the perfect language school for your needs.

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APPLY NOW FOR JANUARY 2026! FINAL INTAKE DEADLINE FOR COURSES WITH A STUDENT VISA: SEPTEMBER 3RD

Spots are limited, and deadlines are subject to change. We recommend all students to contact Go! Go! Nihon and submit their application well in advance of the deadline. We are also accepting early applications for the April and July 2026 terms.

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Who we are

Go! Go! Nihon Live and Study in Japan!

Go! Go! Nihon was founded in 2009 by two Japanese language school students, who wanted to make it easier for others to live and study in Japan. The service launched with English, Italian and Swedish language support. We now supports 7 languages in total and has proudly helped 15000+ people successfully live and study in Japan.

What we do

Live, Learn and Study in Japan with Go! Go! Nihon.

Go! Go! Nihon has proudly helped thousands of people from around the world fulfill their dreams of living in Japan by helping them with one of the most important skills: learning the Japanese language. Whether you want to study in Japan for two years, or two weeks, we can help with school selection, renting accommodation, and settling into your life in Japan. Can’t make it to Japan yet, or want to get a head start? We offer online courses created in partnership with Japanese language schools in Japan.

Advantages

Why choose Go! Go! Nihon

Professionally-crafted online learning

Our online courses are created to help you learn Japanese no matter where you are. Discover our courses

We support 7 different languages

Our dedicated team provides support in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, German, and Portuguese. Learn more about us

Our support is free

We don’t charge for our service, so you pay exactly the same fees as you applied to your chosen school on your own. Contact us

Courses to suit everyone

We will find the best option for you, whether you want to study for two week or two years. Pick a trip or find a school.

Hassle free help & services

We can help you with accommodation, arranging an airport pick-up, getting a SIM card and more.

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What our students say

Find out what our former and current students have said about their experiences applying to study in Japan with Go! Go! Nihon.

Niclas

Go! Go! Nihon Student Interview - Niclas from Sweden - Intercultural Institute

Elena

…Go! Go! Nihon helped me to choose a language school…
Excellent
Camila M.
Maravilhosa, bem explicativa e com profissionais incríveis.
Aleksandra O.
The service that GoGo Nihon and my advisor Reinaldi have provided me has been absolutely exceptional. With their help and guidance, the process of applying to language school in Japan went smooth and I was able to prepare the documentation required in the correct way for it to be accepted by the language school and immigration. Not only did I recieve help with the application process, the team also contacted the language school directly on my behalf concerning matters such as securing housing in Japan. Thanks to GoGo Nihon I was given the opportunity to continue my adventures in the land of the rising sun!

A heartfelt thank you to Reinaldi and the team from GoGo Nihon.
Shawn Michael R.
Matthew has been helping me over the past year with quick and clear communication. I don't know how I would go through this process without someone like him guiding me through every step!
Nadia I.
This was such a momental and difficult process made very easy all thanks to my coordinator, Matt. Matt was extremely pleasant and patient with me, answering all my tedious questions for months, promptly and happily. I’m so thankful I had Matt to guide me through this all and am so excited to start this new journey of my life!!
Boris A.
Good overall experience. Saskia has been very thorough and helpful with my application and how to accommodate to a new experience in Japan. Definitely recommend Go! Go! Nihon!
Guliz G
Matt has been incredibly supportive throughout the whole process and always kept me updated, which made everything so much less stressful. He took the time to answer all of my questions clearly and I really appreciate his help. I’d highly recommend Go! Go! Nihon to anyone planning to study in Japan
Megama
Crystal was a huge help on me and my partner's application process, we really appreciate it!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review!
Kara
Very helpful throughout the whole study abroad application process ❤️
Cyril V.
merci à pauline et moko pour leur travail et leur suivi tout au long de mon dossier.
Galileo
Saskia made the process really easy. Thank you Saskia!
Yehor D.
I had a great experience with Go Go Nihon, the process of submitting documents was very straightforward, and at every step there was a clear plan of what to do next, which made everything much easier to follow. I always knew exactly which stage I was at. Responses usually came the next day, but that’s completely understandable given the time difference. Overall, I’m very satisfied with the support
Taha A.
Saskia was incredibly helpful at every stage of the application process, even offering me alternative solutions when I was feeling pessimistic. I'm incredibly grateful.
David J.
GoGo Nihon has been an exceptional resource and service for applying to a language school. The paperwork and process are streamlined and communication has been great. It takes out a lot of the headache that would inevitably have been there. Layna has been a great coordinator throughout the entire process, with timely and informative responses. I would highly recommend it because why not use experts who have already gone through what you are planning? And best of all, it's free!
Rose L.
I am very pleased with how Go! Go! Nihon has helped me throughout this whole process of studying to Japan!

To my advisor, Saskia, she has helped me from the start of this adventure with notifying me about the 12 week Japanese course work and certification once you pass the course. To the very end of me preparing to be a full-time student.

I have searched at many companies to help me with studying abroad but Go! Go! Nihon has certainly been the best:)
Pedro Hinojos S.
Very helpful and nice people.
Don F.
Going through GoGo Nihon was simple with the help of my contact Sean.
He was quite prompt and exactly to the point of anything I was missing and descriptive for thing I still needed to accomplish. The process for applying for a Language school was made easy with his help.
Would recommend
Dean
Layna is very helpful!
tayLor
Layna has been a great help through the tedious process of applying to school.
Justin K.
The experience working with Go! Go! Nihon was amazingly smooth. All my questions were answered timely and clear. Having someone help with a complicated process was definitely the right choice for me. I don't know how I would have done it alone. Layna is amazing, thank you so much for everything!
Christian G.
Living in Japan has been a dream of mine since I was a child. However, the task of knowing exactly what I needed, communicating and where to start was more than just daunting. With the help of GoGoNihon serving as the "middle man" all these troubles became a breeze. In particular, Ms. Layna really helped to pull me along and showed professionalism and grace, even when I had a silly or redundant question. She has been assisting me for months during this transition and I couldn't be more grateful to her. She and GGN took what felt like a tremendous task and turned it into a pleasant walk.
Daniel G.
May was very helpful throughout the entire process of applying and getting accepted to Akamonkai Japanese Language School (赤門会日本語学校)! Responses were fast, informative, and I was always assured that I could ask any questions at any time! Keep it up GoGoNihon and especially May - thank you!
yohan
GoGoNihon made the application process hassle-free and practically held my hand every step of the way. My advisor, May, was remarkably helpful and patient with me. Sincerely don't know what I would do without them.
Kristína G.
Gret support throughout the whole process for applying to schools 🙂 May was excellent and responses were always quick and informative. Would definitely recommend.
Jordan A.
Incredibly helpful for anyone who wishes to visit and study in Japan. Super friendly and helpful staff who are willing to answer any of your questions, May and Lisa were great to work with!
Alexander Grieser J.
Great people, great service, incredibly helpful. I don't know how I would have organized by year of study in Japan without them.
Asaf S.
A go go nihon foi top d+... A Nina me ajudou muito do inicio ao fim com muita paciencia e sempre muito bem educada comigo... Não tenho que reclamar... Só agrecer eles pelo suporte deles... "QUEM QUISER IR PARA O JAPÃO COMO ESTUDANDE SUPER RECOMENDO"
Maju S.
Simplesmente a melhor assessoria que poderia ter, eu juro que não vão se arrepender, fiquei com medo no começo pela propaganda parecer “bom demais” sabe? Mas no final é melhor ainda, eles ajudam com literalmente TUDO, se não fosse a Go Go Nihon talvez eu nem estaria fazendo esse intercâmbio, obrigada demais por tudo!

Um obrigado especial para a Nina que desde o começo desse processo tava ali comigo! Você é demais!
Klysman (.
Thanks GogoNihon and, specially, Tieme. Amazing support.
Konan
J’ai été accompagné par Go! Go! Nihon pour mon inscription en école de japonais, et je recommande vivement leurs services.
Pauline a été présente à chaque étape, toujours claire, réactive et bienveillante.
Et je tiens aussi à remercier Akane, dont le travail discret en arrière-plan est précieux et mérite d’être salué.
Grâce à cette équipe, je pars sereinement à ISI Kyoto en janvier. Merci infiniment !
Response from the owner:Bonjour, merci pour votre commentaire ! C'est avec plaisir que nous vous aidons dans vos projets d'études au Japon et nous vous souhaitons le meilleur pour vos études à Kyoto!
Aurora De L.
Ringrazio Veronica per avermi aiutato con i documenti e la procedura per ottenere il visto!
Adesso vivo a Tokyo da 4 mesi e mi ricordo quanto ero in ansia per tutti i documenti da inviare. Lei mi ha seguita passo a passo.☺️
Response from the owner:Ciao Aurora, Grazie mille per le tue belle parole! Siamo contenti ti sia trovata bene durante tutto il processo e con la coordinatrice responsabile della tua iscrizione 🙂 Speriamo che i tuoi studi proseguano per il meglio e in bocca al lupo per i tuoi programmi futuri 😄
Teodor-Vicențiu N.
Good service, fast responses to questions, they helped me gather all the necessary documents and choose the appropriate school for my needs. I ended up not going due to personal circumstances but would definitely recommend their service.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review! We're sorry you weren't able to come in the end, but we were happy to support you through the process.
Giorgia P.
I participated in a three-week study trip in July 2025. I had decided to rely on GoGoNihon because it was my first experience in Japan and I liked having support once I arrived. I am so happy I did, thanks to their organisation I was able to focus on studying and gaining new experiences. The staff is kind, reliable and supportive. A special thanks to Valeria and Jose who accompanied us through the activities: they gave me lots of tips to enjoy the experience and we all had a great time together! They were also always available for anything. I would love to do another trip with them in the future!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review Giorgia! We're so happy you got to experience Japan for the first time with us. We hope to see you again in the future!
Giovanni C.
Mi trovo a scrivere queste parole dopo ormai i primi tre mesi di questa nuova avventura. Ho aspettato tanto perché ci tenevo a fornire un quadro più completo possibile, sia prima che dopo la partenza.

Fatte le doverose premesse, la prima cosa che da fare a mio avviso è ringraziare Veronica, colei che mi ha sopportato fin dal principio in quest'avventura.
Nonostante i miei mille dubbi, le mille preoccupazioni, le domande quasi certamente identiche a chi è passato prima di me, ha sempre avuto una pazienza infinita fornendomi tutte le informazioni di cui avevo bisogno.

Sin dal primo contatto, seppur semplicemente per avere informazioni su come muovere i primi passi, lo staff si è rivelato sempre disponibile per qualsiasi evenienza. Ammetto che dopo il primo contatto ero ancora incerto su quale scuola volessi frequentare, per cui chiesi consiglio anche da questo punto di vista.

Dopo una prima chiacchierata con Veronica ho deciso di iscrivermi alla ISI Language School di Osaka, e non posso che ringraziarla anche in questo caso, per avermi indirizzato verso una scuola in cui sento di poter dire di aver trovato il mio spazio.

Come detto all'inizio sono passati tre mesi dal mio arrivo in Giappone, e nonostante tutto ancora adesso stento a crederci.
Tutto questo per me sarebbe rimasto solo un sogno nel cassetto, se non fosse stato per GoGoNihon appunto.

Dal mio punto di vista sono stati un sostegno non indifferente, per cui sarò sempre grato.
Se tu che hai avuto la pazienza di leggere fin qui desideri come me visitare il Giappone "dall'interno" e non semplicemente da turista... Contatta lo staff, non te ne pentirai. ❤️
Response from the owner:Ciao Giovanni, Grazie mille per le belle parole spese sul nostro servizio 🙂 Siamo contenti ti sia trovato bene con il nostro supporto e con la coordinatrice che ha seguito la tua iscrizione 😀 Ti auguriamo un in bocca al lupo per lo studio e avventura in Giappone! Buono studio!
João Pedro Broietti P.
Já vinha há algum tempo planejando visitar o japão.
Em algum momento decidi que a visita seria para continuar estudando o idioma em uma das escolas de línguas.
Com a ajuda da Nina e da equipe do Gogo Nihon todo o processo desde a escolha da escola, estadia, auxílio no pedido do visto, tradução de documentos, dentre outros, foi facilitado imensamente. Sem nenhum custo adicional.

O meu visto foi para uma estadia mais longa, o que acabou levando um pouco mais de tempo. Mas valeu a pena.
Response from the owner:Olá João Pedro! Agradecemos sua avaliação e confiança em nosso trabalho! Esperamos que sua estadia e estudos no Japão seja uma ótima experiência! Conte com a nossa ajuda sempre que precisar!
Carlos Zav M.
Me pareció muy bueno el acompañamiento en todo el proceso, sobre todo sencillo
Response from the owner:Hola, Carlos! Nos alegra saber que tu experiencia ha sido positiva. Gracias por compartirla para que otros estudiantes puedan tenerla en cuenta.
Nicolas-Alexis S.
J’ai été très satisfait du support de l’équipe Go! Go! Nihon tout au long des démarches. Pauline et sa collègue Moko ont toujours été réactives, professionnelles et à l’écoute, même pour les questions les plus précises sur la procédure de visa ou l’organisation avant l’entrée à la SNG. Leur accompagnement permet d’être serein à chaque étape. Un grand merci pour leur disponibilité et leur efficacité ! Je recommande vivement leurs services à toute personne souhaitant partir étudier au Japon.
Response from the owner:Bonjour Nicolas-Alexis, merci pour votre commentaire ! C'est avec plaisir que nous vous aidons dans vos projets d'études au Japon.
Pedro Vítor Gonçalez E.
Todas minhas perguntas foram esclarecidas rapidamente.
Os passos foram bem explicados e hoje já estou estudando no Japão.
Agradeço à toda a equipe da GoGo Nihon, em especial à Tiemi, minha orientadora.
Response from the owner:Olá Pedro, agradecemos muito pela sua avaliação! A sua colaboração foi essencial para que tudo desse certo. Desejamos que tenha um ótimo período de estudos e que aproveite a sua nova vida no Japão!
Jhonny A.
Agradeço muito a todo excelente suporte que me deram, super prestativos! A orientadora Nina me ajudou de uma forma que nem sei como agradecer, sou muito grato!
Response from the owner:Olá Johnny, Agradecemos sua avaliação e confiança em nosso trabalho! Esperamos que sua estadia e estudos no Japão seja uma ótima experiência! Conte com a nossa ajuda sempre que precisar!
Carlotta E.
Gogonihon is the best service you can find if you want to realize your dream and live in the country you've always wanted to go!!!
The staff is always avaliable to help you and rapid to answer all your questions!!!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review Carlotta! We're happy we could help you with your dream of living in Japan!
Vitor P.
Melhor suporte que alguém poderia ter.
Response from the owner:Olá Vitor, muito obrigada pela avaliação! Agradecemos muito pela sua colaboração e confiança durante todo o processo. Esperamos que aproveite seus estudos e nova vida aqui no Japão!
lubas
Amazing. Tiemi is the best.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review!
molika V.
Un très bon suivi et des aides à toutes les étapes de notre recherche et inscription dans une école japonaise. Les japonais sont très pointilleux quand il s'agit du domaine administratif et Go! Go! Nihon s'est révélé impliqué et indispensable dans nos démarches.
Je les recommande fortement !
Response from the owner:Bonjour, merci pour votre commentaire ! C'est avec plaisir que nous vous aidons dans vos projets d'études au Japon.
Erica L.
Davvero un ottimo servizio, sono molto soddisfatta di aver scelto GoGo Nihon per preparare il mio anno di studio in Giappone.
È un agenzia comoda e affidabile, che mi ha accompagnato in tutti i passaggi necessari per scegliere la scuola, essere ammessa, ottenere il visto studentesco e trovare l'alloggio (altrimenti un inferno amministrativo).
Il supporto di Veronica, la mia referente, è stato fondamentale: sempre chiaro e puntuale, dettagliato e efficace.
Senza il suo preziosissimo aiuto, mi sarei sicuramente persa nei meandri della burocrazia giapponese, accumultato errori nella preparazione della documentazione e mancato i termini di iscrizione.
Consigliatissimo!
Response from the owner:Ciao Erica, Grazie mille per le belle parole sul nostro servizio. Siamo contenti che ti sia trovata bene con tutto il processo e con la coordinatrice responsabile della tua iscrizione 🙂 Ti auguriamo un in bocca al lupo per i tuoi studi in Giappone!

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