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 JULY 2026! FINAL INTAKE DEADLINE FOR COURSES WITH A STUDENT VISA: MARCH 2ND

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 applications for the October 2026 and January 2027 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 17000+ 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.

Sarah

Sarah's Testimonial as a Swedish Student in Osaka

Niclas

Go! Go! Nihon Student Interview - Niclas from Sweden - Intercultural Institute
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Livio_vltp
Une très bonne expérience pour le moment, merci à Pauline et Ayumi !
Björn H.
Go Go Nihon var väldigt hjälpsamma med att hitta och ansöka till en skola i Japan, skulle använda deras tjänst igen!
Sophie T.
I heard about Go! Go! Nihon and took a chance. After scrolling on their page, you'll find everything it is you need to know about Japan. Whether you have interest in learning the language, studying abroad, or even a short term stay to learn/experience the country. Reaching out to one of the coordinators was the first step in beginning my journey with Go! Go! Nihon! I couldn't have accomplished what I have done up until this today, without them and especially my coordinator, Kristina. A huge thank you goes to her for helping me every step of the way and answering what ever questions I had. She was understanding and gave reassurance in moments of confusion. Thank you, Kristina, for your patience, assistance, and overall kindness throughout this process. Thank you Go! Go! Nihon! for being accessible, informative and responsive, to those who are curious of what life may be like staying in Japan.
Sabrina R.
Non posso far altro che raccomandare GogoNihon se volete andare in Giappone, soprattutto per studiare (in quanto si tratta della mia esperienza). Sono stata in Giappone nel novembre 2024, partecipando alla Study Trip invernale e sostenuto l'esame JLPT a Tokyo. GoGo Nihon e i suoi collaboratori sono sempre stati presenti e sono stati fondamentali per l'alloggio, la scuola e l'esame, anche le attività proposte durante il mio soggiorno sono state davvero interessanti. Ora sto per tornare in Giappone per un anno, e grazie al loro lavoro la scelta della scuola, la ricerca dell'alloggio e tutta la burocrazia di richiesta del visto sono stati molto più semplici. Sempre disponibili e cortesi, sono sempre presenti in caso di necessità e cercano sempre di aiutare nel caso si presenti qualche problema. Grazie davvero GoGoNihon, ci vediamo in Giappone ad aprile!! 🤩⭐️🌸
Aurore D.
Je suis passée par Go! Go! Nihon pour trouver mon école de japonais et je ne regrette absolument pas mon choix.
Le service est vraiment super. Ils ont su me proposer une école parfaitement adaptée à mon projet et à mes attentes. Je pense que sans leur aide, je n’aurais pas réussi à constituer un dossier aussi solide ni à mener toutes ces démarches avec autant de sérénité.
L’équipe est vraiment impliquée et présente à chaque étape. Un immense merci à Pauline et Akiko qui se sont occupées de mon dossier. Elles ont été adorables, toujours à l’écoute, très réactives et rassurantes. Elles m’ont guidée dans un processus qui peut vite devenir stressant quand on est seul, et leur soutien a vraiment fait toute la différence.
Je recommande Go! Go! Nihon les yeux fermés. Je suis très reconnaissante d’avoir pu concrétiser ce projet grâce à elles. Merci encore !
Bruno Tekić S.
Wonderful experience!
Reinaldi assisted in every part of the process and the whole team at GoGoNihon is really helpful. 10/10
Josipa Tekić S.
Great experience, Reinaldi is an amazing coordinator!
Kate A.
Muy recomendable, me ayudaron con todos los trámites, la vivienda y a escoger la escuela correcta para los objetivos que necesitaba. Si realmente quieren venir a vivir y estudiar a Japón y que el trámite sea cero pesado Go Go Nihon es la opción 🙂
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ElinBlue
Jag hade inte fixat hela denna ansökningsprocess utan GoGo Nihons tålmodiga hjälp! Proffsigt och mycket vänligt stöd hela vägen!
Piotr J.
I recommend working with Go! Go! Nihon! 🌸

Thanks to their support, the entire application process for my school in Japan was smooth and clear. From the very beginning, I could rely on their professional guidance in choosing the right school, detailed instructions regarding the required documents, and quick, thorough communication at every stage of the application process.

Their help with all the formalities related to moving to Japan was truly invaluable — from preparing visa documents and coordinating with the school to providing guidance about arrival and settling in. Every question I had was answered patiently and clearly, which gave me a strong sense of confidence and reassurance throughout the journey.

I would especially like to express my sincere gratitude to my coordinator, Layna 💛 She was always responsive, supportive, kind and made sure I didn’t miss any important steps.

If you’re considering studying in Japan and are looking for reliable, professional support with both the application process and relocation formalities, I highly recommend Go! Go! Nihon.
Response from the owner:Hello Piotr, thank you for your review! We're happy to be helping you throughout the whole process and we hope you'll enjoy your studies in Japan!
William N.
Go Go Nihon is a tremendously helpful service for guiding those aspiring to live or study abroad in Japan, all the while being free. My contact Layna was extremely responsive to questions and issues that came up, which is crucial given how much proper advance preparation needs to be done to make living abroad a reality. Thanks so much for help!
Response from the owner:Hello William, thank you for your review! We're happy to be helping you throughout the whole process!
Vincent L.
Layna was super helpful, made my experience very comfortable, and provided clear instructions.
Response from the owner:Hello Vincent, thank you for your review. We're happy to be helping you!
İbrahim Kaya U.
My advisor was very involved with the process. whenever I had a question about my journey. She was also very kind and I didn't get any late replies. Also, I didn't feel stuck in the process because of how helpful Layna was, giving me advices and correcting my small mistakes throughout the process. The Go!Go!Nihon site is super easy to use, and very informative. I did much of my research about the daily life in japan, and other things related to do paperwork based on what I found on the site. They are attentive, caring, and a very good assistance. If you have thoughts about studying in Japan, you will not regret joining Go!Go!Nihon. It was truly a fun process. I will update this review with photos when I get there.
Response from the owner:Hello Ibrahim, thank you for your review! We're happy to be helping you throughout the whole process and we can't wait for you to start your life in Japan!
Hito On P.
Layna has been extremely helpful every step of the way. I would highly recommend anyone interested in studying in Japan to reach out and use GoGo Nihon.
Response from the owner:Hello, thank you for your review! We're happy to be helping you throughout the whole process!
Zuzana Yada J.
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Layna has been an incredible support during my Japan study application. She’s kind, patient, and always quick to respond — even when things got confusing or stressful. Her clarity and calm approach really made a difference. I truly appreciate her guidance and feel much more confident thanks to her!
THANK YOU, LAYNA!
Response from the owner:Hello Zuzana, thank you for your review! Layna and the team are more than happy to be helping you throughout the whole process!
Franco S.
An organization that does a fantastic job at easing the fear and headache of wanting to study abroad. I was fortunate enough to be connected with Layna, who was exceptional as my main contact and guide. She was super friendly and her communication was top notch. No questions were left unanswered and the process for applying was absolutely flawless. Without her, this process would of been far more stressful than I could ever imagine. Would definitely recommend Go! Go! Nihon with a guide like her.
Response from the owner:Hello Franco, thank you for your review! We're happy to be helping you throughout the whole process!
Carlo G.
I recently worked with Layna at GoGo Nihon to help me get into a language school in Shibuya. I reached out to GoGo Nihon out of curiosity if I was able to apply, and if I met the requirements to join a language school. Layna helped me choose my school by giving me several recommendations. She laid out very clearly the cost of living and tuition costs, as well as all of the requirements that the school requires or that the student Visa application requires.

The school term year that best fit what I was looking for actually started a little over a year after I had originally reached out to Go Go Nihon. Layna helped me by staying in contact through out the whole year and updating me with status updates and next steps. Layna helped all the way from listing out schools for me, to sending the correct documents to the school, to applying for apartments couple months before the term starts.

I definitely recommend going through GoGo Nihon if you have any curiosity about applying to a language school.
Response from the owner:Hello Carlo, thank you for your review! Layna and the team are happy to be helping you throughout the whole process!
Isabellay S.
Very nice, very patient. Always answered my questions to the best ability
Response from the owner:Hello Isabellay, thank you for your review! We're happy to be helping you!
Lucas F.
Estive em contato com a Go! Go! Nihon por mais de um ano, buscando orientações e esclarecendo dúvidas sobre estudar no Japão. Em meados de 2025, finalmente consegui me organizar para passar o mês de janeiro de 2026 estudando japonês no país, e o suporte da equipe foi impecável do início ao fim. Gostaria de destacar especialmente a Tiemi, profissional que me acompanhou com extrema paciência e atenção durante todo o processo. Sempre solícita, garantiu que eu tivesse informações claras e seguras em cada etapa, desde a escolha da escola e matrícula até a documentação, acomodação e organização da viagem. Toda a experiência foi simples, tranquila e muito bem conduzida. Fiquei extremamente satisfeito com o atendimento e, sem dúvida, contarei novamente com a Go! Go! Nihon nas próximas oportunidades. Muito obrigado!
Response from the owner:Olá Lucas! Muito obrigado por compartilhar sua experiência conosco! Foi um prazer poder te ajudar durante todo o processo e esperamos que a sua viagem e estudos no Japão tenha sido incrível. Conte conosco na próxima vez!
x X.
Je suis très content d'avoir trouvé le site GO! GO! Nihon. Grâce a eux tout c'est déroulé tranquillement.
Merci à Akane et Nora pour toute l'aide apportées.
Response from the owner:Bonjour, merci pour votre commentaire ! C'est avec plaisir que nous vous avons aidé dans vos projets au Japon !
patrick B.
Super expérience. Equipe super réactive et efficace. Merci encore Nora et spéciale dédicace à Akane. Maël
Response from the owner:Bonjour, merci pour votre commentaire ! C'est avec plaisir que nous vous avons aidé dans vos projets d'études au Japon !
brianna M.
super friendly staff offering a totally free service!! my contact, silvia, has been super helpful in her quick responses and insight. thank you go go nihon!
Response from the owner:Hello Brianna, thank you for your review! We're happy to be helping you throughout the whole process!
Mr S.
Attention to detail, friendly service, and very caring are what made me want to recommend GO! GO! Nihon. I unfortunately was not able to complete and go through with my application due to financial reasons, but Layna was understanding and gave me options to schools, as well as what I could do once I withdrew my application.

I will have to put my dream on hold for now while I get my finances in order, but I hope to hop on and get to Japan some time in my future. Thanks Layna, and thanks GO! GO! Nihon!!!
Response from the owner:Hello, thank you for your review! We're sorry you couldn't go through with your application this time, but whenever you're ready in the future, we will be more than happy to help you!
Aurore Clair De L.
Go Go Nihon ! ou comment simplifier vos démarches administratives pour étudier au Japon.

Équipe compétente, disponible, à l'écoute et de bons conseils. Je vous recommande vraiment de contacter directement le personnel de Go Go Nihon ! (Pauline, Nora et Moko) après avoir lu les différentes descriptions des écoles sur le site afin d'être orienté.e au mieux selon vos critères et attentes concernant celle-ci.
Ma principale interlocutrice était Pauline, pour ne pas reprendre les qualificatifs précédemment énoncés, je suis entièrement satisfaite de son travail. C'est elle qui m'a recommandé l'université dans laquelle j'étudie depuis 2 semaines et elle correspond exactement à mes souhaits : un rythme soutenu qui permet de s'améliorer rapidement.
Je la remercie donc encore très chaleureusement pour son aide, sa gentillesse et sa patience. Merci également à Nora qui a servi de relais pendant ses vacances et Moko qui œuvre dans l'ombre : grâce à vous trois je réalise un de mes rêves et objectifs.
Response from the owner:Bonjour Aurore, merci pour votre commentaire ! C'est avec plaisir que nous vous avons aidé dans vos projets au Japon, nous vous souhaitons le meilleur pour vos études !
Alberto S.
Todo fue genial, tuve un trato cercano, y la chica que administró mi solicitud siempre estuvo atenta y rápida con todas mis dudas.
Response from the owner:¡Muchas gracias por tu reseña Alberto! ¡Ha sido un placer asistirte en el proceso!
maya B.
Ich habe mich während des gesamten Vermittlungsprozesses sehr gut betreut gefühlt. Das Team, bzw mein Betreuer, arbeitet äußerst zuverlässig, reagiert schnell, vor allem dann, wenn es wirklich wichtig ist, und ist auch bei komplizierteren Umständen jederzeit ansprechbar und hilfsbereit.

Die Beratung war kompetent und individuell: Es wurde gezielt auf unterschiedliche Konditionen der jeweiligen Sprachschulen hingewiesen und diese transparent mit meinem persönlichen Vorhaben abgeglichen. Besonders hilfreich fand ich auch den Zoom-Call zu Beginn, bei dem man sich kurz persönlich kennenlernen und Erwartungen sowie Angebote in Ruhe besprechen konnte.

Alles in allem ein sehr guter, professioneller Service, den ich definitiv weiterempfehlen kann.
Response from the owner:Hi Maya! Vielen Dank für deine ausführliche Rezension. Wir freuen uns sehr darüber, dass du so eine positive Erfahrung hattest und wünschen dir das Beste für deinen Japanaufenthalt!
Naoki L.
Fantastic help! Answered many questions and kept in contact with me for months, helping me plan my departure and learning journey. I would highly recommend reaching out! I want to give a special thanks to Saskia! They were a huge help! 😁
Response from the owner:Hello Naoki, thank you for your review! We're happy to be helping you throughout the whole process!
Lorris H.
très bonne expérience.
Le support est très réactif et a l'écoute.
La recherche d'école s'est faite sans problème.
Response from the owner:Bonjour Lorris, merci pour votre commentaire ! C'est avec plaisir que nous vous aidons dans vos projets au Japon.
Adrian R.
When I decided that I wanted to study in Japan. I thought it was going to be extremely difficult to do. But I'm so glad I used Gogonihon to help me. They have been very helpful with every step of the way. I would without hesitation recommend them to anyone coming to Study in Japan.
Response from the owner:Hello Adrian, thank you for your review! We're happy our service could be of help!
Kinlith
Matt was great at helping me start my studies in Japan
Response from the owner:Hello, thank you for your review!
Siayan B.
I had the pleasure of having Matt help me though the process of my journey to Japan. From choosing the perfect school that match what I’m looking for allll the way through the final steps. Timely responses and accurate advice and solutions to any problem that arose. Astonishing patience and understanding.10/10 service
Response from the owner:Hi Siayan, thank you for the positive review! We hope you have an amazing time in Japan.
Federico A.
Grande supporto e serietà in ogni momento dell'organizzazione: dalla gestione dei documenti richiesti fino agli ultimi preparativi. Un grazie speciale a Veronica che mi ha guidato per tutto il processo chiarendo ogni dubbio
Response from the owner:Ciao Federico,
Grazie per la recensione!
Grazie mille per le belle parole sul nostro servizio!
Ci fa piacere sentire che ti sei trovata bene con il nostro supporto e con la consulente responsabile della tua iscrizione 🙂 Ti auguriamo in bocca al lupo per i corsi di lingua e speriamo di incontrarci!
Andy L.
Great service from the staff, were very knowledgable and patient with all the questions I had. Saskia was my ambassador and was excellent
Response from the owner:Hello Andy, thank you for your review! We're happy to be helping you throughout the whole process!
OGGY901 I.
Ottimo supporto per la mia partenza in giappone senza preoccupazioni.
Response from the owner:Ciao,
Grazie per la recensione!
Ci fa piacere sentire che ti sei trovato bene con il nostro supporto 🙂 Buon viaggio!
Callum W.
Started application in July of this year and will be arriving in Kobe today for the January semester at ILA, so can confirm this service works as advertised! No hidden fees etc. I had Sean assigned to me and can recommend him as being very helpful and professional.

PSA: Make sure to check the "Shared Resources" tab when waiting for your COA, there won't necessarily be a notification (or maybe I just missed it!!
Response from the owner:Hello Callum, thank you for your review! We hope you've made it safely to Kobe and that you'll enjoy your studies there!
Francesca
Grazie mille a Go! Go! Nihon.
Il loro supporto nell’organizzazzione del mio “trasferimento” è stato di grande aiuto.

Ringrazio specialmente Clarissa che mi ha supportato nel processo e sempre disponibile
Response from the owner:Ciao Francesca,
Grazie mille per le belle parole sul nostro servizio!
Ci fa piacere sentire che ti sei trovata bene con il nostro supporto e con la consulente responsabile della tua iscrizione 🙂 Ti auguriamo in bocca al lupo per i corsi di lingua e buon viaggio!
Marco L.
Lo staff che mi ha seguito è stato impeccabile. Molto disponibile, preciso e paziente nel fornirmi tutte le informazioni di cui avevo bisogno.
Response from the owner:Ciao Marco,
Grazie per la recensione!
Ci fa piacere sentire che ti sei trovato bene con il nostro supporto 🙂 Ti auguriamo in bocca al lupo per i corsi di lingua e speriamo di incontrarci!
Pierre
Excellente plateforme, offrant de nombreuses façons d'étudier au Japon selon le niveau, avec des explications claires sur chaque option ainsi que les possibilités ensuite. J'ai été accepté à l'école ISI Shibuya-Harajuku grâce à un support réactif, à l'écoute et qui nous aide à chaque étape de la composition du dossier, du choix de l'école jusqu'à l'acceptation par celle-ci (un grand merci à Pauline et Hanae qui se sont occupé de mon dossier !).
Response from the owner:Bonjour Pierre, merci pour votre commentaire ! C'est avec plaisir que nous vous aidons dans vos projets au Japon.
spoon
Silvia was a huge help in the application process! Thanks to her, I am able to make my dream of studying in Japan a reality.
Response from the owner:Hello, thank you for your review! We're happy to be helping you throughout the whole process!
Tomasz G.
I found this organisation through my friend and I am extremely happy with the amount of support I have received in joining a language school and finding accommodation through them. Silvia and her team have been extremely helpful and I am extremely excited for what the future in Japan has in store for me. Thank you very much, I truly appreciate all the help I have received.
Response from the owner:Hello Tomasz, thank you for your review! We're happy to be helping you throughout the whole process!
Hanna
Un immense merci à Pauline et Haruka pour leur aide précieuse dans toutes les démarches jusqu’à présent.
Elles ont grandement facilité l’organisation de mon projet, tout en m’accompagnant avec bienveillance et en me conseillant sur les choix les plus adaptés à ma situation.
Response from the owner:Bonjour Hanna, merci pour votre commentaire ! C'est avec plaisir que nous vous aidons dans vos projets au Japon.
Hadrian
Merci beaucoup à Pauline et Hanae qui m'ont accompagné dans mon inscription en école de langue.
Équipe très réactive et compétente.
Go Go Nihon m'a facilité toutes les démarches à effectuer.
Je recommande leurs services.
Response from the owner:Bonjour Hadrian, merci pour votre commentaire ! C'est avec plaisir que nous vous aidons dans vos projets au Japon.
Simone S.
Ottimo servizio. Sono stato seguito passo per passo con cortesia e professionalità. È stato un appoggio non indifferente per ricerca dell'alloggio per la scuola e per tutte le informazioni essenziali prima di partire

Grazie mille
Response from the owner:Ciao Simone,
Grazie per la recensione!
Ci fa piacere sentire che ti sei trovato bene con il nostro supporto 🙂 Ti auguriamo in bocca al lupo per i corsi di lingua e speriamo di incontrarci!
Scott L.
Really helpful for finding, applying, and preparing for language school in Japan!
Response from the owner:Hi Scott, thank you for your positive review!
Maria Gioia F.
Disponibilità e supporto precisi e adattati alle vostre esigenze: troverete questo e tanto altro, rivolgendovi a loro. Un grazie in particolare a Veronica per avermi assistita durante tutte le procedure ed avermi portata, passo dopo passo, a realizzare questo grande sogno.
Grazie infinite ancora per tutto
Maria Gioia
Response from the owner:Ciao Maria Gioia,
Grazie mille per le belle parole sul nostro servizio!
Ci fa piacere sentire che ti sei trovata bene con il nostro supporto e con la consulente responsabile della tua iscrizione 🙂 Ti auguriamo in bocca al lupo per i corsi di lingua e speriamo di incontrarci!

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