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If you’re moving to Japan to study Japanese, chances are you’ll be looking to take the JLPT — the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (日本語能力試験). The JLPT is a standardized test that evaluates and certifies Japanese language proficiency. In Japan and select other countries it’s held twice a year. In other countries, it is held only once a year. Once you pass, certificates of completion never expire. Please note: Japanese immigration rules for student visas have...
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How to
If you’re moving to Japan to study Japanese, chances are you’ll be looking to take the JLPT — the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (日本語能力試験). The JLPT is a standardized test that evaluates and certifies Japanese...
Life in Japan
Chiba prefecture, just a short train ride from central Tokyo, offers a relaxed escape blending coastal charm with easy city access. Known for its spacious parks, beaches, and quieter pace, Chiba provides the perfect balance...
Food & Drink
Japan is a country with no shortage of incredible food. Sushi, ramen, and tempura have earned their global fame — but they only scratch the surface of what Japanese cuisine has to offer. Japan’s 47...
Life in Japan
Traveling with accessibility needs involves lots of planning and research, especially if you’re visiting an unfamiliar place — but it’s completely doable and worth it in the end! If you’re traveling, or moving, to Japan...
How to
Depending on your situation, traveling around Japan can be expensive, affordable, or a mix of both. But if you’re already living here through a language program, you have something most tourists don’t: a home base,...
Only in Japan
The Shōwa era (1926-1989) is a unique period of Japan’s history that is marked by both great devastation and miraculous growth. Arguably, the events of this 63-year period made Japan into the country many of...
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Live and Study in Japan
Go! Go! Nihon proudly helps thousands of people from around the world fulfill their dreams of living in Japan by helping them choose the right language school, apply for their student visa, find accommodation, and settle into their lives in Japan.
Can’t make it to Japan yet, or want to get a head start? We also offer online courses created in partnership with Japanese language schools in Japan.