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We mainly assist with these pathways to studying at a language school in Japan.
For long-term study (6 months or longer), the most common visa is the Student Visa, which you can use to study for up to two years. If your country has a Working Holiday Visa agreement with Japan, you may also use that visa to study for up to 18 months.
Read our ultimate guide to Japan Student Visas here: https://gogonihon.com/en/blog/japan-student-visas/
Learn more about the Japan Working Holiday visa here: https://gogonihon.com/en/blog/working-holiday-visa-japan/
For short-term study, the course is usually 3 months long and you can study on a Temporary Visitor Visa. To learn more about short-term visas to Japan, visit: https://gogonihon.com/en/blog/short-term-visas-to-japan/
Another short-term study option is to join one of our Study Trips on a Temporary Visitor Visa. Each trip is 2-4 weeks long and includes Japanese language classes, sightseeing, activities, and accommodation all in a package. Explore our Study Trips here: https://gogonihon.com/en/trips/
For more information about the application process for 6 months or more of study, read our article: https://gogonihon.com/en/blog/study-in-japan-for-6-months/
No, you should not apply to multiple programs or schools in Japan simultaneously. Immigration will only process one visa application per individual. Submitting multiple applications can raise red flags, as it may appear that you are not genuinely committed to your studies and are only seeking a visa. This can jeopardize your chances of obtaining a visa. The outcome of your application does not depend on the school you choose, so there is no advantage to applying to multiple institutions. If you are currently considering other schools or programs, please inform us immediately.
Unfortunately, we do not assist with financial aid or scholarships for our partnered language schools, so we are unable to provide any information about those types of programs. However, individual schools may offer information and/or assistance to students depending on the availability of scholarships and how well students perform.
Our support is free! We don’t charge for our service, so you pay exactly the same fees as if you applied to your chosen school on your own. We assist you in selecting the right school from the many available options to best achieve your goals. We support seven different languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, German, and Portuguese, so we can help you in your own language. Our team is made up of former language students who have been through the process themselves and can guide you with first-hand experience.
Go! Go! Nihon works closely with our partners to help them attract international students and make it easier for people to apply to their institutions. Whatever you pay will be the same whether you apply through us, or directly through the school.
This depends on your medication. In general, over-the-counter and prescription drugs are acceptable. Depending on how much you want to bring in, you may need a Medicine Import Certificate. A separate Narcotics Certificate is needed if you need to bring in stronger drugs. For more information, please read our article carefully: https://gogonihon.com/en/blog/bring-medication-japan/
Prior knowledge of Japanese is required depending on the school you choose and your educational background. A JLPT N5 certificate or a document proving 150 hours of Japanese class suffices for the immigration bureau. Even if proof of Japanese knowledge is not required by your school, we recommend learning at least the two kana alphabets (hiragana and katakana) before your arrival. Having prior knowledge of the language is also a plus when it comes to class placement! You will take a placement test upon arrival, and being familiar with the language may help you be placed into a higher level, saving you time and money.
If you need certificate proof of 150 hours of Japanese studies, or you just want to get a head start on your Japanese studies, we recommend our Akamonkai 12-Week Beginner Course.
Very few employers in Japan hire those who do not know at least conversational Japanese and ideally, you need to be at least JLPT N2 level for full-time roles. Check out our article for more information: https://gogonihon.com/en/blog/working-in-japan-without-a-university-degree/
Very effective! Learning a language in a country where it is spoken is one of the best and fastest ways of mastering it. This makes a lot of sense when you think about the fact that you are surrounded by people who speak Japanese, you can make Japanese friends and you have so many opportunities to actually use and practise Japanese. There is also so much about the Japanese language that you can only learn once you live in Japan, such as certain words and ways of saying things that sound more natural.
To learn more about the benefits of immersion for language learning, read our article: https://gogonihon.com/en/blog/learn-japanese-through-immersion/
Unfortunately, we do not assist with financial aid or scholarships for our partnered language schools, so we are unable to provide any information about those types of programs. However, individual schools may offer information and/or assistance to students depending on the availability of scholarships and how well students perform.
Unfortunately, due to the rules of our partner schools and Japanese immigration, we are unable to assist with dependent visas for family members. Each member of your family would need to have their own visa.
For more information about the application process for 6 months or more of study, read our article: https://gogonihon.com/en/blog/study-in-japan-for-6-months/
After you send us an inquiry, one of our Student Coordinators who speaks your language will contact you to guide you through the application process on our secure Application Portal.
Through our online platform, you will be able to share information, ask our team questions, and upload documents for your application. You will also receive communication from us, such as updates about your application, schools, accommodation, and other relevant information.
It is a safe and easy way to communicate with us throughout the application process.
You will receive an acknowledgment email once we receive it, and your application will be checked by ourselves, and then the school. Depending on the number of applications submitted and how far in advance you are starting your application, it may be up to one week before you hear back from us, but we will try to get back to you as quickly as possible. Please bear with us – we will probably be receiving many applications and want to ensure that each application is reviewed carefully.
Each of our study trip packages is designed to offer a fully immersive experience in Japan. You’ll enjoy Japanese language classes tailored to your level at one of our partner schools, a variety of cultural and themed activities led by expert guides, and support throughout your entire stay. Accommodation and basic travel insurance is provided for all trips, with the exception of the Akita courses, which do not include these options as standard.
Founded by students and created for students, we have over 12 years’ experience helping people to live & study in Japan. Go! Go! Nihon makes it easy to choose a Japanese language school, apply for your student visa, find accommodation, and settle into your new life in Japan. Our experienced team will guide you from application to arriving in Japan – all at no extra cost to you.
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