It was a great dream of mine to learn Japanese. I was already an exchange student in Japan and at that time I fell in love with the country. Back in Austria, my goal was to return to Japan as soon as possible, for at least a year.

Go! Go! Nihon helped with the visa, the registration at the language school, in getting a room in the dormitory, and they answered every question quickly. My coordinator Davina was very nice and I could meet her at ‘Japan Day’ in Düsseldorf because Go! Go! Nihon had a stand there. I’m sure that Go! Go! Nihon is the best and easiest way to get to Japan. Without their help it’s not impossible to come to Japan, but it’s very difficult.

The Fukuoka Foreign Language College has really good teachers; they will motivate you to learn Japanese. I was surprised at how well everything is organized. Everyone is very helpful. You meet a lot of people from all over the world. I recommend the school because your Japanese will improve quickly. There are also some events where you can participate and improve your Japanese. If you would like, you can get a Japanese buddy. There are no electives, but if you want to practice more conversation, kanji, or grammar, the school provides information on getting free or very inexpensive Japanese lessons, often taught by volunteers. I wanted to find a part-time job as quickly as possible. Even without knowing Japanese, you can find a job. In the process, your Japanese can improve quickly. Fukuoka is fantastic. The city is underrated. You’ll find everything you need in Fukuoka. Here you’ll find nature, the sea, the mountains, and party. The right thing is there for everyone.

My tip for future language students: just do it! If you would seriously like to learn Japanese, you must be in the country.