{"id":174278,"date":"2025-03-10T15:46:18","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T06:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/?page_id=174278"},"modified":"2026-01-26T22:15:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T13:15:53","slug":"how-to-study-abroad-in-japan-with-go-go-nihon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/how-to-study-abroad-in-japan-with-go-go-nihon\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Study Abroad in Japan with Go! Go! Nihon"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"174278\" class=\"elementor elementor-174278\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e93c5ca e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1e93c5ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5beed553 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5beed553\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a158666 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2a158666\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b053151 elementor-laptop-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"2b053151\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34dcc30c elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34dcc30c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Study Abroad in Japan with Go! Go! Nihon: A Step-By-Step Guide for Foreign Students<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1481b430 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"1481b430\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f289e53 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f289e53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"subtitle\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This guide provides a step-by-step breakdown of how to study abroad in Japan, including the process, visa requirements, cost considerations, top study destination cities, and expert tips for your success.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7952817e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7952817e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ef42162 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4ef42162\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-to-Study-Abroad-in-Japan-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-174290\" alt=\"Two foreign students stand at a Tokyo street corner, navigating the streets of Tokyo, during their study abroad in Japan.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-to-Study-Abroad-in-Japan-1.webp 800w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-to-Study-Abroad-in-Japan-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/How-to-Study-Abroad-in-Japan-1-768x513.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90ae312 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"90ae312\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13f0a512 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"13f0a512\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b2c63f9 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b2c63f9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-baee6ee elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"baee6ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This comprehensive guide includes essential information on how to study abroad in Japan with Go! Go! Nihon. From initial planning to your arrival in Japan, we will assist you with every step.<\/p><p>Specifically, you will learn how to:<\/p><ul><li>Plan your experience <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/\"><strong>studying abroad in Japan<\/strong><\/a> well in advance, beginning up to one year before your intended program start date.<\/li><li>Demonstrate sufficient Japanese language proficiency, ideally through 150 hours of study, to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/how-to-apply-for-a-japan-student-visa\/\">fulfill visa requirements<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><li>Secure the necessary financial documentation, including bank statements and tax returns, to prove you can support yourself during your stay.<\/li><li>Carefully consider your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/best-places-in-japan-for-studying-abroad\/\">study location in Japan<\/a><\/strong> and accommodation options based on your budget, lifestyle preferences, and program needs.<\/li><li>Complete all required procedures upon arrival in Japan, such as registering your address and enrolling in the necessary programs, for a smooth transition.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d52dec6 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d52dec6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>More than 17,000 students have successfully achieved their dream of <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/\"><strong>studying abroad in Japan<\/strong><\/a> with our assistance. With more than 17 years of experience, we have a deep understanding of the process, and we are ready to share our knowledge with you.<\/p>\n<p>Continue reading to learn the keys to a seamless and unforgettable experience studying abroad in Japan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6355a33a e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6355a33a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10bcb4f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"10bcb4f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Overview<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-279fea57 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"279fea57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step-by-Step Process for Studying Abroad in Japan<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-291b8fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"291b8fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/Bf-G2DsQVvY&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20175d3d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20175d3d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The process of studying abroad in Japan is not straightforward. It involves many steps and a strict timeline. If you fail to follow these steps, you might miss your chance to study in Japan.<\/p><ol><li><strong>Up to one year before: Explore your options<\/strong><br \/>Begin researching your study destination and <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/study-abroad-programs-in-japan\/\"><strong>study abroad program in Japan<\/strong><\/a>. Consider the location, school, duration, and visa requirements.<\/li><li><strong>Eight months before: Study basic Japanese language<\/strong><br \/>150 hours of Japanese study are required for a student visa. This can be completed at a language school or online.<\/li><li><strong>Seven to five months before: Submit your application<\/strong><br \/>Submit the required documents and pay the application fee to apply to your chosen school.<\/li><li><b>Three months to one month before: Final preparations<\/b><br \/>Finalize major details, pay tuition, book your flight, and prepare for your journey to Japan.<\/li><li><strong>Two months before: Arrange your accommodation<\/strong><br \/>Arrange your accommodation in Japan beforehand, whether it is a dormitory, shared house, or private apartment.<\/li><li><strong>One month before: Obtain your Japanese student visa<\/strong><br \/>After receiving your Certificate of Eligibility (COE), obtain your student visa from the Japanese embassy. Then, you can start packing.<\/li><li><strong>Arrival in Japan: Settle in and start school<\/strong><br \/>Welcome to Japan! Settle in, complete paperwork (residence, health insurance, and pension), and start your studies and new life.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4db56e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4db56e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This list can seem overwhelming. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/contact\/\"><strong>contact our experienced student coordinators today<\/strong><\/a> to have your questions answered immediately.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c87e1e6 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7c87e1e6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e553df8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e553df8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 1: Explore your options<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4aeeb77e elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4aeeb77e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 1: Up to One Year Before: Explore Your Options<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1874e7f elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"1874e7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=r6KD821MQsE&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72f543af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72f543af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Begin researching where and what you want to study. Consider factors such as the city, school type, program duration, and visa requirements. If you are unsure, contact us.<\/p><p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/contact\/\">We are here to answer your questions and assist you with getting started on your application.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-740884c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"740884c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding the Different Japanese Student Visas and Requirements\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11d5d36 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"11d5d36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There is one <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/japan-student-visas\/\"><strong>primary student visa required for long-term study in Japan<\/strong><\/a>. This visa is commonly issued for:<\/p><ol><li>Japanese language schools<\/li><li>Vocational schools<\/li><li>Colleges<\/li><li>Universities<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26d96aa elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26d96aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/how-to-apply-for-a-japan-student-visa\/\"><strong>Japanese student visas<\/strong><\/a> can allow you to stay in Japan for six months to four years, depending on the length of your program. Japanese language programs are capped at two years, but the visa can be extended if you are accepted to continue studies in another program, for example at a vocational school or university.<\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/finding-a-full-time-job-in-japan\/\"><strong>Japanese student visa also allows you to undertake part-time employment<\/strong><\/a>. This provision is intended to assist you with covering your living costs while you are in Japan.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/getting-a-part-time-work-permit-in-japan\/\"><strong>Work permission depends on meeting certain requirements<\/strong><\/a>, including limits on work hours and job types.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a283756 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a283756\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the requirements for a Japanese student visa for a language school?\n\n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e67a5c2 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e67a5c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You need to submit several <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/how-to-apply-for-a-japan-student-visa\/\"><strong>documents to apply for a Japanese student visa<\/strong><\/a>, including:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-551c833 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"551c833\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Standard documents:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5091d5f elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5091d5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li>A Copy of your valid passport and all prior Japan entry stamps in it.<\/li><li>Proof JLPT N5 proficiency or <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/150-hour-japanese-study-requirement\/\"><strong>150-hour prior Japanese study<\/strong><\/a> (depending on school requirements).<\/li><li>A high-quality photo of yourself in front of a white background, passport style, not older than 3 months.<\/li><li>A copy of your last school degree. If you are still in school, include your graduation letter or proof of enrollment.<\/li><li>A recent bank statement from yourself or your financial sponsor. It should show at least \u00a51,200,000 JPY. Some schools may request a higher amount.<\/li><li>A copy of business registration certificate if your sponsor is self-employed.<\/li><li>The most recent tax declaration document from you or your financial sponsor as proof of annual income.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d649986 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d649986\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Extra Documents (depending on school and applicant):<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5ea3d9 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5ea3d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li>Birth certificate as proof of relationship to your sponsor<\/li><li>If you had a Japanese visa in the past:<ul><li>Copy of the front and back of the residence card.<\/li><li>Visa in passport.<\/li><li>School certificate.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>School-specific application forms and\/or health certificates<\/li><li>Copy of JLPT certificate if taken in the past<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58718a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58718a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Certificate of Eligibility<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-682717e elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"682717e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once your school submits your application, you will receive a <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/certificate-of-eligibility-for-japan\/\"><strong>Certificate of Eligibility (COE)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><p>To convert it into a visa at your local Japanese embassy, you will need:<\/p><ol><li>The original COE.<\/li><li>A recent high-quality photo.<\/li><li>Your passport.<\/li><li>A completed visa application form.<\/li><li>School guarantor information (provided by Go! Go! Nihon if you applied through us).<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a1f05bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a1f05bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Important factors to consider when choosing the right place to study in Japan<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cce898 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cce898\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To make the best choice for your studies in Japan, carefully consider these key factors:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Affordability and Cost of Living:<\/strong> Compare school costs and living expenses. Costs vary by location.<\/li><li><strong>Lifestyle and Environment:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/best-places-in-japan-for-studying-abroad\/\"><strong>Where to study in Japan<\/strong><\/a>: a big city, small town, or rural area? Consider the climate, local culture, and community to find your match.<\/li><li><strong>Education and Language Learning:<\/strong> Explore university programs or language schools. Immerse yourself in the culture.<\/li><li><strong>Job and Career Opportunities:<\/strong> Research internships, part-time jobs, and career support services. Build professional relationships in various regions and industries for future opportunities.<\/li><li><strong>Convenience and Accessibility:<\/strong> Consider transportation options, proximity to amenities, and the safety of your neighborhood.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7748ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a7748ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Places to study abroad in Japan<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f42ec9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f42ec9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Top-International-Student-Destinations-by-Prefecture-in-Japan-1000x1024.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-173692\" alt=\"The map illustrates the popularity of various Japanese prefectures among international students, showcasing Tokyo as the leading destination with the highest number at 95,312.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Top-International-Student-Destinations-by-Prefecture-in-Japan-1000x1024.webp 1000w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Top-International-Student-Destinations-by-Prefecture-in-Japan-293x300.webp 293w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Top-International-Student-Destinations-by-Prefecture-in-Japan-768x787.webp 768w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Top-International-Student-Destinations-by-Prefecture-in-Japan.webp 1107w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">The map illustrates the popularity of various Japanese prefectures among international students, showcasing Tokyo as the leading destination with the highest number at 95,312.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-471b5ce elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"471b5ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>All 47 Japanese prefectures are <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/best-places-in-japan-for-studying-abroad\/\"><strong>potential destinations for studying abroad<\/strong><\/a>. Choose carefully, as your location will significantly impact your life beyond the classroom.<\/p><p>We support applications to schools in 12 regions:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Tokyo:<\/strong> Career, cultural, and language learning opportunities.<\/li><li><strong>Yokohama:<\/strong> Affordable, convenient, high quality of life, and access to Tokyo.<\/li><li><strong>Kofu:<\/strong> Affordable and immersive, with easy access to Tokyo.<\/li><li><strong>Osaka:<\/strong> Affordable, vibrant, welcoming community.<\/li><li><strong>Kyoto:<\/strong> Life-changing for those passionate about history and spirituality, slower pace of life.<\/li><li><strong>Kobe:<\/strong> A unique blend of cultural experiences, breathtaking landscapes, and promising career opportunities.<\/li><li><strong>Sapporo:<\/strong> Refreshing, immersive, and adventure-filled.<\/li><li><strong>Fukuoka:<\/strong> High quality of life, affordable living costs, and amazing cultural experiences.<\/li><li><strong>Okinawa:<\/strong> Immersive cultural experience beyond language learning.<\/li><li><strong>Nagoya:<\/strong> Affordable living costs, access to cultural attractions, and convenient travel to Kyoto and Osaka.<\/li><li><strong>Oita:<\/strong> Full immersion in Japanese culture, language, and nature.<\/li><li><strong>Okayama:<\/strong> Enriching and affordable.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05ebe1b elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"05ebe1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-lightbulb\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDID YOU KNOW?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe choice of where to study abroad depends on your individual preferences and what you aim to achieve.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80ccce6 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"80ccce6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/best-places-in-japan-for-studying-abroad\/\" class=\"elementor-icon\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-label=\"Would you like to find out more about popular destinations in Japan for studying abroad? Read our helpful guide.\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-book-reader\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/best-places-in-japan-for-studying-abroad\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWould you like to find out more about popular destinations in Japan for studying abroad? Read our helpful guide.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-472ee95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"472ee95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9288414 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9288414\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Overview of the Japanese Education System<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92d1ae7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"92d1ae7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/English-683x1024.png\" title=\"\" alt=\"Schools in Japan is composed of Nursery school, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, and\/or University Vocational school.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Schools in Japan is composed of Nursery school, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, and\/or University Vocational school. <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73491691 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73491691\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Familiarizing yourself with the <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/learn-about-the-japanese-education-system\/\"><strong>Japanese Education system<\/strong><\/a> is important, as you will eventually be integrated into it.<\/p><p>The Japanese education system is divided into five cycles:<\/p><ol><li>Y\u014dchien (nursery school)<\/li><li>Sh\u014dgakko (elementary school)<\/li><li>Ch\u016bgakko (middle schools)<\/li><li>K\u014dk\u014d (high school)<\/li><li>Daigaku (university) or Senmon Gakko (vocational school).<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e68ac67 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e68ac67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While similar to the U.S. system, one key difference is a heavier emphasis on morals and ethics education in Japan. \u00a0<\/p><p>Schooling is compulsory until age 15, but most students continue to high school.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33639c1d e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"33639c1d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c845885 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c845885\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 2: Study Basic Japanese Language<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c803548 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c803548\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 2: Eights Months Before: Study Basic Japanese Language<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d0f013 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"3d0f013\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=tC9HV8mf4rA&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-242baa2 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"242baa2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To qualify for a student visa, at least <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/150-hour-japanese-study-requirement\/\"><strong>150 hours of prior Japanese language study<\/strong><\/a> is necessary.<\/p><p>Beginning in April 2025, Japan will require long-term language school applicants to demonstrate A1-level Japanese proficiency. This proficiency can be achieved through 150 hours of study or an equivalent exam.<\/p><p>You can read the <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/language-schools\"><strong>Japanese Immigration\u2019s guidelines<\/strong><\/a> about this (the document is in Japanese) or find out more in our blog on the topic.<\/p><p>You can complete this at a <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/schools\/language-schools\"><strong>Japanese language school<\/strong><\/a> or take advantage of an online course, such as our <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/online-courses\/\"><strong>Akamonkai 12-week beginner course<\/strong><\/a>, to fulfill the requirements at your own pace.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b21ff88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b21ff88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/gogoworld.heiapply.com\/admin\/files\/download\/362267\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Akamonkai-12-Week-Beginner-Course.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-167997\" alt=\"A 12-week online beginner course for foreign students is the perfect starting point to learn Japanese.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Akamonkai-12-Week-Beginner-Course.webp 950w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Akamonkai-12-Week-Beginner-Course-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Akamonkai-12-Week-Beginner-Course-768x404.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">A 12-week online beginner course for foreign students is the perfect starting point to learn Japanese. <\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7d83ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a7d83ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3c8e28 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"f3c8e28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-lightbulb\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDID YOU KNOW?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSince learning basic Japanese is a lengthy process, it is recommended that you begin studying as soon as possible.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cdb5ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3cdb5ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45572e3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"45572e3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Free Go! Go! Nihon online resource for learning Japanese<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-010d83b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"010d83b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/gogoworld.heiapply.com\/admin\/files\/download\/362267\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hiragana-worksheet-flatlay.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-111914\" alt=\"Other free Japanese language resources to further your hiragana and katakana study include our free online guides.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hiragana-worksheet-flatlay.jpg 798w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hiragana-worksheet-flatlay-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/hiragana-worksheet-flatlay-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Other free Japanese language resources to further your hiragana and katakana study include our free online guides.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45b1fd11 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45b1fd11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/free-japanese-language-resources\/\">Enhance your Japanese language learning experience with our collection of free resources<\/a>. <\/strong>We provide various resources, including blog articles and online course trials, to assist you in assessing your commitment before fully immersing yourself in language learning.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e16f6f1 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2e16f6f1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61e40651 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"61e40651\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 3: Submit Your Application<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21cf438c elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21cf438c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 3: Seven to Five Months Before: Submit Your Application<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1790e0b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1790e0b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The application process for your chosen school in Japan requires you to gather and submit a variety of documents, depending on your background.<\/p><p>Submit your completed <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/how-to-apply-for-a-japan-student-visa\/\"><strong>Japanese student visa application documents<\/strong><\/a>, ensuring all materials are accurate, and complete.<\/p><p>After your application has been submitted, you are required to pay a non-refundable application fee to the school. Paying the application fee secures your spot in the applicant pool and allows the school to begin processing your application.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4180307c elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-mobile-position-block-start elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"4180307c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-lightbulb\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDID YOU KNOW?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tApplications for each intake are accepted up to one year in advance, with a final deadline six months before the term starts. Due to high demand, early application is strongly advised to guarantee your spot.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc17331 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fc17331\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66e975b elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"66e975b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 4: Final Preparation<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dcb17bf elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1dcb17bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 4: Three to One Months Before: Final Preparation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30b44b5f elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"30b44b5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/find-an-online-course-e1741696332264.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-152158\" alt=\"A student looking for an online Japanese course.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/find-an-online-course-e1741696332264.webp 981w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/find-an-online-course-e1741696332264-300x206.webp 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/find-an-online-course-e1741696332264-768x526.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">A student planning his\/her study abroad in Japan.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b845754 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b845754\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It is time to finalize the major details of your experience <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/\"><strong>studying abroad in Japan<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><ol><li>Ensure that your tuition fees are paid in full and on time. Begin researching your flight to Japan, ensuring that the arrival date aligns with your program&#8217;s start date and any required orientation sessions.<\/li><li>Familiarize yourself with <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/category\/japanese-culture\/\"><strong>Japanese customs and etiquette<\/strong><\/a>. Learn some basic Japanese phrases to assist you in communicating during your stay.<\/li><li>Maintain a positive attitude and an open mind as you start this amazing journey.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-463d867e elementor-cta--layout-image-above elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-167509 elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"463d867e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReady to live and study in Japan?\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOur student advisors are here to help you. Contact us today for free support!\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGet free support\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-178d508 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"178d508\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2abcfbd0 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2abcfbd0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d349375 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7d349375\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 5: Arrange your accommodation<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5cf74861 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5cf74861\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 5: Two Months Before: Arrange Your Accommodation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a1fa42 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8a1fa42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Inside-a-Sharehouse-by-Oakhouse-Tokyo.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-174380\" alt=\"A bright, modern common area in a Tokyo sharehouse, featuring a wooden dining table with black metal chairs, a white kitchen with appliances, and a gray armchair, showcasing a comfortable living space.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Inside-a-Sharehouse-by-Oakhouse-Tokyo.webp 800w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Inside-a-Sharehouse-by-Oakhouse-Tokyo-300x162.webp 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Inside-a-Sharehouse-by-Oakhouse-Tokyo-768x415.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">A bright, modern common area in a Tokyo sharehouse, featuring a wooden dining table with black metal chairs, a white kitchen with appliances, and a gray armchair, showcasing a comfortable living space.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28d5b02b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28d5b02b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When planning your experience <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/\"><strong>studying abroad in Japan<\/strong><\/a>, it is crucial to arrange your accommodation. This arrangement will ensure a smoother transition.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e16048b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e16048b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are your accommodation options in Japan?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f5771f9 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f5771f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are several options to consider, each with its own advantages and disadvantages.<\/p><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/accommodations\/dormitories\/\"><strong>School dormitories<\/strong><\/a>, often located on or near campus, provide a convenient and cost-effective option with opportunities to interact with other students.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/accommodations\/sharehouses\/\"><strong>Sharehouses<\/strong><\/a> offer a more independent living experience while still allowing for social interaction with housemates.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/accommodations\/homestay\/\"><strong>Homestays<\/strong><\/a> provide international students with an immersive cultural experience by living with a Japanese family during their studies.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/accommodations\/apartments\/\"><strong>Private apartments<\/strong><\/a> offer the most independence and privacy but can be more expensive.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3409aac8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3409aac8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to choose the right accommodation in Japan?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63a699ef elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63a699ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Carefully research each option. Consider factors such as:<\/p><ul><li>Cost<\/li><li>Location<\/li><li>Amenities<\/li><li>Desired level of social interaction<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-960bede elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"960bede\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can also learn the <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/where-to-live-accommodation-options-in-japan\/\"><strong>advantages and disadvantages of each type of accommodation in Japan<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><p>Whether you prefer a dormitory, share house, or private apartment, Go! Go! Nihon can assist you with <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/accommodations\/\"><strong>finding accommodation in Japan<\/strong><\/a>. Contact your student coordinator.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25c96096 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"25c96096\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-515d476d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"515d476d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 6: Get your student visa<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bd281f0 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3bd281f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 6: 1 Month Before - Get Your Student Visa<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7dbb8a elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a7dbb8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/five-passports.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-176472\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/five-passports.jpg 798w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/five-passports-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/five-passports-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63133330 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63133330\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>After receiving your Certificate of Eligibility (COE), submit it to your local Japanese embassy to obtain your student visa. The processing time typically takes approximately seven working days.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/what-to-pack-for-japan-our-top-20-must-haves-when-moving-across-the-world\/\"><strong>Begin packing your bags and preparing for your exciting journey to Japan<\/strong><\/a>. Ensure that you have all necessary travel documents readily available, such as your passport and visa.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e6defa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8e6defa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Preparing for your studies in Japan: What to pack?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-757d6129 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"757d6129\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Packing can be challenging when relocating to another country, whether for a short-term or long-term stay. To assist you with preparing for your studies in Japan, we have created a list of essentials to pack and items that may assist with homesickness.<\/p><p>These are primarily travel essentials:<\/p><ul><li>Electrical necessities like a power adapter and portable charger<\/li><li>Clothing appropriate for the varying Japanese seasons<\/li><li>Practical items like a compact suitcase and comfortable slip-on shoes<\/li><li>Toiletries and makeup<\/li><li>High-quality earphones<\/li><li>Essential documents and emergency numbers<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be4ea8b elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be4ea8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When traveling to Japan, it is important to be mindful of what you pack, especially regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/things-you-cant-bring-into-japan\/\"><strong>items that are prohibited from entering the country. <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ff616e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ff616e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Learn about student life in Japan<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34915a73 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34915a73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>While you await your Certificate of Eligibility (COE), why not use this time to learn more about student life in Japan?<\/p><p>Our blog contains helpful articles and advice. You could familiarize yourself with:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/category\/japanese-culture\/\"><strong>Japanese customs and etiquette.<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>What <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/category\/life-in-japan\/\"><strong>daily life as a student in Japan is like.<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/learn-about-the-japanese-education-system\/\"><strong>academic and cultural norms of the Japanese educational system<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b51230 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b51230\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Follow these steps to prepare for your journey and transition smoothly into your new life as a student in Japan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e6c13f7 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7e6c13f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25ba8bff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25ba8bff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 7: Settle in and Start School<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e55f390 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e55f390\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 7: Arrival in Japan: Settle In and Start School<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76b1086b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"76b1086b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"798\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A-Key-to-Your-Home-in-Japan.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-174392\" alt=\"A Photo of a key for your home in Japan.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A-Key-to-Your-Home-in-Japan.webp 798w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A-Key-to-Your-Home-in-Japan-300x164.webp 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/A-Key-to-Your-Home-in-Japan-768x420.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">A Photo of a key for your home in Japan.<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5342e6de elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5342e6de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Upon arrival, settle into your accommodation. Then, there are several things you need to do after arriving in Japan:<\/p><p><strong>At the airport:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/japan-residence-card\/\"><strong>Obtain your residence card<\/strong><\/a>. The immigration officer will issue this after verifying your documents.<\/li><li>If you intend to work part-time, <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/getting-a-part-time-work-permit-in-japan\/\"><strong>secure a work permit at the airport upon arrival<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7927a34 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7927a34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>In your city:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Register your address at the local ward office within 14 days of moving in. (Some <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/japanese-for-the-ward-office\/\"><strong>useful Japanese for the Ward Office <\/strong><\/a>can be useful.)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/japanese-health-insurance\/\"><strong>Enroll in the National Health Insurance scheme<\/strong><\/a> at the ward office&#8217;s health insurance department.<\/li><li>Sign up for the <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/japanese-national-pension-requirements-for-students\/\"><strong>pension scheme<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/open-bank-account-japan\/\"><strong>Open a local bank account.<\/strong><\/a> (With Wise being a recommended option for foreign individuals).<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/getting-a-cell-phone-in-japan\/\"><strong>Get a phone plan<\/strong><\/a> with a provider like Mobal.<\/li><li>If you will be commuting frequently, purchase a <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-buy-a-commuter-pass-in-japan\/\"><strong>commuter pass to save on train fares<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7745e79 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7745e79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Then, it is time to start your studies and embrace your new life in Japan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-629c002e e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"629c002e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19d85277 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"19d85277\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Study in Japan with us<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e72b385 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e72b385\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Achieve Your Dream of Studying in Japan with Go! Go! Nihon<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8da068c elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"8da068c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=CAP0U6CLH2s&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-147fa9b0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"147fa9b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Learn from international students who have successfully studied in Japan. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/student-success-stories\/\">Read their stories and get inspired<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/about\/\"><strong>Go! Go! Nihon is your gateway to studying and living in Japan<\/strong><\/a>. We provide comprehensive support to assist you with achieving your dream.<\/p><ul><li>We will find your perfect match through our partnerships with more than 20 of Japan&#8217;s top language schools, universities, and vocational schools.<\/li><li>We offer short-term <a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/study-abroad-programs-in-japan\/\"><strong>Japan study abroad programs<\/strong><\/a> of a few weeks and full two-year language courses.<\/li><li>Our team will handle your logistics, including finding accommodations and schools, arranging airport pickup, securing a SIM card, and preparing for life in Japan.<\/li><li>Are you not ready to move yet but want to start planning early? Begin with our professionally crafted online Japanese courses, created in collaboration with top Japanese language schools.<\/li><li>We offer support in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, German, and Portuguese.<\/li><li><strong>Our service is completely free.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76d216b8 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76d216b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Do not miss your chance to study in Japan through language schools, vocational programs, or study trips. Begin your journey now to gain unique skills, experience Japanese culture, and enhance your future opportunities.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/contact\/\"><strong>Contact our student coordinators today<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c58c107 elementor-cta--layout-image-above elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-167509 elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"5c58c107\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tReady to live and study in Japan?\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOur student advisors are here to help you. Contact us today for free support!\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\" href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGet free support\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bd23b99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"7bd23b99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34f01463 e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"34f01463\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-677cc2b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"677cc2b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Summary<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-623d88eb elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"623d88eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step-by-Step Guide for Foreign Students on How to Study Abroad in Japan with Go! Go! Nihon<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33d3b0fb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"33d3b0fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Studying abroad in Japan involves several important steps, beginning with researching programs and locations up to one year in advance.<\/p><p>Do not risk the stress and uncertainty of navigating the Japanese student visa process independently. You can avoid potential delays and costly mistakes that could jeopardize your dreams of studying abroad in Japan.<\/p><p>Our expert team will handle the complexities of your application. This will ensure a fast, smooth, and successful visa application, allowing you to focus on the exciting adventure ahead.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/contact\/\"><strong>Begin planning your transformative experience with Go! Go! Nihon today<\/strong><\/a> to secure your spot and avoid missing out.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5956817d e-con-full section-container e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5956817d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ec5978 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ec5978\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3504b934 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3504b934\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ecac30 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4ecac30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><strong>How much money is required for a Japanese student visa?<\/strong><br \/>You are required to provide a recent bank statement showing at least \u00a51,200,000 (or equivalent) and a recent tax return (yours or your sponsor&#8217;s). Your sponsor is required to have an annual income of at least \u00a52,000,000.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Is it necessary to know Japanese to study in Japan?<\/strong> <br \/>You will need proof of 150 hours of Japanese study or an equivalent exam result for a long-term language school visa beginning in April 2025.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>When should I submit my application to study in Japan?<\/strong><br \/>Applications are accepted up to one year in advance, with a final deadline six months before the term starts. Early application is advised due to high demand.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Where are the recommended places to live in Japan?<\/strong> <br \/>Consider factors such as cost, lifestyle, and access to your school. Popular cities include Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, each with its own advantages.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>What procedures are required after arriving in Japan?<\/strong> <br \/>You are required to obtain your residence card, register your address, enroll in health insurance and pension, open a bank account, and possibly obtain a phone plan and work permit.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5946dc73 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5946dc73\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10aef1e elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-174664 elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"10aef1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"table-of-contents\" 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Requirements and Expert Advice\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n\t\t\tDiscover more\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-173680 page type-page status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\" role=\"listitem\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__card\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/best-places-in-japan-for-studying-abroad\/\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yokohama-City-Skyline-768x512.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-173753\" alt=\"A scenic cityscape of Yokohama, a top destination for places in Japan for studying abroad, featuring the Landmark Tower, a Ferris wheel, and a canal reflecting the blue sky.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yokohama-City-Skyline-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yokohama-City-Skyline-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Yokohama-City-Skyline.webp 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/gogonihon.com\/en\/studying-abroad-in-japan\/best-places-in-japan-for-studying-abroad\/\">\n\t\t\t\tBest Places in Japan for Studying Abroad\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Looking for the best places in Japan for studying abroad? 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