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If you’re planning to study Japanese in Japan, you’ve probably come across the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) and its N5 level more than once. Student visa applicants are generally expected to have a basic level of Japanese ability. In the past, evidence of around 150 hours of study could be used as proof. As of the October 2026 intake, immigration has changed the requirements. Applicants are now typically expected to demonstrate their level through...
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Learn Japanese
If you’re planning to study Japanese in Japan, you’ve probably come across the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) and its N5 level more than once. Student visa applicants are generally expected to have a basic...
Japanese Culture
Why should the living get to have all the fun anyway? Every seventh month of the year, Japan celebrates Obon お盆, one of the biggest holiday periods of the year. But what is Obon? In short,...
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If you’re thinking about studying Japanese in Japan, understanding how Japanese language school terms work is key to planning your move. There are generally four terms per year, which means four chances to start. But...
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Summer in Japan brings its own distinct vocabulary, like the sounds of cicadas and the small talk everyone shares about the heat. This guide covers 36 seasonal words across six categories — weather, nature, food,...
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Is it really possible to learn Japanese from manga? It can actually be an effective tool for practicing reading, learning new vocabulary, and overall increasing your level of fluency. Reading and speaking Japanese can be...
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The Japanese writing system consists of two types of characters: the syllabic kana — hiragana (平仮名) and katakana (片仮名) — and kanji (漢字), the adopted Chinese characters. Each have different usages, purposes, and characteristics, and...
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