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Study Japanese in Japan, the smart way.

We place students into Japan's best short-term & immersion language schools. Our service is 100% free for students.

Students studying Japanese together in a language school classroom

Schools we work with

Not every school in Japan suits every learner. We only recommend schools that work well for international students: small classes, flexible start dates, and no long-term visa hassle (many nationalities can study up to 90 days visa-free).

TypeBest forLength
Immersion language schools (Tokyo / Kyoto / Fukuoka)Serious learners, all levels2 weeks – 3 months
Language + culture programs (anime, cooking, calligraphy)First-timers who want fun + study1 – 4 weeks
Nagano experience hub: zen, farming, snowOff-the-beaten-path Japan1 – 2 weeks

How it works

  • Tell us your goal: dates, budget, city, vibe. (2-min form)
  • Get a shortlist: 2–3 schools that actually fit, with honest pros & cons.
  • We handle the paperwork: application, accommodation via the school, arrival tips. You pay the school directly; our help costs you nothing.
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Getting set up in Japan [PR]

eSIM

Stay connected on arrival

Get data the minute you land. Buy a Japan eSIM before you fly and install it in minutes, so there's no SIM swap and no airport queue.

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Money

Send & receive money

Skip bad bank rates. Wise moves money in and out of Japan cheaply, at the real exchange rate, handy for tuition and living costs.

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Card

Spend in yen without the fees

The Wise card spends at the real exchange rate with no foreign-transaction markup, in shops and at ATMs across Japan.

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Not sure where to start?

Grab the free guide "Your Gateway to Japan": all 5 paths to study and work in Japan, compared side by side.

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