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Change Working Visa to Student Visa and Stay in Japan
Processing Time: 1 month or less* (from when you submit your application) APPLY NOW If you currently live in Japan, lost your job with working visa in Japan, the application process is very simple to change your visa and attend our Japanese language school in Tokyo. It is actually easier and faster than obtaining a COE (Certificate […]
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Summer course closing ceremony
July 30 marked the end of our Summer Course, the annual month-long program that combines Japanese language learning in the morning with cultural activities and excursions in the afternoon. This year, students had the chance to explore iconic neighborhoods of Tokyo, take day trips to Kamakura and Nikko, enjoy a cruise in Tokyo Bay, all […]
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Nikko Educational Bus Trip
On July 25, 2025, students from Shinjuku Japanese Language School took a trip to Nikko City in Tochigi Prefecture. Their first destination was Nikko Toshogu Shrine, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Admiring the intricate carvings of the Yomeimon Gate and the famous Three Wise Monkeys, “see no evil, speak no evil, hear no […]
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Yukata Day: A cultural escape at SNG
Yukata Day, an event organized for several years by the Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute, has allowed everyone to wear yukata, traditional Japanese garments that symbolize summer in Japan. For this special day, SNG invited all its students and staff to immerse themselves in Japanese culture. The yukata is a lightweight garment often worn during summer […]
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Wind chime (風鈴) workshop
On June 13, as part of their cultural experience, students from the Tourism Business class had the opportunity to take part in a traditional furin 風鈴 (Japanese wind chime) workshop at Shinohara Maruyoshi Furin Workshop (篠原まるよし風鈴). They could choose between two activities: glass blowing, where they made their furin from scratch, and/or furin painting. What […]
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Memorial for Mr.Takahide Ezoe, former principal of our school
On June 25, a memorial gathering was held at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo to honor the memory of Mr.Takahide Ezoe, the former Principal and Chairman of our school. The event brought together alumni, faculty, staff, and friends who had been touched by Mr. Ezoe’s warmth, wisdom, and tireless dedication to education. Several moving tribute speeches were […]
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Let’s assemble a watch ourselves!
Hiko Mizuno College of Jewelry Workshop (Watchmaking) On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, despite the unfortunately rainy weather, a watchmaking workshop hosted by Hiko Mizuno College of Jewelry was held. This time, the theme was experiencing the assembly of a quartz watch. Students, who don’t usually get the chance to be involved in the world of […]
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Chiba Field Trip
On May 23, 2025, students from the Tourism & Business class took part in a field trip to Chiba Prefecture, accompanied by their classmates and teachers. Far from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, this outing was designed as a moment of disconnection, a chance to reconnect with nature, and an opportunity to apply tourism-related […]
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Japanese Language Support for people from Myanmar and foreign residents in Japan
Shinjuku Japanese Language Institute will begin offering Japanese language support in collaboration with VILLA EDUCATION CENTER (VEC), a voluntary organization led by Professor Matsuo of Tokyo Woman’s Christian University, one of the institutions from which we accept teaching interns. Having a good command of the Japanese language is essential for living safely and connecting with […]
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Environment Day (環境の日)
As part of the winter term’s extracurricular activities, SNG students were made aware about environment During the 1st and 2nd periods, students took a lesson on environmental issues.Beginner-level students watched a video titled “Understanding Environmental Problems in 5 Minutes – Let’s Protect the Future of Our Planet Together” as a learning tool. Intermediate and advanced-level […]