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Frequently asked questions
Costs, requirements, visas and life in Japan — short answers to what students ask us most. Didn’t find yours? Write to us.
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About JapanEasy
Yes. Our partner schools pay us a commission when you enroll, so our help costs you nothing. You pay the school the same fees as if you applied directly.
JapanEasy is the English-language service of EasyTravel, which has helped students enroll in Japanese language schools since 2020. It is run by Chepolinko Inc., a company based in Japan.
Students from any country. Document requirements differ by country — we tell you what applies to you.
Tell us which school you have in mind and we will check whether we can help you apply there.
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Requirements
For a student visa you need basic Japanese — level A1, for example JLPT N5 or JFT-Basic A1 — confirmed by a test or an interview. Most short courses accept complete beginners.
Long-term courses: usually 18 or older, after 12 years of school. Short courses: many schools accept students from 16.
12 years of school (a high-school diploma) for a student visa. With 11 years you need at least one more year at a college or university.
Usually a parent or another relative, or yourself if you have enough income and savings. Each school tells you how much it needs to see.
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Costs and payment
At our 30 partner schools, ¥777,000 – ¥1,115,000 for the first year: application fee, enrollment fee, tuition and other compulsory school fees. Housing is extra.
After your Certificate of Eligibility is issued. You pay the school directly; we never take tuition payments.
It depends on the school and length — for example 4 weeks from ¥65,000, or about ¥214,000–¥230,000 for 3 months.
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Visa and timeline
About 5–7 months before the start. For the April 2027 intake, applications close on 31 October 2026. Short courses: 1–3 months ahead.
A document from Japan’s Immigration Services Agency that lets you apply for the student visa. The school applies for it; it takes about 2–3 months.
The period of stay is set individually, up to 4 years 3 months. Language-school courses run from 6 months to 2 years.
Citizens of 74 countries and regions can enter visa-free (usually for 90 days) and take a short course. Others apply for a short-term visa.
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Life in Japan
On a student visa, with permission from immigration: up to 28 hours a week, and up to 8 hours a day during the school’s long holidays. Not on a short stay.
Most partner schools have a dormitory or partner housing for the first months; there are also share houses and homestays. We help you choose and apply.
Enter a university or a vocational college, or change to a work visa if you get a job in Japan.
Tell us your plans. We’ll handle the rest.
One short form — we reply with a shortlist of schools and the next steps.
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