Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is one of the world's largest and safest megacities, with skyscrapers, historic temples, the busy streets of Shibuya and Shinjuku, and its anime and technology culture. It has Japan's widest choice of language schools.
Some of the language schools NGGlobal offers in Tokyo:
Ask NGGlobal about other language schools in Tokyo and universities' Japanese programs.
How long you study depends on your goal: 2-4 weeks for a culture-focused summer program, 6-12 months for daily communication and 1.5-2 years for a university pathway. Schools usually start new terms in April, July, October and January.
Fees vary from school to school, and university-based language programs and private language schools can sit in different price ranges. Planning your course, accommodation and airport transfer together lowers the total cost. Ask NGGlobal for a quote with current prices and discounts.
The most popular intakes are April and October. Short-term courses start every month or every Monday at most schools, and cherry blossom season (March-April) and summer are the busiest times.
Your visa type depends on the length of your course: the visa exemption for short courses and a student visa for long programs. Rules change from time to time, so check current conditions in official sources; NGGlobal helps you prepare your COE and visa documents.
Working on the visa exemption is prohibited. Student visa holders can get 'permission to engage in activity other than that permitted' (shikakugai katsudo) and work part-time up to 28 hours a week during term and up to 8 hours a day during the school's long holidays.
Students in Tokyo usually stay in school dormitories or share houses; rent is high near the centre, so areas linked to school by a train line are popular.
Tokyo is Japan's most expensive city, with rent the largest part of the budget. Share houses, school dormitories, cheap restaurants and convenience-store meals help balance costs.
Tokyo's metro and JR trains form one of the world's most extensive and punctual networks, paid with a Suica or Pasmo card, with discounted student commuter passes.
Tokyo has four distinct seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, hot, humid summers (with the rainy season in June-July), cool, colourful autumns and cold but sunny winters.
Direct flights from Istanbul to Tokyo Narita (NRT) or Haneda (HND) take about 11-12 hours; trains or limousine buses connect the airports with the city.
Tokyo does not use daylight saving time, so it is 6 hours ahead of Turkey all year round. When it is 09:00 in Turkey, it is 15:00 in Tokyo, so keep this in mind when planning online calls.
NGGlobal offers free guidance for Tokyo at every step, from choosing a school to enrolment, accommodation and your visa. Contact us to find the right program for you together.
Yes. Student visa holders can work up to 28 hours a week during term with permission.
About 2-2.5 hours by Shinkansen bullet train.
Not for short courses. For long-term programs, some schools may ask for basic level or a set number of hours of prior study.
The JLPT is the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, with five levels from N5 (beginner) to N1 (advanced), recognised by Japanese universities and employers.
Yes. Most language schools offer dormitories or share houses, and NGGlobal plans your accommodation together with your enrolment.
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