Learning Japanese

The JLPT (日本語能力試験) and Japanese language schools: costs, dates and why the level matters for your visa.

Learning Japanese

Japanese language school costs in Japan, and the student visa rules

Japanese language school cost: first-year fees of about ¥850,000 to ¥1.1 million in Tokyo, plus living costs, the student visa rules and cheaper classes.

Learning Japanese

JLPT 2026 in Japan: dates, registration and why your level matters for your visa

JLPT in Japan: July 5 and December 6, 2026 test dates, the online MyJLPT registration windows, the ¥7,500 fee, result dates and which visas use N1 to N4.