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A Great Japanese Experience

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What to Know
Before You Go

Need help choosing the right Japanese language school for you?

JST Takes the Guesswork out of
Studying Japanese in Japan

Matching English-Speaking Students with a Curated Immersive Study Experience in Japan

We aren't a language school or program:
We're an independent service that matches you with the best possible Japanese language school based on your learning goals and needs. And we do it for free.
Before, during, and aftercare:
We also offer low-cost lifestyle support services to make sure things don't get lost in translation once you get here.
The Japan Experience:
We host different cultural events and exchanges to help you maximize your Japan experience.
Someone to turn to:
We're your first friend in Japan so you'll never have to feel alone or overwhelmed.

Language Schools About Us

no stress no mess life-in-Japan set up

Student-Friendly Help:
We Do the Hard Parts

So we've helped you choose the perfect language school. What's next? There's applying for the school and student visa, there's a mountain of bureaucratic residence registration, there are housing, utilities, banking, and communications, each with their own special Japanese twist.

Q&A About JST's Services

School Application Assistance

Deadlines & Documents
We translate your documents correctly, work with you on interview practice, do document checks & everything else needed to get into the school of your dreams.

Bureaucratic Registry Services

Whether it's making sure you get everything right for your Japanese student visa or helping you register as a resident and get you signed up for National Health Care, we've got you covered.

Medical / Hospital Escort

While generally affordable and offering a high-level of care, going to the hospital or doctors in Japan alone can be a stressful, scary process. Take us along and let us take care of you so you can focus on you.

Help setting up your utilities and finding housing

Private Housing Help

Is it possible for an English speaking student fresh in Japan to find a place and set up all their utilities on their own? Probably. But wouldn't you rather have us do it for you at a low, student-friendly rate?

See the different kinds of help we offer to take the worry out of your overseas move to Japan

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Know Before You Go

Life-in-Japan Information

Learn Before You Go!

Learn First: Japan Basics

A list of manners and details every visitor to Japan ABSOLUTELY needs to know before getting on a plane. Survival Japanese included!

Basic Survival Japanese

7 Must-know Kanji

A lot of smaller shops and areas outside Tokyo don’t translate all the basics so learn these kanji before you go!

Student Visa & School Enrollment Q&A

Japanese Student Visa Q&A

So you've gotten into a Japanese language school, what's next? Here are our most asked and answered questions about student visas in Japan and the documents and timelines you'll need to know about.

Japanese Study Q&A

Learning Japanese Q&A

We've put together a list of the most-asked questions about immersive Japanese study as well as Japanese language school generalities here. From age-group to semesters, learn more here.

Real life in Japan

Real life in Japan Q&A

Living in Japan Q&A

It's not all Maid Cafes & DisneySea ™.
Day-to-day life in Japan comes with some challenges. From vegetarian food to part-time jobs, here's a list of our most asked and answered questions about basic life in Japan.

Feeling overwhelmed by the process of finding a long-term accredited Japanese language school?

Did you know that there are over 25 time-sensitive steps, each with its own unique documents, certifications, requirements, and challenges that you're going to need to clear by the time you start your first day of classes?

From searching for schools to setting up housing to starting classes, the hardest part about learning Japanese in Japan can be finding the right school, and getting set up!

Introducing The Terrace (TM):

JS Terrace's proprietary student portal, The Terrace, streamlines everything.

No more missed emails, spam filter worries, or unclear deadlines!

Designed by Japanese language educators who've helped countless students navigate this process, The Terrace (TM) keeps you organized and on track, with JS Terrace's professional English-speaking staff tracking each step and making sure your language study dreams become a reality.

Why Use The Terrace

Dorms, Shared, Homestays, & Private Apartments

Let Us Help You Find Housing in Japan

Need Shared Housing in Tokyo?

Featured shared housing picks:

Live Your Trendy Tokyo Dream at Oakhouse Daikanyama

Thrive in the heart of Tokyo's coolest neighborhood at Oakhouse Daikanyama, a vibrant share house nestled amidst trendy shops, buzzing cafes, lively bars, and electrifying music venues. With Shibuya Station just a 9-minute stroll away, you'll never be far from the action.

Oakhouse Daikanyama

Your cozy haven in a vibrant student district

Cross House Blanchard Takadanobaba is the perfect place to call home if you're looking for:

A convenient location (close to Shinjuku!) with easy access to many different forms of public transportation, a vibrant and youthful university town atmosphere, a comfortable and fully-equipped living space, and a chance to enjoy the unique charm of Takadanobaba

Cross House Blanchard Takadanobaba

Homestay in Japan

Are you looking for a unique and enriching way to experience Japan beyond the tourist hotspots? Look no further than a homestay! This immersive program allows you to live with a Japanese host family, giving you a firsthand glimpse into their daily life and culture.

We carefully match students with host families located within an hour of their school, ensuring convenience and ease of access. Some meals included!

Japanese Homestay

Need Private Housing in Tokyo?

JST staff may be relatively young, but we have a combined 50 year of experience in helping language students not only find the right private lodging in Tokyo, but unlike others, we help set up utilities in your new private residence as well.

We're not realtors: We're a neutral resource that's here to help connect you to the home you want to live in during your stay in Japan.

Private Housing Options

Utility Set Up Service

Japanese Housing Q&A

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Our Goal is A Great Japanese Experience

JST Takes the Guesswork out of Studying Japanese in Japan