One Year Visa has the largest selection of Japanese language schools on the internet. We have beginner-friendly schools, fast paced schools for advanced students , and even schools with fun short-courses for students under 18 years old. Please take a minute to explore 60 great schools we work with.
“My name is Phil, and I studied Japanese in Okinawa for one year. It literally changed my life, and I think everyone needs to experience living in Japan. I made One Year Visa to help you find the best language schools in Japan, and save you some money on your student visa.
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Free “A1 Level” Japanese Study Guide.
In 2026, Japanese immigration changed the rules for new students.
RULE 1: Students must now have at least “A1 level” (beginner) Japanese.
RULE 2: Japanese language schools must (video) interview new students, and test their Japanese. If the student fails the interview, they can’t apply to the language school.
GOOD NEWS! We made a free study guide to get your Japanese to “A1 level.”
