Applying for a student visa in Japan starts with one crucial step: submitting all the required documents for your student visa’s Certificate of Eligibility (COE). As a MEXT-accredited institution, Coto Japanese Institute follows the Immigration Services Agency of Japan’s requirements when preparing your COE application. These aren’t school rules, but immigration rules, and while the […]
“Japanese language school or university in Japan, where should I study first?” That was the question I asked myself when I decided to move to Japan in order to pursue my dream of becoming an artist. To do that, however, I needed to decide where to study first to achieve my dreams. After much deliberation, […]
As a Japanese language school that processes student visa applications throughout the year, Coto Institute is often asked: “Can Japanese immigration deny my student visa application?” Of course, we understand this predicament. You’ve gone through the trouble of finding the school you want to apply to, you’ve sent in the paperwork to the school, and […]
“Do I really need to do an interview just to enroll in a Japanese language school?” That is often the question we hear when people apply to a Japanese language school in Japan. As a Japanese language school that does conduct interviews as part of our application process, we understand the concern, surprise, and nervousness […]
Planning to study Japanese in Japan? Learn what a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is, common reasons for rejection.
When planning to study Japanese in Tokyo, many students immediately think of famous central districts like Shinjuku or Shibuya. While these areas are iconic, they represent only one side of what the Tokyo Metropolis has to offer. Western Tokyo, which is home to cities such as Kokubunji, Mitaka, Tachikawa, and Hachioji, is often overlooked, yet […]
