Reach Your Goals Faster — With Japanese Language Program Built for Residents
A full-time, 1-year Japanese lesson designed to build career-ready Japanese skills. No student visa required.
25+ Years
Teaching Experience
1 Year
Program
Beginner or
Intermediate
Coto Japanese Institute
1-Year Japanese Program for Residents
Already living in Japan? Level up your Japanese. Coto Institute's 1-year program is a full-time course built for international residents who want real career-ready results. You'll focus on business Japanese and practical communication alongside a cohort of committed students — and build professional-level fluency over the course of the year.
Morning (9:30–12:50) or Afternoon (13:50–17:10)
Who This Course is Perfect For
Whatever brought you to Japan, this program meets you where you are. This course migh be perfect for you if you are:
Working Holiday Visa Holder
Those on a working holiday visa who want to learn Japanese without a long-term commitment — perfect if you're here for a season, not a lifetime.
Working Professional
Expats and employees in Japan who want to boost their Japanese in just 6 months, for real career development at work.
Spouse or Family Member of a Resident
Family members of residents who want to build the communication skills to live more comfortably and confidently in Japan.
International Student in Japan
Undergraduate or graduate students already studying in Japan on a valid visa, who want to sharpen their Japanese outside their regular coursework — no additional visa needed.
Application for October 2026 Still Open!
We are still accepting students to join our October 2026 cohort, but seats are limited! Join today to save your spot and start learning Japanese in Tokyo with us!
Why Join Coto Institute's 1-Year Japanese Program for Residents
Coto Japanese Institute puts your goals in the center of our focus. Beyond the classroom, students can enjoy the same benefit and career support you would get from joining our student visa-eligible program , without needing to commit.
Practical Lesson Taught by Professional Teachers
From complete beginner to advanced, our curriculum is built around real-world communication,. You'll leave each class ready to use Japanese at work, in interviews, and in everyday life in Japan.
Career Support by Special Experts
With a dedicated career expert, get a full year's worth of career preparation and guidance. Business Japanese, workplace communication, and real project work included.
Immerse in Japanese Culture
Through community events, local festivals, and neighborhood activities, you'll explore the temples, parks, and hidden corners that make Japan feel like home!
Course Options
Coto Japanese Institute puts your goals at the center of our focus. Beyond the classroom, you'll get the same career support and benefits as our 1-year program — without the year-long commitment.
Over six months, you'll build a solid foundation in Japanese by learning essential grammar, conjugations, basic conversation, workplace communication, and the skills to handle everyday interactions with confidence.
The second term focuses on career-ready Japanese. Students will practice workplace role-plays, including negotiations, learn keigo (honorific Japanese), and build confidence in daily and professional conversations. JLPT practice is integrated throughout.
For intermediate-level students, skip the basics and jump straight into our intermediate course, focusing on JLPT preparation, negotiation skills, and practical workplace communication drills to build confidence in professional Japanese.
Communicate fluently and accurately across a wide range of topics using advanced grammar, and confidently handle complex client interactions, including delivering proposals and conducting professional discussions in Japanese.
Course Curriculum
Leveraging 25 years of teaching experience, we've built a curriculum that develops every aspect of Japanese holistically — dedicating real time to business Japanese and hands-on project work. Students spend roughly 20 hours a week in class.
About Coto Japanese Institute
About Coto Japanese Institute
Coto Japanese Institute is a MEXT-accredited Japanese language school in Tokyo, built on 25 years of experience. Our programs focus on practical Japanese for work, daily life, and career growth — plus job-hunting support and community events that bring you closer to Japan.
Campus Life
Your new campus is in Kokubunji. a charming, residential neighborhood with easy access to the city. Kokubunji is just 25 minutes from Shinjuku, with direct access from Tokyo Station, and also offers convenient access from west Tokyo, including Kichijoji, Tachikawa, and Hachioji.
Course Fee
The same program, the same career support — at half the cost of our 1-year track.
| Item | 1st Installment (first 6 months) |
2nd Installment (remaining 6 months) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Registration Fee | ¥33,000 | — |
| Teaching Materials Fee (per 6 months, at cost) | ¥27,500 | ¥27,500 |
| Facility Fee (per 6 months) | ¥38,500 | ¥38,500 |
| Tuition Fee (per 6 months, incl. extracurricular activity fee) | ¥401,000 | ¥401,000 |
| Estimated Total | ¥500,000 | ¥467,000 |
How to Apply
Applying to Coto Institute's Japanese Program for Residents course is simpler than ever — no paperwork required. Just three steps between you and your first class.
Step 1
INQUIRY
Fill out the inquiry form below. We will get back to you soon!
Step 2
INTERVIEW
Our team will want to understand your goals and Japanese level.
Step 3
SIGN UP
No paperwork required, so you can start sooner.
You've Built a Life in Japan. Now It's Time to Take Your Japanese Beyond
Ready to open more doors in life through the power of Japanese? 12 months, full-time, MEXT-accredited — for residents who are ready. No visa sponsorship needed.
Location:
2 Chome-9-14 Honcho, Kokubunji, Tokyo 185-0012