The Gateway
Between where you are
and where you're meant to be
stands a bridge.
For 36 years, we've been that bridge — guiding students from over 40 countries through the gateway to Japan. Not just teaching language, but opening futures.
The Path
Every student's journey
follows the same path.
From the moment you arrive to the day you achieve your dreams — we walk beside you at every step.
着く
Arrival
You land in Tokyo. Everything is new. The sounds, the signs, the energy. You're nervous. You're excited. Your journey has begun.
話す
First Words
Your first Japanese words. A greeting. A thank you. Small victories that light up your confidence. Connections begin to form.
育つ
Growing
Days become weeks. Weeks become months. The language that once seemed impossible now flows. You find your voice. You find your people.
達成
Achievement
JLPT passed. University accepted. Job offer received. The dreams you carried across the ocean are becoming real.
Through the study of the Japanese language, our school aims to foster the ability for learners from diverse cultural backgrounds to express their thoughts and connect with society.
We support students in becoming independent learners who can think, engage in dialogue, and take action using Japanese—cultivating individuals who can contribute to both global and local communities.
Educational Goals
Four pillars that guide every student's journey.
Practical Japanese Proficiency
Acquire the language skills necessary to handle diverse situations such as daily life, academics, and employment.
Social & Cultural Understanding
Acquire the ability to understand Japanese culture and customs and act appropriately.
Self-Understanding & Autonomy
Foster an attitude of proactive, lifelong learning by recognizing one's own goals and challenges.
Multicultural Contribution
Cultivate a global perspective and the ability to live harmoniously with diverse people through the experience of studying abroad.
Our Space
Where learning comes alive.
The Proof
They were once
where you are now.
Every graduate was once a nervous student taking their first step. Here's where that path led them.
I arrived knowing only 'arigatou'. Two years later, I passed N1 and entered Japan's top university. The teachers didn't just teach grammar — they believed in me when I didn't believe in myself.
University of Tokyo
Graduate 🇻🇳
Preparing for university interviews terrified me. But the mock interviews, the essay guidance, the late-night study sessions — they transformed my fear into confidence.
Keio University
Graduate 🇨🇳
I came for the language. I stayed for the community. The friends I made, the teachers who became mentors — this school gave me a second family in Japan.
Waseda University
Graduate 🇳🇵
Remember where we started?
Your journey to Japan
starts here.
You've seen the path. You've heard the stories.
The only question left is: when do you begin?
SHIN-OKUBO, TOKYO · SINCE 1988