Whether you’re a Japanese language, university, or vocational school student, coming to Japan as a student often means that you will eventually need to head to the immigration office and extend your visa to continue your studies, as this specific visa is often only valid for a certain period — even before your expected graduation […]
For a lot of foreigners from certain nationalities, Japan’s working holiday visa program allows them to live, work, and experience Japan for a specified length of time without needing to get sponsorship from an institution, such as an employer or school. But what happens if your visa expires and you’re not ready to leave? Or […]
Japanese 100 yen stores like Daiso and Cando are common in Japan. Learn all the cool things you can buy in Japan’s dollar store!
Japan is preparing to raise several immigration-related fees — including visa renewals, status changes, and permanent residency. This 2025–2026 update explains what’s changing, why it matters, and how to prepare before the new prices take effect.
How do you start the process of studying in Japan on a student visa? As a Japan study abroad service, Coto School Finder has helped hundreds of students apply for a Japanese language school and obtain a student visa, although the process varies depending on your background, nationality, and even age. In general, you can […]
There are a lot of Japanese language schools in Tokyo to choose from, but in this series, the Coto School Finder team talks with one of our students, Martin, who decided to study at Toyo Language School after connecting with our team. Coming from China, Martin had visited Japan a few times as a tourist, […]
The hanko, or Japanese stamp, is equivalent to a signature and is used to complete a variety of important processes, such as getting an apartment or opening a bank account. It is the nation’s traditional way of establishing a person’s identity. If you are moving to Japan, you might want to create your own hanko […]
Japan may be known for its cutting-edge technology, but when it comes to official paperwork, many procedures still require an in-person visit to your local Japanese city hall, or shiyakusho (市役所). For newly arrived international residents — whether you’re a student or a working professional — that first trip to a government office can seem […]
