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Gerrard59:
Nothing else. Touring a country especially for the first time is at the discretion of the tourist. Just follow the basic travel tips and have Google translate.

Nid303:
Noted bro. So budget for like 2-3weeks should prolly be $4k/ $5k yh? cus from my calculations this is alright for the trip.

Nid303:
Thanks bro and Check your email

Focusfulfocus:
Generally, the Japanese embassy/consulate is very strict about complete and accurate documentation. What you submit should match their official requirements exactly — no more, no less. But you can make your application stronger by paying attention to details. Here are some tips:


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✅ Key Documents (Standard Requirements)

Visa application form (filled correctly, signed, no blanks if possible).

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and blank pages).

Recent passport photograph (strict size & background rules).

Daily travel itinerary (Taizai Yoteihyo) – clear and realistic.

Flight booking (round trip) – usually reservation, not paid ticket.

Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter if staying with someone).

Bank statement (last 3–6 months) – to prove financial capacity.

Proof of employment/student status – employment letter, leave approval, or student letter.

If sponsored: sponsor’s bank statement, employment details, relationship proof.





✨ Extra Touches That Strengthen Your Application

1. Well-structured itinerary – Make it look realistic (don’t cram too many cities in short days).


2. Cover letter – Not always required, but writing a short polite letter explaining your purpose (e.g., tourism, experiencing Japanese culture, visiting specific attractions) shows seriousness.


3. Financial sufficiency – Ensure your bank statement reflects consistent income/savings (avoid sudden large deposits).


4. Strong ties to home country – Include supporting documents (employment letter with return date, family documents, school enrollment, property ownership, etc.) to show you’ll return.


5. Neat, consistent documents – Dates, names, spellings must all match (passport vs. bookings vs. forms).

Focusfulfocus:
Check your mail

Focusfulfocus:
Seen nothing although

Focusfulfocus:
Drop me your contact then please, I'm also trying to send a mail

Gerrard59:
Please ask your questions here. I cannot access my Nairaland linked email address.

cc: donoso & chime11

Gerrard59:
Please ask your questions here. I cannot access my Nairaland linked email address.

cc: donoso & chime11

chime11:
Oh thank you. My question is about if one can easily get visa using a language or masters program. Which one is easier?

Also, in terms of work and study in Japan can one be able to find part time job easily without knowing the language?

Lastly, can one get admission into some language schools without the 150 hours study time

Gerrard59:
The one that offers you a COE is what gets you the visa. Language schools prefer younger applicants, say 18-25. Graduate schools are more liberal about the age of the applicant.


Yes. Part time jobs can be obtained pretty easy without language proficiency. However, permanent jobs are hard to get without knowing the language.


This requirement is mostly given to citizens of countries where there is no Japanese language school. Additionally, it's given to older applicants, say those above 30 years old. To beat this, target language schools in areas with low population, especially Southern and Northern Japan. Fukuoka and Hokkaido areas. These ones want money, so they won't have strict admission requirements.

chime11:
Thank you so much for your response. I was contemplating to go to Germany for masters in pharmaceutical or Japan through language course first then masters later. I guess Japan is better since it's easy to get part time job without the language and also longer working hours

Gerrard59:
The one that offers you a COE is what gets you the visa. Language schools prefer younger applicants, say 18-25. Graduate schools are more liberal about the age of the applicant.


Yes. Part time jobs can be obtained pretty easy without language proficiency. However, permanent jobs are hard to get without knowing the language.


This requirement is mostly given to citizens of countries where there is no Japanese language school. Additionally, it's given to older applicants, say those above 30 years old. To beat this, target language schools in areas with low population, especially Southern and Northern Japan. Fukuoka and Hokkaido areas. These ones want money, so they won't have strict admission requirements.

Gerrard59:
Except the German visa policy of Category A for scholarship abd first class students and Category B for everyone else has changed, I recommend Japan. The snag is your age, since you want to opt for language school (a great path). If you see a language school that agrees to admit you, choose Japan. The visa is less of a problem once the COE is obtained by the school and sent to you the applicant.

blackbriar:
TICAD( and Kisarazu

https://statehouse.gov.ng/news/japan-designates-city-of-kisarazu-as-hometown-for-nigerians/

The government of Japan on Thursday named the city of Kisarazu as the hometown for Nigerians willing to live and work in the country as part of its strategic efforts to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth and enhance workforce productivity.

Under this new partnership, announced on the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference for African Development, the Japanese government will create a special visa category for highly skilled, innovative, and talented young Nigerians who want to move to Kisarazu to live and work.

Artisans and other blue-collar workers from Nigeria who are ready to upskill will also benefit from the special dispensation visa to work in Japan.

chime11:
It's like all schools require the 150 hours study lol. It's listed on the requirements to submit. I have checked some in fukuoka, and I'm still checking

uchman:
Do you know where Japan language school is located in Nigeria?

uchman:
Do you know where Japan language school is located in Nigeria?

chime11:
It's like all schools require the 150 hours study lol. It's listed on the requirements to submit. I have checked some in fukuoka, and I'm still checking

chime11:
Can I send a Dm you? Maybe on WhatsApp?
For Germany I'm working towards scholarship

Gerrard59:
Then it should be a new policy as the government earlier this year revamped the requirements for operating language schools. So, that could be the reason.

Nid303:
Okay bro, So planning to visit Tokyo, Hiroshima, Osaka and Nara. Planning to stay in hostels and budget hotels for the accommodation and places in the city to visit have been sorted out too. Is there anything else ?

Gerrard59:
Then it should be a new policy as the government earlier this year revamped the requirements for operating language schools. So, that could be the reason.

chime11:
Thank you for your response. Please, is it normal for a school to ask for full payment of tuition whether 1 year program or two years, you will pay all at once before they apply for COE? And they didn't ask for bank statement

chime11:
Thank you for your response. Please, is it normal for a school to ask for full payment of tuition whether 1 year program or two years, you will pay all at once before they apply for COE? And they didn't ask for bank statement

blackbriar:
No, it is not normal.

Is it a language school?

chime11:
Yes, it's language school