International Students

This page offers information related to international students.

Please click on one of the following to jump to your desired category.

●Consultation Service Counters
●Japanese-Language Studies
●Daily Life Rules
●Scholarships and Student Loans
●Employment
●Part-Time Jobs for International Students
●If You Wish to Volunteer

Consultation Service Counters

Please feel free to consult about any concerns or questions you may have.

Foreign Resident Advisory Corner (Free of charge)

Please feel free to stop by or call if you have any problems or question…Read more

Shinjuku Multicultural Plaza

Shinjuku City has established Shinjuku Multicultural Plaza to promote ci…Read more

Japanese-Language Studies

Shinjuku City offers Japanese-language classes in which volunteers teach Japanese. In addition, the Shinjuku Multicultural Plaza offers many Japanese-learning materials. Please take advantage of them.

Learn Japanese

Shinjuku City offers Japanese language classes in which volunteers teach…Read more

Free Japanese Language Lessons “Nihongo Hiroba”

These are Japanese-language classes that you can join free of charge wit…Read more

Shinjuku Multicultural Plaza

Shinjuku City has established Shinjuku Multicultural Plaza to promote ci…Read more

You can also borrow books about the Japanese language for free at municipal libraries.

Library

Libraries are facilities where you can read, view, listen and borrow boo…Read more

Daily Life Rules

Japan has many unique rules and customs that differ from those in your home country. It is essential to learn about daily life rules and customs and follow them to avoid trouble.

How to Dispose of Recyclable Resources and Garbage

It is important that everybody observes the rules when disposing of recy…Read more

Daily Life (Points to Note After Moving In, Noise, Garbage, etc.)

If you do not fulfill the eligibility requirements and observe the restr…Read more

Daily Life (Neighborly Ties)

To make friends with Japanese people and become a part of the community,…Read more

Riding Bicycles

Always obey the traffic rules for bicycles when riding. Thinking that yo…Read more

Bicycle Casualty Insurance

As of April 1, 2020, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government requires all bicy…Read more

Anti-Crime Registration—When Bicycle Ownership Changes

If You’re Giving Away or Getting a Used Bicycle, Read This! Bicycle owne…Read more

Rules for Using the Sewage System in a Comfortable Way

・Do not pour gasoline, kerosene or chemicals such as paint thinner down …Read more

Shinjuku has prepared videos and booklets in multiple languages to introduce daily life rules, customs and other necessary information about Japan in an easy-to-understand manner.

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Shinjuku Start Guide

A video full of helpful information for anyone starting a new life in Sh…Read more

＜Booklet＞
Also distributed at the first floor of Shinjuku City Office, the Shinjuku Multicultural Plaza and the Branch Offices.

Guide to Living in Shinjuku

Shinjuku City has foreign residents from over 125 countries. We are work…Read more

Information on Everyday Living

Information on Everyday Living for Foreign Residents of Shinjuku City 1.…Read more

Foreign Language Bulletin

Shinjuku News NEWNo. 72 March 1, 2024 No. 71 November 1, 2023 No. 70 Jul…Read more

Scholarships and Student Loans

Shinjuku City scholarships

Scholarships for Foreign Students

A scholarship award (¥240,000 for the year) is offered to foreign studen…Read more

In addition, the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) provides information about scholarships and student loans for those studying in Japan. Please click here for the JASSO website: