English Living Costs in Japan for International Students 2026: 199,000 Yen
International students spend 170,000 yen a month on average and 199,000 yen in Tokyo, according to the JASSO FY2023 survey.
Before you come to Japan
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English Renting in Japan Without a Guarantor: 3 Routes That Work in 2026
Two different things are called a guarantor in Japan, and the one on your visa does nothing for a lease.
English How to Choose a Japanese Language School: Check Accreditation First
Before anything else, check whether the school is accredited.
English Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Japan: Timeline and Why Some Fail
The COE is Japan's pre-approval before your visa. Your school files it for you, the review takes 1 to 3 months, and it stays valid for 3 months.
English Japanese Language School Cost 2026: The Real 2 Million Yen Breakdown
One year at a Japanese language school costs about 2,000,000 yen once living costs are added.
English Medicine in Japan 2026: What You Cannot Bring, and the New Rules
Cold medicine with pseudoephedrine cannot enter Japan, prescription or not. Since May 2026 under 18s get one small pack and ID is checked.
English Converting Your Foreign Driving Licence in Japan (2026)
A Nepali licence does not work in Japan even with an IDP. Sri Lankan and Indian ones do, until the three month rule cancels them.
English Buying a Laptop in Japan 2026: Keyboards, Tax and Where to Buy
Pick the keyboard layout first, because it is the only part you cannot change later.
English Share House in Japan 2026: No Guarantor, Under 100,000 Yen
A standard Japanese apartment costs 4 to 6 months of rent up front. A share house skips the deposit and guarantor for under 100,000 yen.