ISI Japanese Language School

A day in the life of an ISI student in Tokyo 🗼
 
Ashley () is taking us through hers. 5:30 AM wake-ups, an early gym session, the commute across the city, and finally landing in her classroom at ISI Takadanobaba Career Pathway by 10 ⏰
 
It’s not always glamorous, but this is what building a real life in Japan looks like; balancing studies, fitness, and the daily rituals that keep you going 🧘
 
👇 What time do you wake up? Could you handle a 5:30 AM start?
 
If you’re curious about Ashley’s journey, watch her full video on ISI’s YouTube channel and follow her on her socials, where she shares parts of her daily life in Japan ✨
 

POV: you ask 4 ISI students about their future in Japan and get completely different answers 👀
That’s exactly what makes the WEWORLD Shinro EXPO special.
 
In this reel, students share: 
🎓 their career paths and goals in Japan 
📚 their favorite booths from the day 
🗣️ what the collaborating universities had to say
 
Japan has more higher education options than most people realize — and the Shinro EXPO is where our students start mapping it all out. This year, 68 institutions came to ISI so our students could ask the real questions in person and make informed decisions about their future in Japan 🇯🇵
 
Tag a friend who’s still figuring out their next step 💭
 

POV: your first job in Japan, and a few things feel new 😊
 
📚 In today’s Business Japanese class at ISI Shinjuku, Suzuki-sensei shared a small insight that can make settling into a Japanese workplace a little smoother. Depending on where you’ve worked before, the rhythm of a Japanese office might feel a bit different at first. Often, teams work closely together and a lot is shaped as a group.
 
💡 The reassuring part: You’re never expected to figure everything out alone. When you ask in a kind, respectful way, people are usually glad to help 🤝
 
A useful phrase to remember: 👉「手伝っていただけますか？」(Tetsudatte itadakemasen ka, Could you please help me?)
 
This is the kind of real-world Japanese you build confidence with in ISI’s Career Japanese course ✨
Did anything here resonate with you? Let us know 👇 Save this for your future in Japan 📌
 

Ready to introduce yourself in Japanese? 👋🇯🇵

In this beginner lesson, you’ll learn how to say your name, where you’re from, and make your very first self-introduction in Japanese ✨

At ISI, classes are taught entirely in Japanese from day one, helping you build real communication skills naturally and confidently 🌱

Small steps, big progress 💡

How would you introduce yourself in Japanese? Let us know below 👇

If you’re dreaming of living and studying in Japan too, your journey can start today 🇯🇵✨

📩 Book a free consultation through the link in our bio

POV: you moved to Japan to teach English, and 6 months in… you’re working late shifts, and your Japanese is exactly where it started 😮‍💨
 
That was Ashley ().
 
She wanted more — better career options, real Japanese skills, and a life outside of work where she could make Japanese friends. ISI helped make the transition smooth for her, and now she is part of ISI Takadanobaba Career Pathway Campus, jumpstarting her Japanese language journey 🌱
 
A lot of our students come to ISI with a similar background. Language teaching is a great way to land in Japan, but it doesn’t have to be the whole story. Learning Japanese will open more doors to working in Japan, and in the meantime, you can keep working part-time, making friends, and going at your own pace ✨

If you’re curious about Ashley’s journey, watch her full video on ISI’s YouTube channel and follow her on her socials, where she shares parts of her daily life in Japan 🇯🇵
 
What is holding you back from learning Japanese? Let us know below 👇

Not your typical day at Japanese language school 👀
 
Today swapped the classroom for Shinjuku Gyoen… task sheets, spoon groupings, card games on the grass, and a Yoda won at the arcade afterwards 🥲
 
Courtney came from Australia in April and started Japanese from beginner level. Just a few months later, she’s making friends from all over the world, using Japanese as their common language, and getting to know the city she now calls home 🌸
 
By sharing her whole journey of moving to Japan and learning the language on socials — the good days, the hard days, the small wins, and everything in between — she hopes to inspire and encourage anyone chasing the same dream ✨
 
Save this if you’re thinking about studying in Japan 💌 And tell us your country in the comments 👇
 
📩 Want to live in Japan too? Book a free consultation — link in our bio
 

Who are you? Let’s learn how to say it in Japanese 👋🇯🇵
 
In this beginner class at ISI, Hori-sensei teaches one of the most useful lessons for newcomers in Japan, how to introduce yourself ✨
 
だれですか？ なまえは＿です。ぎんこういん、がくせい、せんせい… these simple words help you share who you are and start real conversations from day one.
 
At ISI, all lessons are taught in Japanese from the very first day, but don’t worry 😌 With gestures, visuals, and clear examples, everything naturally starts to make sense.

Step by step, you’ll be introducing yourself with confidence 💡
 
How would you introduce yourself in Japanese? Try it in the comments 👇
 
If you’re dreaming of living and studying in Japan too, your journey can start today 🇯🇵✨
 
📩 Book a free consultation through the link in our bio