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Why choose Meiji Academy?
Meiji Academy, established in 2014, is a Japanese language school that opened its doors to international students interested in learning the Japanese language. Meiji programs are tailored towards catering to the needs of international students and their study goals. Each class is composed of only 6 students to maximize the learning process. Students are guaranteed quality and dedicated teacher...
Meiji Academy, established in 2014, is a Japanese language school that opened its doors to international students interested in learning the Japanese language. Meiji programs are tailored towards catering to the needs of international students and their study goals. Each class is composed of only 6 students to maximize the learning process. Students are guaranteed quality and dedicated teachers with years of teaching experience. They will also have the chance to take part in social events and day trips all over Kyushu in order to have and experience a real-life lesson outside the classrooms.
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Powder Snowboarding with Nihongo
February 27, 2026by: Michael Goodwin - United KingdomProgram: Study Japanese in Hokkaido
I spent the last three months in Hokkaido with Meiji Academy and my time was bloody amazing. I loved the instructors and their passion to always help me out with all my questions. The snow sports were the highlight of my trip. And yes I felt in love with the hot springs. I will definitely get back to Noboribetsu again. Loved it!
Cuatro semanas inolvidables aprendiendo japonés en Hokkaido
February 25, 2026by: Tiago Jesus - SpainProgram: Study Japanese in Hokkaido
Pasé cuatro semanas increíbles estudiando japonés comunicativo en Hokkaido en clases pequeñas. Los profesores eran muy dinámicos y siempre hacían que las lecciones fueran prácticas, interactivas y fáciles de entender. Me encantó que habláramos japonés desde el primer día, con muchas actividades en pareja y juegos que hacían el aprendizaje muy divertido. Gracias al ambiente cercano de las clases, pude ganar confianza rápidamente y mejorar mi fluidez en situaciones reales. Por las tardes había muchas actividades sociales, lo que me permitió hacer amigos internacionales y seguir practicando japonés de una manera natural.
Aprender japonés viviendo la cultura en Hokkaido
February 20, 2026by: Elisa Emilia López - SpainProgram: Bildungsurlaub (Germany)
Realizar mi Bildungsurlaub en Hokkaido con Meiji fue una experiencia transformadora, especialmente por la combinación entre clases enfocadas en japonés conversacional y las actividades culturales. Desde el principio, el curso estaba claramente orientado a situaciones reales, algo que yo buscaba desde hace tiempo. Las clases estaban muy alineadas con el japonés conversacional. Practicamos diálogos que realmente se usan en tiendas, restaurantes y estaciones de tren, y eso me ayudó muchísimo cuando hablaba con japoneses fuera de la escuela. Ahora me siento mucho más segura al comunicarme en situaciones cotidianas, aunque todavía cometo algunos errores, pero he mejorado muchísimo gracias a las profesoras que siempre nos corregía con paciencia. Las actividades culturales fueron, sin duda, una parte fundamental del programa. Participamos en ceremonias tradicionales, talleres de cocina local y visitas a lugares históricos en Sapporo. Estas experiencias me pemitió entender mejor la mentalidad japonesa y aplicar el vocabulario aprendido en clase en contextos reales . Ademas, convivir con personas locales hizo que el aprendizaje fue más natural y auténtico. Hokkaido es impresionante, con paisajes naturales espectaculares y una cultura regional muy interesante. Recomiendo este programa a cualquier persona que quiera no solo estudiar japonés, sino realmente vivirlo y usarlo en el día a día.
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Robin Peter
Participated in 2025
Robin Peter, from Zurich, Switzerland, spent six months in Fukuoka, Japan, studying at Meiji Academy to improve his Japanese. He studied psychology at...

Robin Peter
Participated in 2025
I’ve always been curious about other cultures and wanted to challenge myself by living somewhere completely different from home. Japan, in particular, fascinated me because of its unique blend of tradition and modernity, and I’ve loved the language and culture for years. Going abroad was a chance to really dive into that world, not just as a tourist, but by living day-to-day life there.

Michelle Steiner
Participated in 2025
Michelle Steiner, 22, from Austria, is an apprentice in finance and accounting. With excellent school reports and work ethic, she earned a month off t...

Michelle Steiner
Participated in 2025
I’ve always been curious about the world beyond my own little bubble. That’s really what pushed me to go abroad. I wanted to challenge myself, try something totally new, and get out of my comfort zone. Learning a new language while actually living in the country where it’s spoken felt like the perfect way to do that.

Sarah Papst
Participated in 2025
Sarah Papst is from Austria. This internship abroad was her first, following private travels in Europe. She has experience in office administration, m...

Sarah Papst
Participated in 2025
What inspired me to go abroad, especially to Japan, was the chance to experience something completely new. I had never been there before and wanted to immerse myself in a culture so different from my own. Japan’s mix of tradition and modernity fascinated me.
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Meiji Academy, established in 2014, is a Japanese language school that opened its doors to international students interested in learning the Japanese language. Meiji programs are tailored towards catering to the needs of international students and their study goals. Each class is composed of only 6 students to maximize the learning process. Students are guaranteed quality and dedicated teachers with years of teaching experience. They will also have the chance to take part in social events and day trips all over Kyushu in order to have and experience a real-life lesson outside the classrooms.

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Meiji Academy, established in 2014, is a Japanese language school that opened its doors to international students interested in learning the Japanese language. Meiji programs are tailored towards catering to the needs of international students and their study goals. Each class is composed of only 6 students to maximize the learning process. Students are guaranteed quality and dedicated teachers with years of teaching experience. They will also have the chance to take part in social events and day trips all over Kyushu in order to have and experience a real-life lesson outside the classrooms.
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