Meiji Academy

This Autumn was my first time to travel to Japan. I planned this trip in advance and I was thrilled to hear about this new school campus and all the things they offer. Lessons were entertaining and very informative. I had a wonderful time with extracurricular activities and my homestay was also great.

The school is centrally located within walking distance of Shijo downtown Kyoto and nestled within Omiya which is a student neighborhood of Kyoto. My studies were fulfilling with a variety of cultural events I scheduled with the school. If you are looking for something special and community driven I think this school is the right choice.

I had a great time with Meiji and the instructors made a significant contribution to it. Classes were informative and the structured learning approach for grammar, speaking, listening and Kanji studies was good. Sometimes I felt a bit of struggle to catch up with the Kanji volume but you can always ask the teachers or for additional Kanji exceises. The city tour was a lot of fun and definitely helped me to get around Kyoto for the first few days. Hope to visit Kyoto again soon😁

From my first contact up to graduating this week my study experience with Meiji was good. Japanese classes, cultural activities and staff support were very hands on. My sharehouse was also good and I made a lot of friends during my time there.

Well well good and crazy times with these fellas! The school staff was super nice and the classes were smooth sailing except of one teacher who was overly obsessed with Kanjis. I know I’m here to learn Japanese but he took it to another level. Anyways I’m thankful for dealing with me during the intense Q&A sessions on Kanji and grammar headaches. All went well and yes the underground party scene in Kyoto is crazy. Recommend checking out Kawaharamachi where the night never sleeps.

When talking about studying in Japan, for me the biggest concern was finding a trustworthy and legitimate language school. As I have studied in the past with Meiji Academy I was all set for this experience. But I have to say that it was a Meiji vibe but ten times more large and in a traditional Kyoto coverage which I loved!! The school facilities are high-class with a whole school building, a large student lounge, a study library and a level community engagement I haven’t seen so far. Despite the wonderful temples and rich history. Kyoto can sometimes feel lonely. That’s why I completely felt the need and glad I chose to study again with this school. I stayed in a sharehouse they organized which was great but unfortunately a bit far away…30mins is not what I was expecting. My friend said the apartments are much closer to the school and well equipped but it comes with a price tag. Nevertheless I would do it all over again if I had the choice!

Kyoto is fascinating through and through all facets of Japanese culture and traditions. I think I made the right choice to experience the “real Japan” by choosing this location and the Meiji staff helped making my stay pleasant throughout. The classes were fun and entertaining while the intensity and grammar practice were well balanced. One thing that stood out to me the most is the variety and detail to organizing superior events and cultural exchanges. The local Japanese students were also an enrichment for the community at school. Loved it!

Grüezi an das liebe Meiji Team! 4 Wochen in Kyoto mit Meiji Akademie waren einfach nur spitze. Das Team ist sehr engagiert und hat mir meinen Aufenthalt hier war von Anfang an sehr gut organisiert. Es gab sogar einen Mitarbeiter der deutsch sprechen konnte was sehr half. Besonders haben mir die vielen kulturellen Aktivitäten und Exkursionen gefallen. Von japanischer Töpfereikunst, Katanaschwertern und traditioneller Matchazeremonie war das Angebot sehr vielseitig. Der Unterricht war strukturiert und interaktiv mit vielen Gruppenübungen. Besonders haben mir der kulturelle Sprachaustausch mit japanischen Studenten von lokalen Unis gefallen. Merci vilmal und bis bald. Euer Ben

Meiji's Kyoto campus was simply one of the best schools I've been so far. I've studied in the past at their Hokkaido campus and it was a lot of fun. But Kyoto is a complete another level! The school is huge with a dedicated study library and huge student lounge. The best thing are the unique traditional crafts and arts workshops. The classes were as always great but I could tell that the teaching style is much more advanced due to the very experienced teachers I had. Local language exchanges with a variety of university student circles were also an often engagement. Highly recommend checking it out!!

Osaka caught my heart and yes Osaka people are the best and MOST FUNNIEST in all of Japan! I couldn't go wrong with combining this great bustling place with Meiji. Classes were fun, activities crazy and the social gatherings...I won't tell too much but be prepared for crazy Karaoke nights and hilarious outings in Namba. And yes, the food is top notch! Nandeyanen, you'll see me soon again😁

It has been a great experience and my second time studying with Meiji Academy. Last year I did their Summer course in Hokkaido but this year I was curious about their Osaka campus. To be honest, it's a completely different experience. You still got the wonderful support and family-like atmosphere that Meiji is known for. However the flair and vibe was much more bustling and much more Osaka-style? lol I loved both of my experiences a lot, but I think off the Summer season Osaka is a great choice. Especially for the city events and shopping sprees I've had. The support and lessons were as always not disappointing, but it was a bit tricky finding the school on the first day...

I've been three times to Japan and ticked all the main tourist spots to visit and yes even Okinawa and Hokkaido didn't excite me so much like Osaka! Meiji's staff did an amazing job to bring the Osaka spirit and warmth these locals have directly to my heart! Variety of fun events, cultural experiences and sometimes a bit intense classes. haha

Two weeks passed by like a mild Autumn breeze. It was more or less a spontaneous decision for me to pack my luggage and embark on this adventure. But the school made it very comfortable and accommodating for me to settle down in my new home Osaka. My apartment was very nice and centrally located. I loved the proximity to Osaka castle and also Umeda was within walking distance. The school is literally in the heart of Osaka downtown and the surrounding venues didn't disappoint for cute souvenir shopping and simply relaxing at nice cafes around Nanba and Amemura. My classes were indeed intense but I learned so much in my short time I was there and left with a big smile and love for my newly discovered place Kansai. I wish all the staff well and hope our ways cross again soon. Much love from your passionate Elizabeth:)

My time with Meiji was unforgettable and I did make a lot of friends. I loved the cultural activities and socialgatherings we had on weekends. I recommend taking the traditional culture and Japanese conversation module. Especially our excursion to a Katana performance and Karate practice was so much fun. I hope to be back soon ♡

So glad I didn't listen to my friends and went to Tokyo for studies. Osaka was such a blast and the school assisted me with everything. My sharehouse was super close located and the access to restaurants and other supermarkets was very convenient. However, I did hear from other students they stayed a bit further away about 20 mins by subway as the sharehouses seem to get filled up quick! The classes were sometimes intense but very interactive with a lot of speaking practices. Especially the events and excursion trips to Osaka castle and nearby shrines were a lot of fun. I just stayed two weeks but had a great time. Thanks for all the efforts and greetings from Linz :)

Ah yeah my dear Osaka! You brought me so much fun in the sun with these lovely people at Meiji. My time was short but nevertheless my nights going out were long. Japanese learning still feels like a hangover that never completely recovers but due to Meiji's magic teachers it felt at least enjoyable for the past two weeks :) Hope my time with you guys won't be the last and yes, next time Osaka again. Ookinii!

Osaka was much fun and the staff at Meiji definitely contributed to it. The lessons were focused on communicative Japanese with separate classes where we cracked through the grammar and Kanji writings. Vocabs took quite a bit of time but the teachers were very patient and had good revision lessons at the beginning of the lectures. Events were the best bit and the local exchanges with Japanese students and Takoyaki bar hoppings were fun too. Will be back in Osaka for sure!

From beginning to end my time in Kansai was bloody amazing. Osaka is bustling with great food choices and activities day & night. The teachers at Meiji did a wonderful job and were supportive throughout my studies. Big shout to Akira for taking me around the city and also the spa world trip was awesome. Highly recommend!

I had such a good time in Osaka and the school played a huge part in it! The 3 weeks I stayed with a host family and they were super nice, but the only drawback was I had to travel almost 50 minutes in one direction to the school! As this was my first time in Japan and I insisted to do homestay, this was my prior choice. On the other hand I have to say that the school told me in advance that the commuting time would be long so I cannot complain about them having failed this part. However if I could do it again I would definitely go for their sharehouse options which were much more centrally located and all the other students only had positive things about it to say. In terms of classes the pace was just perfect as I am intermediate level and the teachers made a lot of effort to assist me and the other two students in my class to keep the progress well balanced. Last but not least, the events! In one word simply AMAZING!!! Meiji staff really knows how to make your stay unforgettable and their connection with the locals and excursions to downtown festivals was the best way to fully immerse yourself with Japanese culture and customs. One drawback I had on my last days, I have eaten something bad and got a small food poinsoning. Therefore I recommend being extra careful when it comes to local streetfood! Again nobodys fault but part of my overall experience in Japan and worth mentioning. So would I do it all over again with Meiji?- Hell yeah!!! I loved the new school, the fun instructors and my local Japanese friends I was able to meet thanks to the school. Osaka I'll see you again soon. Servus, baba and pfiat di! Euer Jürgen😉🇦🇹

First time Japan, first time Bildungszeit and first time REAL Sushi! I think this sums up my first day in Japan when I arrived. And yes, not Tokyo or Osaka. I wanted to see the real Japan and found it here in Sapporo. The city felt like back home in Europe but at the same time so surreal and new things to discover. The food here is so fresh and the variety of things to try was overwhelming. The school did a great job organizing events and other activities for the students. Sometimes it felt a bit overwhelming with all the new things to memorize and Japanese take a bit of time to properly sack in but I successfully survived my two weeks here:) Hope to come back again and definitely recommend everybody to do their paid work leave in Japan too!