STUDENT VISA Registration for July 2016 term NOW OPEN! Since 1949 今 年 は"にほんごをもの"にする EVERGREEN LANGUAGE SCHOOL DAILY CONVERSATION AND BUSINESS JAPANESE JAPANESE PROFICIENCY TEST N1, N2, N3, N4 • One month intensive • 2 & 3 days a week www.evergreen.gr.jp YUTENJI 03-3713-4958 JIYUGAOKA 03-3723-4785 • Private & Corporate • Business Japanese Free trial lesson for groups info@evergreen.gr.jp 03-3713-4958 Friendly Teachers, Reasonable tuition & Cosy atmosphere Full-time Course 50-minute lessons x 4 Mon-Fri: ¥43,500 Private Lesson ¥3,300/h. Textbook fees are at actual cost Pre-college student visa course 6 months to 2 years: ¥350,000 for 6 months Tokyo Branch 22 Sankyo Bldg 3F, 2-2-9 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku Tel: 03-5287-5636 Kofu Main Branch 3-6-11 Marunouchi, Kofu, Yamanashi Tel: 055-233-3835 japanese-tokyo@unitas-ej.com 34
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION EDUCATION HANASAKU LANGUAGE SCHOOL Ikebukuro Although established just recently, Hanasaku has already become very popular thanks to its unique lessons and enthusiastic, energetic instructors. Rather than the usual textbook lessons, at Hanasaku you’ll find classes like Learning Japanese for Reading Manga, Dating & Relationships (an important one since Japanese don’t like to communicate directly), Katakana Master for those struggling with kana, and Learning Kanji. The first lesson is always free, and trial lessons are available every day. Conveniently located near Ikebukuro Station. Metropolis readers get the first month free when they become members Kato Dai 7 Bldg. 2F and 3F, 2-50-1 Higashi Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku. Tel: 03-5927-1556. Ikebukuro. Email: info@jls-tokyo.jp. http://jls-tokyo.jp HOSEI UNIVERSITY GLOBAL MBA PROGRAM Ichigaya There are many places where you can get your MBA, but if you’re interested in studying Japanese business management in English, Hosei University Global MBA program is just the one you’re looking for. From Japanese production and supply management systems like Toyota to manga culture and Omotenashi hospitality, students can earn an MBA in just 18 months through night classes. Plus, the required internship with a Japanese company or government office gives you hands-on experience working in Japan. Metropolis readers receive 30% discount on tuition if they have, or are applying for, a student visa COURSES: Application period: May 23-Jun 22. Classes start Sep 16. 3-3-9 Kudan-kita, Chiyoda-ku 102-0073. Tel: 03-3264- 5326. Ichigaya. www.im.i.hosei.ac.jp/gmba/ KICHIJOJI LANGUAGE SCHOOL Kichijoji Those who’d like to study Japanese in a truly fun, personalized, and dedicated environment need look no further than Kichijoji Language School. With a solid curriculum and highly experienced teachers, students can choose the course that’s just right for them. At KLS, group courses consist of eight classes, ranging from everyday conversation to academic, as well as advanced-level, communication. Private lessons help clarify points learned in class and are tailored to students’ particular needs and interests. COURSES: Registration fee: ¥16,200 10-week group course in January, April, July, and October: ¥145,800 Private courses: Please contact for prices 701 Valore Bldg, 2-3-15 Kichijoji Minami-cho, Musashino-shi. Tel: 0422-47-7390. Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm, Sat, 9am-1pm. Email: info@klschool.com. www.klschool.com KINCARN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Kawasaki Located 10 minutes from Kawasaki Station, Kincarn International School does more than simply educate its pupils: It aims to help children become truly bilingual. The school’s calm and spacious environment is born of a reputation for dependability and stimulation. The fun, age-appropriate, and engaging curriculum prepares students aged 2 to 6 for entry into wellknown international and private schools in the Kanto area. Kincarn’s energetic, individually-focused courses center on international themes and aim to teach kids to become independent and internationally-minded. COURSES: Kindergarten, Nursery, After-school care, Primary education, Enrichment, Multicultural exchange circle 37-1 Tsutsumine, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki. Tel: 044- 233-3970. Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm (half-day program 9:30am-2pm, full-day program 8:30am-5:30pm). Kawasaki. Email: info@kincarn.com. www.kincarn.com MUSIC JOY Various Located in the heart of Tokyo, Miyaji music school Music Joy offers a wide variety of lessons in either English or Japanese, providing guidance to everyone from adults to children. Courses vary from familiar instruments such as piano, violin, and guitar, to traditional Japanese ones such as wadaiko drums. English-speaking staff help select the best course for those interested. Beginning and advanced players welcome! COURSES: Wadaiko (Japanese drums), Noh (theatrical arts), Koto, piano, violin, and more. LOCATIONS: Ochanomizu, Iidabashi, Kanda, Shinjuku, and Shibuya 1F Surugadai Bldg., 1-2-5, Kandasurugadai, Chiyodaku. Tel: 0120-515-382. Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm; open for classes every day. Ochanomizu. Email: engdesk@ miyajimusic.com. www.miyajimusic.com/school/en/ UNITAS LANGUAGE SCHOOL Tokyo and Kofu Founded in 1983 by the Teikyo University Group, Unitas Japanese Language School welcomes all levels of students for group classes and private lessons. With highly competitive class fees, you’re sure to get exactly what you’re looking for! COURSES: Short-term Courses: 1 month: ¥53,500 (Shinjuku)/ ¥51,000 (Kofu); 2 months: ¥102,000/¥97,000; 3 months: ¥150,500/¥143,000 Student Visa courses: 6 months: ¥390,000 (Shinjuku), ¥350,000 (Kofu) 1 year: ¥680,000 (Shinjuku), ¥600,000 (Kofu) Business course: Free entry fee. 1 month: ¥41,040 Tokyo Branch: 22 Sankyo Bldg 3F, 2-2-9 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 03-5287-5636. Kofu main branch: 3-6-11 Marunouchi, Kofu, Yamanashi. Tel: 055-233- 3835. Email: japanese-tokyo@unitas-ej.com. www.unitas-ej.com 35