As winter fades and cherry blossoms begin to bloom, spring in Japan brings a sense of renewal, beauty, and tradition. One important date that marks this seasonal shift is Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日 / しゅんぶんのひ), celebrated each year around March 20th.
But beyond being a public holiday, it’s also a perfect opportunity to learn some beautiful Japanese spring vocabulary.
Studying in Japan is exciting, but many cultural rules aren’t written anywhere. From silent trains to strict queue etiquette, here are the unwritten rules international students often discover only after arriving.
Japan offers many different types of visas, officially called statuses of residence (在留資格, zairyū shikaku). Each visa lets you stay in Japan for a specific purpose, such as tourism, study, work, job hunting, or long-term residency. Many people planning to come to Japan for the first time or already here on a tourist visa often wonder: Which visa should I choose? How do I switch visas? What are the requirements? This guide explains everything you need to know.
Dream of studying manga in Japan? Discover how anime fans turn creative passion into professional manga training with DEOW Japan.
Discover how living with other international students in Japan transforms your study abroad experience. Learn about Casa Tokiwa and how it supports manga students in Tokyo.
Discover why National Foundation Day matters when you study in Japan. Learn about Japanese culture, holidays, and student life in Japan.
Study Biology in Japan with a competitive Tokyo Metropolitan University scholarship. Covers tuition, flights, and monthly living support for international students.
DEOW Japan’s Global Tokiwaso Project and its international manga creators have been featured in Nikkei (日本経済新聞), Japan’s leading national newspaper, as part of a special coverage on the people supporting and shaping manga culture today.
Learn what you need to apply to study in Japan: passport, education, finances, motivation, and how DEOW Japan supports you step by step.
July intake lets you study Japanese in Japan for 1.5–2 years, enjoy summer culture, settle in by fall, and experience momiji. Apply early with DEOW Japan before the February deadline.