Coto Japanese Academy, one of Tokyo’s leading Japanese-language schools, is pleased to announce the opening of its fifth physical campus in Shinjuku, scheduled for April 2026.
Known as one of Tokyo’s largest and most vibrant districts, Shinjuku is a major hub for business, entertainment, shopping, and nightlife, attracting both short-term visitors and long-term residents from around the world. With this expansion, Coto Academy can make high-quality Japanese language education even more accessible to students living and working in central and western Tokyo.
Construction of the new campus is currently underway, and Coto Academy is now accepting student applications for the Shinjuku campus starting from January 2026!
When Is Coto Academy Shinjuku Opening?
Coto Academy Shinjuku is scheduled to officially begin operations in mid-April. However, enrollment is already open for students who want to secure their place in advance.
Where Is Coto Academy Shinjuku Located?
The new campus will be located on the west side of Shinjuku, just minutes from Shinjuku Station, one of Tokyo’s main transportation hubs. The campus will be a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station via the Keio Line, a 6-minute walk via the Odakyu Line, and a 7-minute walk via the JR Lines
Address: 5F, Nishi-Shinjuku Takagi Building, 1-20-3 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Key Points Coto Japanese Academy Shinjuku
1. Focused on beginner-level Japanese
For now, Coto Academy Shinjuku will primarily focus on beginner-level Japanese courses at different intensities, although we do have plans to expand and offer more course options as we go! We will still have our all-time popular intensive Japanese programs held five days a week — the same class that mimics the traditional full-time Japanese language schools — to more flexible part-time classes available in the morning or evening.
2. Focused on lessons for residents, expats, and short-term visitors
For over 25 years, Coto Japanese Academy has specialized in Japanese language education for adults, offering practical, real-world Japanese designed for everyday communication. Coto Academy Shinjuku continues the same mission. Our campus is perfect for residents, professionals, and expats living and working in Shinjuku and the surrounding western Tokyo areas.
3. Focused on real-life Japanese
From over 60 course offerings, Coto Academy delivers a unique, practical-focused curriculum designed to help students build real-life Japanese skills. How do we do this? By keeping class sizes small (limited to just 8 students) so everyone has more opportunities to speak, ask questions, and practice conversation. In addition, we offer specialized courses focused on practical Japanese usage and conversational skills for everyday situations.
Who Can Join Coto Japanese Academy Shinjuku?
Like all Coto Japanese Academy branches, classes at the Shinjuku campus are not visa-dependent. This means anyone is welcome to enroll, whether you are a short-term visitor, on a Working Holiday visa, or a long-term resident or expat living in Tokyo or the surrounding areas.
Courses are designed primarily for adults, with a minimum age of 16.
Please note that Coto Japanese Academy does not issue student visas. Students who require a student visa to study in Japan are encouraged to consider our sister school, Coto Japanese Institute, which will open soon and can provide student visa support.
Study Japanese at Coto Academy Shinjuku!
Interested in joining our newest campus? Fill out our inquiry form to learn more about courses, schedules, and enrollment for the Shinjuku campus.
FAQ
When does application for Coto Academy Shinjuku open?
Coto Academy has already accepted applications from January 2026, including consultations and inquiries related to the school.
Does Coto Academy Shinjuku sponsor student visas?
Coto Academy does not sponsor student visas, but its new sister school, Coto Japanese Institute, will be a MEXT-approved long-term Japanese language school that can issue student visas.
Will Coto Academy Shinjuku offer part-time Japanese lessons?
Yes, besides our regular Japanese intensive course, Coto Academy Shinjuku will continue to offer part-time Japanese lessons held both in the morning and evening.