Bunka Institute of Language

Japanese name, in English: Culture Foreign Language Vocational School

Association member

What these badges mean
Association member
Member of a Japanese-language-school liaison council / industry association

Accreditation-transition status

Accredited — Certification number: 20252130069

This school holds an active MEXT accreditation (certification number 20252130069).

Certified April 30, 2026 (as of June 13, 2026)

Overview

Prefecture
Tokyo
Institution type
Vocational college
Tuition
¥1,102,000–¥1,583,000 (full-course total)
See full tuition details below
ISA notification category
Appendix 3
What do these statuses mean?
Operator
Educational Foundation Bunka Gakuen
Official website
https://www.bunka-bi.ac.jp/

Courses

Courses offered by Bunka Institute of Language
Course Duration Total tuition Intake
Japanese Language Course / University Preparation (1 year) 1 year ¥1,102,000 April
Japanese Department University Preparation, 1-Year 6-Month Course 1 year 6 months ¥1,583,000 October
Japanese Teacher Training Department 1-Year Program Not published Not published
Japanese Interpretation and Business Department 2-Year Program Not published Not published
Japanese Language Department Not published Not published Not published

Capacity & facilities

Capacity
280

Source data as of 2026

Enrollment
153

Source data as of 2026

Utilization
55%

Enrollment as a share of approved capacity — a rough indicator of a school's demand and operating health. Figures may come from different years or sources.

Dormitory
Available — Student hall - entry from April 1, stay period is during enrollment

Tuition & support

Fees (by course)

Japanese Language Department (April cohort)

Enrollment fee ¥120,000
Tuition Term 1 (6 months) ¥380,000
Facility fee ¥80,000
Training fee ¥100,000
Student miscellaneous fees ¥22,000
Student association fee ¥5,400
Disaster-preparedness supplies fee ¥6,200
Tuition Term 2 (6 months) ¥380,000
Total (full course) ¥1,093,600

Japanese Language Department (October cohort)

Enrollment fee ¥120,000
Tuition Term 1 (6 months) ¥380,000
Facility fee Term 1 (6 months) ¥40,000
Training fee Term 1 (6 months) ¥50,000
Student miscellaneous fees Term 1 (6 months) ¥11,000
Student association fee Term 1 (6 months) ¥2,700
Disaster-preparedness supplies fee ¥6,200
Tuition Term 2 (6 months) ¥380,000
Facility fee Term 2 (6 months) ¥40,000
Training fee Term 2 (6 months) ¥50,000
Student miscellaneous fees Term 2 (6 months) ¥11,000
Student association fee Term 2 (6 months) ¥5,400
Tuition Term 3 (6 months) ¥380,000
Facility fee Term 3 (6 months) ¥40,000
Training fee Term 3 (6 months) ¥50,000
Student miscellaneous fees Term 3 (6 months) ¥11,000
Total (full course) ¥1,577,300

Japanese Interpretation and Business Department

Enrollment fee Year 1 ¥120,000
Tuition Year 1 Term 1 (6 months) ¥400,000
Facility fee Year 1 ¥80,000
Training fee Year 1 ¥110,000
Student miscellaneous fees Year 1 ¥22,000
Student association fee Year 1 ¥5,400
Disaster-preparedness supplies fee Year 1 ¥6,200
Tuition Year 1 Term 2 (6 months) ¥400,000
Tuition Year 2 Term 1 (6 months) ¥400,000
Facility fee Year 2 ¥80,000
Training fee Year 2 ¥110,000
Student miscellaneous fees Year 2 ¥22,000
Student association fee Year 2 ¥5,400
Tuition Year 2 Term 2 (6 months) ¥400,000
Total (full course) ¥2,161,000

As listed on the school website — confirm the latest amounts with the school.

Job placement support
In addition to providing employment-related information and job listings, the school provides support such as individual counseling, resume review, and interview practice as needed.

Contact

Address
3-22-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-8521
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This program is part of Educational Foundation Bunka Gakuen's institution; the map may show the parent institution's listing rather than this program by itself.

Nearest station
(JR) Shinjuku Station
Phone
03-3299-2011
Fax
03-3379-9063
Email
[email protected]

3-22-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

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Quality signals

  • Liaison council membership National Association of Vocational Colleges for Japanese Language Education (NA-CJE) — full member (as of 2026-04)

Data sources

Compiled from the registries below; record generated on October 14, 2026.

  • ISA notified-school registry verified July 29, 2026
  • MEXT accreditation portal verified June 13, 2026
  • MHLW educational training benefit course registry verified June 13, 2026
  • Immigration Services Agency notified-school list (base registry)
  • Liaison council membership rosters (name + prefecture match (high))
  • MEXT accreditation portal (name + prefecture match (high))
  • Nisshinkyo school directory (name + prefecture match (high))