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
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¥1,102,000–¥1,583,000 (full-course total)
See full tuition details below - ISA notification category
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Appendix 3
What do these statuses mean? - Operator
- Educational Foundation Bunka Gakuen
- Official website
- https://www.bunka-bi.ac.jp/
Courses
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Highlighted courses match the filters from your search.
| 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
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280
Source data as of 2026
- Enrollment
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153
Source data as of 2026
- Utilization
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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
- Map
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- Nearest station
- (JR) Shinjuku Station
- Phone
- 03-3299-2011
- Fax
- 03-3379-9063
- [email protected]
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))