Your path to Japan, made simple
Practical, up-to-date guides on visa rules, language schools, JLPT preparation, life in Japan and more — curated by BSSAJ.
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Find what you need — from pre-departure prep to settling in Japan.
Visa & Immigration
Visa types, COE process, embassy interview tips and renewal rules — everything you need to legally enter and stay in Japan.
Japanese Language Schools
How to choose a language school, application process, scholarship options and what to expect in your first 6 months.
Pre-departure
Document checklists, packing tips, money matters, and the things every Bangladeshi student wishes they had known before flying.
Living in Japan
Finding housing, opening a bank account, getting a phone, transport, healthcare, halal food — practical day-to-day life guides.
JLPT & Studies
JLPT preparation path from N5 to N1, recommended textbooks, study schedules, and how to use BSSAJ mock tests effectively.
Working in Japan
Part-time work rules for students (28-hour rule), finding 履歴書-friendly jobs, full-time employment, SSW, Engineer visa.
Featured guides
Hand-picked starting points.
The 28-hour rule — part-time work for international students
How the 28-hour weekly limit actually works, when 40 hours is allowed, what counts as breaking the rule, and how to lose your visa over it.
Pre-departure checklist for Bangladeshi students
A practical 30-day countdown — documents, money, packing, vaccinations and the small things students forget.
How to choose the right Japanese language school
Eight concrete checks — accreditation, JLPT pass rate, location, tuition, agency support, etc. — to compare schools before committing.
Latest guides
Fresh content from the BSSAJ team.
Student Visa for Japan — a complete guide for Bangladeshi applicants
Step-by-step walkthrough of the COE → embassy → entry process: documents, timeline, costs, common rejection reasons and how to avoid them.
How to choose the right Japanese language school
Eight concrete checks — accreditation, JLPT pass rate, location, tuition, agency support, etc. — to compare schools before committing.
Pre-departure checklist for Bangladeshi students
A practical 30-day countdown — documents, money, packing, vaccinations and the small things students forget.
The 28-hour rule — part-time work for international students
How the 28-hour weekly limit actually works, when 40 hours is allowed, what counts as breaking the rule, and how to lose your visa over it.
Opening a bank account in Japan as a student
Which bank to pick (JP Post / SMBC / Shinsei), what documents you need, and the 6-month rule that surprises most newcomers.
JLPT preparation — your N5 to N3 path
A realistic 12-month study plan to go from absolute beginner to N3 — textbooks, mock tests, daily routine, and how to use BSSAJ practice tests.