10 things you NEED to know before studying in JAPAN | Japanese University Study Abroad Experience

[@ManaKimura]

this is pretty much a crash course video to things you should know before moving to Japan!! if there’s anything you want me to cover in more detail, let me know bc I’d love to help you out :)

[@nothinglolll]

Actually I’m a bit scared about moving to Japan by myself and for high school and the thing I’m the most scared of is my appearance being foreigner in a Japanese high school I know international exists but i prefer the Japanese ones and so I want to attend one of them but I cannot .

[@ほし-i7w]

I moved here to japan as an 18 year old college student and things did not go as swell as i thought in the first month but things did get easier and here i am now in the middle of tokyo living a nice and stable life with my amazing friends who are helping me learn more Japanese than i ever thought i could おやすみ!!!!!

[@carolineramirez3618]

How much Japanese did u know ? :O I really want to study abroad and move to Japan but I’m 16 and I’m scared I will be all over the place if I don’t know enough Japanese in time

[@ほし-i7w]

@@carolineramirez3618 you can take Japanese 101 classes to learn more,but i do recommend learning basic phrases like hello,goodbye,thank you,etc. you can also use an app called *Bunpo* its literally the best.also i knew quite a few Japanese so things like ordering food and stuff like that i knew😁

[@carolineramirez3618]

@@ほし-i7w ohhh ok I’ll def try to do that ! Just a bit worried today since a lot of my schools require the N2 so I might take a gap year after high school before but idk I’ll work very hard !

[@ほし-i7w]

@@carolineramirez3618 keep up the positivity and you’ll surely make it😁

[@signoreloya5317]

@@ほし-i7w may I ask what college youre attending in japan? Im trying to find colleges to apply to there

[@zoerichard94]

I wish I had watched this video before coming to Japan for university because this was so helpful haha 😅

[@ManaKimura]

haha right we were all SO extremely lost when we first moved to japan

[@ManaKimura]

i honestly just created a list of things i wish someone wouldve told me before i went to japan lmaoo

[@signoreloya5317]

what university do you attend in japan?

[@maegalroammis6020]

She will only work-work

[@kwazzik5453]

I recently started thinking about studying abroad and not limiting myself to my home country. I thought of Japan and I'm so glad I found your video. At first I was super happy but then when I thought about being 16 hours away from my family, experiencing homesickness and not having a community I can relate to I started feeling down and really wonder if I wanted to do this but you hoenstly have reignited my hope and I'm going to do some more research. I have looked at some universities before like Kyoto and Akita.. I would love to studying engineering at an undergrad level. I really hope the oppurtunity comes true.

[@leviismyhusband5411]

If you don’t mind. Can you tell me how much transportation cost

[@candycorn8636]

Hey, I know this comment is from two years ago, but I relate to you so much that I can’t help but write . I’m also thinking of studying in Japan. It’s one of my biggest dream. Hope we can both do our best

[@Rathidevi-kw8zc]

Can we join in Japan university for master degree Cause my parents won't allow me out until I finish my college here so is it a good choice to study master degree in Japan Pls, I really need the answer

[@extraacc7607]

never delete this i’ll be back in 2 years 😌

[@eight_littlenightmares]

Hey it’s been 2 years, how’s it going?? :D

[@SparkleCakezz]

👁️👁️

[@Tealderchoco]

How's it going mate?

[@razemento4092]

Where is bro it's been 2 years

[@Mymelodycinamarol]

Its been 2 years! How's it going?

[@kingofcrowzz]

i'm starting to think i want to study abroad i'm a pretty awkward person, but i feel like it would be fun, i'm taking Japanese for my language requirement so i know some of the basics of the language but i still have awhile before i have to think about college, thanks for the information though!

[@umuhki]

dis do be amazing advice

[@ManaKimura]

anything to help a sissy out 🤧💖

[@YaGirlGumption]

Man, I want to study abroad in Japan. I haven't a clue how I would go about doing so, but it's vids like yours that only affirm my resolve to do so.

[@Haru025]

I’m not old enough because I’m still in middle school, but my dream is too study animation in Japan

[@quinngrayy]

I want to study in Kyoto and I found one of your videos when I was searching! This video makes me so excited to go. I have family out there so I won’t be entirely alone :)

[@ManaKimura]

being in japan in japan is great but being in KYOTO as a student? even better (not biased at all hahah) honestly i only have good thoughts associated with being in japan!! lmk if you have any other questions bc i'd love to help you out :)

[@quinngrayy]

@@ManaKimura wonderful! I have Snapchat and Instagram. Instagram being sequoialsand and Snapchat being sequoiasand

[@manuar9760]

@@ManaKimura is it difficult not being able to speak Japanese. Cause I've always wanted to study in japan.

[@dazai974]

Did you got in any university?

[@quinngrayy]

@@dazai974 i did not end up finishing the application due to financial difficulties

[@shoujewels]

im going in highschool and im SO SCARED OF TAKING THE TRAINS LIKE- HOW TF DO I KNOW WHERE IM GOING-

[@ManaKimura]

HAHAH don't worry i was in your shoes once too! i literally had no idea how to even buy a train ticket until i moved to japan for college. trust me, it gets easier! there's a lot of apps that tell you which line / train / time to take which makes life SO much easier too :)

[@shoujewels]

@@ManaKimura ahhh ty!!

[@tofuchan3943]

I'm a senior high student and I was planning studying in japan for art degree. Thank you for this video

[@sillyhappygolucky]

omg me too! im a junior right now but i really want to study art in japan.

[@blahblahchachaable]

This video was incredibly helpful! I am applying for the MEXT scholarship in April 2022, good luck everyone!

[@garimacheerath4179]

Hello in what grade are you now studying. Which academic year are you hoping to study in Japan?

[@xN3vUr4H]

Yo did u get in?

[@selfsus3045]

Yo did get selected?

[@dillontom3533]

What's a list of your biggest regrets that you have after coming back from Japan? I'm going for an academic year next year so I'm all ears!

[@ManaKimura]

ooo good question dilion!! honestly this is gonna sound so cheesy but i wish i traveled more within japan! (esp since it's so extremely easy & safe to travel within the country) also there's a ton of great local restaurants, so i kinda wish i went out to eat more! i def was allocating most of my budget on travel so i rarely ate out! haha great to hear that you're going for a whole year though! you're gonna have the best time of your life! :)

[@_Takirro]

Yoo your editing skills are nice! Thanks for the tips. I plan on studying abroad next year to Japan, let’s see how it goes!

[@ManaKimura]

AWE thank you so much that means so much for me to hear 🥺💖 you're gonna have the best time in japan Takirro! lmk if you have any other questions bc i'd love to help you out :)

[@taylorcapricia7593]

@@ManaKimura You're literally SO sweet and I definitely needed this video. I've had a plan to study abroad for TLC and be an English teacher there and every advice given is greatly appreciated! 😊

[@kamerintveldje]

I am leaving in a few days and I am lowkey terrified.. but this video kinda eased my anxiety

[@kaylacostin7276]

How did it go? I’m leaving in about 3 months!

[@louisdead6761]

Im currently a junior in high school and am homeschooled, once im finished with karate and robotics im looking to study in japan and wanted to start learning about it

[@Rubyskii]

I want to study abroad for college but i have no idea on who or where to look to even try applying, this is so cool to learn though

[@MeijiAcademy]

Mana-san, arigatou gozaimasu for this very informative video. We'll make sure to share it with our students:)

[@jaredplata4338]

I will try applying on MEXT Scholarship next year but I'm not sure if they will accept me because I might complete 12th Grade before turning 18.. Anyways-- this is great advice so I'm hoping that I can be accepted and go to Japan!! I'll ask for help maybe in IG if I already got to Japan :))

[@EnderEclypse]

I’m a 14 year old just now studying Japanese and I want to study in Japan when I go to college

[@kerrycoote1376]

Same

[@howlingstorm8208]

Ah that's so cool! I wish I had started learning properly back then. Even now, it's quite hard to discipline myself. How are you finding learning the language?

[@18matcha15]

Considering studying abroad in Japan.. actually it's been the only thing on my mind since my original study abroad plans were cancelled last year March 😩 I'm still waiting to go and delaying my degree all over the place since this year is impossible but honestly I'm so worried even next year March might still be impossible!! In any case though these are super helpful tips!! Did you find it hard to set up the phone plan when you first came or did you have any help?? Phone plans always seem to be complicated even in English!

[@dazai974]

update?

[@18matcha15]

@@dazai974 there was about one week before omicron when the borders were planning to open and I signed my paperwork... 😅 and now I’m back to having no idea if I’ll be allowed into the country in March or when I ever will be

[@dazai974]

@@18matcha15 oh dear I'm so sorry for you please don't be worried imagine this like God is testing you(I'm sorry if you don't believe in God I have no other example 😅) he is testing you weather you really really want to go to Japan Or not please don't loose hope if it won't work now apply tor April intake if btw you applying in private or public/government universities? (Sorry for typing this long message)

[@18matcha15]

@@dazai974 Thank you so much for your kindness! 💗 Although my current situation has been difficult, I'm still absolutely sure everything will be worth the wait in the end and things will fall into place 😊 The university is a public university, it's my home universities partner uni. I'm incredibly fortunate I have my dream scholarship from my government that will not be cancelled as long as I'm still a student and will allow me to stay in Japan for 18 months after I arrive.

[@dazai974]

@@18matcha15 I'm sure it mext right? Haha anyway I hope my message helped you

[@Divinekishtarot]

8:33 haha correction karaoke is invented in the Philippines by roberto

[@akisama-jpn]

i noticed that this channel is very underrated. i love it

[@marialuz7301]

Thanks for the video! I just got awarded the MEXT scholarship, so these tips will be super helpful for me (and my husband!).

[@thesingularbean5915]

just a heads up, if you are studying in japan you cannot get a JR rail pass, its only for people with a temporary stay visa, please correct me if I am wrong :)

[@_.bhargav_raj]

Hii I am from India loved your video will be watching you grow this video is way more upper class than others in its range currently I am in high school nd I dream to come to Japan as an undergrad and make cool people friends just like you and bridge cultural gaps

[@ManaKimura]

hi! thanks for the sweet comment 💖 that's amazing to hear that you already have such an amazing goal set for yourself! if you decide to study at a university in japan that offers an international department, you'll most definitely meet lots & lots of incredible people from all over the world! wish you the best of luck :)

[@dazai974]

Update?

[@minaokiro]

I honestly need an older sister like you. So encouraging and sweet!!! (I'm like the oldest in my cousins and all)

[@nadiary5354]

I have this feeling that you'll gonna be a big youtuber someday and I'm proud to say that I were here from the round one. I can't thank you enough for this wonderful and helpful video 😭 I have my interview for student exchange program next week, wish me luck!

[@jessicathomas4221]

Hi! I'm beginning to think about studying abroad in Japan, could you go over expenses - daily and overall - how you chose your university, and time management (university and exploration)

[@Kati812]

Thank you so much for creating this video content and explaining what you know! I have also applied for Study Aboard in the Fall 2022. And I’m looking forward to directly experience study Aboard in Japan. You’re video really will help me a ton for preparing what’s to come when I go there. Once again! You’re the best. (The person from 1 year later) 🙏

[@romu3252]

OH MY GOD UR SUCH A FUN PERSON UR SO CUTE i actually felt like i was having a talk with my friend and not just watching a youtube video thank you TT

[@ksk_futuremvrcreator]

The way you speak really makes me excited for when I'll go

[@tunamayo21]

Hi, thank you for the video, it really helps me! I'm coming to Kyushu Uni next year on MEXT graduate scholarship and I can't wait to go!

[@isabelle441]

I'm having a hard time deciding whether I should go to Japan for all 4 years of university or do a year with a study abroad program and then move back to my country after ahh

[@sillyhappygolucky]

i was having that problem too 😭 but i think going for all four years and just learning about a whole new culture is so much better than going for a short time and having to wait a while to go back

[@officialnilaydin]

I'm in love with your videos! You deserve much more than dis! Keep 'em comin'!

[@ManaKimura]

AH thank you so much Nil! :') that means a lot for me to hear 💖

[@MoarJellyThanYou]

I'm hoping to study abroad in Japan by next year in the fall.

[@ManaKimura]

that's great to hear!! japan is truly an amazing place to be as a student :)

[@quinngrayy]

I’m going in fall or spring just depending how things go financially

[@MoarJellyThanYou]

@@quinngrayy yeah, tbh I am now considering a full year than just 1 semester.

[@aidorustan5132]

Do you guys think the borders will be opened by then? 😭 I’m scared

[@dazai974]

Update?

[@mikaelaryn]

they opened a round one in my city (the us) and they have so many japanese games ! they also have two of the photo booth things haha

[@mrslobster8989]

I am still a student but I’ll graduate in about 2 years and therefore, I have to look for some universities to apply. I really want to go to a university with an exchange university in Japan to learn more about the language and culture there. But I feel a little nervous about my plans because I’m quite shy and I don’t know if I’d survive in Japan on my own 😅

[@kyrstiejoycesanjose9335]

Aside from the language barrier, the trains scares me since I'm not that good with directions either 😭 Thank you for this helpful vid!♥️

[@sushiiprxncess]

I love your energy! My husband and I plan on moving once borders open up and I’ve been thinking about university a lot. I want to do some time in language school then maybe go to university idk for what but I’ll figure it out 😂 Thank you so much though, you answered a lot of questions I had! ☺️

[@Antbeast23]

I’m thinking of that too. Expensive but language school and masters is what I’m looking at

[@Luneroz]

Going to Doshisha in like … a week I’m so lucky I found this video thank you!

[@camille1136]

I want to do this for Highschool. I’ve been thinking about it for a while.

[@Antbeast23]

I’m trying to do my grad school and internship in Japan or Asian this year or next year wish me luck!

[@shadykuru]

I want to study culinary abroad at Japan but it sounds hard especially without knowing any japanese

[@TheKazu42]

I'll be sure to save this for later, thank you!

[@siyachannel.532]

Sis is it important to learn Japanese before moving to university?

[@TheRealNirvana]

Hey there! I thoroughly enjoyed your video. I've been dedicatedly studying Japanese for the past year and will be moving to Japan this September. I couldn't be more excited! If you have any valuable tips to share from your experience as a KZbinr or in general, I would be thrilled to hear them. My goal is to expand my channel and make it a helpful resource for teaching English and reaching a wider audience. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@Isa_Global]

In 2024! I am going to Japan at univrsity! I will be on my own at 19 I can't wait but im also nervouse! I'm sure this helped and i will meet alot of people!

[@isabelle441]

Are you class of 2024? I want to go to university in Japan too after I graduate!

[@Isa_Global]

@@isabelle441 yup! My name is also Isabelle 🖐

[@nataliatothemoon]

Praying Tanaka wants to do junior year abroad in Tohoku University in Sendai. Praying Tanaka is excited

[@dabilover444]

I have heard so many people saying u can make very enough money from just working in a convience store

[@Jem_beth]

I'm in my junior year right now and studying abroad has always been one of my dreams. Btw is it difficult to get into schools over there?

[@chen_jo]

Thank you for the video and for the informations. 🎉

[@predatorhunter59]

Think I have been trying to find a video like this forever so think u

[@mess3805]

I'm planning to study in Japan but I cannot decide which university is "better". Mi school have good relations with CHiba University, Dokkyo University, Hosei University, Kanda University of International Studies (the one that I'm most interested), Kansai Gaidai University, Kyoto University, Meiki University and Sophia University. I'm studying International Relationships and my Japanese is pretty basic so I don't know if someone could give me their opinion (I'm planning to go in 2023)

[@kenyatrending3251]

heeey

[@alissagarza6073]

Girl- im still a freshman in high school and im already thinking about studying abroad i just don’t know how to do it tho

[@emilyd865]

you can become an exchange student if you’re still in high school or you can wait for college and do a study/semester abroad :)

[@peanutbuttersquid6124]

Check the MEXT scholarship for japan, maybe you can apply ;)

[@ManaKimura]

hi alisssa! like how emily and pb squid said, there's lots of options for you to explore! i know a few of my classmates from college actually studied abroad in japan during hs too and fell in love with the country. there's quite a few great programs that you can apply and experience student life in japan as a high schooler too! wishing you the best of luck :)

[@emminem8610]

I’ll be in Japan for the next 8 months with an working holiday visa. So I’ll be a permanent resident and I’ll get a residency card at my arrival. Is it still possible to get the JK Pass? I heard it’s only for people with a tourist visa

[@jennie5912]

thank you for this video, it was clear and really easy to understand!

[@arnavchaudhary9671]

You deserve 1 million subs

[@sunflower-wy5lq]

The video was so helpful, thank you so much! Do you have any advice on weather in Japan? I'm considering studying abroad in Fall but I hear that's typhoon season, and now I'm thinking I should try to go in Spring instead.

[@ManaKimura]

hi! fall in japan is absolutely beautiful bc of the leaves changing color! but if you're worried about typhoon season i would say that spring also has a whole month of rain called 'uki'. if you go in the spring you'll see all the cherry blossoms!! basically there will be rain regardless of if you end up going spring or fall! haha i feel like regardless of when you go, it'll end up being beautiful & an overall great experience!

[@gisele2br]

thank you for this video

[@authaisaha3038]

please make a video about expenses in japan and scholarship hep as well if u can make it based on your uni

[@gulerben]

Do you know what? What you said was really encouraging for me, like uhm i really needed it, thanks

[@mainificent543]

This video was SOOO helpful, Thank you so much for your advices. Also, you're super cute & friendly.

[@ksy1111]

Hey, this video is great! I have a question tho... What's an effective way of looking for universities? Randomly googling isn't too helpful for me...

[@AI-zj8yp]

Hello. Your videos are really so much informative and well described to see. I have a question. Can we go to study in top Japanese Universities like Tokyo University, Kyoto University etc. to study Computer/Engineering? Do these top universities provide computer/engineering courses? Thank you. :)

[@mirameru]

Heyy! You can check on their website , for computer engineering I would recommend Tokyo university of technology

[@ZohanSyahFatomi]

wow, your english is excellent!

[@zweiwing4435]

Thank You for making this video!

[@rocellebartolome835]

Hello, I just want to ask how much is the Train Pass monthly?

[@avni9424]

lovee youu soo muchh this was such a helpful videooo yayy girll

[@kaikai52720]

This is a really great video

[@vipforever814]

I’m going abroad as an exchange student this fall, so I’m curious, was it easy to make friends ? I’m kinda scared that I’ll be lonely over there 😅 do you have any tips?

[@natalie-it1qs]

I’m planning to study abroad in Okayama for a year starting in the fall. I was just wondering if you had any packing advice? Like things you wish you would’ve taken or things you wish you would’ve left behind? Thanks for the extremely helpful video 💕

[@seoulsearcher7628]

What school are you planning to attend? I also plan to study abroad in japan later this year

[@natalie-it1qs]

@@seoulsearcher7628 okayama university :)

[@seoulsearcher7628]

@@natalie-it1qs thanks! Are you going for language study or attending through your university?

[@natalie-it1qs]

@@seoulsearcher7628 i’m studying abroad through my home university, but i’ve been studying the language here and will take classes there as well if that’s what you were asking!

[@bIuecat17]

Hey!! Have you gone there yet? If yes how is it !!

[@az_spmgk3455]

I rlly rlly rlly want to study in Japan. I hope this comes true :,)

[@Toni-rn2nt]

You talked about scholarships for a bit, do you have any more experience with that? Did you have one?

[@matthewjsherman]

I'm applying for studying in Kyoto for a year abroad. Do I need to learn a lot of Japanese? I'm not great with languages!

[@fluffanimationstudios6425]

Hi! I'm planning to do a year of foreign exchange in japan my senior year as part of my requirements for the university I plan to go to. Are there any tips you can give me for that situation?

[@lecia2785]

This video was so informative. I'm looking into studying in Japan. How was the first year of living there when it came to expenses. That's what I'm most worried about.

[@wanita0621]

If I can speak english im automatically in 🏃‍♀️

[@kannansiva1916]

Wonderful effort, could you be more organised your content little specific and detail about an example like "Train card" $5.00 is it a day ticket or a week ticket or month ticket???

[@ameliaczura111]

why am i here.. i’m literally 16 and barely know hiragana chart...

[@mollyslytherin4265]

What were the living expenses and general cost of living in Japan?

[@Jessiemats]

Thank you!!!

[@ManaKimura]

hope this was helpful! :) also i love your username HAHA (my nickname is bamana bc mana + banana = bamana)

[@youtubecomment1872]

Do you think that I could study abroad as a college freshman? Also, how did you go to college in Japan?

[@princessangelsantanderdeli3542]

Hi!! Can u tell me how to be an international student in japan? Its my dream to study in japan huhu

[@nehaperi6342]

do you recommend studying in japan with no prior knowledge of the Japanese language? I was looking at Kyoto University and they have UG programs in English in the areas I'm interested in, so I'm considering it, but I've never lived in Japan, don't know the language or the culture.

[@umuhki]

The outro: 🔥🔥🔥🔥😀😀😀😀🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ManaKimura]

more like: 😀😀😀😀 🔥🔥🔥🔥 🍜🍜🍜🍜

[@kiyyomiiv]

how do you go study abroad for college and university 😭 where do you guys get the money to live there

[@kiyyomiiv]

@@blankspace0_o EXACTLY 😭 and then they say “Parents and loans!” My parents wouldnt put a penny into it cause theyd say i can study here for less and loans will just get me in more debt

[@kiyyomiiv]

@@blankspace0_o absolutely !! 🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@elowen9818]

Do you think it’s possible for a single mother of a two year old to move to Japan as a foreign exchange student and have a good experience?

[@vovswiaasdhm3737]

Plz help Can I continue my university studies or do I have to repeat from the first stage? 😭

[@KitsuneSydney]

For me when I moved I could carry over my credits! But it is different for everyone (: so make sure you contact the uni first

[@vovswiaasdhm3737]

@@KitsuneSydney thanks 👍

[@KitsuneSydney]

@@vovswiaasdhm3737 hope I could help (:

[@yourbestie4971]

Hi, this video is so helpful! are there also many international students in your university?

[@dunne7496]

Hey I come from a lower middle class family and only one of my parent works and I plan on do a bachelors in business administration (4 year) course do you think it would be to expesive for me with trying to get student loans/accommodations/food/entertainment/books and all that for 4 years? I'm from Ireland by the way and it's the most expensive place to go to college in europe so I was interested in maybe going to Japan for college.

[@-liz-3722]

most japanese student visas dont allow you yo work, so yes it would be expensice

[@asiamarion9555]

Do you have any advice for going during this whole covid situation? I just know there's some restrictions, but idk what they're gonna be lol

[@KitsuneSydney]

for me it was really tuff, we moved a couple months ago. Make sure you have extra backup money saved and also make a lot of calls beforehand so you are fully prepared

[@小星星-y2o]

Hi, I like ur video it's helpful.❤❤ Excuse me, I wanna continue my university studies in Japan "studying master " and wanna know how to apply and if there are universities with my division " English literature/ English studies" pleaaaaase can u answer me 🥺🥺🥺🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@raegreene7894]

Are classes taught in English or Japanese?

[@MoarJellyThanYou]

What school do you recommend to study abroad in

[@ManaKimura]

it really depends on what you're looking for! there's a lot of great schools that you can study abroad in japan. if you wanted to be in an environment where there's more culture / nature, i would recommend schools in kyoto (kyoto univeristy, doshisha university, ritsumeikan uni, etc.) if you were looking for more of a city vibe, then tokyo is your place (waseda, keio, sophia, etc).

[@avril6922]

Thnaks a loooottt

[@ManaKimura]

hope you found this helpful!! :)

[@avril6922]

@@ManaKimura Very! MEXT scholarship call hasn't yet gone out but I already see myself there 😅

[@luiseyouknow]

thank you :> ur really pretty

[@MoarJellyThanYou]

Thanks

[@ManaKimura]

hope this was helpful!

[@kamalraj7789]

Hi. How r u? Can you make a vedio about the international university in Japan. Actually I am a person who is looking for university in Japan .so could you help me with more information ? . Thank you .

[@Katz1123]

Is it tough to take a year worth of classes in Japan with minimal japanese? I’m specifically looking towards Waseda. Also where did you meet your japanese friends? Im comfortable talking to new people but I feel like the language barrier will be quite tough

[@nya.2390]

hi, from other videos i’ve seen i believe some japanese universities offer classes in english, unless you’d like to take your courses in japanese. ive watched some of kemushichan’s videos and i believe she has taken classes in japanese so if you’re interested maybe you can check out some of her videos! you’d probably need to have a strong japanese foundation however i’m not 100% sure. i wish you luck :D

[@ManaKimura]

hi katz! like how nya mentioned, there are a number of classes offered only in english (esp if you go to the international departments.. SILS at waseda is all english too!). i met most of my japanese friends on campus! it's def hard to interact with non-international students as an international student, but if you join clubs and sports teams, it's much easier to meet japanese students! the language barrier is def athing, but you'd be surprised by how much english japanese students can speak too (esp if you meet them at college!)