My First Day at a Japanese Language School | +My Experience Being in Japan so far

[@denasiajaliece1716]

Joy, I am so glad I found your channel! My initial reaction was: "no way there's another black girl in Japan doing exactly what I want to be doing right now!" lol. I am SO here for your journey so keep it up and keep posting so I can live vicariously through you lol! 😌👏🏽

[@justforjoy]

thank you so much 🫶🏾🥹

[@f3lixie]

This is really calming even with the little white noise in the background lol. I really like you voice! I'm a black girl in high school rn and I'm self studying Japanese! I love to see other black ppl learning Japanese/ going to Japan. I think I might wanna study there or just live there when I'm older. Good luck on all your endeavors!

[@justforjoy]

I was in high school too when I first started self learning😃! Thank you so much and good luck on your journey as well💫

[@makiwhat]

You have such a warm vibe to you! Definitely subscribing

[@livinglifeasjayla]

Joy keep it up! Keep showing out! I love seeing us learning languages! To hear and see you’re in the country learning the language is amazing!

[@justforjoy]

🤎🤎🤎

[@tvk117]

You should write the video caption in Japanese and in English so we can learn a lil with you while we watch

[@imaginary-yl2cw]

Wow that so cool I wanted to go to korean language school but was to worried it wouldn’t be for me so I’m gonna take the self study route until it’s time for me to take the proficiency test. It’s also interesting to see how different housing is in Japan and Korea I’m living in a goshiwon which is slightly bigger than your share house room but I have a personal shower as well.

[@aimee2109]

Thank you for sharing!! I’m going in a couple of weeks so I’m super scared but this really helped me know what was gonna be happening like at the beginning

[@xporkrind]

I know how you feel about the small space. We moved from a 3,000 square foot home in Fresno, to a 1,000 sq foot space in Irvine, to a 550 sq ft place in Atsugi. The small space sucks. But smaller homes seem to be the norm here. There are lots of space saving devices and techniques. Try to spend more time in coffee shops and department stores and parks and other public places. Try to focus on the positives and the many wonderful things that Japan has to offer.

[@tvk117]

You're going to have an amazing time out there, and you're absolutely gonna knock their whole curriculum out the park

[@JusttheMuzic]

You will get through this with flying colors🙏🏽🥰👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 explore when you can I hear it’s some wonderful things to see.

[@justforjoy]

Thank you so much!!💕

[@Aakirakaa]

So cool to hear about your journey! Keep the vids coming, I'm already jealous lol

[@xporkrind]

Loved your video. We are in the process of moving to Japan now. I know learning Japanese is going to be a huge obstacle for me, because I have to also work a job remotely in the US. I envy you that you are able to attend language school. I would like to, but I am not sure yet if I can afford the time. But I will definitely attend if I can do it.

[@Official_Aleeah]

I love your videos so much! because I am going to be an exchange student going to Japan next year and I'm so excited :) but I'm going to Japan for the summer to learn Japanese and I'm so happyyyyy!!

[@justforjoy]

I hope you have fun! がんばってね❣️

[@CSEducator]

Keep it up young sister! I am in the same fight. Learning Japanese is hard, but the journey will be worth it! You are in Japan, immerse yourself1 Enjoy it1

[@justforjoy]

どうもありがとうございます🤎🤎

[@plat5123]

just found your channel, looking forward for more videos!

[@Attam2]

I wish you good luck on your journey , keep it up !!!!

[@asterling4383]

So excited to watch your journey! I myself have been studying Japanese on and off for so long but after my second trip there recently O think I'm ready to finally take the plunge. Cant wait to see your progress!!!!

[@justforjoy]

がんばりましょう！

[@長谷川静也-w9j]

As a Japanese person, your first impression is very good. I think your life will improve.

[@japanesewithnana]

I am happy for you!!

[@Rlndlod]

Jooooyyyy have fun and learn lots

[@jeaxyz7182]

Hi Joy! I just recently came across your page and I am so thankful! Can you please tell me how you found your language course & how you moved to Japan? I am very interested in doing the same thing.

[@justforjoy]

I used GoGo Nihon to help me apply for my school and housing! I’ll definitely make a video about it

[@ogbonnadaniel5543]

That's nice, what's the name of your language school

[@timyrica]

Man. This is amazing to see a fellow black woman do exactly what I want to do! Congrats and keep it going. Do you know if language schools have an age limit? I’m 27 lol

[@justforjoy]

There’s A LOT of students in my class that are 26 and over but I’m not exactly sure what the age limit is. I was actually so surprised because I thought everyone was younger!

[@maybelle4969]

Hello! I just found your account~ can you do what's in my bag and/or a day in my life as a japanese language student? I'm really wondering what Japanese language students bring to school 😭 do they bring huge bags? What stuff do you need in school: notebook? What type of notebook? Pen or pencil? Do you bring books? I only see students talk about general things/school life in Japan but not information like this 😭 I hope this isn't weird and gets noticed 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@violetland6314]

so excited for your learning in japan! i've been looking up for classes in jp as well but my finance don't allow me to. May I know how much is the whole course?

[@justforjoy]

I’m enrolled in the short term course which is 3 months long and it costs ¥195,000 (which is roughly $1,400 USD)

[@moonbunny7380]

Hi did you need jlpt n5 for the student visa

[@eristhekid]

how much money did you need to go to language school in japan?

[@ryouxgaming2088]

私は勉強ことに3月時間しました so how was the cost of JPLS and you cost total living condition and the money you have left to go out ( like i do bars )

[@justforjoy]

I’ll definitely make a video talking about it but I feel like it’s too early in my experience to know exactly. My spending has been sporadic and inconsistent so i’ll definitely talk about it when I find my rhythm.

[@bubberduck4964]

How long are you studying abroad for?

[@justforjoy]

Until the beginning of July

[@The_official_jaijai]

Are all of your share house members foreign or are any Japanese?

[@justforjoy]

There’s only one Japanese person in the share house

[@The_official_jaijai]

@@justforjoy oh cool. Any other Americans?

[@justforjoy]

my roommates are kinda like ghost. I never see them but I know they’re there😭. So I haven’t really had the chance to talk ask my other roommates.