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in Kanagawa

Kanagawa Prefecture
introduction

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Kanagawa Prefecture!

Kanagawa Prefecture is chosen by many international students every year as an attractive study abroad
destination. Studying in Kanagawa would be a great experience for you, too. Kanagawa has a large population of about 9.2 million, second largest in Japan, and also offers a diverse culture, a long history, and a rich natural environment surrounded by mountains and the sea, providing a fulfilling study abroad experience.

Kanagawa Prefecture
is located south of Tokyo
and offers a variety of learning
and working opportunities.

Kanagawa Prefecture has a variety of high-quality universities, Japanese language schools, and vocational schools, offering various learning experiences to meet your wishes. Additionally, many Japanese and global companies have their bases in the prefecture, providing various career opportunities after graduation.

Why Kanagawa?

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Voices

Zhang Chen Chen

Nationality: Chinese
Kanrin Japanese Language School
(Currently enrolled)
Interviewed in 2024

I live in a share house in Aobadai, Kanagawa Prefecture. Here, I can feel the kindness of locals. I happened to meet some residents when I went to Japanese language school in the morning, and we exchanged greetings, saying "Have a nice day" to each other. I watched soccer games and went hiking with the locals, creating wonderful memories. I never felt like a foreigner; it feels like I’ve lived in Kanagawa for a long time.

At school, I was able to experience not only Japanese culture, but also the cultures of many countries. I met classmates from Europe, America, and Asia. Everyone spoke Japanese and talked about their favorite anime, games, music, and more. It felt like I was in a United Nations classroom. The memory of living here will stay as a treasure in my life.

Before coming to Japan, as a Chinese person, the most famous place in Yokohama for me was Yokohama's Chinatown. I was anxious about the new environment, so I was very happy to find a place that reminded me of my home country.

A year and a half have passed since I came to Japan, and I still live in Kanagawa Prefecture. The reason is that Kanagawa is not only home to glamorous tourist areas, but is also rich in nature and has a sense of ancient history. I also think that the convenient transportation, abundant nature, the community that connects foreigners with Japanese people are reasons why it is a pleasant place for foreigners to live in Japan.