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Costs · Jan 22, 2026
Cost of living: Tokyo vs Osaka (real numbers)
Rent bands, transport passes, and food budgets from students on the ground.
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What to prepare first
Lock your intake, gather transcripts, and confirm language testing requirements before drafting essays. Parallel paths (language school + degree) need synchronized deadlines—we map both in your portal.
Common pitfalls
- Mismatched financial narratives across COE and embassy forms.
- Last-minute translations without notarization buffers.
- Ignoring backup cities when rent or program caps shift.
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