[Emergency Support] In response to the mandatory Japanese requirement for 'Gijinkoku', DXHUB launches online Japanese learning 'bondlingo' with 0 yen initial fee and 50% off monthly fee
DXHUB has launched an emergency support campaign offering its online Japanese learning service at a discount in response to the mandatory N2 Japanese proficiency requirement for the 'Gijinkoku' work visa.
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DXHUB Corporation (Headquarters: Chudoji, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Representative Director: Kenji Sawada, hereinafter 'DXHUB'), which operates the SIM service 'JP SMART SIM' for foreigners and the foreign employment management systems 'Visa-mane' and 'Our-mane', will implement an emergency support campaign to reduce the burden on companies hiring foreigners in response to the mandatory proof of Japanese proficiency when applying for the status of residence 'Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services (hereinafter 'Gijinkoku')' implemented from April 15, 2026.
For the online Japanese learning service 'bondlingo', we have decided to offer it with an initial fee of 0 yen and a 50% OFF monthly fee (for 1 year) limited to applications made by the end of June 2026.
In response to the mandatory proof of Japanese proficiency when applying for 'Gijinkoku' from April 15, 2026, an emergency support campaign is implemented.
■ Background: Stricter examination criteria for 'Gijinkoku' from April 15, 2026
Due to a change in operations by the Immigration Services Agency of the Ministry of Justice, in principle, the submission of a certificate of 'Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 equivalent or higher' is now required for applications for the 'Gijinkoku' status of residence after April 15, 2026.
Until now, practical skills and educational background were emphasized for specialized professions (Gijinkoku), but with this change, cases where 'high Japanese proficiency' becomes a mandatory condition for permission are rapidly increasing. As a result, there are concerns about an increase in foreign staff finding it difficult to be hired or renew their visas, and companies struggling with increased training costs.
■ Overview of 'Gijinkoku' application support campaign by DXHUB
DXHUB has supported the employment of many long-term stay foreigners through 'JP SMART SIM', 'Visa-mane', and 'Our-mane'. In response to this sudden institutional change, we provide the learning platform 'bondlingo' at a special price so that companies can stably continue to employ highly skilled foreign talent.
Campaign details:
- Initial introduction fee: 50 yen (completely free)
- Monthly usage fee: 50% OFF for 1 year
- Application deadline: Until June 30, 2026
- Target: Corporate enterprises currently employing or planning to hire foreign staff
- Provided services: Japanese learning environment via over 500 on-demand videos, not only for N2, and a learning progress management function
How to apply: Please contact us via inquiry and state 'Gijinkoku campaign application'.
■ About the online Japanese learning service 'bondlingo'
'bondlingo' is a learning platform where you can learn Japanese with on-demand videos 'anytime, anywhere' 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, regardless of location. We have prepared many learning videos from N5 to N1, not just N2, and also have multilingual deployment.
- Focus on passing 'N2': Fully equipped with thorough preparation videos by specialized instructors aimed at passing 'JLPT N2', which is most needed due to this requirement change.
- Multilingual deployment to remove language barriers: Supports efficient self-learning with video explanations in multiple languages such as Japanese, English, Vietnamese, and Indonesian. (Some videos only)
- Corporate management function: The person in charge can check at a glance from the management screen which staff member has learned how much and to what extent they have mastered it, securely guiding them to obtain qualifications.
- Low cost and high quality: Because of the online video format, it can be introduced at an overwhelmingly lower cost compared to commuting-type schools.
Learner side
Because bondLingo is an on-demand video education service, you can learn regardless of time or place. Even those who have difficulty participating in group training, or those who do not have a Japanese teacher nearby, can improve their Japanese skills at their preferred time and place as long as they have a device such as a smartphone or tablet.
- A PDF textbook is also included, so physical textbooks or reference books are unnecessary
- Video learning is possible in both portrait and landscape orientation
- Providing high-quality content supervised by educational field practitioners and researchers
Administrator side
Since bondLingo provides a management screen, HR and administrators who want to grasp the status of learners can easily access the learning status of foreign employees from the management screen. It allows for appropriate advice and encouragement.
For the online Japanese learning service 'bondlingo', we have decided to offer it with an initial fee of 0 yen and a 50% OFF monthly fee (for 1 year) limited to applications made by the end of June 2026.
In response to the mandatory proof of Japanese proficiency when applying for 'Gijinkoku' from April 15, 2026, an emergency support campaign is implemented.
■ Background: Stricter examination criteria for 'Gijinkoku' from April 15, 2026
Due to a change in operations by the Immigration Services Agency of the Ministry of Justice, in principle, the submission of a certificate of 'Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 equivalent or higher' is now required for applications for the 'Gijinkoku' status of residence after April 15, 2026.
Until now, practical skills and educational background were emphasized for specialized professions (Gijinkoku), but with this change, cases where 'high Japanese proficiency' becomes a mandatory condition for permission are rapidly increasing. As a result, there are concerns about an increase in foreign staff finding it difficult to be hired or renew their visas, and companies struggling with increased training costs.
■ Overview of 'Gijinkoku' application support campaign by DXHUB
DXHUB has supported the employment of many long-term stay foreigners through 'JP SMART SIM', 'Visa-mane', and 'Our-mane'. In response to this sudden institutional change, we provide the learning platform 'bondlingo' at a special price so that companies can stably continue to employ highly skilled foreign talent.
Campaign details:
- Initial introduction fee: 50 yen (completely free)
- Monthly usage fee: 50% OFF for 1 year
- Application deadline: Until June 30, 2026
- Target: Corporate enterprises currently employing or planning to hire foreign staff
- Provided services: Japanese learning environment via over 500 on-demand videos, not only for N2, and a learning progress management function
How to apply: Please contact us via inquiry and state 'Gijinkoku campaign application'.
■ About the online Japanese learning service 'bondlingo'
'bondlingo' is a learning platform where you can learn Japanese with on-demand videos 'anytime, anywhere' 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, regardless of location. We have prepared many learning videos from N5 to N1, not just N2, and also have multilingual deployment.
- Focus on passing 'N2': Fully equipped with thorough preparation videos by specialized instructors aimed at passing 'JLPT N2', which is most needed due to this requirement change.
- Multilingual deployment to remove language barriers: Supports efficient self-learning with video explanations in multiple languages such as Japanese, English, Vietnamese, and Indonesian. (Some videos only)
- Corporate management function: The person in charge can check at a glance from the management screen which staff member has learned how much and to what extent they have mastered it, securely guiding them to obtain qualifications.
- Low cost and high quality: Because of the online video format, it can be introduced at an overwhelmingly lower cost compared to commuting-type schools.
Learner side
Because bondLingo is an on-demand video education service, you can learn regardless of time or place. Even those who have difficulty participating in group training, or those who do not have a Japanese teacher nearby, can improve their Japanese skills at their preferred time and place as long as they have a device such as a smartphone or tablet.
- A PDF textbook is also included, so physical textbooks or reference books are unnecessary
- Video learning is possible in both portrait and landscape orientation
- Providing high-quality content supervised by educational field practitioners and researchers
Administrator side
Since bondLingo provides a management screen, HR and administrators who want to grasp the status of learners can easily access the learning status of foreign employees from the management screen. It allows for appropriate advice and encouragement.