Japan is known for its spirit of “omotenashi,” which means caring for guests and conveying meticulous thoughtfulness toward others. This traditional Japanese hospitality is an essential quality for those working in the service industry. By mastering the language, manners, and behavior required for omotenashi, you will be well-prepared to work in hotels, inns, and other hospitality businesses across Japan.

Additionally, Sendai YMCA International Hotel College offers a unique "Dual System," allowing students to learn while working. This system enables students to earn an income, reduce their tuition fees, and learn the art of Japanese hospitality—a significant benefit.

Course Options for International Students

• For students with N2 or higher Japanese proficiency: Hotel Department
• For students without N2 proficiency but aiming to work in hotels while improving their Japanese: International Hospitality Department or International Business Department

These courses provide an opportunity to improve your Japanese language skills while working toward your career goals.

Sendai YMCA Hotel School admits foreign students.

Hospitality, especially Japanese hospitality, that carefully considers the other person’s needs is renowned worldwide.

As you learn and acquire Japanese hospitality in real life, not only you can find a job here in Japan, but your employment options will increase even if you go back to your own country.

With a population of around 1 million, Sendai is the biggest city in the region of Tohoku. It is located in an area where you can go to Tokyo by Shinkansen in 2 hours and easily access the metropolitan area. Since the living costs in Sendai is slightly lower than other cities, you can study while reducing the amount that you have to pay for school fees. It is a place where the sea and the mountains are nearby, and see multiple historical sites. Although Sendai was affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, there are numerous volunteer activities you can join that support the rehabilitation of the city and its people.

Sendai has been long called the “School Capital.” It is a place where there are a number of universities and vocational schools. Sendai has a lot of foreign students, and it can be said that students from other countries coming here for the first time can live and adjust easily. On top of that, every year, Sendai YMCA Hotel and Confectionery School conducts YMCA Christmas, an event that is prepared for foreign students in Sendai. This event offers opportunities to meet Japanese people living in Sendai and foreign students studying in other universities.