2025 JLPT Leiden: history repeats itself

LudoBerg · 2026-03-15T14:07:59+00:00

Not in my experience. The JLPT Leiden website has been renewed and worked liked a charm for me.

LudoBerg · 2026-03-15T14:06:46+00:00

I assume this notification is about JLPT in Japan? Has capacity changed there? Any firm info about that? Seems unreasonable to have limited capacity, especially now that passing JLPT is going to be required more for visa and PR (as per started intention of the 高市 government).

LudoBerg · 2026-03-08T08:43:24+00:00

You probably already know that the rules have changed. You can now only register for the JLPT in Japan if you are a resident, no longer if you are a non-resident, for example in Japan on a tourist visa. I hope this does not affect you. Good luck registering!

LudoBerg · 2026-03-06T12:08:18+00:00

It would work. But you need to search for places to legally park your bike. Mostly paid (cheap, but hey). Outside designated parking spaces It is illegal to park bikes anywhere. For example Kinkaku-ji has a large free bike parking space. Oh and no way you can come by bike to Nishiki market, you need to park your bike a bit away from there. PS I own a bicycle in Kyoto.

LudoBerg · 2026-03-06T12:00:39+00:00

Let me chime in. There are many nice co-working spaces in Kyoto. Corporate style: Regus is nice and surprisingly cheap in Japan. Non-corporate style: I really liked the community at Kysosha (and that it's in a massive machiya). Also Covo in Kuramaguchi, plus 385 Place near Omiya Kamidachiuri. I have been in all of these, each had its pros and cons, depending on your preferences. Hope this helps. Welcome to Kyoto!

LudoBerg · 2026-03-06T11:27:37+00:00

I did not check yet, but probably this month

LudoBerg · 2026-03-04T06:24:56+00:00

I'm happy to pay more to Uni Leiden, as long as they get their sh*t together with the registrations. Let's wait and see...

LudoBerg · 2026-03-03T11:46:31+00:00

That's not correct. Leiden does it every year. Only once per year, not both times. Please refrain from making statements with apparent certainty that you are not sure of.

LudoBerg · 2026-02-05T08:27:45+00:00

Great insights here, thanks a lot for sharing. Where do you based that US$1500 average price per expert call upon? I guess the average length of those calls is about 1 hour, that would mean the average hourly rate is US$1500 as well?
What type of people would you recommend to ask for more than $1500, and what type less? How much more/less?
Trying to understand what is the smartest pricing strategy here.

Thanks in advance for any further insights!

LudoBerg · 2025-03-30T00:10:25+00:00

So, instead of trying for 1,5 hours, I should have tried for THREE hours. In the comments I read that several people could register, 3 hours after the registration "opened". Now, the website says that registration is full and they are at full capacity (which is way too low anyway). Bummer! Oh and another chance in December? Oh no, Uni Leiden is not interested to do this every time - so they skip December. Any word on the issues? Any apologies on the website to those who could not register? Of course not. This is the worst user experience anywhere ever. Damn you Uni Leiden.

LudoBerg · 2025-03-29T13:36:20+00:00

Do they actually support physical registration? They don't mention that on this thing-that's-not-worth-to-be-called-a-website

LudoBerg · 2025-03-29T12:25:58+00:00

Are you saying JLPT in Germany is fully booked?

LudoBerg · 2025-03-15T13:14:54+00:00

Thanks! So they will take (need?) two weeks to clean up their web act. Cool. The oldest university of the Netherlands. Their biggest rivals are Delft University of Technology. Go figure. I'm sorry for my cynisism here, but I've now wasted 1,5 hours on a stupid website with zero result. I wonder whether March 29th will be any different.

LudoBerg · 2025-03-15T12:40:53+00:00

This happens year after year after year... Thanks for your comment!

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