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Japan is the only country that speaks Japanese natively, so attending Japanese language schools are fairly limited. But, with a little research, you’re sure to find the perfect location to suit your needs, whether you want to balance your language studies and navigating wild city life, exploring ancient traditions, or island-hopping in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Head to Japanese language schools in Tokyo, Japan’s modern-futuristic capital city. Tokyo features a contrast of neon-lit streets and mega-skyscrapers, hole-in-the-wall bars and lantern-lit yakitori (grilled chicken) stands. Japanese language students are never bored with many diverse people, activities, and subcultures to explore. They say Tokyo is the best city for learning Japanese for beginners, as they use the standard dialect, and students will have infinite opportunities to practice at artisan markets or while geisha-watching beneath cherry trees.
If you want to avoid the modern city, but still want an immersive experience, try a Japanese language program in Okinawa. Located in the semitropical Southwest Islands, Japanese language schools here help you discover a side of Japan that is not so well known. Coral-fringed islands, primeval forests, white sand beaches, and crystal blue waters create a Japanese paradise that challenge those found in Hawaii and Southeast Asia. While Okinawa radiates a certain “un-Japanese” culture, language students get a genuine Japanese learning experience by stepping away from the major cities where it can be tempting to slip back into English.
For a city-island combo experience, check out Kyūshū. Language students are often drawn to Japan’s southwestern-most main island for its warmth, beauty, excellent cuisine, and friendly locals. Fukuoka is the island’s biggest city, and history lovers will find themselves in heaven here. It is a combination of two former castle towns and is known for its ancient temples, gorgeous beaches, and modern shopping. Practice with locals at a SoftBank Hawks baseball game, a local art gallery, or over a bowl of Hakata rāmen (egg noodles).
While attending Japanese language schools in Japan will allow you to truly immerse yourself in the language, there are other locations that make studying Japanese possible. Japanese language classes are offered in select schools across the United States, and you can practice your new skills with fellow Japanese students from coast to coast. Get lost among skyscrapers in New York City, take in the view of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, or hit up a hole-in-the-wall karaoke joint in downtown Atlanta.
There’s no doubt that Japanese is a tough language to learn – just turn on Cowboy Bee Bop or take a look at the written characters. Linguists consider it to be a Category-5 language, meaning it takes roughly two years or 2,200 hours of study for the average language student to achieve fluency. Compare this to a Category-1, like French or Spanish, that takes only six months of intensive study, and you’ll know you’re in for a wild ride!
The best way to learn Japanese in Japan is through full immersion. Homestays are the best option option, and students love the perks of a flexible schedule, endless language practice in the homes of their own personal teachers, and traditional Japanese home-cooked meals every night (mochis, anyone?). While there is less structure and privacy in a homestay, students get a full cultural experience outside of their Japanese language courses. You’ll learn more than just the kanji, like when to take off your shoes indoors or how to properly slurp your soba noodles.
For those studying outside of Japan, language classes can be taken at an institution, like a local university or at focused Japanese language classes. Institutions often allow more independence and structure for the students, although Japanese universities often have a laidback atmosphere, rewarding those who have made it through the competitive pre-college education system. Choose a private lesson with your own personal sensei (teacher), a group class for a customized class at a lower cost, or a combination of the two.
Learning Japanese is no joke. The language involves just as much study of nonverbal communication as verbal, and it is essential that language study take place both inside and outside the classroom. Luckily, there are lots of ways to make the effort to learn the Japanese language fun!
Japanese as a written language is very specific. You must learn the correct strokes of Kanji characters in order to earn their status as a star student. While “bad handwriting” is used as an excuse when writing in the English alphabet and letters take on all forms, the Japanese can tell the difference between finishing a pen stroke with a sudden stop or a swoosh. Learn the strokes in class, or you’ll be considered lazy.
While not very difficult, pronunciation and inflection are key factors when practicing the spoken word in your Japanese language classes. Most classes teach Romanji, the phonetic spelling of Japanese words in English letters, so it’s easy to sound ‘em out— but it’s important to practice daily with native speakers to really learn the Japanese language.
If you don’t choose a homestay, try meeting up with a conversation partner. They’ll enforce correct pronunciation and train your brain to think in Japanese. Conversation partners or host families also teach the nonverbal cues of the Japanese language. Whether you’re picking up social cues on politeness or common sound effects that enter daily speech, you’ll learn a lot that can’t be found in a textbook.
While attending Japanese language schools in Japan, consciously incorporate language learning into things you like. If you’re a runner, download some Japanese music onto your iPod; if you’re an avid gamer, try switching over to Japanese video games. Turn off the subtitles when you watch the news or learn some slang words during your favorite anime cartoons. And don’t be afraid to get sucked into the karaoke scene, Japan’s unofficial national sport. Not only will you rock what you’ve learned in your Japanese language courses by singing and following the lyrics, but it’s fun – and you’ll impress locals when you can belt out their songs like a pro!
Japanese may not be the first language that comes to mind when considering language learning abroad. Other languages like Spanish, French, and Chinese are much more popular and widely spoken around the world. Because Japanese is only spoken as an official language in Japan, language students will find narrow location options when choosing a program. You may be limited to a few cities for Japanese schools in Japan, but you will undoubtedly get a unique language experience.
After you get over the initial shock of slurping your food, bowing to strangers, and bizarre foreign characters, you’ll find the Japanese language is fairly easy to learn. Japanese is an organized language with simple sounds and structure. If you take time to learn the patterns and truly dedicate yourself to practicing daily, you’ll find yourself thinking in Japanese in no time!
While signing up for Japanese language classes requires more time than other languages, it will be a rewarding experience that shows your patience, organization, and dedication. You’ll find yourself embracing a new culture, falling in love with unagi (freshwater eel), and improving your singing voice. “Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto” is sure to have a whole new meaning!
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I had a great time with Meiji and the instructors made a significant contribution to it. Classes were informative and the structured learning approach for grammar, speaking, listening and Kanji studies was good. Sometimes I felt a bit of struggle to catch up with the Kanji volume but you can always ask the teachers or for additional Kanji exceises. The city tour was a lot of fun and definitely helped me to get around Kyoto for the first few days. Hope to visit Kyoto again soon😁
From my first contact up to graduating this week my study experience with Meiji was good. Japanese classes, cultural activities and staff support were very hands on. My sharehouse was also good and I made a lot of friends during my time there.
Well well good and crazy times with these fellas! The school staff was super nice and the classes were smooth sailing except of one teacher who was overly obsessed with Kanjis. I know I’m here to learn Japanese but he took it to another level. Anyways I’m thankful for dealing with me during the intense Q&A sessions on Kanji and grammar headaches. All went well and yes the underground party scene in Kyoto is crazy. Recommend checking out Kawaharamachi where the night never sleeps.
When talking about studying in Japan, for me the biggest concern was finding a trustworthy and legitimate language school. As I have studied in the past with Meiji Academy I was all set for this experience. But I have to say that it was a Meiji vibe but ten times more large and in a traditional Kyoto coverage which I loved!! The school facilities are high-class with a whole school building, a large student lounge, a study library and a level community engagement I haven’t seen so far. Despite the wonderful temples and rich history. Kyoto can sometimes feel lonely. That’s why I completely felt the need and glad I chose to study again with this school. I stayed in a sharehouse they organized which was great but unfortunately a bit far away…30mins is not what I was expecting. My friend said the apartments are much closer to the school and well equipped but it comes with a price tag. Nevertheless I would do it all over again if I had the choice!
Kyoto is fascinating through and through all facets of Japanese culture and traditions. I think I made the right choice to experience the “real Japan” by choosing this location and the Meiji staff helped making my stay pleasant throughout. The classes were fun and entertaining while the intensity and grammar practice were well balanced. One thing that stood out to me the most is the variety and detail to organizing superior events and cultural exchanges. The local Japanese students were also an enrichment for the community at school. Loved it!
Grüezi an das liebe Meiji Team! 4 Wochen in Kyoto mit Meiji Akademie waren einfach nur spitze. Das Team ist sehr engagiert und hat mir meinen Aufenthalt hier war von Anfang an sehr gut organisiert. Es gab sogar einen Mitarbeiter der deutsch sprechen konnte was sehr half. Besonders haben mir die vielen kulturellen Aktivitäten und Exkursionen gefallen. Von japanischer Töpfereikunst, Katanaschwertern und traditioneller Matchazeremonie war das Angebot sehr vielseitig. Der Unterricht war strukturiert und interaktiv mit vielen Gruppenübungen. Besonders haben mir der kulturelle Sprachaustausch mit japanischen Studenten von lokalen Unis gefallen. Merci vilmal und bis bald. Euer Ben
Meiji's Kyoto campus was simply one of the best schools I've been so far. I've studied in the past at their Hokkaido campus and it was a lot of fun. But Kyoto is a complete another level! The school is huge with a dedicated study library and huge student lounge. The best thing are the unique traditional crafts and arts workshops. The classes were as always great but I could tell that the teaching style is much more advanced due to the very experienced teachers I had. Local language exchanges with a variety of university student circles were also an often engagement. Highly recommend checking it out!!
Program: Unlimited Japanese Program
been using Joyn Academy for a few weeks now and im actually really enjoying it!! I tried learning japanese by myself before but always ended up stopping after awhile lol. The live classes make it alot easier to stay consistent and the teachers are really nice and patient even when I keep making the same mistakes 😭 definetly feel more confident speaking now than when I started
Program: Bildungsurlaub (Germany)
First time Japan, first time Bildungszeit and first time REAL Sushi! I think this sums up my first day in Japan when I arrived. And yes, not Tokyo or Osaka. I wanted to see the real Japan and found it here in Sapporo. The city felt like back home in Europe but at the same time so surreal and new things to discover. The food here is so fresh and the variety of things to try was overwhelming. The school did a great job organizing events and other activities for the students. Sometimes it felt a bit overwhelming with all the new things to memorize and Japanese take a bit of time to properly sack in but I successfully survived my two weeks here:) Hope to come back again and definitely recommend everybody to do their paid work leave in Japan too!
Program: Bildungsurlaub (Germany)
Simply a great and fulfilling time I had in Japan. My work life exposed me to a lot of Japanese studies and cultural events I wholeheartedly enjoyed. The horse family they organized for me was so nice and they made sure to take me to a few family trips on the weekend. The time passed by so quickly that I was really sad once my study abroad time was over. I wish the whole Meiji team all the best and hope to see all my new friends sometime soon in the future.
Program: Bildungsurlaub (Germany)
Mein Bildungsurlaub in Hokkaido oder genauer gesagt in Sapporo war wirklich wunderschön. Die Organisation der Schule war hervorragend und besonders die ganzen Aktivitäten waren eines der besten die ich seit langem erlebt habe. Der Unterricht war gut strukturiert aber konnte auch teils recht intensiv sein. Man muss hier wirklich den Kontext beachten, dass die Struktur vom Bildungsurlaubsprogramm sehr voll gepackt ist mit Pflichteinheiten die man einhalten muss. Hier kann man dafür wenig die Schule verantwortlich setzen, aber mein persönlicher Rat ist, hängt am besten noch eine Extrawoche Urlaub dran. Hokkaido hat einfach viel zu bieten! Meiji Team ihr werdet mich nicht so schnell los und wir sehen uns im Wintern wieder 😝 Grüße aus dem sonnigen Frankfurt!
I had the honor of joining LTL as one of the first students at their newly opened Osaka school, and from day one, I felt right at home. The teachers and staff are warm, welcoming, and genuinely engaged with their students. I’d studied Japanese for several months back home before arriving, but I learned more in just two weeks at LTL (4 hours of group classes plus 2 hours of individual lessons daily) than I had in all that time. I also appreciated that they rotate teachers rather than assigning just one — it kept things exciting, since I got to learn from different teaching styles and perspectives. Learning doesn’t stop when class ends. LTL organizes plenty of excursions and get-togethers to practice Japanese with locals — festival outings, dinners, a beach trip, origami, calligraphy, and more. Classes group students of the same proficiency level but from a range of backgrounds and ages, which made studying even more enjoyable since I was learning about other cultures alongside the language. Accommodation-wise, I stayed in a private apartment, while some classmates opted for a host family — both seemed to work out well, and everyone I spoke to was happy with their choice
So pleased you had a great time at LTL Osaka! It's been a pleasure to see how much progress you've in such a short space of time. Hope to see you back in Osaka again, or of course LTL Tokyo! Best wishes, LTL Team
Program: Bildungsurlaub (Germany)
My time in Sapporo was great! Thanks to the teachers and fellow students that helped make this experience wonderful. I wish I could have stayed longer but after two weeks it was time for me to say sayonara.
Program: Bildungsurlaub (Germany)
I had a very packed and intense week with my Bildungszeit in Hokkaido but won’t regret even a second of it. The events were much fun and it was great to meet local Japanese at some of them. For next time two weeks is definitely less of a rush.
Program: Bildungsurlaub (Germany)
Studies been a bit overwhelming but I have to admit my Japanese became rusty. My two weeks in Sapporo flew by so quickly that I almost forgot that it all just ended. I love my instructors and also the very structured course. Highly recommend.
Program: Bildungsurlaub (Germany)
I did two weeks of educational leave in Sapporo with these guys and had a great overall experience. The flight and travel was a bit exhausted but once I arrived in my female sharehouse everything changed. I loved my teachers and the positive vibe during classes. The best was no homework, only if you asked for it. The extracurricular activities and weekend trips were top notch. Hihgly recommend
Program: Bildungsurlaub (Germany)
Mein Aufenthalt in Hokkaido war einfach nur spitze und das ist nichts zuletzt zu verdanken wegen Meiji. Die Lehrer waren sehr erfahren und Geduld haben den Fragen der Studenten. Die anderen Studentenbetreuer waren auch sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Vor allen Dingen haben wir die Aktivitäten sehr gefallen. Ich war einmal bei einer echten Katana Schwertprüfung und auch unser Ausflug nach Mount Moiwa war super spannend. Hokkaido hat einfach so viel zu bieten und so viel zu entdecken dass eine Woche Bildungszeit nicht ausgereicht hat. Es ist auf jeden Fall ein Geheimtipp und noch sehr unentdeckt nicht für andere Orte wie Tokio oder Kyoto wo die meisten Touristen hingehen. Wenn du das echte Japan erleben möchtest kann ich auf jeden Fall Hokkaido aber bring viel Zeit mit da ist sehr viel zu entdecken gibt😁
Ich kann LTL in Tokio (Akihabara) uneingeschränkt empfehlen! Schade, dass ich „nur“ 5 Sterne vergeben kann! Die Lehrerinnen, die ich in meinem 2-wöchigen – wirklich sehr intensivem - Bildungsurlaub kennen gelernt habe, sind sehr engagiert + professionel und schaffen eine motivierende Lernatmosphäre. Der Unterricht war abwechslungsreich, praxisnah und perfekt auf die Bedürfnisse der Students abgestimmt. Ein besonderes Dankeschön geht an meine unvermüdlichen Lehrerinnen Naho, Kayo, Miyu, Yuko, Kumiko und Emiko (der Dank geht auch an alle, die ich hier möglicherweise vergessen habe!), die mir insbesondere im nachmittäglichen Einzelunterricht mit unendlicher Geduld nicht nur ihre Sprache, sondern auch viel über den japanischen Alltag und ihre Kultur mitgegeben haben. Hervor zu heben ist auch die freundliche und kompetente Unterstützung durch das gesamte LTL-Team, das bei organisatorischen Fragen und außerschulischen Aktivitäten immer supernett und hilfsbereit war. Ein besonderes Highlight war für mich auch mein Homestay. Meine Gastmutter, Nobu, war unglaublich herzlich und hat mich vom ersten Tag an willkommen geheißen. Für mich als Japanisch-Anfängerin war es von großem Vorteil, dass Nobu sehr gut englisch spricht. Durch das Zusammenleben in der Familie konnte ich nicht nur meine Sprachkenntnisse im Alltag verbessern, sondern auch die japanische Kultur und den Familienalltag auf eine authentische Weise kennenlernen. Die Familie war stets hilfsbereit, offen für Gespräche und hat meinen Aufenthalt zu einer unvergesslichen Erfahrung gemacht. Beim nächsten Mal will ich unbedingt wieder bei Nobu und ihren Kindern wohnen! Ich hatte sogar ein für japanische Verhältnisse riesiges und dennoch gemütliches Zimmer und würde generell eine Gastfamilie immer einem engen, lauten Boardinghouse vorziehen! … auch, wenn das mit einem längeren Weg zur Sprachschule verbunden ist. Insgesamt konnte ich sprachlich und persönlich sehr viel mitnehmen. Eine hervorragende Erfahrung, die meine Erwartungen übertroffen hat. Wer in Tokio eine hochwertige Sprachschule sucht, ist hier genau richtig! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐+ Viele Grüße aus Deutschland!
Schade, dass es nicht mehr als 5 Sterne gibt - das hören wir wirklich gerne! Wir werden deine herzlichen Worte an Naho, Kayo, Miyu, Yuko, Kumiko, Emiko und natürlich Nobu weitergeben. Wir hoffen, dich bald wieder in Tokio begrüßen zu dürfen! LTL Team
I studied LTL Japanese Language School Tokyo and had a great experience. The teachers were attentive, classes engaging, good study methods and I made fast progress in speaking and understanding. Highly recommended.
Fast progress in speaking and understanding is exactly what we aim for! Really glad you enjoyed your time with us and we hope to see you back at LTL soon. LTL Team
Program: Bildungsurlaub (Germany)
Meine Zeit in Hokkaido war der reinste Hammer! Das Programm der Meiji Akademie war von Anfang bis Ende gut durchgeplant. Fast schon ein bisschen zu viel was die Aktivitäten anging.😝 Mir hat besonders das Karatetraining und das traditionelle Färben der Handtücher super viel Spaß gemacht. Ich hatte auch die Chance ein traditionelles Yukawa bei einem der Events zu tragen! Einfach nur der Hammer. Ach ja und japanisch hab ich auch noch ein bisschen was gelernt in den zwei Wochen😁 Bussi an euch alle und man sieht wie immer zweimal im Leben😉
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