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While only five percent of the world speaks it natively, Japanese is the ninth most popular language to learn in the world. Japan has a strong presence in the global economy, so you can’t go wrong with learning the Japanese language to open doors to a competitive job market. If you’re interested in standing out as a language student abroad, then look no further! Japanese language classes allow you to embrace foreign characters, anime video games, hardcore karaoke nights, and the freshest sushi you’ll ever find.

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53 Japanese Language Courses Abroad

KCP International Japanese Language School
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KCP International Japanese Language School

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Learn Japanese in Tokyo, Japan

KCP International Japanese Language School, a non-profit educatio...

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JaLS GROUP
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JaLS GROUP

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Short-term Japanese Course & Cultural Activity in Hokkaido

Hokkaido Japanese Language School, located in the center of the b...

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Preply
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Preply

Prepare to speak confidently with the best online tutors

Learning with a tutor is life changing. That's why we match onlin...

Beyond Academy
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Beyond Academy

Immersive Language Program in Tokyo

Tokyo’s dynamic energy and rich culture set the stage for your la...

Rosetta Stone
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Rosetta Stone

Master a New Language with Rosetta Stone

Rosetta Stone offers interactive, immersive language-learning sol...

LTL Language School
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LTL Language School

LTL Flexi Classes || Learn 10+ Languages Online

The LTL Flexi Classes are a revolutionary way to learn languages ...

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Sprachenatelier Berlin
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Sprachenatelier Berlin

Japanese Courses - Learn Japanese Online

When you only have time at night to learn on top of your work or ...

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Genki Japanese and Culture School
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Genki Japanese and Culture School

Learn Japanese with the Best: Study Abroad in Japan

Genki Japanese & Culture School (GenkiJACS) is a language school ...

Greenheart Travel
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Greenheart Travel

Teen Summer Language Camp in Japan

Learn and improve your Japanese skills through full language and ...

Coto Japanese Academy
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Coto Japanese Academy

Intensive Japanese Course (In-Person and Online)

Master the basics and gain confidence in your conversational skil...

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LanguBridge Education Centre
8.85 reviews

LanguBridge Education Centre

Summer Japanese Immersion Program

Our Tokyo summer programs offer students an immersion experience ...

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Language Vacation
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Language Vacation

Japanese Language Course and Immersion in Fukuoka, Japan

Learn Japanese in Northern Kyushuin in Fukuoka, enjoy your Japane...

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Global Work & Travel
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Global Work & Travel

Study Japanese in Fukuoka | Learn Japanese the Authentic Way

Learn Japanese authentically and have an experience you will neve...

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The National Registration Center for Study Abroad
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The National Registration Center for Study Abroad

NRCSA Study Japanese in Tokyo, Japan

Dedicated to providing students with quality language instruction...

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Meiji Academy
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Meiji Academy

Meiji Academy - Japanese Online Lessons

Meiji Academy is your gateway to Japan. Even without traveling, y...

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Bildungsurlaub in Japan

April 09, 2025by: Altan Demirci - TurkeyProgram: Bildungsurlaub (Germany)
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This was my first time taking Bildungsurlaub and also coming to Japan. So I was very excited about combining these two experiences together. I came across Meiji as it was the only school that offered educational leave for my German state I am employed (Rheinland-Pfalz). The staff took a lot of time guiding me through the whole process and organized me my housing in a great student dorm. The program itself was very intense but rewarding. I decided to do after the two weeks studies an additional week of relaxing and joining a few modules from Meiji (Traditional Culture and Pop Culture). The students were very international with most coming from Europe and America. I think it is a great place to spend your time studying the language and culture. Thank you for all the help.

A Guide to Learning Japanese Abroad

Locations

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.

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