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Select the combination of courses that’s right for you, based on your own study goals and interests. Add any of the below “Plus” modules or add-ons for an even more fun, intense learning experience! Use our course comparison table to see what is offered in each course. Then, click on "view" to check out the details of that specific course or module! If all else fails and you are totally stuck, check out our course finder tool below to help you choose thee perfect module combination for your Japanese langauge course in Japan.

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  Core Japanese Course
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Plus Conversation
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Plus Cultural Activities
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Marine and Nature Activities
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Summer Course
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1 year course
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18-months course
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10-Week course
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20-Week course
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Lessons/wk 20 4 5-6 4-6 26 20 20 20 20
Grammar
Reading, writing
Listening, speaking
Cultural activities  
Outdoor Activites
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Our courses

Core Japanese course

You won’t get far in Japan without being able to speak the language, but using the special techniques our teachers have developed, you’ll be surprised just how easy it is to learn! Our Standard Course uses original, modern materials combined with activities based on real-world situations, improving your Japanese speaking ability in a way that gives you the flexibility to adapt to new situations. Study with us and you won’t be just studying Japanese, you’ll be actually using it in no time.

Lesson system:
Two grammar lessons and two lessons focused on speaking, listening, writing or reading, every weekday. Practice what you’ve learnt at home by homework and assignments, then put that new knowledge to use the next day in our language skills practical classes.

Customize your experience:
Add any of the exciting modules or add-ons below for an even more intense and intensive learning experience!

Okinawa Chura Green course

Discover a different side of Okinawa through the GenkiJACS Green Course. This unique program combines Japanese language study with environmental activities, community involvement, and hands-on sustainability experiences. Improve your Japanese while contributing to meaningful local projects, learning about the SDGs, and exploring places and communities beyond the usual tourist attractions. Visit the Green Course page to learn more about this one-of-a-kind study experience. no time.

Learn Japanese Through Real Experiences
Put your Japanese into practice while working alongside local communities, participating in environmental activities, and building confidence in everyday situations.

Make a Positive Impact
Take part in sustainability-focused projects, discover Okinawa beyond the tourist trail, and gain a deeper understanding of the people, culture, and environment that make the island unique.

Weekend Homestay Experience

Discover everyday life in Japan with the Weekend Homestay Experience at GenkiJACS. Spend a weekend with a welcoming Japanese host family, enjoy home-cooked meals, practise your Japanese in real conversations, and experience local customs and traditions firsthand. It's the perfect way to build your language skills, create lasting memories, and see a side of Japan that most visitors never experience. Visit the Weekend Homestay page to learn more.

Experience Authentic Japanese Family Life
Go beyond sightseeing and discover everyday life in Japan by spending a weekend with a welcoming local host family. Share home-cooked meals, learn customs, and experience the culture from the inside..

Build Confidence Speaking Japanese
Use your Japanese in real conversations throughout your stay. From chatting over meals to joining daily activities, you'll improve your communication skills in a natural and supportive environment.

Plus Conversation Module
Module

Add five extra classes each week of conversational Japanese. These extra classes focus on some of the interesting aspects of conversational Japanese such as slang, dialects, specialized vocabulary, and more.

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Japanese Culture Module
Module

Plus Cultural Activities

Learn about the wonderful culture of Japan while learning the language. You will have three "experience" lessons every Saturday, including kimono wearing, tea ceremony and more!

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Private Lessons
Add-on

Private lessons

Choose what you want to focus on. 50 minutes one-to-one with a native, licensed, bilingual Japanese teacher.

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Special modules and package courses

Package
1 year course

1-year/

18-month

Our Core Japanese Course, running for a special course length of 40 or 60 weeks, with an additional 6~20 weeks of vacation. Available at a discount.

Long-term visa required. Student visas available in Fukuoka and Nagoya!

1-year 18-month
Package
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10-week course

Our Core Japanese Course running for a special course length of 10 weeks for those who want to spend about 3 months in the country and still have some time to travel at the end of it. Available at a discount!

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Package
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20-week course

Our Core Japanese Course running for a special course length of 20 weeks, available at a discount!

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Summer course

Summer Course

Only offered during summer, this all-inclusive program combines the best, most fun activities of our cultural courses with special services only available to minors. Younger students are sure to love our Summer Course!

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About Us

Accredited and award-winning Japanese school in Tokyo, Kyoto, Okinawa, Fukuoka, and Nagoya. Learn real-world, communicative Japanese in small, intimate classes. Kickstart the journey of a lifetime in Japan, or bring your existing skills to new levels.

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Fukuoka School

Hakataekihigashi 1-16-23, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi 812-0013, Japan
Phone: +81 (0)92 472 0123
Email: [email protected]

Tokyo School

Hanazono Bldg 1BF, Shinjuku 5-17-6, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
Phone: +81 (0)3 6457 3554
Email: [email protected]

Okinawa School

Oroku 824-17, Naha 901-0152, Japan
Phone: +81 (0)98-987-7818
Email: [email protected]

Kyoto School

Kinwa Building, 569 Sanno-cho, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto-shi 600-8424, Japan
Phone: +81 (0)75-353-0003
Email: [email protected]

Nagoya School

Noritake 1-2-2 (4th floor), Nakamura-ku, Nagoya 453-0014, Japan
Phone: +81 (0)52-452-3655
Email: [email protected]