Japanese Language Learning

Discover the joy of learning Japanese through fun and practical lessons. Our programs are designed for children, adults, and families who want to build language skills and experience Japanese culture.

We offer five flexible options to fit your needs: After-School Enrichment Program, Summer Program, Children’s Lessons, Adults’ Lessons, and Private or Online Lessons.

Where language meets culture—after school!

After-School Enrichment or Summer Programs

This program is designed for children whose first language is not Japanese. Through fun, interactive lessons, students practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing while exploring everyday Japanese life and pop culture. Activities may include learning expressions from anime and manga, singing songs, or making crafts inspired by Japanese traditions.
We also welcome school and PTA partnerships for group enrollment.

Target Learners

For children who do not speak Japanese as their first language, as well as those with some Japanese background, ages [6–17].

Learning Approach

Interactive lessons combining speaking, listening, reading, and writing with Japanese pop culture and daily life themes.

Fun Cultural Activities

Anime & manga expressions, songs, crafts, and seasonal events to connect language with culture.

Flexible Enrollment

Open to individual students or school/PTA group requests. Custom programs available upon request.

Programs for children, adults, and flexible private lessons

Japanese Lessons for Every Learner

Our Japanese programs cater to all ages and levels. Children can join heritage or beginner classes, while adults can take group or individual courses for travel, business, or personal growth. Flexible private and online lessons are also available for both kids and adults, letting you learn at your own pace and focus on your goals.

Children Lessons

For young learners – heritage & beginner

Heritage Classes: Supports Japanese-speaking families (reading, kanji, writing, vocabulary)
Beginner Classes: For children new to Japanese (speaking, listening, interactive basics)

Adults Lessons

For travel, business & personal growth

Practical communication for daily life
Cultural understanding and conversational skills
Small group or 1:1 available

Private / Online Lessons
(Kids & Adults)

Flexible & personalized Program

Weekday afternoons/evenings & weekends
60 min per session
Location: Palo Alto (in-person) or Zoom

$60 for 1 learner / $110 for a pair

Summer Camp

An exciting opportunity to immerse in Japanese language and culture during the holidays.

Practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing through intensive lessons
Explore Japanese pop culture: anime, manga, J-pop
Enjoy hands-on activities: calligraphy, origami, cooking

By combining traditional and modern culture, students make fast progress while having fun in a memorable learning experience.