Japanese for Kids

EDUCATION & FAMILY COURSE

Sundays, February 7—April 25

Learn Japanese through a series of fun, interactive courses designed just for kids! This spring, we are offering new exploratory sessions for children ages 3-5 and 6-10.

These courses will be conducted online via Zoom. To participate fully, you will need access to a device with internet, microphone, and camera (such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet). Further instructions will be provided before the course begins in February. Please note that all times listed are New York time (ET).

For questions, please contact our Education & Family team: [email protected].

Japanese for Kids: 3-5 Year Olds
Sundays, February 7—April 25, 10:30—11 AM ET (Online) Calculate your local time
10 Lessons (No class on 2/21 and 4/4)

This class is at capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please email [email protected] or call (212) 715-1275. Spaces will be released to waitlisted participants in the order they are added.

Young learners explore Japanese language and culture through a seasonal and theme-based curriculum filled with storytelling, songs, games and interactive activities (PDF). Children will gain basic vocabulary and understanding through fun, online activities.

Tuition: $165/$125 Japan Society members. Adult accompaniment required. Space is limited to 12 students: advanced registration required. Registration opens Wednesday, December 9.

Japanese for Kids: 6-10 Year Olds
Sundays, February 7—April 25, 11:30 AM—12 PM ET (Online) Calculate your local time
10 Lessons (No class on 2/21 and 4/4)    

Sundays, February 7—April 25, 12:30—1 PM PM ET (Online) Calculate your local time
10 Lessons (No class on 2/21 and 4/4)    

These classes are at capacity. To be added to the waitlist, please email [email protected] or call (212) 715-1275. Spaces will be released to waitlisted participants in the order they are added.

Using a theme-based curriculum, children will learn everyday Japanese through a variety of age-appropriate activities, games, songs, and engaging activities. In addition to listening, speaking, basic reading and writing skills are introduced in a fun and supportive environment.

Tuition: $165/$125 Japan Society members. Adult accompaniment recommended. Space is limited to 10 students: advanced registration required. Registration opens Wednesday, December 9.

About the Instructor:
Asuka Morinaga is a professional theater artist from Hiroshima, Japan. Asuka graduated from the Toho Gakuen drama department and was a member of the Haiyuza Theater Company in Tokyo. In addition to acting and voice-over work, she has been an educator for many years and is actively involved in developing education programs between NYC and Japan, as well as leading Creative Play workshops with the Education Department at Japan Society. In 2020, Asuka became a resident teaching artist at Ping Chong + Company and continues to work as an educator at Japanese schools in NYC.

Terms & Conditions:
Tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable for any reason after 12 PM ET on Monday, February 1. No partial registration is permitted. Cancellations are accepted by phone or email. Japan Society also reserves the right to cancel any course if sufficient enrollment is not obtained. In such cases, those students already enrolled will receive full refunds. For questions about a registration you placed, please contact the Box Office at (212) 715-1258.