Course Information
Please note that some courses are online via Zoom, and others are in-person at Japan Society in NYC. All times listed are New York time (ET).
ONLINE COURSES: To participate fully, you will need access to a device with internet, microphone, and camera (such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet).
IN-PERSON COURSES: In the event of inclement weather or other circumstances, a class session may need to be conducted online or on another date. By signing up for a course, you assume this risk and understand that circumstances may change. Please see full details under “How to Register.”
Tuition
Early Registration Discount: through Wed., Sept. 6, 2023
10-Class Courses
Japan Society members: $280
Non-members: $320
20-Class Courses
Japan Society members: $470
Non-members: $530
Regular Tuition: starting Thurs., Sept. 7, 2023
10-Class Courses
Japan Society members: $290
Non-members: $330
20-Class Courses
Japan Society members: $480
Non-members: $550
Tuition for Each Keigo & Business Course (no early registration discount)
5-Class Courses
Japan Society members: $165
Non-members: $185
To purchase or renew a membership, please visit the Membership page and pay online. Or, call 212-715-1270 and leave a message; they will get back to you.
To enroll in two or more courses at the combined discount (20-class course price), please call (212) 715-1269 or (212) 715-1293. Discount is applicable when enrolling in two or more 10-class courses within the 2023 Fall Japanese courses only.
Take Japanese Calligraphy, and save! Register for both Japanese and Shodo (Japanese calligraphy), and receive a discount: $15 off Shodo for Beginners, or $30 off all other Shodo Courses. Both courses must be within the 2023 Fall semester. Registration must be completed by phone at 212-715-1269 and requested at the time of registration for discount to be applied.
How to Register
Classes fill up quickly! To guarantee a seat in the class, please register as soon as possible.
Please register by Thursday, September 21, if possible. Seats may not be available after this date; please check the website for registration availability or contact the office.
New students with no previous background in Japanese should enroll in a Level 1 course. Students with some background should refer to the Japanese Level Guide or course textbooks to determine the most appropriate class. There is no placement exam. If you are still not sure of your level, it may be possible to schedule a level assessment by phone with the Director. Please email [email protected] to schedule.
Registration is accepted online (preferred), by phone at (212) 715-1269 or (212) 715-1293, or in-person on select days.
Registrants will receive a Welcome Email and Zoom link from [email protected] on:
- the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 22, 2023 (for classes beginning on Monday, Sept. 25)
- the afternoon of Monday, Sept. 25, 2023 (for classes beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 26)
- the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 (for classes beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 27)
- the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023 (for classes beginning on Thursday, Sept. 28)
- the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 (for classes beginning on Friday, Sept. 29)
For more information, please email us at [email protected], or call (212) 715-1269 or (212) 715-1293.
Online Courses Only
Make-Up Classes: Please attend the course you have registered for as much as possible. However, if you are an online student and will miss a class, you may arrange a make-up class in a different online or in-person section in the same semester. More information on how to schedule a makeup class will be provided in the Welcome Email.
In-Person Courses Only
Japan Society strongly encourages everyone entering the building to be up to date on COVID-19 vaccines, including any boosters for which they are eligible. In-person students do not need to provide proof of vaccination and booster.
As of April 10, 2023, masks, particularly respirator-style (KN95, N95, KF94, etc.), are strongly recommended but are no longer required. A mask can be provided at the Welcome Desk upon request.
Japan Society retains the right to cancel a class at its discretion due to inclement weather or other circumstances. In such circumstances the office will determine the best option for replacement class(es), which may be online or on another date. By signing up for this course, you assume this risk and understand that circumstances may change.
Make-Up Classes: Please attend the course you have registered for as much as possible. However, if you are an in-person student and will miss a class, you may arrange a make-up class in a different online or in-person section in the same semester. More information on how to schedule a make-up class will be provided in the Welcome Email.
Additional Information
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are accepted until 12 pm ET on the business day before the course or workshop begins (for Shodo, until 12 pm ET on the business day before coursework begins). After this deadline, cancellations are not accepted and tuition is not refundable or transferable for any reason (including for credit). Upon cancellation, the tuition paid minus a service charge ($20 for courses, $5 for workshops) will be refunded. Cancellations are only accepted via phone.
Japan Society also reserves the right to cancel any course or workshop if sufficient enrollment is not obtained. In such cases, students already enrolled will receive full refunds (no service charge).
By registering for a course, you accept and agree to the above terms of the cancellation policy.
Students must be age 16 or older.
We do not record these classes, and recording of these classes is prohibited. If a student misses a class, it may be possible to arrange a make-up class in the same semester, if available. More information will be provided in the Welcome Email.
If you need to switch to a different level or section after your course has begun, it may be possible pending availability and is only possible within the same semester (e.g., within the same 10-week semester, 5-week semester, weekend intensive, etc.). Please contact the office.
Required Textbooks
The following textbooks are required. A limited supply of textbooks is available for purchase at the Language Center on select days, as well as on the first day of in-person courses. Please contact the office to arrange purchase and pick-up.
You may also purchase your book in advance from an outside vendor. Either a digital or print textbook is fine. Please do your best to have your textbook by the first day of the course.
If your course is not listed, there is no required textbook.
Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1&2, 3&4, and 5&6 students:
GENKI I (An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese) (3rd Edition)
published by The Japan Times | ISBN: 978-4789017305
Price at Japan Society: $45
We strongly recommend purchasing the 3rd Edition. Please note that the 2nd Edition has some differences, including page numbers, examples, etc., and is not recommended for this reason. Level 5&6 students: you will need to purchase the Genki II textbook about halfway through the semester.
Levels 6, 7, 8, 9, 5&6, and 7&8 students:
GENKI II (An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese) (3rd Edition)
published by The Japan Times | ISBN: 978-4789017329
Price at Japan Society: $45
We strongly recommend purchasing the 3rd Edition. Please note that the 2nd Edition has some differences, including page numbers, examples, etc., and is not recommended for this reason.
Level 10 Students:
An Integrated Approach to Intermediate Japanese (Revised Edition)
published by The Japan Times | ISBN: 978-4789013079
Price at Japan Society: $42
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