Japanese Language
Japanese Language
Japanese Language
Beginner to advanced students can learn to speak, read, and write Japanese in these courses and workshops. Courses are structured across a repeating schedule of six (6) semesters each year. For upcoming semester dates, please look at the Language Center Course Schedule.
Want to hear our suggestion of what class to take based on your Japanese language goals and needs? Find out here.
Not sure what your level is? See the Japanese Level Guide or the Conversational Course Level Guide.
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Upcoming Courses
Winter Conversational Japanese
December 2025 – January 2026
These courses are conversation-intensive, with the aim of strengthening the student’s ability to communicate effectively. Most levels are offered online or in-person.
Winter Japanese (Select Levels)
December 2025 – January 2026
These courses are equivalent to the core curriculum (10-week) session courses. Levels 1, 2, Review: Genki I and Review: Genki II are offered online, and Level 1 is also offered in-person. Complete beginners: join us for Level 1!
Spring Japanese
January 26 – April 6, 2026
Thirteen levels of Japanese, from beginner to advanced, emphasizing conversation, listening, reading and writing. Kanji and other special topic courses are also offered. Online and in-person courses available.
Early pricing discount is available through Tuesday, January 6.
For further upcoming session dates, please see the Language Center Course Schedule.
Upcoming Workshops & Events
Current Courses
Fall Japanese
September 15 – December 5, 2025
Thirteen levels of Japanese, from beginner to advanced, emphasizing conversation, listening, reading and writing. JLPT prep and other special topic courses are also offered. Online and in-person courses available.
Early pricing discount is available through Wednesday, August 20.
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Japan Society’s 120th anniversary initiatives and related programs are generously supported by Champion Sponsor, MUFG Bank, Ltd.; Advocate Sponsor, Mizuho Americas; and Friend Sponsor, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas).
Japan Society programs are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Support for Japan Society’s Language Center is provided, in part, by Mark F. Goldfield and Mary E. Hatch, Christopher Hong, Steven Giordano, and Dr. Bic Kanayjorn.