Interactive Japanese classes in Boston — in person or online.
Small-group classes led by native Japanese instructors, with practice alongside Japanese university students and access to community events.
Summer 2026 Enrollment is Open
6 weeks, starting June 1, 2026
Japanese Mastery Courses Conversation-driven (summer only)
Designed for Japanese learners of all levels, speak with native college students. All materials will be provided by instructors.
Practice with Japanese students
6 weeks, 100-min class/week
$200/course
Beginning
For those who have never studied Japanese before – Offered both Online and In-Person
Online
Group A: Tue, 6 PM
Instructor: Tamaki
or
Group B: Wed, 7:50 PM
Instructor: Usui
In-person
Group C: Sat, 9 AM
Instructor: Usui
or
Group D: Sun, 9 AM
Instructor: Tamaki
Elementary
For those who have completed 1A and 1B or equivalent – Offered both Online and In-Person
Online
Tue, 7:50 PM
Instructor: Tamaki
In-person
Sun, 11 AM
Instructor: Tamaki
[NEW Class]Business Elementary
Learn simple business conversation and basic keigo for common situations in Japan, such as hotels, restaurants, and office visits. Designed for learners with a basic understanding of hiragana and katakana.
Online
Tue, 7 PM
Instructor: Usui
In-person
Sat, 1 PM
Instructor: Usui
Intermediate
For those who have completed 1C and 2A & 2B or equivalent – Offered both Online and In-Person
Online
Tue, 6 PM
Instructor: Kowata
In-person
Sat, 9 AM
Instructor: Hattori
Upper-Intermediate
For those who have completed 2C through 3C or equivalent – Offered both Online and In-Person
Online
Tue, 7:50 PM
Instructor: Kowata
In-person
Sat, 11 AM
Instructor: Usui
Advanced
For those who have completed 3C, JLPT N3 or higher, or equivalent – Offered Online only
Online
Thur, 6 PM
Instructor: Asahina
Reading and Discussion about Japanese Story/Novel
For those at JLPT N2 or higher
Online only
Wed, 6 PM
Instructor: Usui
Our Offerings
Japanese Mastery Classes
Expand your skills and practice with Japanese college students.
12 weeks (Fall/Spring) or 6 weeks (Summer), for everyone
JLPT Prep™ Classes
Prepare for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) with our Learning track courses.
12 weeks (Fall), for JLPT test takers
Events
Spark© Summer Program
Students in the Japanese Language Program are encouraged to apply to the Cultural Exchange Initiative’s Spark Program. Participants spend 1–2 weeks in Japan, volunteer as facilitators for English Immersion and presentation camps, work with local schools, and gain firsthand experience with Japanese culture. Many past participants later joined the JET Program and worked in Japan.
:Re_ Party
:Re_ is our annual Japanese-learning group party. We welcome the chance to bring the Japanese-learning community together for this special event.
Let’s Talk about Anime
Special event partnering with Anime Boston. Courses in conversational Japanese plus some terms used in anime and games for Anime fans and students.
Why Us?
Proven Teaching Methodology
Our classes focus on selected topics and real-life situations. Activities are designed to help students understand and respond to those topics and situations as they would in the real world.
Instructor-led
Experience
All instructors have a minimum of 15 years of teaching experience. Instructors will lead the conversation in the online and In-Person class and work with students directly.
Japanese Conversation Partners
A select group of Japanese student partners, including students studying in Boston, will participate in conversational practice during the class, targeting key learning areas.
What People Are Saying
Maria
“Great school, I've been studying Japanese for 1 year with them (2 semesters) and just signed up for the next one. Teachers are very professional. This school is the best in Boston for Japanese language learners.”
Christina
“The campus itself is lovely and there is lots of free parking, which is helpful if you are visiting for class, or any of the many festivals the university hosts throughout the year. If you like Japan and Japanese culture, want to learn Japanese, or meet Japanese friends, this is a great place to get involved.”
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