Initially inspired by anime and manga, Wang enrolled in first-year Japanese. In the two years since, though, her path to fluency has been far from straightforward.

“Language is not a genetic gift; it is a social gift. Learning a new language is becoming a member of the club––the community of speakers of that language.” –Frank Smith Smith’s quotation speaks to ...

WHEN the bombing of Pearl Harbor forced a declaration of war against Japan, it became at once apparent that this country would need large numbers of Americans able to speak and read the language of ...

Only 64 schools nationwide have been accredited as Japanese Language Institutes. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Japanese program offers four full years of language study using a communicative approach. You will focus on all four literacy skills (speaking, reading, writing, listening) in order to maximize ...

Join the Japanese-English Conversation Club to practice your English and Japanese skills in a relaxed, supportive setting. It’s a great way to meet new people, share cultures, and improve your ...