JLPT Certified Programs

Master Japanese.
Open a New World.

From hiragana to boardroom negotiations — Nihongo offers professional Japanese language courses designed to give you real fluency, real fast.

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Our Programs

Courses for Every Level

Whether you're a complete beginner or refining business communication, we have the perfect course for your journey.

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Beginner

Beginner Japanese (N5–N4)

Start your journey with hiragana, katakana, basic kanji, and essential conversation skills for everyday life.

12 Weeks
Max 12 Students
¥48,000 /course
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Intermediate

Intermediate Japanese (N3–N2)

Build fluency with advanced grammar, kanji reading, and natural conversation in a variety of real-world contexts.

16 Weeks
Max 10 Students
¥62,000 /course
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Business

Business Japanese

Master keigo (formal speech), business etiquette, presentation skills, and negotiation language for corporate settings.

20 Weeks
Max 8 Students
¥85,000 /course
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Why Nihongo

The Nihongo Difference

We combine traditional Japanese pedagogy with modern teaching methods to deliver an unmatched learning experience.

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Native-Speaking Teachers

Every instructor is a native Japanese speaker with formal teaching credentials and deep cultural knowledge to guide your learning.

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JLPT-Aligned Curriculum

Our courses are structured around official JLPT levels (N5 to N1), giving you a clear pathway with measurable milestones.

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Small Class Sizes

With a maximum of 12 students per class, you get personalized attention, more speaking time, and faster progress.

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Flexible Online & In-Person

Join from Tokyo or anywhere in the world. Our hybrid model lets you choose the format that fits your lifestyle and schedule.

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Cultural Immersion

Language is culture. We integrate Japanese customs, etiquette, and traditions into every lesson for truly authentic understanding.

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Progress Tracking

Regular assessments and a personalized learning dashboard keep you motivated and on track toward your language goals.

Getting Started

Three Steps to Fluency

Starting your Japanese journey is easy. Here's how to go from complete beginner to confident speaker.

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Choose Your Course

Take our free placement test or browse our course catalog to find the level and format that best matches your current ability and goals.

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Join Your Class

Enroll online in minutes. You'll be matched with a small group of motivated learners and an expert native teacher starting on your chosen date.

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Achieve Fluency

Attend classes, practice with resources, take JLPT exams, and celebrate real milestones as your Japanese proficiency grows week by week.

Our Instructors

Meet Our Teachers

Learn from passionate native speakers dedicated to your success.

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Yuki Tanaka

Head Instructor · JLPT N1

Tokyo University graduate with 14 years of teaching experience. Specializes in beginner immersion and phonetics.

N5–N4 Pronunciation Hiragana
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Hiro Nakamura

Senior Instructor · Business

Former corporate liaison at Sony with an MA in Applied Linguistics. Expert in business Japanese and keigo.

Business Keigo N2–N1
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Sakura Yamamoto

Online Course Specialist

Certified online educator with a passion for cultural immersion. Makes kanji and grammar truly approachable.

N3–N2 Kanji Online
Student Stories

What Our Students Say

Thousands of students have transformed their lives by mastering Japanese with Nihongo.

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"I went from zero Japanese to passing JLPT N4 in just 8 months. The small class format and Yuki-sensei's teaching style made all the difference."

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Marcus Klein Software Engineer, Berlin · N4 Graduate
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"The Business Japanese course completely changed my career. I landed a job at a Tokyo firm within three months of graduating. Incredibly worth it."

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Sophie Laurent Finance Manager, Paris · Business Grad
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"Nihongo's online platform is exceptional. I studied from Sydney, felt fully immersed, and the cultural context they weave into every lesson is unlike anything else."

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Riya Agarwal UX Designer, Sydney · N3 Graduate
Study From Anywhere

Japanese at Your Pace,
On Your Schedule

Our fully-featured online platform brings Tokyo to your screen. Live classes, recorded lessons, interactive exercises, and personal teacher feedback — all in one place.

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