Explore Japan Your Way
Learn Japanese
Build a strong foundation in Japanese with lessons in hiragana, katakana, grammar, and conversation.
Japanese for Travel
Learn practical Japanese for real travel situations and cultural tips to help you enjoy your trip with confidence.
Japanese Cooking
Explore Japanese food and culture through home-style recipes, cooking videos, and hands-on classes.
Japanese Culture
Explore Japanese culture through traditions, customs, anime, and everyday life.
Learn Japanese for Real Situations
Learn practical Japanese for everyday situations you may encounter in Japan.
At a Restaurant
Learn useful Japanese for ordering food, asking questions, and understanding common restaurant phrases.
Transportation
Learn practical Japanese for buying tickets, finding platforms, and getting around by train.
At a Store
Learn useful phrases for shopping, asking about prices, sizes, and paying at the register.
At a Hotel
Learn practical Japanese for checking in, asking for help, and communicating during your stay.
Meeting Japanese People
Learn simple Japanese for greetings, introductions, small talk, and everyday conversations.
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Upcoming Classes
Beginning Japanese Course 1
Oct. 20 – Dec. 8, 2026
Online via Zoom
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Japanese Cooking Classes
Next classes are expected in Spring 2027.
Meet your instructor
Misen Sensei
I was born and raised in Japan and have been teaching Japanese language and Japanese cooking in Northern Michigan and online for 20 years.
Upcoming Classes
Japanese Language Classes
Beginning Japanese – Course 1
Oct. 6–Nov. 24
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Japanese Cooking Course
Japanese Cooking Classes
Next Japanese cooking classes are expected in Spring 2027.
