This year's JASDFW Bonenkai party will be held at Tokyo Shokudo. Join us for an evening with the JASDFW community as we celebrate the end of the year and get ready for 2025! All Bonenkai attendee tickets include access to a Japanese buffet, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages. Cash bar available. Tickets on sale now! Register […]
Course Description Join us to celebrate and learn about New Year in Japan through a popular Netflix show, Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories (深夜食堂, Shinya Shokudō). Traditions and customs for celebrating the New Year in Japan begin around mid-December, when people become anxious in preparation for the ending of the old year and ushering in the new. In […]
Kana Fundamentals (4 sessions) Mondays, January 13th - February 10 th (no class 1/20) 7:00 – 8:10pm CST Want to master Hiragana and accelerate your understanding of the Kana system*? We’re here to help! The Kana system is more than just reading and writing Japanese—it’s the cornerstone of all your future Japanese learning. In this workshop, we’ll […]
Preparing for JLPT (N5 - N3) Getting ready for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)? Looking for self-study resources? Unsure which level to take? Look no further! This three-part series workshop will guide you through understanding JLPT, the levels (N5 –N3) and test structures. You will also practice answering sample questions and receive study tips […]
Part 1: General Introduction: Wednesday, January 15th 7:30 – 8:40pm CST Part 2: Understanding Radicals: Wednesday, January 22nd 7:30 – 8:40pm CST Part 3: Practicing Kanji : Wednesday, January 29th 7:30 – 8:40pm CST Cost Member: $85 Non-Member: $100 Kanji Fundamentals With over 50, 000 characters out there, learning Kanji feels daunting. But we’re here […]
Japan-in-a-Suitcase and Japanese Language Program invite you to Danran Japan: Bringing Japanese Culture to You! Danran (団らん) means gathering with those close to you. Join our monthly mini-presentation series as we explore Japan’s rich culture through engaging presentations, live demonstrations, and a bit of language learning—all from the comfort of your home. Each session offers a […]
Fee Members: $180 Non-Members: $230 Membership Bundle (membership + tuition): $210 (Save $15!) Please read Japanese Language Program Policy for our refund policy. Register Here for Fundamentals 1 - Tuesday Japanese Fundamentals 1: Getting Started (Online) Tuesdays 7:00pm - 8:10 pm (Central) January 28 – March 18, make-up day* 3/25 (8 sessions) Instructor: Mia Donovan […]
Fee Members: $180 Non-Members: $230 Membership Bundle (membership + tuition) : $210 (Save $15!) Please read Japanese Language Program Policy for our refund policy. Register Here for Fundamentals 1 (Day) - Thursday Japanese Fundamentals 1: Getting Started (Online) Thursdays 12:00pm - 1:10 pm (Central) February 6 – April 10 (No Class 3/15), make-up day* 4/17 […]
Fee Members: $180 Non-Members: $230 Membership Bundle (membership + tuition): $210 (Save $15!) Please read Japanese Language Program Policy for our refund policy. Register Here for Fundamentals 2 - Tuesday Japanese Fundamentals 2: Sentence Structures (Online) Tuesdays 7:30pm - 8:40 pm (CST) February 11 – April 8, make-up day* 4/15 (no class 3/15) (8 sessions) […]
✈️✈️Course Description✈️✈️ This interactive workshop is for travelers to Japan who are looking for useful travel tips and travel specific expressions. The workshop is divided into three parts and covers a wide variety of travel related topics as you practice some essential and useful expressions in Japanese. You can register individually or for all three […]
Members: $180 Non-Members: $230 Membership Bundle (membership + tuition) : $210 (Save $15!) Please read Japanese Language Program Policy regarding our refund policy. Register Here for Fundamentals 1 - Monday Japanese Fundamentals 1: Getting Started (Online) Mondays 7:00pm - 8:10 pm (Central) February 24 – April 14, make-up day* 4/21 (8 sessions) Instructor: Izumi Sakurada *make-up […]
Geoeconomics of U.S.-Japan Policy Coordination with the New Administrations Keynote Speakers: Dr. Kazuto Suzuki, Political Science Professor at University of Tokyo Afternoon Panelists: TBA Moderator: Dr. Hiroki Takeuchi, Associate Professor and Director, Sun & Start Japan and East Asia Program, SMU Tower Center for Public Policy and International Affairs Date and Schedule Tuesday, March […]
