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Classes now forming for Spring 2024
Pasadena Japanese Language School Japanese language classes for children and adults Mirai Nihongo Gakuin Pasadena Japanese Language Academy
Hikari Japanese Academy
Japanese Language and Cultural Education
Let's Learn Japanese!
Intended for beginning students ages 9 to 14 who are motivated to learn the Japanese language and culture. Summer sessions are held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and includes weekly Japanese activities!.
Japanese for Teens
Designed for teens 15 to 18, this class will explore Japanese language and contemporary culture. Classes are on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Students will plan their own gatherings and activities!
Japanese for Adults
Enjoy learning Japanese (Nihongo) from the comfort of your home! Whether you are preparing for that long awaited post-COVID trip to Japan or always wanted to learn for your visits to your favorite sushi bar but couldn't fit classes into your day, our sessions will be scheduled to accommodate your busy schedules. Enroll for Fall Quarter 2023 Conversation, Elementary and Intermediate Level Classes today!
Send an email to affinity2000@earthlink.net or call us at (626) 396-9927 for information!
Let's enjoy learning 日本語 (Japanese)
Explore Japan!
Conde Nast’s Readers’ Choice Awards has named Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto the #1, #2 and #3 Big Cities in the world. It’s no wonder. Japan offers the excitement of a contemporary society, the serene beauty of nature and valued traditions of past generations like no other country in the world. Stay in touch so that you can join us on our next educational adventure to Japan!
Friendship 2024!
We are very excited to announce the resumption of the Pasadena-Mishima Friendship 2024 Youth Exchange Program later this summer. We look forward to welcoming young ambassadors to this exclusive experience of a lifetime. Space is very limited so contact us for information and an application!
Everyday Japanese!
Good Morning - OHAYO GOZAI MASU
Good Afternoon - KON NICHI WA
Good Evening - KON BAN WA
Good Night - OYASUMI NASAI
Thank you - ARIGATO
I'm home - TADAIMA
Welcome home - OKAERI
Let's Eat - TABEMASHO
I will enjoy the food - ITADAKI MASU (before your meal)
Thank you for the meal - GOCHISO SAMA DESHITA (after your meal)
(If you know Spanish, the vowel sounds are similar in Japanese!)
Contact Us!
Hikari Japanese Academy
PO Box 2318
Monrovia, CA 91017
Email: affinity2000@earthlink.net
Phone: (626) 396-9927
Juntendo University, Mishima, Japan
Kansai University of International Studies
Nihon University High School
University of California Los Angeles
Serving the Pasadena area, simplyJPN is offers innovative Japanese language and cultural education and experiences in the San Gabriel Valley. Japanese language classes for Adults, Teens and Children.