SHIRO

Japanese Language Academy

Classes

1

Beginner 1&2

Join our Weekly Beginner 1 and 2 Classes; it is the best option for your busy schedule and/or if you are in no rush to learn a new language. It is also a good option if you are just exploring a second language.

Essential reading (Hiragana, Katakana, basic Kanji), vocabulary, and conversation for daily life.

*8 classes (1&2 each), 1 class per week

*in person or online

*Private or Semi-private.

$365~/8 classes

2

Advanced 1-4

Monthly Advanced Class; focus on fluency for daily life, academic, and professional situations, covering complex grammar, nuanced vocabulary, reading authentic materials, and developing skills for writing, debate.

*4 classes a month

*in person or online

*Private or Semi-private.

$290~/a month

3

Business Japanese

Learn business Japanese, manners and skills necessary for those want to get a job at a Japanese company or Japanese-affiliated company all over the world. At the same time, you can improve your communication skill up to the business level.

*This is a program to learn business Japanese, which is suited for those who study in the Beginner and Advanced levels of our Japanese course.

*complete with 4 classes

*Total

*in person or online

*Private or Semi-private

$350~/4 classes

4

For Travelers

Helps in building the fundamentals to understanding the Japanese language for visitors to Japan. We focus on words and phrases that can be put to immediate use on a visit as well as underlying basic vocabulary such as greetings and introductions.

*A 70 min class

*in person or online

*Private or Semi-private.

$85/per class

The place to begin your language journey

Our mission

Our goal as a Japanese Cultural Academy is to help as many people as possible gain an appreciation for the Japanese language, as well as a deeper understanding of Japan’s culture and traditions.

We hope introducing the true essence of Japan—something we are very proud of—which is both richly steeped in mystery and heritage, while also being highly modern and urban.

Meet the Team

All Native Japanese Instructors

Founder/Educator/Instructor

Lou Imai

I am originally from Tokyo. I obtained teaching licenses for both junior high and high school in Japan, where I discovered the appeal of education and the joy of teaching.

Currently, in addition to teaching Japanese, I also provide kimono dressing and traditional dance classes. Drawing on my extensive knowledge of Japanese culture, I strive to create engaging lessons that make learning enjoyable for everyone!

Head Instructor

Chizuru Kabe

Japanese culture is incredibly rich and has gained popularity around the world in recent years. More and more people are becoming interested in both the language and the traditions behind it.

While Japanese can be a challenging language to learn, I truly enjoy helping students discover its beautiful sounds and expressive depth.

Let’s learn and explore together!

Instructor

Masako Farell

My name is Masako. I’m excited to be your instructor, and will teach you how to communicate with others using basic conversational Japanese.

Learning the Japanese language may be quite difficult in the beginning, but don’t worry, I’m very happy to help you to successfully get through your learning curve.