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Japanese Language Programs offers group classes, private tutoring, language workshops, and corporate classes in Japanese. The program also includes Japanese language workshops that focus on themes such as vocabulary preparation for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), travel lingo, business Japanese, casual everyday conversations, anime, and more.
• Schedule: All courses are conducted in Pacific Time.
Founded in 1905, the Japan Society of Northern California works to advance U.S.–Japan collaboration and understanding in a global context. The organization was founded to spread knowledge of Japanese language, arts, industry, history, folklore, and customs, and to promote U.S.–Japan cooperation. The Japan Society of Northern California has appointed Suzanne Basalla as the Chair of its Board of Directors. Its language instructors are described as seasoned teachers of Japanese who have taught both in the U.S. and Japan.
For more than 100 years, the Japan Society of Northern California has fostered collaboration and understanding between the United States and Japan by providing Northern Californians with language, cultural, and business programming and opportunities for fellowship. The Society offers Japanese language classes at various levels in the Bay Area and offers various affordable Japanese language programs aiming to connect the U.S. and Japan. It also offers an array of programs and networking opportunities, including speaker events, symposia and conferences, social events, school education programs, and language lessons. Summer 2026 registration is stated as open, and students are asked to register at least 5 days before the class starts to secure enrollment and prepare for lessons.
One participant reports taking part in both virtual group lessons and in-person private lessons and finding that they complement each other, with private lessons tailored to their particular level and needs. This participant describes their teacher as very engaging, looks forward to twice-weekly in-home sessions, and mentions working on Japanese verb conjugations such as the causative passive case. The Society’s Innovation Awards vision is to energize the creativity, imagination, and actions of individuals, businesses, and academics in both the U.S. and Japan through distinctive dialogues and programs that highlight and encourage “best in class” Japan–U.S. innovation and entrepreneurship.
Last updated June 5, 2026.
• Schedule: All courses are conducted in Pacific Time.
Founded in 1905, the Japan Society of Northern California works to advance U.S.–Japan collaboration and understanding in a global context. The organization was founded to spread knowledge of Japanese language, arts, industry, history, folklore, and customs, and to promote U.S.–Japan cooperation. The Japan Society of Northern California has appointed Suzanne Basalla as the Chair of its Board of Directors. Its language instructors are described as seasoned teachers of Japanese who have taught both in the U.S. and Japan.
For more than 100 years, the Japan Society of Northern California has fostered collaboration and understanding between the United States and Japan by providing Northern Californians with language, cultural, and business programming and opportunities for fellowship. The Society offers Japanese language classes at various levels in the Bay Area and offers various affordable Japanese language programs aiming to connect the U.S. and Japan. It also offers an array of programs and networking opportunities, including speaker events, symposia and conferences, social events, school education programs, and language lessons. Summer 2026 registration is stated as open, and students are asked to register at least 5 days before the class starts to secure enrollment and prepare for lessons.
One participant reports taking part in both virtual group lessons and in-person private lessons and finding that they complement each other, with private lessons tailored to their particular level and needs. This participant describes their teacher as very engaging, looks forward to twice-weekly in-home sessions, and mentions working on Japanese verb conjugations such as the causative passive case. The Society’s Innovation Awards vision is to energize the creativity, imagination, and actions of individuals, businesses, and academics in both the U.S. and Japan through distinctive dialogues and programs that highlight and encourage “best in class” Japan–U.S. innovation and entrepreneurship.
Last updated June 5, 2026.
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