Features

Japan seems so much more familiar after just 2 weeks!

INTENSIVE JAPANESE LANGUAGE STUDY

You can study Japanese in a class that suits your level, from beginner to intermediate (JLPT-N3) level.
We teach Japanese that can be used in real situations, such as traveling, shopping, and daily life.
Japanese lessons are 3 hours a day, starting from the basics. You can have fun learning Japanese with classmates from all over the world.

Let’s try to immerse in Japanese culture!

Enjoy experiencing traditional Japanese culture!
We offer various cultural-experience activities with Japanese volunteers. You can dress Japanese traditional summer outfits, called “YUKATA,” and experience Japanese traditional mentality of hospitality called “OMOTENASHI” through tea ceremony to fully enjoy Japanese traditional culture!

Optional Programs

In addition to all-participating programs for all students, we have optional programs.
Why not experience more than just a language learning or sight seeing trip with Osaka YMCA?

※Additional costs such as transportation and entrance fees are at your own expense.
※Please note that the schedule and plans may be changed because of clime.

Experiential lessons at technical college's (専門学校) Program
This course also has special activities. Currently, Japanese culture, such as art, fashion, and pop culture, is enjoyed overseas. In this program, we will visit a training school (専門学校) that specializes in teaching such fields. These programs will help students gain a deeper understanding of Japanese culture.

Past Activities in 2018

Let’s find out the secret of OMOTENASHI - Osaka YMCA International College（Hotel services）

Let’s create KAWAII - ECC Artist College（Nail art, make-up）
Manga drawing workshop - OCA College（Character design）
Anime dubbing workshop - ESP Entertainment（Dubbing voice-training）
Explore the world of Japanese cuisine – TSUJI Culinary Institute/TSUJI Institute of Patisserie（Japanese cooking）