Japanese Language
Practical Japanese for work and bureaucracy.
Free bite-sized Japanese lessons covering vocabulary, grammar, and writing systems, available on web and mobile.
Free, comprehensive grammar guide covering everything from hiragana through advanced Japanese, widely used by self-study learners.
Active Tokyo Meetup group hosting weekly Japanese–English language exchange events in Shibuya and Harajuku.
NHK's official site for current news rewritten in simple Japanese (やさしいにほんご) — ideal reading practice for intermediate learners.
Study strategies, recommended textbooks, and realistic timelines for each JLPT level from N5 to N1.
Free 48-lesson beginner Japanese course from NHK World with video, audio, and downloadable PDFs in 18 languages.
Official JLPT site covering all five levels (N1–N5), test schedules, sample questions, and scoring.
Sep 8, 2026 · Start your Japanese learning journey with this comprehensive guide covering hiragana, katakana, kanji, grammar, and proven study methods.
The best approach combines specialized tools. If you're just starting out, here's my recommended beginner stack: 1. Tofugu's guides for hiragana and katakana. 2. Genki I with workbook for grammar and structured learning.
July 17, 2025 - From foundational grammar with GENKI to mastering Kanji with RTK and "Kanji in Context," or diving into modern vocabulary and real-world short stories, the resources available in 2025 are more comprehensive than ever.
Find tools and resources to study Japanese by filtering by area of focus, teaching method, and more. 50 YouTube Channels to Learn Japanese! Missing: 2025 | Show results with: 2025
May 12, 2025 · The Best Textbooks For Learning Japanese · For Beginners: Genki I and Genki II · Intermediate: Dekiru Nihongo 1 - Intermediate Level · JLPT Prep ...
Comprehensive, regularly updated directory of free and paid Japanese learning tools — apps, textbooks, grammar references, kanji decks, listening resources, and language exchange sites.
Tofugu's canonical free guide to learning Japanese from scratch: the recommended order (kana → kanji → grammar → vocabulary → listening/speaking), with curated resource picks at each stage.
The Japan Foundation's central portal for free Japanese learning resources: digital textbooks, apps, self-study courses, and teaching materials.
Free interactive Japanese course from the Japan Foundation covering everyday language for life in Japan; self-paced, smartphone-friendly, all levels up to A2.
How To Find Cheap - or Free - Japanese Lessons in Tokyo
(tokyoweekender.com)
A roundup of where to find low-cost or free Japanese classes across Tokyo's wards, beyond any single ward's program.
Free Japanese Language Lessons "Nihongo Hiroba" - Shinjuku City
(foreign.city.shinjuku.lg.jp)
Shinjuku City's official, no-registration-required free Japanese conversation and kanji classes for residents 15 and older.
Business Japanese: The Ultimate Guide
(japan-dev.com)
Covers the three forms of keigo and where foreigners most often mix them up - sonkeigo vs. kenjougo confusion is the classic mistake.