Intensive Japanese Courses

Looking for an intensive Japanese course in Tokyo or Yokohama? Coto Academy offers a variety of courses to suit your needs, from beginner to advanced. Our experienced teachers will help you learn Japanese quickly and effectively.
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  • Class Size
    ≤ 8 students
  • Location
    Shibuya, Iidabashi, Minato & Yokohama
  • Schedule
    4 weeks/level
  • Days
    Monday–Friday
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Intensive Japanese Courses in Shibuya, Iidabashi, Minato & Yokohama

Speak Japanese confidently in everyday situations after our Intensive Course

Our intensive Japanese classes are perfect for people committed to learning Japanese and focus on conversational practice in a supportive and interactive environment. Our small group classes allow you to get personalized attention from your teacher and plenty of opportunities to practice speaking and listening.

Class Format
• Small group Japanese lessons: ≤ 8 students
• Professional instructors: Native Japanese teachers
• Speaking-Focused: Pair-dialogue sessions & Practical examples
Important

In intensive courses, you will have 5 lessons per week and 3 sessions per day (50 mins). Each level course takes place in one month!
If you start from zero, we recommend the crash courses!

What Our Students Say

Kim
Kim
I have been trying to improve my Japanese to a business level in hopes of switching industries. It was hard to find courses that perfectly matched my full-time working schedule. Then, I took a 3-month intensive Japanese course at Coto Academy and it was really effective
Amy
Amy
Coto Shibuya is a fantastic school with outstanding teachers. Their crash course is a wonderful way to learn the language and experience Japanese culture firsthand. I truly enjoyed my time at Coto and met some amazing people in my classes. I highly recommend it!
Max
Max
Great reviews online led me to take Coto Japanese Academy's intensive 4-week course, and they lived up to the hype! The teachers were truly the best - dedicated, passionate, energetic, experienced, friendly, and professional. Several classmates had experience with other language schools, and they all agreed Coto was the best.
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Crash Courses

Course Fees How to Enroll Get Started Now
Japanese Crash Course For Absolute Beginners To The Japanese Language
No Japanese language experience is needed. It's a beginner Japanese course designed to teach you the basics of Japanese.
YOU WILL LEARN
Hiragana, Katakana, and some Kanji
Greeting and introducing yourself in Japanese
Giving orders in restaurants, supermarkets…
Traveling around using trains or buses; asking for directions if needed to
Talking about your impressions of Japan
JLPT N5
Total Beginner Crash Course
The lessons will start with hiragana and katakana. You will then move to common expressions you can use immediately in your daily life (2-3 phrases per chapter). By the end of this course, you can hold short conversations in Japanese in limited situations.
20 lessons
5 lessons / week
Full attendance Required
JLPT N5
Coto Minato Crash Course (Only Minato)
You will learn the most essential Japanese to enjoy an independent life in Japan. We will cover how to read Hiragana and Japanese Numbers / Counting. Fun activity-based lessons will let you practice Japanese outside of the classroom.
48 lessons
4 classes / week
Full attendance Required
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Level Check & Consultation to Join
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Beginner

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The Speaking Japanese Course For Basic Communication
Beginner courses are designed to help you learn the fundamentals of Japanese and improve your conversational ability.
YOU WILL LEARN
300 words, 150 kanji, 70 sentences
Introduce yourself
Daily life conversation
Understand numbers and tell time
Use casual and polite phrases
Give advice and reasons
JLPT N5
Level 1, 2 & 3
Our beginner Japanese course is perfect for students who understand the fundamentals of hiragana, katakana, kanji characters, and vocabulary. Via role-plays and speaking exercises, you will become confident in speaking and holding regular conversations in Japanese.
30 lessons
5 classes / week
Full attendance Required
Broaden Your Expressions In Japanese
Beginner courses are designed to help you learn the fundamentals of Japanese and broaden your Japanese expressions.
YOU WILL LEARN
300 words, 150 kanji, 70 sentences
Understand Japanese honorifics
Apply complex grammar
Give instructions
Express commitment
Use casual and polite phrases
JLPT N4
Level 4, 5 & 6
An upper beginner course that is perfect for leveling up your expressions using more complex phrases. In this interactive environment, you’ll have opportunities to solidify what you’ve learned by speaking Japanese.
30 lessons
5 classes / week
Full attendance Required
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Level Check & Consultation to Join
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Intermediate

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Become Natural In Daily Conversations
Intermediate courses are designed to help you speak Japanese naturally by providing scenarios to practice.
YOU WILL LEARN
500 words, 150 kanji, 70 sentences
Form long & complex sentences
Adapt your communication tones to different situations
Refuse requests in an appropriate Japanese manner
Give speeches using proper intonations
JLPT N4
Level 1 & 2
In this transition course to Intermediate, you will review previously learned expressions to be a natural communicator in various circumstances (casual talks, travel plans, funny stories,…)
30 lessons
5 classes / week
Full attendance Required
Become Proficient in Japanese
Intermediate courses are designed to help you speak Japanese naturally by providing scenarios to practice.
YOU WILL LEARN
600 words, 220 kanji, 80 sentences
Learn passive forms for social events and public speeches
Discuss the quantity and qualities of items
Practice interviews, discussions, and presentations
JLPT N3
Level 3,4 & 5
Learn Japanese essential conversation for everyday life. Introduction course for Japanese basic grammar and vocabulary.
30 lessons
5 classes / week
Full attendance Required
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Level Check & Consultation to Join
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Advanced

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Start With Keigo and Business Settings
At the advanced level, you will learn honorifics in Japanese and formal expressions in business settings.
YOU WILL LEARN
300 words, 200 kanji, 70 sentences
Understand abstract expressions
Use complex phrases beyond daily conversations
Express and defend your point of view
Practice debating, giving speeches
JLPT N2-N3
Levels 1 & 2
In this transition course to Advanced, you will focus on understanding abstract and more difficult content. You can not only express but also defend your point of view. You can give detailed suggestions, complaints, and advice using reasoning and sophisticated sentence structures.
30 lessons
5 classes / week
Full attendance Required
Have deep discussions in Japanese
Learn more abstract expressions that allow you to converse in Japanese more deeply.
YOU WILL LEARN
750 words, 500 kanji, 180 sentences
Discuss politics and current global events
Create compound sentences
Make complex comparisons and contrasts on abstract themes
JLPT N1-N2
Level 3,4 & 5
You will learn abstract expressions that help you carry on sophisticated conversations, negotiate, and make professional requests. At this level, your Japanese proficiency is enough to discuss in-depth and objectively with native Japanese speakers. Subjects of discussion in class would be business settings and current large-scale events.
30 lessons
5 classes / week
Full attendance Required
Ready to get started? Join us for a free consultation.
Level Check & Consultation to Join
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Course Fees

  • ¥10,000 registration fee includes PDF material for new students.
  • Optional paper form lesson material available for an additional ¥2,000.
Intensive Course Pricing
1 Week
Intensive
¥40,000
fee per lesson

¥10,000

4 Weeks
Intensive
¥136,000
fee per lesson

¥8,500

3 Months
Intensive
¥360,000
fee per lesson

¥7,500

6 Months
Intensive
¥648,000
fee per lesson

¥6,750


FAQ


  • Are makeup lessons offered?

    You may be wondering what happens if you cannot attend one of the intensive course sessions. Catch-up lessons are offered with some conditions. Catch up lessons (50min private lesson) can be offered for full day in-class lessons missed between Monday- Thursdays only, on a per-day basis. In order to qualify for a catch up lesson you must have been absent for the full class day - partial attendance is ineligible for a catch up lesson. Friday is a test / field trip day so there are no catch up lessons offered. To receive the catch up lessons you need to cancel the lesson before 18:00 on the previous day and we offer a maximum of 4 catch up lessons per 4 weeks. Please refer to the terms and conditions for more details.

  • Who can join the intensive course?

    Students from all levels are accepted from total beginner to advanced.

  • What is the Intensive course curriculum like?

    We use a practical and proven method, classes cover aspects of all Japanese language skills, with a focus on speaking. Students are encouraged to be proactive in speaking Japanese and learning grammar structures early. We see the importance of learning beyond written theory and textbooks and want to make sure that our students are learning Japanese that they can actually use. Our certified Japanese teachers place importance on communication skills: conversation, presentation, and speaking publicly. You’ll be introduced to layers of Japanese culture, manners and aspects important to your life and work in Japan. We want to prepare you for the "real" Japan.

  • Who takes Japanese lessons at Coto? Who are Coto Students?

    Our Students are typically international residents that are a mix of working professionals, people who want to improve their career prospects or change careers and families of international business people. We do not provide student visas to learners who study with us. We have a very diverse student body with many students from the United States, Canada, France, Germany.  A wide range of ages from mid twenties - all the way to 70s. We do not provide student visas to our students.

  • How is the Course Divided? What levels are offered?

    Lessons are divided into beginner (N5-N4), intermediate (N3) and advanced (N2) at different levels. Each level lasts 4 weeks.

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