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Today, about 14% of Hawaii’s population has Japanese ancestry (National Geographic). Since the establishment of Japanese communities in Hawai’i and on the mainland, many Japanese children have attended Japanese language schools. And although the Japanese language is not the first official language used in the U.S state, some people might want to reconnect with their roots and attend Japanese language classes.
Thankfully, if you are an adult, there are some great Japanese language schools located in Hawaii. They offer classes ranging from beginner to advanced level. Some courses might be held online too, but we recommend weighing down your options before you decide which class you want to join.
If you would like to study online with a Tokyo-based Japanese language school, Coto Academy is ready to discuss the best lesson plan and level that matches your goal, preference and availability. Get a free level check now.
1. Aha’Aina Japanese Language Class
This Japanese language school offers courses of three levels: beginner, basic, and intermediate for adult learners. The course uses visual materials focusing on conversational, grammar, reading, and writing skills. Each class has about 8-12 students. Due to Covid-19, their classes have now moved online.
- Email: [email protected]
- Location: 1415 Kalakaua Ave, Ste 204, Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
2. Japanese Language School at Moiliili Community Center
This language school is targeted for children of elementary ages, from kindergarten to fifth grade. Grammar lessons will be taught, and cultural activities are implemented throughout the school year, such as computer and calligraphy (shodo) lessons. Classes are offered every day from Monday to Friday afternoons. The lessons are 45 minutes in duration.
- Phone: (808)955-1555
- Address: 2535 South King St Honolulu, Hawaii 96826
3. Soknow Studio
Adult Japanese lessons are offered to people interested in learning about the Japanese language and culture. They offer group, private, and online lessons as well. There is a maximum limit of 8 students per class. Classes are carried out once a week for ten weeks and will be bilingual.
- Tel: (808)859-3933 OR
- Address: 1833 Kalakua Ave . Ste 107, Honolulu, Hawaii 6815
4. University of Hawai’I, Leeward Community College
At this community college, you have the opportunity to take 4 Japanese courses of Elementary and Intermediate Japanese. The progression of the courses guide you from fundamentals of Japanese to more complex uses of compound sentences.
- Tel: (808) 455-0330
- Address: 96-045 Ala ‘Ike, Pearl City, Hawai’i 96782
5. University of Hawai’I, Hawai’I Community College
Learn beginner Japanese at Hawai’I community college, where their courses teach you conversational Japanese for travel and everyday use. Audio aids are provided for students to learn Japanese easily and Japanese words will be written in the English alphabet.
- Address: 1175 Manono Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 US
6. Language Trainers: Honolulu
Language Trainers individually tailor one-on-one or small group lessons for students accordingly. The private lessons focus on the General Japanese course or Business Japanese. Language trainers also offer 2-to-1 and Small group courses, where all participants must have the same language needs, schedule needs, and meet the same location requirement. The maximum number of participants is 12 people.
- Tel: 1-866-85-LINGO
7. Listen and Learn: Honolulu
Listen and Learn in Honolulu offers individual general Japanese lessons, individual business Japanese lessons, private group general or business lessons, and group or private online general or Japanese lessons. Small group lessons are advised to not go beyond 6-8 people to remain the classes to be interactive. Listen and Learn caters to a variety of people with different needs.
- Tel: 1-877-566-9299
- Email: contactusa@listenandlearn.org
Having plans to study short-term Japanese in Japan? Coto’s intensive Japanese courses are made to be fun and flexible. You can choose how long you study, be it one month, three months or even one year. This way, you learn Japanese in a small class on your own terms — but with our award-winning conversation-focused curriculum. Get your Japanese level check here.
