Survival Japanese, Your Gateway To Exploring Japan With Confidence

For those yearning to visit Japan, but unsure of how to start learning Japanese, JFG’s new program – Survival Japanese, is perfect for you! Survival Japanese is a monthly course that will lead you through real-life scenarios and useful phrases to make the most of your trip. Instructor Mami Yamashita will advance your Japanese language skills to enhance your experience and travels in Japan.

Survival Japanese with Japanese Friendship Garden

To register to the Survival Japanese course, please click here.

Keep up to date with Japanese Friendship Garden through their website here and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

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