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Language and Culture Essentials for Your Japan Trip

Learn with Canada’s Original Japanese Language School

Feel confident speaking Japanese during your trip with our practical 5-week Travel Japanese Course! 

Learn to order meals, navigate transit, and engage in meaningful conversations with the help of real Japanese speakers.  

This beginner-friendly course teaches the essentials of conversational and etiquette. That means less Google translating and more time immersing yourself in the culture and interacting with locals!

Register Now!

Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall

Why choose this class? 

  • Taught by Seasoned Travelers
    Our Japanese instructors have supported many students’ visits to Japan since the program began in 2023    .
  • Interactive Group Format
    Practice real conversations with teachers and travelers like yourself to prepare for your journey.
  • An Immersive and Condensed Structure
    This course has been designed to focus on the essentials, so you can get on with trip planning (…and daydreaming).     
  • Perfectly Timed for your Spring Getaway
    This course finishes at the start of March, just in time to go to Japan to enjoy cherry blossom season!
  • Learn from Anywhere In the World
    For the first time, we’re offering an additional online version of this course on Wednesdays at 6PM (Pacific time). 

Duration

5 weeks in-person (10 hours)

Class Schedule

In-Person Class 
Tuesdays, February 3rd to March 3rd, 2026
6:00pm to 8:00pm 

Online Class 
Wednesdays, February 4th to March 4th, 2026
6:00pm to 8:00pm 

Location

VJLS-JH, 487 Alexander St, Vancouver BC
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Online

Class Format

In-person, instructor-led sessions with interactive practice, group work, and cultural applications

Course Materials

All materials will be supplied. 

Course Fees (Tax Free)

In-Person Course:
$160

Online Course:
$150

Instructor Contact

For inquiries or further information about registration, please contact Misaki Kawai (mkawai@vjls-jh.com)

What you’ll learn: 

  • Greetings + Simple phrases
    Learn simple Japanese phrases, self introductions, and signage
  • Food & Culture
    Learn about famous Japanese foods, culture, history, seasons
  • Dining & Restaurants
    Make reservations, order food, and talk about flavors and tastes!
  • Shopping
    How much is this? Where do I find that? Learn about Japanese convenience stores!
  • Hotels & Accommodations
    Hot-springs & Ryokan, Kaiseki Ryori; checking in & out; asking for recommendations
  • Getting around Japan
    Transportation (bus, train, taxi, airport); asking for direction; Japanese transit system

About the VJLS-JH

Since opening its doors in 1906, the Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall (VJLS-JH) has supported generations of learners in fulfilling their language goals. The VJLS-JH offers students an immersive and welcoming learning environment through a wide range of language classes, cultural events, and community programming.

At the VJLS-JH, we provide deeper connections than just language learning. VJLS-JH students are welcomed into a vibrant community with shared cultural and language interests.

Travel Japanese Course Registration

In-Person Class

Every Tuesday for 5 weeks
February 3rd to March 3rd, 2026
6:00pm to 8:00pm

Online Class

Every Wednesday for 5 weeks
February 4th to March 4th, 2026
6:00pm to 8:00pm