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2025 Crash Course for Travelers to Japan (Conducted Online via Zoom) Crash Course for Travelers Offers a Quick Introduction - Japan SocietyNEW

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Date: Monday, 10 February, 2025       Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Japan Society, New York (Youngest Landmark After 40 Years)
333 East 47th Street
New York, NY 10017
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This workshop will be conducted online via Zoom. To participate fully, you will need access to a device with internet, microphone, and camera (such as a laptop, smartphone, or tablet). Please note that all times listed are New York time (ET).

This crash course for travelers offers a quick introduction to the Japanese language as well as Japanese customs, which can be very helpful for first-time or even veteran travelers to Japan. Through our mini-workshop, you will be introduced to basic Japanese phrases for greeting, ordering food, shopping and other aspects of daily life. Get more out of your Japanese adventure with this useful preparatory course!

Due to this being a language learning workshop, we highly recommend having your video on if possible. We do ask that every participant is able to participate via their microphone. If you do not have this capability, please contact us at [email protected].This workshop is designed for adults aged 18 and above.

For a printer friendly version, please click here: Workshop Information (PDF)

Date
Monday, February 10, 6:30-8:30 pm ET

Instructor
Ms. Kazue Kurahara holds a BA from Hunter College and an MA in Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language and TESOL from NYU. She holds teaching certificates in both Japanese and ESL. She has taught Japanese at various institutions, including New York University, Hunter College, Pace University, and The New School. She is the scriptwriter and host of Japan Society’s YouTube series “Uki Uki NihonGO! + Culture”.

How To Register
Workshop capacity is limited! To guarantee a seat, please register as soon as possible. If the workshop reaches full capacity, a waitlist may be available. Please email [email protected].Tuition: $42 nonmembers /$35 Japan Society members and Corporate members

Inclusive of fees, where applicable.

Registration may be completed online (preferred) or by phone at (212) 715-1269 or (212) 715-1293 or in-person (please inquire for hours).

Registrants will receive a Welcome Email and the Zoom link by email from [email protected] in the afternoon of the business day before the workshop.

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