A language school built for travelers — learn through café lessons, city walks, and authentic cultural experiences.
Every element of Chat Japanese is designed around one idea: real language lives in real places, with real people.
No textbooks, no grammar drills. Our lessons are built around real situations — ordering at a local restaurant, chatting with shopkeepers, navigating the city. You'll be speaking from day one.
Our classroom is a cozy local café. After the lesson, we hit the streets together — discovering Hidden Gems that tourists never find. We explore them side by side, just like locals do.
Every single one of our instructors is a local Japanese person. Not just teachers — they're your guides to the real Japan. Their insider knowledge, stories, and connections are part of the curriculum.
Why choose between sightseeing and studying? Each course is built around a city — so your classroom is the city itself.
Every session is a small-group experience with fellow travelers from around the world — the US, Europe, Australia, Southeast Asia, and beyond. Making friends is part of the curriculum.
No long-term commitment required. Unlike traditional language schools, you can start with just a weekend course and build from there.
Every day is a mix of real conversation practice and city exploration — alongside fellow travelers from around the world.
Four mornings of immersive Japanese conversation in a cozy local café — then explore the city together.
Conversation-first Japanese in a cozy local café. Small groups, friendly instructors, zero textbook pressure.
Explore the city with your instructor. Practice what you just learned — in real conversations, with real locals.
The rest of the day is yours — explore, hang out with classmates from around the world, or just recharge.
Two mornings of conversation practice followed by exclusive cultural experiences — only for Chat Japanese students.
Two hours of focused Japanese conversation with your group. Review the week's highlights and build confidence.
Dive into authentic Japanese culture — sushi-making, shodo calligraphy, matcha ceremony, and more.
Head out with new friends from the US, Europe, Australia and beyond — your Japan adventure continues.
