The number of public school students requiring special Japanese-language instruction reached a record high of 84,759 in ...

Study shows the potential and limitations of local Japanese classes run by volunteers. Promoting the acquisition of the host country's language is crucial for integrating immigrants into society, as ...

As more people settle in Japan from abroad, the need to provide Japanese language classes for the children of foreign residents grows. But challenges are mounting for local governments to keep up with ...

“Konbanwa, watashi no namae wa Lajeevu desu. Nihongo no kurasu o ukeni kimashita. Hajimemashite.” “Good evening, my name is Rajiv. I’m here for the Japanese class. How do you do?” I kept muttering ...