Learn Japanese for Life and Work in Japan
Practical Japanese lessons for people who are preparing to live in Japan
or are already working in Japan.
Welcome to Itosan Japanese
This website helps you learn useful Japanese for everyday life,
the workplace, and communication in Japan.
You do not need to study every page in order.
Choose the topic that is most useful for you now.
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LEARNING GUIDE
What would you like to learn?
Choose a category to find the lessons you need.
Japanese for Daily Life
Learn useful Japanese for shopping, transportation, hospitals, housing, and everyday communication.
Japanese at Work
Learn greetings, workplace expressions, communication rules, and Japanese business manners.
JLPT N4
Build the Japanese skills needed for daily life and prepare for the JLPT N4 level.
Rules and Manners in Japan
Learn important rules about daily life, workplaces, public spaces, and living with others.
Tests and Quizzes
Check your understanding through simple exercises, vocabulary tests, and Japanese quizzes.
Not sure where to start?
- Daily Life Japanese
- Japanese at Work
- JLPT Practice
Online Japanese Lessons
Online lessons are available for learners who want personal support
or lessons suited to their work and daily life.
- One-to-one online lessons
- Practical Japanese for your workplace
- Japanese for daily life in Japan
- Lessons matched to your learning goals
Japanese Learning Support for Foreign Employees
We provide online learning support and customized Japanese materials
for companies employing foreign workers.
Training content can be adjusted to match your industry,
workplace rules, and the needs of your employees.
Start with the Japanese you need today.
You can learn one useful expression at a time.