The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles — Local services in Los Angeles

Not to long ago I visited Tokyo, this being a review for the Japan Foundation, I won't go into detail about how fantastic Tokyo, Kyoto, Japan in general was, but I will say it left me knowing I would be back.

In my youth, I had a strong interest in Japanese culture, language being a strong focus. I don't intend on dating myself but at one point I tried learning Japanese from a CD-Rom. Though it had fun content, I didn't get very far. That interest in the language never fully dissipated.

After I came back from Japan, the first thing I did, aside from dealing with the jet lag, was I googled Japanese language courses. To my luck, The Japan Foundation LA was at the top of the search. After looking through their available courses, I called them to get more information. They called me back shortly and elaborated on the beginners course. I signed up immediately after.

I am at the closer of my fourth course and not to oversell it, but learning has never been so fun. I don't feel like an adult, but there are things that give away my age, even to myself, and those are my strong like for nice, colourful dress socks, and my voluntary desire for learning.

Japanese is not easy, but the wonderful teachers at the Japan Foundation and their endless patience have helped me from faltering along the way.

If you have a faint interest in the Japanese language or their culture, check out what the Japan Foundation has to offer, you will not be disappointed.

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This is a special place for people interested about Japan, going to Japan, or learning how to speak Japanese. We have been there for an orientation on going to Japan. I have been to Japan over 25 times for business years ago and found the updated information very beneficial.

If you are planning a trip to Japan, I highly recommend you take their orientation seminar. It's free and they offer free maps, advice, etc. You do pay for the parking or park...

Learned Daidengaku dancing there & even got to perform in Nisei Week closing ceremonies dressed in full traditional costume. What could be better! Tremendous variety of film, food, history, cultural, language, etc., programs to appeal to anyone with an interest in...