Speak Japanese for Living in Japan

Every relocation guide covers visas and housing. Almost none cover the part that decides your daily life: being able to speak. That’s what we fix.

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The situations you'll actually face

Six parts of your week that switch from grey (Japanese out of reach) to red (you, speaking):

Which circles are still grey in your week? That’s what we build next — one story at a time.

Rehearse the doctor, city hall and neighbour chats before they happen.

Everyday phrases become automatic and stress-free.

Levels 2–3: daily life and community. Levels 4–5: work and relocation. At your pace.

“Living in Japan 6 months, I never thought I’d speak. JLF gave me the courage to speak with native Japanese.”
— Thomas McNeil (USA)

Hikkoshi no todoke o dashitai desu — I’d like to submit a change-of-address notice (city hall).
Netsu ga arimasu / … ga itai desu — I have a fever / My … hurts (doctor).
Tonari ni hikkoshite kimashita. Yoroshiku onegai shimasu — I just moved in next door — nice to meet you (neighbours).
Fuzai no toki wa takuhai-bokkusu ni onegai shimasu — When I’m out, please use the delivery box (deliveries).
Kōza o hirakitai desu — I’d like to open an account (bank).
Denki / gasu no tetsuzuki o onegai shimasu — I’d like to set up electricity / gas (utilities).
Gomi no hi wa itsu desu ka? — Which day is the rubbish collection?
Suidō ga koshō shite imasu — The water isn’t working (landlord).
Kodomo no gakkō no koto de sōdan ga arimasu — I’d like to talk about my child’s school.
Kono kusuri wa ichinichi nankai desu ka? — How many times a day do I take this medicine? (pharmacy)

Short questionnaire: your goal, the topics you want to talk about, how much time you can practise.

A professional assesses how much you can already speak and sets your goal with you.

1-on-1 with a native, bilingual coach — 100% speaking and listening, from the first session.

You can get by in big cities, but daily life (health, admin, friendships) gets far easier — and richer — when you speak.

How much Japanese do I need?

Enough to handle daily situations — Levels 2–3 for daily life, Levels 4–5 for work. A consultation maps your specific life to a plan.

Do you handle visas/tax?

No — we focus on the language. We keep logistics light and link out.

Book a free consultation and start with everyday speaking.