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Japanese from Japan

The ImmersionPreparation Guide

Everything you need before you start immersing in Japanese

1The Immersion Mindset

2Hiragana Reference

3Katakana Reference

...+ 4 more chapters

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Everything You Need to Master Japanese

All completely free. No hidden costs. No premium tier.

58+ Full Lessons

Grammar, vocabulary, conversation, and culture. Each lesson is crafted for real understanding, not rote memorization.

Weekly Lessons

A new lesson delivered to your inbox every week. Learn consistently without feeling overwhelmed.

Interactive Tools

Hiragana quiz, verb conjugation practice, JLPT prep, pitch accent trainer, and more.

Japanese News

Real news from Japan, translated with vocabulary highlights and cultural context.

Downloadable PDFs

Hiragana charts, kanji flashcards, practice worksheets. Print and study offline.

Structured Path

Start from lesson one and follow a logical progression to fluency.

What Learners Are Saying

After 3 months, I passed JLPT N4. The lessons explain things in a way that actually makes sense.

Sarah K.

United States

I have tried Duolingo, Genki, WaniKani... this is the first resource that teaches Japanese how it is actually used.

Marcus L.

Germany

The weekly emails keep me accountable. I look forward to them every week.

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Canada

Why Choose Japanese from Japan?

See how we compare to other learning options

	Japanese from Japan	Duolingo	Textbooks	Tutors
Price	Free forever	$84/year	$50-200	$30-100/hr
Authentic Japanese	Yes	Limited	Varies	Yes
Structured curriculum	Yes	Yes	Yes	Limited
Cultural context	Yes	Limited	Varies	Yes
Interactive practice	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Learn at your pace	Yes	Yes	Yes	Limited

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this really free?

Yes, 100% free. No credit card, no premium tier, no hidden costs. We are passionate about Japanese education and believe quality learning should be accessible to everyone.

What is the catch?

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I am a complete beginner. Is this for me?

Absolutely. Start with Lesson 1 and our hiragana resources. The curriculum is designed to take you from zero to reading real Japanese.

How is this different from Duolingo?

We focus on authentic Japanese as it is actually used in Japan. No gamified sentences that native speakers would never say. Real grammar explanations, cultural context, and materials based on Japanese education approaches.

How often do you release new content?

New lessons and news articles are published weekly. You will receive them directly in your inbox if you are a member.

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