Info & Updates

Practice Session

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Beginners welcome!!!  $10 for the first timer, $5 for the current students, $15 for others.  We practice speaking Japanese phrases.  Contact me for details. Level: Beginner & Intermediate (some verb conjugations, some adjective conjugations, etc.)  Not meant for the advanced speakers.

雪だるま – Snowman

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Snowman is called yuki daruma in Japanese.  Usually Japanese yuki daruma is consist of two snow balls; head & body, whereas American snowman is consist of three balls; head, upper body & lower body.  This photo is from Yuki Daruma Matsuri (Snowman Festival) in Ishikawa, Japan.

If you are interested in the travel attendant package, please contact me.

Chika Sugiyama

mail@LearnJapan.co

202-656-6085

Sushi Workshop

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Date: 2/2/18 (Friday) Time: 6-9pm There will be two workshops; 6:00-7:15 & 7:30-8:45pm. The workshop 7:30-8:45pm is already full.  Please do not send me a deposit if you cannot arrive by 6:15pm. I said “sushi workshop”, but it is really a setsubun workshop.  Setsubun literally means “dividing season” and it is the day before the … Read more

SCETA Learn Japan

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Facebook reminded me that I had a Yōkai event on 11/11/16 and I remember that I was very grateful for all your support.  But this year is even better.  I am traveling to Japan to assist family of Miss U.S. International.  When I come back I will be working for The Source Chef Fujino 10-year anniversary celebration on 11/29/17  https://dayinjapan.eventbrite.com and then presenting two panels at Anime USA on 12/9/17 https://animeusa.org  Thank you very much for your support!!!

Travel Support to Tokyo

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Traveling or relocating to Tokyo?  As a lifelong Tokyo resident I can help you plan your trip, alert you to special places you must see (and some you might want to avoid), and teach you basic greetings and useful phrases before you leave the U.S. I will travel with you to Tokyo and help you … Read more

DC Anime Club

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I have taught some basic Japanese language and culture for the DC Anime Club on the 22nd of April, 2017.  Thank you very much for your support.  Please contact me for the future events.

https://www.meetup.com/DC-Anime-Club/events/238387812/

2017 March Courses

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Sign-up is available for the January courses: 3/1/17 – 3/27/17 It’s $125 for 4 classes!!! We will meet once a week for four weeks. Seven students max per class.  Please contact me to register.  ***** 3/1/17 – 3/27/17 *****   Mon Wed 6-6:50pm JAP 101 BEG 1 7:10-8pm JAP 201 N/A Course Description BEG 1 This … Read more