Education

Learning the language can be the quickest way to integrate into the culture when you move to a new country. Japanese can be challenging as it involves learning a new writing system, however it can also be fun and there many places to learn, ranging from university courses to friendly sessions with locals in the community. Here is a pick of ways to learn Japanese in the Kansai region. Learning Japanese at Universities in Kansai Many universities in Japan offer language learning. This gives you the chance to gain a qualification at an accredited institution. You can find both short courses and more in-depth study opportunities. The downsides are these are usually expensive and you typically need to meet entry requirements, such as having completed a certain level of education in your home country. Universities in Kansai offering Japanese courses include: Kansai University – has a Japanese Language and Culture course teaching seven levels of Japanese (beginner to advanced), available over one or two semesters at the cost of 500,000 yen per semester. There is also an intensive study option lasting 2-3 weeks. Kansai Gaidai University – the Asian Studies program here includes Japanese language courses at eight levels, costing…