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The Most Affordable
Japanese Lessons in Tokyo

Save between 30 - 60% on your Japanese lessons while learning in the heart of Tokyo with Japan Switch!

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MAKE LEARNING JAPANESE AN
ADVENTURE! 

MAKE LEARNING JAPANESE AN
ADVENTURE! 

Japan Switch offers affordable and supportive Japanese lessons,
wherever you are in the world. 

MONTHLY CONTRACTS

Pay as you go and learn Japanese when you want without being locked into expensive 3-12 month contracts!

NO HIDDEN FEES EVER!

Say sayonara to those nasty surprise sign-up fees and keep the focus on leveling up your Japanese skills!

FREE MAKE UP LESSONS

Can't attend one of your Japanese lessons? No problem! Attend a free make up lesson on a different day!

LESSONS FOR YOUR NEEDS

Choose from online, offline, group or private, short-term, and exclusive JLPT lessons! Or mix and match!

Choose a Japanese Course
in Tokyo or Online!

Japan Switch offers both group and private Japanese lessons in 4 easy-to-access locations around Tokyo. For busy students, you can attend lessons once a week! For those who have a more focused goal, we recommend private lessons or several Japanese lessons weekly.

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Offline Japanese Course:
Shinjuku

  • Open Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Group and private Japanese lessons available 
  • Only a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station
  • Make new friends and connections while learning Japanese
>> Learn more about lessons in Shinjuku
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Offline Japanese Course:
Akihabara / Ueno

  • Open Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Group and private Japanese lessons available 
  • Just a walk from Okachimachi, Ueno, or Akihabara Stations
  • Make new friends and connections while learning Japanese
>> Learn more about lessons in Akihabara
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Offline Japanese Course:
Ikebukuro

  • Open Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Group and private Japanese lessons available 
  • Just a 1-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station
  • Make new friends and connections while learning Japanese
>> Learn more about lessons in Ikebukuro
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Offline Japanese Course:
Kichijoji

  • Open Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Group and private Japanese lessons available 
  • Only a 4-minute walk from Kichijoji Station
  • Make new friends and connections while learning Japanese
>> Learn more about lessons in Kichijoji
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Online Japanese Course:
Worldwide!

  • Open Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Group and private Japanese lessons available 
  • Online Japanese lessons can be taken anywhere in the world
  • Free make up lessons if you miss a class!
>> Learn more about Online Japanese Lessons
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Special Course:
Holiday Japanese Lessons

  • Lessons available Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm
  • Buy a set of 4, 10, or 20 lessons 
  • Learn real Japanese that you'll need while exploring Japan!
  • All students receive a Certificate of Completion!
>> Learn more about Short-Term Holiday Japanese Lessons
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WHY TAKE JAPANESE LESSONS
AT JAPAN SWITCH? 

WHY TAKE JAPANESE LESSONS
AT JAPAN SWITCH? 

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01

Fun, Friendly Teachers!

On top of being well trained, our Japanese teachers are fun, well-traveled, and dedicated to teaching practical Japanese that you'll use right out the door! 

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02

Great Textbooks!

Our textbooks were designed in-house for English speakers wanting to learn Japanese. No more boring, generic, outdated Japanese language textbooks!

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03

Change Your Plan Easily

Add more or fewer lessons, or switch from group to private lessons from month to month. Find the right balance of social and focused Japanese practice all the way to fluency!

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04

Events to Make Friends

Together with our English school with 7000+ students, join events and make new friends, practice your language skills, and learn all about Japan!

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SAVE BETWEEN 30-60%
ON YOUR LESSONS 

SAVE BETWEEN 30-60%
ON YOUR LESSONS 

See how we compare to other Japanese schools in Tokyo!

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No Surprises or Added Costs

We offer transparent pricing with all of our Japanese courses so you know what you're getting into from the start. We promise:

No Sign-Up Fees

No Hidden Fees

No Cancellation Fees

Affordable Japanese Language Lessons Prices:

100 Minute Japanese Group Lesson: ¥3,980
50 Minute Japanese Private Lesson: ¥3,980

※ Save even more with our affordable Online Japanese Lessons!

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We've helped thousands of Japanese learners!
Hear what they say about Japan Switch!

I am very happy to say that both my instructors are skillful, very well prepared, enthusiastic, and make our hour studying together highly educational and enjoyable.

- Rich

My lessons are are mixed with conversation, new vocabulary, writing and repetition... I can use what I learned from my lessons as soon as I step out of the classroom.

- Jackie

Since starting lessons at Japan Switch, I’ve felt much more comfortable chatting with my Japanese friends and navigating everyday life in Japan.

- Maggie

By taking classes with Japan Switch, I could strengthen my weak points for Japanese language and have more chances to speak Japanese with native speakers.

- Monpatsorn

I am more sure of myself because I understand Japanese a lot better now. Through these Japanese lessons, I once again found the motivation to study and learn.

- Sonia

Japan Switch has provided such an amazing service and start for me to learn Japanese! I really enjoy using the phrases in everyday life.

- Stephanie

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Be more than just daijoubu.

Whether you're starting from scratch or have been down the rabbit hole a few times, we're here to help navigate the world of learning Japanese together!   

JAPAN SWITCH
THE ALTERNATIVE TO JAPANESE LANGUAGE SCHOOLS IN TOKYO

Japan Switch was created as an alternative to Japanese language schools in Tokyo. We have five branches that provide affordable daytime Japanese lessons to internationals who want to learn Japanese in Tokyo or online. We are the best choice for someone looking for a Japanese language school in Tokyo but wants to learn at a fair price point through both self-study and actual Japanese lessons. Our Japanese lessons are ¥3,980 for a 50-minute private lesson or a 100-minute group lesson.

Although our Japanese lessons prioritize your wallet, our teachers are caring and supportive. Our methodology and teaching and learning materials have been designed for internationals learning Japanese to get the most out of group or private classes. We specialize in Japanese lessons for beginner Japanese learners up to low intermediate level N3 in Shinjuku and Akihabara/Ueno, Tokyo, and Online.

For those who want to learn Japanese in a relaxed and convenient environment near you, Japan Switch is the place to help you make the switch from a foreigner centered environment to making more Japanese friends and connections.

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HOW WE KEEP 
PRICES DOWN 

Since 2018, we have maintained ourselves as the affordable choice for daytime Japanese learners in Tokyo. Here is how we are able to reduce costs and pass those savings to you.

Lowered Administration Costs

By using our English school infrastructure to support Japan Switch, we keep costs down! For example, we use the same reservation system for make-up lessons.

MEET OUR
PARTNERS 

MEET OUR
PARTNERS 

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Made Affordable.

Japan Switch Students who move into an OAKHOUSE property can score a ¥10,000 discount! OAKHOUSE manages 270 properties around Tokyo and promises NO key money, deposits, or outrageous fees AND offers multi-lingual support!

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