Institutions
Useful Websites for Learning
JF Japanese e-Learning Minato
The Japan Foundation
Learn Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji and grammar. Japanese manga, also learn about Japanese culture, such as tea ceremony and calligraphy.
Irodori Japanese Online Course
The Japan Foundation
Learn basic Japanese for living and working in Japan. This is a learning tool for improving things you can say in various situations using Japanese.
Marugoto Online Course
The Japan Foundation
Learn Japanese that you can actually use in daily life situations. Beginner level focuses on hobbies, intermediate focuses on talking about yourself with longer sentences.
MARUGOTO Plus
The Japan Foundation
Users can learn about Japanese language and culture from the section “MARUGOTO: Japanese Language and Culture”. Watch videos and hear the voices of Japanese people.
Hirogaru, get more of Japan and Japanese
The Japan Foundation
Many videos and articles over 12 topics (anime, cafes, outdoors, temples). Learn various things about Japan and the Japanese language through your own interests.
Easy Japanese Conversation Lessons
NHK
Learn Japanese in a fun way using simple everyday words. Follows Tam, an international student from Vietnam, living in a share house and chasing her dreams.
Learn Japanese
NHK
Learn Japanese that is used in various situations by watching high-quality scenario videos.
Life in Japan
Association for Japanese-Language Teaching (AJALT)
Introduces Japanese which is frequently used in 13 various situations in daily life on video.
Japanese in Anime & Manga
The Japan Foundation
You can learn Japanese used in anime and manga. Read manga and have fun learning through interactive quizzes and games.
Erin’s Challenge! I Can Speak Japanese
The Japan Foundation
Learn Japanese by watching a drama about a high school student, Erin, adjusting to life in Japan. Covers school life, daily life, and conversations.
Japanese Language Proficiency Tests
Evaluate your Japanese level by taking these recognized tests.
| Name | Purpose | Link |
|---|---|---|
| JLPT | Intended to measure and certify comprehensive Japanese language proficiency. | Official Site → |
| JFT-Basic | Assesses proficiency for everyday conversation and handling daily life without difficulties. | Official Site → |
| BJT | Aims to measure the Japanese communication skills required in everyday business situations. | Official Site → |
| J.TEST | Test of Practical Japanese intended to evaluate overall Japanese language proficiency. | Official Site → |
| Tsukuba Test (TTBJ) | A free online Japanese language proficiency test battery. | Official Site → |
| Check Your Japanese Level! | A straightforward tool that allows you to quickly check your Japanese proficiency. | Official Site → |