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Local Life Japan

Experience the real Japan.

Experience the real Japan.Experience the real Japan.Experience the real Japan.

Japanese. Culture. Homestay. Local Interaction.

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Japanese + Culture + Homestay

START ON ANY MONDAY

Flexible duration: weekly

No Japanese knowledge required

Beginner - Intermediate level

First week: ¥138,800

Additional week(s): ¥91,800

For example, a 3 weeks course is: ¥138,800 + ¥91,800 + ¥91,800 = 322,400 JPY

All-inclusive, with everything you need to feel at home.

- 15 Japanese lessons per week

- Cultural activities led by locals (12h/week)

- Social events with locals

- Homestay with a Japanese family 

- Home-cooked breakfast and dinner 

- All learning materials included

- Placement test and class matching

- 24/7 support in English & Japanese

- Optional airport transfer available

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Experience everyday life in Japan — not as a tourist, but as part of the community.

more than a class. a new way of living in japan.

Live the Language.

Stay. Learn. Belong.

Stay. Learn. Belong.

Tired of textbook learning and tourist-style schools? Here, Japanese becomes part of your daily life. 

Stay. Learn. Belong.

Stay. Learn. Belong.

Stay. Learn. Belong.

Learn real-life Japanese in small classes - with support that goes beyond the classroom. 

Live the Culture.

Stay. Learn. Belong.

Live the Culture.

Join 4 weekly activities - from tea ceremony to seasonal events - guided by local experts.

Learn beyond the classroom

History Tour

Fruit Picking

Fruit Picking

 Discover the hidden stories and rich history of Japan with local guides.

Fruit Picking

Fruit Picking

Fruit Picking

 Enjoy the seasons like a local by harvesting fresh, delicious fruit straight from the farm.

Tea Ceremony

Fruit Picking

Samurai Experience

 Experience the elegance of Japanese tradition through a hands-on tea ceremony.

Samurai Experience

Samurai Experience

Samurai Experience

 Step into history and learn the art and spirit of the samurai.

Mizuhiki Workshop

Samurai Experience

Mizuhiki Workshop

 Create beautiful, symbolic crafts using traditional Japanese decorative cords.

Local Festival

Samurai Experience

Mizuhiki Workshop

 Celebrate like a local — join lively festivals full of music, dance, and community spirit.

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Please reach us at info@local-life-japan.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

You can start any Monday!

We’re open even on public holidays to ensure every student gets a full 5-day experience each week.


※We’re only closed for New Year holidays: 20 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026; 21 Dec 2026 - 3 Jan 2027.


Not at all! We welcome complete beginners to intermediate learners. Before you arrive, you'll take an online placement test and have a short video call with our teachers to help you find the best class for you. 


To make the most of your experience in Japan, we do recommend learning Hiragana and Katakana in advance - so you can focus on meeting people and building real connections!


2025 start dates for complete beginners: 

Jan 6, Feb 10, Mar 17, Apr 21, May 26, Jun 30, Aug 4, Sep 8, Oct 13, Nov 17 


2026 start dates for complete beginners: 

Jan 5, Feb 9, Mar 16, Apr 20, May 25, Jun 29, Aug 3, Sep 7, Oct 12, Nov 16


15 Japanese lessons per week, 4 activities per week (3h each), local interactions and guided experience, all learning materials, registration fee, homestay arrangement fee, accommodation with a local Japanese family, daily breakfast & dinner, 24/7 emergency support (in Japanese & English), and full support from our team throughout your stay. 


First week: ¥138,800

Additional week(s): ¥91,800

*For example, a 4 weeks course is: ¥138,800 + ¥91,800 + ¥91,800 + ¥91,800 = 414,200 JPY


You'll experience real Japan - from joining local festivals to trying tea ceremony with a local expert, hands-on traditional crafts like Mizuhiki, and exploring hidden gems with locals. 


Each week is designed to help you connect with culture and community in a natural and meaningful way -  beyond the typical tourist trails.


You'll stay with a carefully matched Japanese family, sharing breakfast and dinner. It's a change to build real connections and practise your Japanese naturally, every day. 


All our families are interviewed and selected, and we match you based on your preferences - whether that's English-speaking support, a host sibling close in age, closer to school or dietary needs. 


Commute time range from 10-60 min depending on your match, so you can choose what matters most to you. 


It's perfect for short-term learners who want to experience real Japan, build confidence in communicating in Japanese, and connect with locals - no matter your age, background, or starting level. 


You can start on any Monday! We recommend booking early to secure your preferred start date and homestay. 


We offer optional airport transfer for 30,000 JPY (one-way) for flights arriving between 9am and 6pm. Airport transfer is available from Kansai Airport (KIX), Itami Airpot (ITM) and Kobe Airport (UKB). For arrivals outside of these hours, an additional fee will apply.


Prefer public transport? We're happy to help you plan your route!


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Live the Language. Love the Journey.

Looking for more than textbooks and tourist spots? 

At Local Life Japan, you don’t just learn Japanese. You live it.


We specialise in short-term Japanese language and culture programs with a focus on real-world communication and deep cultural connection. 


Whether you stay for a few weeks or a year, you’ll build confidence, meet and connect with locals, and experience real everyday life in Japan — all supported by a family-like community that feels like home.

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Culture Activity

Practical Japanese

Practical Japanese

Experience Japan’s traditions and lifestyle through hands-on, immersive activities beyond the classroom.

Practical Japanese

Practical Japanese

Practical Japanese

 Speak real Japanese with our conversation-based curriculum, designed to help you confidently live, travel, and connect in Japan.

Local Interaction

Practical Japanese

Local Interaction

Meet locals, build real relationships, and discover the everyday rhythm of life in Japan.

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