Sekolah Jepang dan Budaya Genki Okinawa

Great school, lovely teacher! Will definitely return to learn more Japanese! 100% recommendation!

I’ve been to multiple Japanese schools in Japan and this is absolutely THE best in terms of friendliness and vibe. Small classes just give you so much more opportunities to talk and get to know people. Everyday you feel recharged after class. Teachers are out of this world nice. 10/10 recommended.

I just completed my 3 weeks of study here with the lower beginner level class. I am going to miss this place so much because of all the senseis and staff. These are the best teachers and people I ever met in my life. I highly recommend this school to anyone who is interested in learning Japanese regardless of their skill level. For those who are interested but want to know more about the school, I can tell you a bit more about my experience. I did 3 weeks of study with Marine activities and Homestay. 1) Class format and what you will learn. The class is small size (3-6 ppl) which give you lots of opportunities to interact with each other and practice speaking. In the class, you will learn Japanese grammar, vocabulary, hiragana/katakana/kanji writing, and lots of speaking/listening practice. I 100% agree with the school's teaching philosophy that all these are corner stones of language learning. You will advance fast if you follow the teaching schedule. 2) What is expected from you? You are expected to know basic hiragana and a little bit of katakana before you come. This will greatly facilitate your learning. You are also expected to actively participate in class activities including pair with other students to do mock dialogues and complete class questions. The class is very interactive and super fun. Everyday, you will have homework which are designed to solidify what you have learned during the day. If you attended the class, the homework is quite easy and really fun. 3) What is the student body and teacher qualification? You will have classmates from all over the world that are in all walks of life (scientist, engineer, accountant, free-lancer, students, you name it). But one thing in common is that all students are those who want to learn Japanese. This key common interest will bond students fast in a foreign place. The teachers are certified Japanese teachers who will give you an immersive Japanese learning experience. They are professionals and they work really hard and are meticulous in helping you advance, the best any students can wish for. I will miss them dearly. 4) Extracurricular experience on Marine activity. Okinawa has some of the best beaches and ocean attractions the world can offer. If you opted in for the marine activity, each week you will have 1 full day marine excursion usually on Saturday. This is a great way to practice your Japanese with the locals and hangout with your classmates and have some serious fun with aquatic sports such as snorkeling, kayaking, paddling boarding etc. I highly recommend it if you budget allows it. 5) Homestay. I had two weeks of homestay with a local Okinawa family. This is also a mind blowing experience. I was lucky to be paired with a really nice family. Food is amazing and I got to immerse myself with the local Japanese culture. One of the best experiences in my life. You will get to practice your Japanese and also learn from casual speaking like how Japanese normally talk to each other. This is not a substitute for hotel, but a total cultural exchange experience. You will share life together with the host family. I wish I know a bit more when I registered for this school but this by far has been one of the most amazing experiences I had. I wish you all to enjoy Japanese learning at Okinawa.

Great school to learn Japanese on Naha! The teachers are super approachable, kind and friendly, and I got to learn a lot! The classes are small, but that's good because you get to practice with your classmates and befriend them. I didn't get the marine or cultural activities with my course, but I've heard from my classmates that they were very fun as well. Definitely consider this school if you're planning to come to Okinawa to learn the language, you will not be disappointed. It's been an amazing month! Thanks to everyone!