Minato is a platform that offers a place to learn and meet new friends. You can learn by choosing the course that suits your level, from six levels based on the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education (JFS).
- You can learn Japanese through an online course.
- Participants of the same course can communicate on a thread.
- In the community, you can interact with friends all over the world.
- You can also learn through courses that offer live lessons.
- Please register (it's free)
How to...
To enroll in the Japanese language course or to use the community page, you need to register as a user.
First click "the Sign Up" button on the Top Page
Enter the necessary information, click "Confirm" and then "Register".
After you click Register, you will receive a confirmation of temporary registration from Minato at the email address you registered. Click the URL in the email to complete your user registration.
Now try registering for a course.
You can choose a course that suits your interests and learning style from the list under "Japanese Courses" on the Top Page. Each one comes with its level, course type, attendance period, and course description, so you can choose the best course for you at a glance.
Click the image or the title on the course introduction panel to find the course outline for more details.
Once you confirm the course details, click "Course Registration" to complete your registration.
You can begin learning from the "My Page" button at the top of the screen.
At "Minato", you can also find all sorts of JF Japanese language learning sites, apps, and other resources under "JF J-Learning Sites & Apps" to access information on JF lectures based overseas.
Minato has courses for all kinds of learning needs. "The Marugoto Course" allows you to learn Japanese (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) comprehensively. We recommend "the Hiragana and Katakana courses" for those who are interested in Japanese writing or who want to begin studying Japanese through writing. If anime and manga is your thing, "Japanese in Anime & Manga" is the course for you. Keep an eye on "Minato" for further developments on attractive courses.
Not only will this help you improve as a learner, but it is also surely to become a meeting place for understanding Japan as you feel the presence of friends who are learning with you.