Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library (usually in the Quincy Room)

Level: All! Beginners welcome!!

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? You are more than welcome to join! No sign-up required.

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to learn Japanese language and culture?  Please join our adult beginner's class.

The class will be done via Zoom and the cost is free.  Since spots are limited, registration is required.  

Instructors:  Karen sensei & Yuriko sensei

Questions?:  Email info@sjastudy.org

Note: By attending this class, you agree that any photos of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

SJA is hosting a Matcha tea tasting and origami folding experience at a fun cherry blossom activity with the kids event Pink in the Pool on Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to noon, atht eh long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center.

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library (usually in the Quincy Room)

Level: All! Beginners welcome!!

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? You are more than welcome to join! No sign-up required.

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to study Japanese and learn about Japanese culture? Please join our beginner through advanced Japanese language class for youth (elementary, middle, and high school students). Classes will be offered online via Zoom. Classes are free, but spots are limited, so registration is required. Register here!

Dates: 3rd Sunday of each month: July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17

Time: 6:00-6:45 p.m. EST

Location: online via Zoom

Level: beginner to advanced

Target: youth (elementary, middle, and high school students)

You can join just one, or join all the classes offered! The class’s instructors will be Juliana-sensei, Sarah-sensei, Liz-sensei, Maru-sensei, Yoshimi-sensei, Miki-sensei, and Emiko-sensei. 

Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Are you interested in Japan? Do you study Japanese or want to communicate with Japanese students in Tokyo? SJA is hosting a youth language and culture exchange program with Setagaya, Tokyo by Zoom! You can practice Japanese and help Japanese students practice English. It’s a monthly event, so you can choose which dates to register for—come once or come every time! It’s really flexible and each session is independently conclusive, so you don’t have to worry about missing a session. And it’s free!

This academic year's schedule will be the following Saturdays (US Eastern):

Sep 14, Oct 19, (8:00pm)

Nov 16, Dec 14, Jan 18, Feb 15, (7:00pm)

Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17, Jun 14 (8:00pm)

Please register below:

What you’ll experience:

• Practice conversational Japanese (beginners welcome!)

• Learn local info

• Chance to get connected and make new friends

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

This week’s meeting will focus on a demonstration and playing of Karuta, with Karuta expert Mitsumi Stone! Mutsumi Stone, the leader of the group and the founder of a NPO called GO! KARUTA, is very enthusiastic about promoting karuta.

She holds a booth at many Japanese festivals like Shinshun Matsuri, Sakura Matsuri, and so on.  She also visits Japanese classrooms and lets students play the hyakunin-isshu karuta.

Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library (usually in the Quincy Room)

Level: All! Beginners welcome!!

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? You are more than welcome to join! No sign-up required.

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Click here to view this meeting’s worksheet!

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library (usually in the Quincy Room)

Level: All! Beginners welcome!!

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? You are more than welcome to join! No sign-up required.

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library (usually in the Quincy Room)

Level: All! Beginners welcome!!

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? You are more than welcome to join! No sign-up required.

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to study Japanese and learn about Japanese culture? Please join our beginner through advanced Japanese language class for youth (elementary, middle, and high school students). Classes will be offered online via Zoom. Classes are free, but spots are limited, so registration is required. Register here!

Dates: 3rd Sunday of each month: July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17

Time: 6:00-6:45 p.m. EST

Location: online via Zoom

Level: beginner to advanced

Target: youth (elementary, middle, and high school students)

You can join just one, or join all the classes offered! The class’s instructors will be Juliana-sensei, Sarah-sensei, Liz-sensei, Maru-sensei, Yoshimi-sensei, Miki-sensei, and Emiko-sensei. 

Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Are you interested in Japan? Do you study Japanese or want to communicate with Japanese students in Tokyo? SJA is hosting a youth language and culture exchange program with Setagaya, Tokyo by Zoom! You can practice Japanese and help Japanese students practice English. It’s a monthly event, so you can choose which dates to register for—come once or come every time! It’s really flexible and each session is independently conclusive, so you don’t have to worry about missing a session. And it’s free!

This academic year's schedule will be the following Saturdays (US Eastern):

Sep 14, Oct 19, (8:00pm)

Nov 16, Dec 14, Jan 18, Feb 15, (7:00pm)

Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17, Jun 14 (8:00pm)

Please register below:

What you’ll experience:

• Practice conversational Japanese (beginners welcome!)

• Learn local info

• Chance to get connected and make new friends

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

This class has been cancelled and will return the following week, on February 19th.

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library (usually in the Quincy Room)

Level: All! Beginners welcome!!

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? You are more than welcome to join! No sign-up required.

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library (usually in the Quincy Room)

Level: All! Beginners welcome!!

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? You are more than welcome to join! No sign-up required.

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Join to learn the simple pleasure of origami crafts via 45-minute online workshop. Please register first and you will receive a Zoom link. The workshop will be suited for students of any age from kindergarteners to retirees looking for a new hobby. A great opportunity for a family activity as well. All skill levels are welcome!

The theme for this month’s session is Valentine’s! (Themes/models are subject to change.)

What you will need for the workshop:

• Origami paper, preferably 6 inch x 6 inch (15 cm x 15 cm). Other sizes are OK too.

• Internet access to Zoom.

Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org.

Note: By attending this event, you agree that any photo of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library (usually in the Quincy Room)

Level: All! Beginners welcome!!

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? Please sign up to volunteer here! ご興味のある方は、このリンクでボランティアのサインアップへご登録ください。

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Save the Date! January 26, 2025

The Japanese New Year's Festival (Washington Shinshun Matsuri) is coming to Arlington for the first time!

SJA is co-hosting this event along with JCAW (Japanese Commerce Association of Washington, D.C.), Tanpopo Gakuen, and Washington Japanese Language School.

You can try Hyakunin Isshu karuta, calligraphy, origami, and other traditional Japanese games such as Sugoroku and Shateki (shooting gallery), as well as a children's shopping arcade.  Snacks will also be available for purchase in the food court.  

Please note that we do not accept cash for payments for toys, snacks, refreshments, or other items.

Date: Sunday, January 26, 2025, 11am to 3pm

Venue: George Mason University Mason Square (Arlington Campus)

3351 Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA. 22201 (near the Virginia Sq-GMU Metro station (Orange and Silver Lines))

• No pets allowed except service animals.

• Visitor parking is available for a fee in a limited capacity.

• The garage entrance is located on the other side of the main entrance (Please see GMU Arlington Campus Map).

Admission: $16 (including $1 fee) non-refundable; Tickets are available via online presale only.

• Tickets not required for children 6 and under.

• The tickets can be purchased through "Admission Ticket Purchase Site."  The ticket sales will close on Friday, January 24th at 12pm, or when sold out.

The sales will conclude once all tickets are sold, regardless of the deadline.  To secure your spot, we recommend completing your purchase at your earliest convenience.

Questions regarding tickets? Please contact office@jcaw.org

We hope to see you there!!

Volunteering

Registration for volunteering has been closed. Thank you to all that signed up!

Questions regarding volunteering? Please contact info@sjastudy.org.

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library (usually in the Quincy Room)

Level: All! Beginners welcome!!

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? Please sign up to volunteer here! ご興味のある方は、このリンクでボランティアのサインアップへご登録ください。

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to study Japanese and learn about Japanese culture? Please join our beginner through advanced Japanese language class for youth (elementary, middle, and high school students). Classes will be offered online via Zoom. Classes are free, but spots are limited, so registration is required. Register here!

Dates: 3rd Sunday of each month: July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17

Time: 6:00-6:45 p.m. EST

Location: online via Zoom

Level: beginner to advanced

Target: youth (elementary, middle, and high school students)

You can join just one, or join all the classes offered! The class’s instructors will be Juliana-sensei, Sarah-sensei, Liz-sensei, Maru-sensei, Yoshimi-sensei, Miki-sensei, and Emiko-sensei. 

Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Are you interested in Japan? Do you study Japanese or want to communicate with Japanese students in Tokyo? SJA is hosting a youth language and culture exchange program with Setagaya, Tokyo by Zoom! You can practice Japanese and help Japanese students practice English. It’s a monthly event, so you can choose which dates to register for—come once or come every time! It’s really flexible and each session is independently conclusive, so you don’t have to worry about missing a session. And it’s free!

This academic year's schedule will be the following Saturdays (US Eastern):

Sep 14, Oct 19, (8:00pm)

Nov 16, Dec 14, Jan 18, Feb 15, (7:00pm)

Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17, Jun 14 (8:00pm)

Please register below:

What you’ll experience:

• Practice conversational Japanese (beginners welcome!)

• Learn local info

• Chance to get connected and make new friends

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library (usually in the Quincy Room)

Level: All! Beginners welcome!!

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? Please sign up to volunteer here! ご興味のある方は、このリンクでボランティアのサインアップへご登録ください。

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library (usually in the Quincy Room)

Level: All! Beginners welcome!!

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? Please sign up to volunteer here! ご興味のある方は、このリンクでボランティアのサインアップへご登録ください。

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Unfortunately, this class has been cancelled. Keep an eye on our calendar for new classes in 2025! (Schedule TBD).

Do you want to learn Japanese language and culture?  Please join our adult beginner's class.

The class will be done via Zoom and the cost is free.  Since spots are limited, registration is required.  

Instructors:  Karen sensei & Yuriko sensei

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAldu6oqTsoG9V7Hol_sCXlqQEliy-TOLAt

Questions?:  Email info@sjastudy.org

Note: By attending this class, you agree that any photos of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library (usually in the Quincy Room)

Level: All! Beginners welcome!!

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? Please sign up to volunteer here! ご興味のある方は、このリンクでボランティアのサインアップへご登録ください。

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Are you interested in Japan? Do you study Japanese or want to communicate with Japanese students in Tokyo? SJA is hosting a youth language and culture exchange program with Setagaya, Tokyo by Zoom! You can practice Japanese and help Japanese students practice English. It’s a monthly event, so you can choose which dates to register for—come once or come every time! It’s really flexible and each session is independently conclusive, so you don’t have to worry about missing a session. And it’s free!

This academic year's schedule will be the following Saturdays (US Eastern):

Sep 14, Oct 19, (8:00pm)

Nov 16, Dec 14, Jan 18, Feb 15, (7:00pm)

Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17, Jun 14 (8:00pm)

Please register below:

What you’ll experience:

• Practice conversational Japanese (beginners welcome!)

• Learn local info

• Chance to get connected and make new friends

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library (usually in the Quincy Room)

Level: All! Beginners welcome!!

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? Please sign up to volunteer here! ご興味のある方は、このリンクでボランティアのサインアップへご登録ください。

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.