Ma, bochi bochi ikoka.

(Take it easy, step by step.)

No more textbook Japanese. Essential patterns and Natural immersion.

From zero to intermediate and beyond, at your own pace.

Where to begin?

Build Your Foundation

Start from zero with bite-sized daily lessons. Our 7-sentence method lets you internalize patterns without rote memorization. Get conversation-ready in 60 days, with the Dojo (coming soon) to help sharpen your skills.
Jump Start

Start Your Immersion

Jump in anytime, even during your foundation. These videos aren't for passive listening; they're built for deep understanding and acquisition. Master natural expressions at your level. No more studying—just pure, real-life input.

Videos

Backyard

Questions, play, community, events. Drop by anytime.

Chotto matte ne.

All Content

What is Janai School?

After 7,000+ lessons, I’ve seen what works.

Most learners don’t need more grammar rules; they need better intake. The fastest path is to use rules as quick tools and jump straight into real Japanese. Language learning is driven by belonging—it’s okay to be there even if you don’t understand everything yet.

Janai School brings patterns, intake, and practice into one clear structure.

I’ve put everything in one place so you don’t waste time wondering what’s next. Whether you're a beginner or intermediate, it's a simple, self-paced space to make Japanese your own.

  • 🦭

    Bite-sized lessons. Start with 5-10 minutes a day.

  • 🗣️

    What you need for conversation — in the right order.

  • 💡

    Built from real teaching & learning experience.

  • 🎧

    Comprehensible input, real Japanese.

  • 🚀

    All the essentials, in one place. No guessing what to study next.

How we learn

  1. Small steps, built into daily life.

    しくみで継続。日常の中で一歩ずつ。

  2. Listen. Watch. Copy.

    聞いて、体験して、まねる。

  3. Belong before you understand.

    帰属意識がことばを育てる。

Plans

Early Access Price — locked in for life

Janai School is still growing.
Join now and your price stays the same, no matter how much more I add.

Jump Start + Dojo Access
$247.00
One time

For those starting from zero to build a foundation.

✓ Lifetime access to Jump Start Core and Plus
✓ Unlimited use of the Dojo (coming soon)
✓ Future updates
Janai School Membership
$15.00
Every month
$150.00
Every year

For those ready to level up through immersion.

✓ Full access (except Jump Start)
✓ Unlimited use of the Dojo (coming soon)
✓ Future updates
✓ Cancel anytime (14-day money-back for annual plans)

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Mana

Creator of Janai School

Teaching Japanese online since 2020.
Taught 7,000+ lessons to 700+ learners around the world.

With both a learner’s perspective and teaching experience, I’m here to help you build real, usable Japanese.

About Me

  • Grew up in near Kobe

  • Certified Japanese teacher, former office worker

  • Spent a year in Mexico

  • Learning English, Spanish, French, and Chinese

  • Hobbies: traveling, cooking, walks, piano, tennis

  • Big fan of tacos