Ma, bochi bochi ikoka.

(Let’s take it easy.)

No more textbooks. Just natural intake and real conversation.

From zero to intermediate, at your own pace.

Core

The main path.

Dojo

Focused Practice.

Chotto matte ne.

Backyard

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

Chotto matte ne.

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.

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.

Janai School Member
$18.00
Every month
$180.00
Every year


✓ Unlimited access to all resources
✓ Access to all future content included
✓ Cancel anytime

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What’s included

  • 📚 Unlimited Access to All Content


    ✓ Jump Start 1 & 2
    ✓ Videos + Practice
    ✓ All future updates

  • 🔧 Learning Tools


    ✓ Progress tracking
    ✓ Interactive vocabulary pop-ups
    ✓ Audio playback

  • ☀️ Peace of Mind


    ✓ 14-day money-back guarantee for annual subscriptions
    ✓ Cancel anytime

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