Ever wondered what it’s like to study Japanese in Japan? This week, the Krewe sits down with Langston Hill — administrator at a Tokyo-based language school and Japanese language content creator — to dive into opportunities to learn in Japan via dedicated Japanese language schools. We explore the benefits of language schools, how they compare to traditional academic settings, and Langston’s journey as a creator (plus his own textbook series!). Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned learner, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and a few laughs along the way.

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The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at [email protected] or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!

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------ Past KOJ Language Learning Episodes ------

Japanese Self-Study Strategies ft. Walden Perry (S5E4)

Learn the Kansai Dialect ft. Tyson of Nihongo Hongo (S4E14)

Heisig Method ft. Dr. James Heisig (S4E5)

Prepping for the JLPT ft. Loretta of KemushiCan (S3E16)

Language Through Video Games ft. Matt of Game Gengo (S3E4)

Pitch Accent (Part 2) ft. Dogen (S2E15)

Pitch Accent (Part 1) ft. Dogen (S2E14)

Language through Literature ft. Daniel Morales (S2E8)

Immersion Learning ft. MattvsJapan (S1E10)

Japanese Language Journeys ft. Saeko-Sensei (S1E4)

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Langston aka @TheJapaneseGuy101 on IG

The Japanese Language Manual (2 Book Series - Kindle)

The Japanese Language Manual Vol 1 (Paperback)

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