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Hiragana Times Magazine Lineup

Since 1986

The Magazine is Your Textbook

At nihongo.net, we transform every corner of Hiragana Times magazine into an interactive classroom.

We don't use stale textbooks. Instead, your curriculum is built from real-world stories and cultural insights. Every article becomes a live session guided by professional coaches.

Design Your Path: Beginners start with Gateway Foundation. Then mix and match Magazine Corners to live the culture, or choose a Purpose-Driven Track for specific professional goals.

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Class List

Trial Class: ¥3,000 / class (one trial per class available) | One Term (12 lessons): ¥45,600

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🏸 Live Culture

Magazine Corners

Authentic language and culture extracted directly from Hiragana Times magazine.

  1. News Review

    News Review

    Discover Japan through heartwarming bilingual news articles that share everyday life and culture.
  2. Close Up Japan

    Close Up Japan

    Explore Japan's current affairs and social trends -- from politics to pop culture.
  3. Expression & Buzz Words

    Expression & Buzz Words

    Discover trending Japanese expressions and buzzwords that reflect the nation's changing moods and ideas.

  4. Pros & Cons

    Pros & Cons

    Develop logical thinking and communication skills through debate-style lessons on real Japanese issues.

  5. Japan Savvy

    Japan Savvy

    Explore Japan through its regions, cuisine, and traditions. Learn language that brings you closer to culture.

  6. Nihongo-do

    Nihongo-do (日本語道)

    Deepen your understanding of Japanese as a living culture. Explore the spiritual and philosophical dimensions behind the language.

🎯 Purpose Tracks

Purpose-Driven Lessons

Targeted mastery for professional, academic, or personal goals.

  1. Gateway Foundation

    Gateway Foundation

    Build a solid foundation in Japanese through real-life phrases, cultural context, and essential grammar -- your first step into the world of Hiragana Times.
  2. Working in Japan

    Working in Japan

    Learn practical Japanese and workplace culture for success in Japanese companies.

  3. Diplomat Japanese

    Diplomat Japanese

    Professional communication and cross-cultural negotiation training for diplomats.

  4. JLPT Prep

    JLPT Preparation

    Comprehensive bilingual preparation for all JLPT levels with real examples and tests.

  5. Personalized Lesson

    Personalized Lesson

    One-on-one lessons customized to your goals and interests for the most effective learning experience.

  6. Cultural Single Session

    Cultural Single Session

    Experience Japanese culture hands-on through single workshops: tea ceremony, ikebana, sake appreciation, and more.

Lesson Styles

Your learning journey begins with your purpose.
Go deeper with private sessions or broaden your world with group lessons.
Shape your Japanese through the style that best fits your goals.

Private Lesson

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One-on-one learning, fully focused on you.
Choose flexible booking or set regular sessions with your coach.
The most direct path to deep mastery.
40 mins / 2 points

Group Lesson

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Learn and grow with classmates from around the world.
Your seat is reserved--no need to book each time.
Every session brings connection and discovery.
60 mins / 1 point

Price

Choose the learning style that fits you best

Trial Class

¥3,000

per class

Try each class once before committing

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One Term

¥45,600

12 lessons

Structured learning with consistent progress

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Flexible Bundle

Best Value

100-200 points

Maximum freedom and savings

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Flexible Point Bundle

Maximum flexibility at better value. Purchase points in advance and use them for any lesson type at your own pace.

How Points Work:

Private Lesson (40 min)

2 points

Private Lesson (60 min)

3 points

Group Lesson (60 min)

1 point

Group Lesson (90 min)

2 points

The more points you buy, the more you save. Points are valid for 12-24 months depending on your bundle.

100 Points

Points valid for 12 months

+ Free Hiragana Times subscription (App + Print)

¥1,800 ~ / point

Total: ¥180,000

150 Points

Points valid for 18 months

+ Free Hiragana Times subscription (App + Print)

¥1,600 ~ / point

Total: ¥240,000

200 Points

Points valid for 24 months

+ Free Hiragana Times subscription (App + Print)

¥1,400 ~ / point

Total: ¥280,000

Once your registration (payment) is completed, our support team will contact you via email with further instructions.