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Speak a Little Japanese. Make Your Japan Trip Unforgettable.

You don't need to be fluent. Even a few words in Japanese changes everything — the smiles get bigger, the conversations go deeper, and strangers become friends. This course gets you there in 2 weeks.

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70 Video Lessons
8 Real Situations
1,300+ Students Enrolled
4.9 Star Rating

Japan is incredible. But the best moments happen when you can actually talk to people.

Picture this: You walk into a tiny ramen shop in Osaka. You say "Sumimasen, osusume wa nan desu ka?" (Excuse me, what do you recommend?) — and the chef's face lights up. He starts telling you about today's special. You understand enough to nod, smile, and say "Jaa, sore de!" (Alright, I'll have that!) He laughs, gives you a thumbs up, and makes you the best bowl of your trip.

Or this: You're at a small izakaya and the couple next to you hears you order in Japanese. They turn to you, surprised and delighted — "Nihongo jouzu desu ne!" (Your Japanese is so good!) — and suddenly you're sharing drinks, swapping travel stories, and exchanging Instagram handles. That never would have happened with Google Translate.

The truth is, you don't need to be perfect. Even a few simple phrases in Japanese completely transforms how people treat you. The smiles get warmer. The doors open wider. The memories go deeper.

This course teaches you exactly enough Japanese to unlock those moments — the ones you'll still be telling stories about years from now.

How It Works

Learn Real Japanese in 3 Simple Steps

You don't need talent or textbooks. Every lesson follows the same simple structure — and before you know it, you're speaking.

Cafe Vocabulary Lesson — Learn Japanese phrases for ordering coffee
1

Learn the Phrases

Each module teaches you the exact vocabulary and phrases you'll need for a specific situation — ordering food, checking into hotels, shopping at konbini. No filler.

Cafe Case Explained — Watch real Japanese conversation breakdowns
2

Watch Real Conversations

See how the phrases work in natural Japanese conversations. I'll break down every line so you understand not just what to say, but when and how to say it.

Cafe Role-Play Practice — Practice ordering in Japanese
3

Practice Through Role-Play

Now it's your turn. Practice responding in realistic role-play scenarios so that when you're in Japan, you've already "been there" before.

The Difference

Same Trip. Completely Different Experience.

Without Japanese

📱 Staring at your phone, typing into Google Translate
📱 Pointing at pictures on the menu
📱 Missing out on conversations with locals
📱 Feeling like an outsider looking in
📱 A great trip — but you know it could've been more
→

With Even a Little Japanese

✨ Ordering in Japanese and seeing the chef's face light up
✨ Making friends at izakayas who invite you to their favorite spots
✨ Getting the "hidden menu" recommendations from locals
✨ Hearing "日本語上手！" and feeling genuinely proud
✨ Coming home with stories and friendships, not just photos
What's Inside

Real Situations. Real Japanese. Everything You Need.

Each module is a real place you'll visit in Japan. Learn the phrases, practice the conversation, and walk in ready to connect.

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Basics & Self-Introduction

Greetings, asking "where is...?", introducing yourself naturally

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Counting & Numbers

Numbers 1-1000, counters for ordering, prices

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Ordering at a Cafe

Order coffee, request takeout, handle the cashier

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Convenience Store

Handle the konbini cashier's rapid-fire questions

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Izakaya & Restaurant

Enter, order food & drinks, ask for the bill

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Hotel Check-In & Out

Check in, ask about luggage, check out smoothly

+ More situations (ramen shops, asking directions, onsen) being added soon — included free with your purchase.

70 Video Lessons
11 Chapters
1 Printable Phrase Book (PDF)
∞ Lifetime Access
Ryusei Maeda — Nihongo Hongo Instructor
Your Instructor

Meet Tyson

Founder, Nihongo Hongo · Based in Osaka, Japan

I run @japanese_for_travellers on Instagram, where I share practical Japanese for travelers. But here's what I've learned from living in Japan: the language isn't just a tool — it's a key that unlocks a completely different side of this country.

"The moment you try to speak Japanese, everything changes. People open up. They laugh with you, help you, invite you places. You stop being a tourist and start being a guest."

That's the experience I want you to have. Not perfect Japanese — just enough to make real connections, earn genuine smiles, and create the kind of memories that make your trip truly yours.

1,300+ students have already experienced that shift. I can't wait for you to feel it too.

🇯🇵 Lives in Osaka
🎓 1,300+ Students
📱 700K+ Followers
Student Reviews

What Students Are Saying

★★★★★

"I'm preparing for my trip to Japan, and this course is perfect for beginners like me. Ryusei is one of the best teachers I've studied with — his explanations are always clear and precise, and the course follows a well-structured progression that makes learning easy."

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Rachel F. 🇺🇸
Verified Student
★★★★★

"Yes this was exactly what I was looking for. Useful travel phrases with clear explanations and no time spent on grammar or kanji."

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Carlos F. 🇧🇷
Verified Student
★★★★★

"Very clearly explained and information and instructions repeated at different speeds. Also lots of content covering different scenarios and useful vocabulary. This has been an extremely useful course which I have downloaded to take on our trip to Japan and I have repeated the lessons several times. Highly recommend this course."

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James F. 🇬🇧
Verified Student
★★★★★

"So far, most of the content covers things I already knew, but since this is just the beginning of the course, it's been great to get the perspective of a Japanese local. After completing about 3/4 of the course, I really enjoyed it — especially Tyson sensei's roleplay."

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Julia K. 🇩🇪
Verified Student
★★★★★

"He makes learning Japanese fun!"

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Christine Y. 🇦🇺
Verified Student
★★★★★

"Surprisingly convenient! If you're still getting comfortable with Japanese but want to be ready for your trip without spending too much time or effort, this course is exactly what you need. I finished it quickly and now feel much more prepared for my next visit."

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Jake G. 🇨🇦
Verified Student
Is This Course Right for You?

This Course Is For You If...

✅ Perfect For You If:

→ You're planning a trip to Japan and want to make real connections with people you meet
→ You know zero Japanese (or close to it) and want a fun, fast way to get speaking-ready
→ You've tried apps like Duolingo but want something focused on real conversations in real places
→ You're going back to Japan and want to experience a deeper, more personal trip this time
→ You're moving to Japan and want to start building friendships and connections from day one

🚫 Not For You If:

→ You're already conversational in Japanese and looking for advanced content
→ You're preparing for the JLPT exam and need grammar-focused study
→ You want to learn to read and write kanji (this course focuses on speaking)
→ You're looking for a comprehensive language program covering all 4 skills
Enroll Today

Give Yourself the Gift of a
Deeper Japan Experience

Here's What's Included
🎬 70+ Video Lessons (11 Chapters)
$200 value
🎭 Role-Play Practice Scenarios
$75 value
📖 Printable Travel Phrase Book (PDF)
$30 value
📝 Review Quizzes After Every Chapter
$50 value
🔊 Real Japanese Audio & Pronunciation
$50 value
🆕 Future Modules (Ramen, Directions, Onsen & more)
Free
♾️ Lifetime Access & All Future Updates
Priceless
Total Value
$405+
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Less than one dinner in Tokyo — but it'll change every meal, every conversation, every moment of your trip.
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30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

I want you to feel excited, not worried. Try the entire course — and if it doesn't make you genuinely more excited about speaking Japanese on your trip, just email me within 30 days and I'll refund every cent. No awkwardness, no questions. I believe in this course because I've seen what happens when people try — and I think you will too.

Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

My social media content gives you great snippets and motivation — but it's not structured for real preparation. This course takes you through complete situations step-by-step, with practice conversations and role-plays. Think of it this way: Instagram shows you individual puzzle pieces. This course puts the puzzle together.

Not at all. This course starts from absolute zero. If you can say "sushi" and "sake," you're already ahead.

The course is designed to be completed in about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day. But since you get lifetime access, you can go at whatever pace works for you.

Perfect — that's exactly when this course is most useful. Each chapter is self-contained, so even if you only get through the first 5-6 chapters before your trip, you'll already be able to handle cafes, konbini, restaurants, and hotels. Bring the PDF phrase book for everything else.

No — and that's the beauty of it. You don't need to be fluent to have amazing interactions in Japan. Even a little Japanese opens doors that fluency in English never will. This course gives you exactly what you need to connect with people, bring smiles to faces, and make your trip feel truly yours.

Google Translate is a great backup — but it can't give you the feeling of actually connecting with someone. When you order in Japanese and the izakaya owner grins and says "日本語上手！", when you make a konbini cashier laugh with your polite Japanese — those moments don't happen through a screen. Knowing the phrases yourself turns everyday interactions into the highlights of your trip.

Video lessons (5-10 minutes each) with clear audio. You also get a printable PDF phrase book. Watch on your phone, tablet, or computer — anytime, anywhere.

Yes — if the course isn't what you expected, reach out within 30 days and we'll make it right. No hoops, no questions.

Your Japan Trip Will Be Amazing.
Let's Make It Unforgettable.

Two weeks from now, you could be the traveler who makes the ramen chef laugh, who gets invited to a local's favorite bar, who comes home with friends instead of just photos.

✓ 70+ Video Lessons
✓ 6 Real-Life Situations (more coming)
✓ Printable Phrase Book
✓ Lifetime Access + Future Updates
✓ 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Start Learning — $99 $49 50% off until March 31st · Join 1,300+ students already speaking Japanese on their trips.