Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library, Quincy Room

Level: Beginner to advanced! Beginners are welcome, and an ability to read hiragana and basic conversation skills will help. Click here for a guide on learning hiragana.

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? You are more than welcome to join! No sign-up required.

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library, Quincy Room

Level: Beginner to advanced! Beginners are welcome, and an ability to read hiragana and basic conversation skills will help. Click here for a guide on learning hiragana.

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? You are more than welcome to join! No sign-up required.

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to study Japanese and learn about Japanese culture? Please join our beginner through advanced Japanese language class for youth (elementary, middle, and high school students). Classes will be offered online via Zoom. Classes are free, but spots are limited, so registration is required. Register here!

Dates: 3rd Sunday of each month: Jun 15, 2025; Jul 20, 2025; Aug 17, 2025; Sep 21, 2025; Oct 19, 2025; Nov 16, 2025; Dec 21, 2025

Time: 6:00-6:45 p.m. EST

Location: online via Zoom

Level: beginner to advanced

Target: youth (elementary, middle, and high school students)

You can join just one, or join all the classes offered! The class’s instructors will be Juliana-sensei, Sarah-sensei, Eric-sensei, Chikako-sensei, Liz-sensei, Maru-sensei, Yoshimi-sensei, Miki-sensei, and Emiko-sensei. 

Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Are you interested in Japan? Do you study Japanese or want to communicate with Japanese students in Tokyo? SJA is hosting a youth language and culture exchange program with Setagaya, Tokyo by Zoom! You can practice Japanese and help Japanese students practice English. It’s a monthly event, so you can choose which dates to register for—come once or come every time! It’s really flexible and each session is independently conclusive, so you don’t have to worry about missing a session. And it’s free!

This academic year's schedule will be the following Saturdays (US Eastern):

Sep 20, Oct 18, (8:00pm)

Nov 15, Dec 20, Jan 17, Feb 21, (7:00pm)

Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16, Jun 20 (8:00pm)

Please register below:

What you’ll experience:

• Practice conversational Japanese (beginners welcome!)

• Learn local info

• Chance to get connected and make new friends

Questions?:  Email info@sjastudy.org

Note: By attending this class, you agree that any photos of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Join us for a fun and creative Halloween Origami Workshop at Aurora Hills Library on Wednesday, October 15th, from 4pm to 6pm. This event is for all ages—kids, parents, grandparents—everyone is welcome!

We’ll make spooky paper crafts like pumpkins, ghosts, bats, and more. You can decorate your creations and turn them into a fun Halloween collage to take home.

No experience needed, and all materials will be provided. 

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library, Quincy Room

Level: Beginner to advanced! Beginners are welcome, and an ability to read hiragana and basic conversation skills will help. Click here for a guide on learning hiragana.

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? You are more than welcome to join! No sign-up required.

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Join us for Halloween Origami fun at Westover library on October 11th from 2pm.

We will show you how to create fun and unique Halloween origami. You can take the figures home as is or you can make a Halloween collage!

No experience necessary. All materials will be provided. 

Seating at the program is first-come, first-served and registration does not guarantee you a seat.

Do you want to learn Japanese language and culture?  Please join our adult beginner's class.

The class will be done via Zoom and the cost is free.  Since spots are limited, registration is required.  

Instructors:  Karen sensei & Yuriko sensei

Questions?:  Email info@sjastudy.org

Note: By attending this class, you agree that any photos of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library, Quincy Room

Level: Beginner to advanced! Beginners are welcome, and an ability to read hiragana and basic conversation skills will help. Click here for a guide on learning hiragana.

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? You are more than welcome to join! No sign-up required.

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library, Quincy Room

Level: Beginner to advanced! Beginners are welcome, and an ability to read hiragana and basic conversation skills will help. Click here for a guide on learning hiragana.

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? You are more than welcome to join! No sign-up required.

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library, Quincy Room

Level: Beginner to advanced! Beginners are welcome, and an ability to read hiragana and basic conversation skills will help. Click here for a guide on learning hiragana.

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? You are more than welcome to join! No sign-up required.

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to study Japanese and learn about Japanese culture? Please join our beginner through advanced Japanese language class for youth (elementary, middle, and high school students). Classes will be offered online via Zoom. Classes are free, but spots are limited, so registration is required. Register here!

Dates: 3rd Sunday of each month: Jun 15, 2025; Jul 20, 2025; Aug 17, 2025; Sep 21, 2025; Oct 19, 2025; Nov 16, 2025; Dec 21, 2025

Time: 6:00-6:45 p.m. EST

Location: online via Zoom

Level: beginner to advanced

Target: youth (elementary, middle, and high school students)

You can join just one, or join all the classes offered! The class’s instructors will be Juliana-sensei, Sarah-sensei, Eric-sensei, Chikako-sensei, Liz-sensei, Maru-sensei, Yoshimi-sensei, Miki-sensei, and Emiko-sensei. 

Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Are you interested in Japan? Do you study Japanese or want to communicate with Japanese students in Tokyo? SJA is hosting a youth language and culture exchange program with Setagaya, Tokyo by Zoom! You can practice Japanese and help Japanese students practice English. It’s a monthly event, so you can choose which dates to register for—come once or come every time! It’s really flexible and each session is independently conclusive, so you don’t have to worry about missing a session. And it’s free!

This academic year's schedule will be the following Saturdays (US Eastern):

Sep 20, Oct 18, (8:00pm)

Nov 15, Dec 20, Jan 17, Feb 21, (7:00pm)

Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16, Jun 20 (8:00pm)

Please register below:

What you’ll experience:

• Practice conversational Japanese (beginners welcome!)

• Learn local info

• Chance to get connected and make new friends

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library, Quincy Room

Level: Beginner to advanced! Beginners are welcome, and an ability to read hiragana and basic conversation skills will help. Click here for a guide on learning hiragana.

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? You are more than welcome to join! No sign-up required.

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

This month’s class has been cancelled. We hope to see you in October!

Do you want to learn Japanese language and culture?  Please join our adult beginner's class.

The class will be done via Zoom and the cost is free.  Since spots are limited, registration is required.  

Instructors:  Karen sensei & Yuriko sensei

Questions?:  Email info@sjastudy.org

Note: By attending this class, you agree that any photos of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library, Quincy Room

Level: Beginner to advanced! Beginners are welcome, and an ability to read hiragana and basic conversation skills will help. Click here for a guide on learning hiragana.

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? You are more than welcome to join! No sign-up required.

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library, Quincy Room

Level: Beginner to advanced! Beginners are welcome, and an ability to read hiragana and basic conversation skills will help. Click here for a guide on learning hiragana.

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? You are more than welcome to join! No sign-up required.

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library, Quincy Room

Level: Beginner to advanced! Beginners are welcome, and an ability to read hiragana and basic conversation skills will help. Click here for a guide on learning hiragana.

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? You are more than welcome to join! No sign-up required.

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

At Arlington Central Library, Quincy Room

August 23rd, 2025  1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Discover the art of paper folding and learn how to share it with others! Join us for a hands-on Origami Basics & Teaching Skills Workshop at Arlington Central Library. Recommended for high school students (ages 15+) and adults, this interactive session will introduce foundational folding techniques, explore classic models, and offer practical tips for teaching origami to others. Whether you're a beginner, educator, or simply curious, this workshop is a great way to pick up a new hobby or enhance your creative teaching toolkit. All materials provided — just bring your curiosity and creativity!

Free & open to the public. Registration encouraged. (Form link below)

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_nDO6XpxfHqQyNSDOWFus3irOrKLDEsuVSQlepDz2ErwMZw/viewform?usp=header

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library, Quincy Room

Level: Beginner to advanced! Beginners are welcome, and an ability to read hiragana and basic conversation skills will help. Click here for a guide on learning hiragana.

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? You are more than welcome to join! No sign-up required.

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to study Japanese and learn about Japanese culture? Please join our beginner through advanced Japanese language class for youth (elementary, middle, and high school students). Classes will be offered online via Zoom. Classes are free, but spots are limited, so registration is required. Register here!

Dates: 3rd Sunday of each month: Jun 15, 2025; Jul 20, 2025; Aug 17, 2025; Sep 21, 2025; Oct 19, 2025; Nov 16, 2025; Dec 21, 2025

Time: 6:00-6:45 p.m. EST

Location: online via Zoom

Level: beginner to advanced

Target: youth (elementary, middle, and high school students)

You can join just one, or join all the classes offered! The class’s instructors will be Juliana-sensei, Sarah-sensei, Eric-sensei, Chikako-sensei, Liz-sensei, Maru-sensei, Yoshimi-sensei, Miki-sensei, and Emiko-sensei. 

Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Come join SJA's Setagaya Committee for a casual and friendly happy hour! All are welcome, from native Japanese speakers to non-speakers.

Occurs the 3rd Friday of each month.

At Aurora Hills Library, Eads room

August 13th, 2025   4:00PM-6:00PM

Join us for Origami Ocean, a special multigenerational workshop where all ages come together to fold, create, and celebrate marine life! Work solo and as a team to build a colorful underwater world—complete with collaborative creations like a giant origami fish. Fun, creative, and perfect for all generations!

Sign up at the library's website: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/14822285

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library, Quincy Room

Level: Beginner to advanced! Beginners are welcome, and an ability to read hiragana and basic conversation skills will help. Click here for a guide on learning hiragana.

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? You are more than welcome to join! No sign-up required.

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

This summer, SJA (Study Japanese in Arlington) is teaming up with GlobaLab (a student community from Nagano, Japan) to host the online cultural exchange event on August 9, 2025. Through fun, activity-based sessions, you can connect with Japanese students over shared interests like anime, games, music, and school life!

We are looking for middle and high school students from the area to participate in this event.  Please fill in this form to register.  We will send you a zoom link and more details a few days before the event. 

Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025

Time: 8:15pm - 9:30pm (EDT)

For: Rising 6th - 12th students

Theme: “Connecting Through What We Love”

Questions?  Please email at info@sjastudy.org. 

Do you want to learn Japanese language and culture?  Please join our adult beginner's class.

The class will be done via Zoom and the cost is free.  Since spots are limited, registration is required.  

Instructors:  Karen sensei & Yuriko sensei

Questions?:  Email info@sjastudy.org

Note: By attending this class, you agree that any photos of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library, Quincy Room

Level: Beginner to advanced! Beginners are welcome, and an ability to read hiragana and basic conversation skills will help. Click here for a guide on learning hiragana.

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? You are more than welcome to join! No sign-up required.

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.

Do you want to practice your Japanese conversation abilities and learn new vocab and grammar, guided by native speakers? Please join our all-levels, in-person Japanese conversation class, held weekly at Arlington Central Library! Classes are free, no registration required.

Dates: Wednesdays

Time: 12-1 p.m.

Location: Arlington Central Library, Quincy Room

Level: Beginner to advanced! Beginners are welcome, and an ability to read hiragana and basic conversation skills will help. Click here for a guide on learning hiragana.

You can join one class or come every week. Questions? Email info@sjastudy.org. We hope you will attend!

Are you a native speaker of Japanese interested in volunteering at conversation class? You are more than welcome to join! No sign-up required.

Note: by attending this event, you agree that any photos taken of you may be used in future marketing materials for SJA.