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.

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 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 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.

Join our origami instructors and SJA volunteers as we create origami items for SJA fundraising efforts. We will be making bookmarks, greeting cards, etc. The instructors will guide you step-by-step through the folding process. Participants are welcome to learn, create their own pieces, and fold extra items to donate.

Date:  Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time:  12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Location:  Arlington Central Library, Quincy Room

No registration is needed.

Beginners and all ages are welcome.

 Questions?: Email info@sjastudy.org

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 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.