How to Learn Japanese: Intro to HJS

How to start. How to study. How to succeed.

Everything you need to go from 1-language loser to Samurai Lord of Doom:

  • Learn hundreds of Japanese words in weeks.
  • Memorize 2,136 kanji in 97 days.
  • Utilize scientifically backed language-learning tools.
  • Stop wishing you could speak Japanese.


"I just wanted to say--thank you so much for setting up this e-course.

I've wanted to learn Japanese for a while now, but I wasn't entirely sure how to get started properly until I read these."

- Rachel A.

"Dear Niko, I cant tell you how thankful I am for your awesome website.

You are so helpful and I find your emails way more interesting and convenient than any other Wikipedia site and think its amazing you do all of this work for complete strangers for freeee!

So thank you again for making my Japanese language learning life sooo much easier and have a fantastic life you wonderful person."

- A.P.

"I've just finished your 7 lesson e-course and I'm glad I did... throughout the course you've given me strong and solid encouragement to learn this language more proactively and to believe in my ability to master it.

Thanks for taking so much effort to share your study techniques and for giving us your motivation through your writing. Keep it up!"

- K.

Your Instructor


The NS Team
The NS Team

Most of the content in our courses and lessons is written by Niko, language nerd extraordinaire. But his writing is checked and supplemented by native Japanese linguaphiles like Rei (his wife). He gets input and direction from Caleb (the NS tech ninja) and Chie (art/design leader). And sometimes he acts as a mere proofreader for talented bilingual guest writers. With our effort combined, we hope to make your move to Japanese fluency fast, efficient, and fun. ^_^


Course Curriculum


  Japanese Mastery Plan
Available in days
days after you enroll

Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

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