Schedule of Classes
Spring Semester 2026
Hikari Kids! (3 to 5 yr olds) – Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am to 10am
Youth Elementary Level 1 (6 to 10 yrs old) – Saturdays 11:00am to 12:30pm
Youth Elementary Level 2 (6 to 10 yrs old) – Mondays 3:15pm to 4:45pm
Youth Elementary Level 3 (6 to 10 yrs old) – Wednesdays 3:15pm to 4:45pm
Middle School Level 1 (11 to 14 yrs old) – Saturdays 9:00am to 10:30am
Middle School Level 2 (11 to 14 yrs old) – Tuesdays 3:15pm to 4:45pm
Middle School Level 3 ( 11 to 14 yrs old) – Fridays 3:15pm to 4:45pm
High School Level 1 (15 to 17 yrs old) – Saturdays 1:00pm to 2:30pm
High School Level 2 (15 to 17 yrs old) – Thursdays 3:15pm to 4:45pm
High School Level 3 (15 to 17 yrs old) – Saturdays 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Adult Easy Conversation – Tuesdays 10:30am to 11:30am
Adult Easy Conversation – Wednesdays 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Adult Easy Conversation – Thursday 10:30am to 11:30am
Adult Easy Conversation Online – TBD
Adult Elementary Level 1 – Thursdays 10:30am to 12:00pm
Adult Elementary Level 1 Online – TBD
Adult Elementary Level 2 – Fridays 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Adult Elementary Level 2 Online – TBD
Adult Elementary Level 3 – Mondays 10:30am to 12:00pm
To register, call us at (626) 396-9927 or email Learn@HikariJapaneseAcademy.com
Here is a wonderful YouTube video that promotes learning Japanese!
Song for Learning Japanese with Mana Okada
Features of Our Courses
Why Choose Us?
Hikari Japanese Academy places the utmost importance on our instructors. We require native Japanese speaking skills, a university degree, several years of professional working experience and the ability to movtivate and encourage students to develop a love for the Japanese language and culture.
Decades of Experience
Collectively, Hikari Japanese Academy team members have over eight decades of professional teaching and business experience.
Learn from the comfort of home
In addition to our in-person classes, we offer several online courses. No more rushing to class after work. No more unnecessary driving. No more wasted time.
Professional Certification
All of our isntructors are native Japanese speakers, received their university degrees in Japan and have earned their teaching certifications.