Hikari Youth Afterschool Program – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 3pm to 5:30pm NEW!
Hikari Youth Saturdays – Call for information NEW!
High School Advanced Placement Prep Class – Call for information NEW!
Adult Basic Japanese Conversation – Tuesdays 10:30am to 11:30am
Adult Basic Japanese Conversation Online – Tuesdays 7:00pm to 8:00pm
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
2026 Schedule of Classes
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.