Komaba Research Campus Japanese Language Courses are offered by the Japanese Language Education Division, Center for Global Education at the University of Tokyo, primarily for UTokyo international students and foreign researchers who wish to learn Japanese while pursuing their academic and research activities.
The classes are held during the spring semester (April to July) and the fall semester (October to January).
Currently, all classes are conducted online.

1. Foreign researchers and faculty members affiliated with the University of Tokyo
2. International Students enrolled at the University of Tokyo
3. Spouses of those in categories 1 or 2 (*Spouses may enroll if there are vacancies in the class.)

Class	Description
Level 1 （Elementary）	To study and practice sentence patterns and vocabulary of lower elementary level
Level 2 （Upper- Elementary） *There will be no classes in the 2025 Autumn Semester.	To study and practice sentence patterns and vocabulary of upper elementary level
Level pre3 （Elementary to Intermediate）	To enhance overall Japanese, including listening and reading comprehension for learners who have finished elementary textbooks.

*If you wish to take Level 2 or other classes, please visit the website of the Japanese Language Education Division, Center for Global Education.

Textbooks

Class	Textbook
Level 1	"GET CONNECTED!" (Center for Japanese Language Education, The University of Tokyo)
Level 2 *There will be no classes in the 2025 Autumn Semester.	Original textbook
Level pre3	"WEEKLY J book 1 TALK IN JAPANESE FOR 6WEEKS" (BONJINSHA)

2025 Autumn Course Information

October 14, 2025 (Tuesday) - January 15, 2026 (Thursday)

How to Apply

1) Take the Japanese Proficiency Level Check Test to decide your class level and prepare the necessary documents listed below.

　　
　　　　　　　　　　　

2) Fill out the registration form.
Register here.

*Course registration for the Autumn Semester will open in stages on or after September 22. Please refer to the table below for the application periods according to your affiliation and status.
The registration for the 2025 Autumn Semester is now closed.

3) Upload necessary documents from HERE.　

*Make sure to name the files as follows, for example, if applicant's name is ''Harry Potter'',
please use APPLICANT'S FULL NAME as;
1. Copy of UTokyo ID/document: [Harry Potter_ID.jpg] or [Harry Potter_ID.pdf]
2. Passport-style photo: [Harry Potter_Photo.jpg]
3. Letter of request from your host researcher (Researchers Only):
[Harry Potter_Letter.pdf]
4. A statement testifying that the applicant is a spouse of a UTokyo student or researcher (Spouses only): [Harry Potter_Testament.pdf]

4) A notification with your ID and password for logging in to the Course Registration Management System will be sent to your registered email address.

5) After being contacted by the course office, please log in to the Course Registration Management System and input the additional required information.

Application Period

Affiliation & Status	Application period
IIS & RCAST International Students (including Internship Students) and Foreign Researchers	From September 22 (Mon) to October 6 (Mon)
Other International Students and Foreign Researchers	From September 29 (Mon) to October 6 (Mon)
Spouses	From October 3 (Fri) to October 6 (Mon)

Necessary Documents to be upploaded for Application

●All applicants
(1） Copy of student/staff ID card or Certificate of Enrollment/Employment issued by UTokyo
(2） Passport-style photo (4 cm×3 cm)

In addition to the above, foreign researchers and spouses must submit the following documents.

●Researchers Only
・　Letter of Request from Host Researcher (with signature or seal)

●Spouses Only
・　Testament
*For (1) mentioned above, please submit a copy of the applicant's spouse's ID card or Certificate of Enrollment issued by UTokyo.

Note

• Applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis until the class becomes full.
• If fewer than five people sign up, the class will not be held.
• No application will be accepted after the application period.
• No application via e-mail will be accepted.
• It is also possible for a representative to apply on your behalf. Please make sure to provide them with all the information required to complete the online application, as well as the necessary documents.
• If your supervisor will not be available during the application period, please try to obtain Letter of Request in advance. If this is not possible, with your supervisor’s permission, you may submit a letter from a substitute professor (this must be a member of the teaching staff, and not a secretary or member of the office staff).