San Jose Betsuin Japanese Language School

Welcome!

Our school was established in 1907 for young Nikkei individuals who were Japanese American, whose first language wasn't Japanese. Today we have students who want to learn Japanese or are interested in Japanese culture.  We welcome people from all backgrounds and from various age groups. Although we are affiliated with the Buddhist Temple, our focus is teaching Japanese,  so religion is not required.  However, you can also actively engage in Japanese-American culture and the community at the Buddhist temple in the historic San Jose Japantown, which is one of only three currently existing Japantowns in the entire nation.