About Us - Osafune Japanese Language School

Your Gateway to Japanese Fluency

Osafune Japanese Language School has been a pioneer in Japanese language education since 1986. We believe in teaching you to lead yourself first to build a frontier spirit focusing on our core value of (LELB) Learning, Earning Leading & Building, guided by the Tenrikyo doctrine.

Our educational philosophy centers on co-creating meaning and value alining with our core value, unlocking new paths to Japanese fluency. With expert instructors, personalized attention, and a supportive community, we provide more than language lessons — we offer a transformative educational experience.

Our History & Milestones

Over three decades of excellence in Japanese language education

1986

Japanese language teachers dispatched to Taiwan, marking our international outreach.

1987

Japanese language teachers dispatched to Thailand, expanding our global presence.

1988

Japanese language classes officially opened, establishing our core educational services.

1990

Certified by the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education.

1991-1995

Established offices in Taiwan, Korea, and Thailand, strengthening our international network.

1999

Bangkok branch opened in Thailand, expanding our regional presence.

2004

Relocated to a new, modern building to accommodate growing student numbers.

2023-2024

Collaborations with institutions in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Vietnam.

Our Philosophy

Osafune Japanese Language School's educational philosophy is to enlighten by teaching you to Lead yourself through learning Japanese and develop a frontier spirit to create new opportunities for your future. We are also based on the Tenrikyo doctrine founding principle.

Join us to Co-create by embracing the key factors of Learning, Earning, Leading, and Building (LELB) to enlighten yourself and society as a whole as a nation. Osafune Japanese Language School's goal is to be a gateway for you to learn all the key factors of LELB to enlighten students to be a frontier spirit to create new opportunities for your future.

Learn

We focus on building a strong foundation in Japanese language skills — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — while also understanding Japanese culture and values.

Earn

Students gain practical language abilities that open doors to part-time jobs, internships, and future career opportunities in Japan and beyond.

Lead

We nurture confidence, discipline, and communication skills so students can take initiative.

Build

Our programs help students construct a solid future — whether progressing to higher education, developing careers, or achieving personal growth. We broaden perspectives by exposing students to new ideas, cultures, and ways of thinking, fostering global awareness and personal insight.

Enlighten

We emphasize real-life communication and cultural integration, helping students connect meaningfully with Japanese society and people. We believe that co-creating by embracing the key factors of Learning, Earning, Leading, and Building (LELB) will be the gateway to enlightenment and a joyous life (Yoki Gurashi).