What we’re about
Hop! Step! Japan! is a community created to help travelers and newcomers truly connect with Japan.
Through local tours, Survival Japanese lessons, and online classes, our goal is simple:
to help you experience the joy, confidence, and “success moments” that come from understanding and engaging with the local culture.
We believe that connecting with a place and its people is the greatest gift—something money can’t buy.
Whether you're learning essential phrases, joining a bar-hopping night, or exploring hidden local spots, we want every experience to feel meaningful, empowering, and fun.
With Yohei as your guide and teacher, you’ll gain practical skills, cultural insights, and memorable stories that stay with you long after your trip.
Let’s take the first step together—Hop! Step! Japan!
Upcoming events
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- $35.00
Tokyo Survival Japanese Lesson for Tourists
Starbucks Coffee (Shinjuku), Tokyo Shibuya-ku Yoyogi 2-2-1 Shinjuku Southern Terrace Uchi, Shinjuku, JPWelcome to our Lesson! 🇯🇵
Learn essential Japanese phrases for travel in a fun and interactive lesson in Tokyo. Practice real-life situations, gain confidence, and receive a mini phrasebook to take home. Watch the lesson here!
Details:
Begin your experience by meeting at the rental space. Receive a warm welcome, make introductions, and get an overview of the experience. Play a quick "Why are you learning Japanese?" game to break the ice. Learn essential survival phrases, including greetings, how to order food, ask for directions, and basic shopping phrases. Receive handouts and mini phrasebooks to help you remember what you've learned. Next, role-play real-life travel situations with fun pair or group activities. Practice self-introductions, ordering at a restaurant, checking in at a hotel, shopping, and asking for directions. Then, head outside and walk to a nearby café or shop. Try ordering in Japanese with support and encouragement. Enjoy a fun and practical way to apply your new skills. Finish by answering final questions, reviewing phrases, and receiving your phrasebook. Leave with lots of smiles, a group photo, and a souvenir to remember your experience.
- Learn essential Japanese phrases for travel, including greetings and ordering
- Practice real-life situations with fun role-playing activities
- Gain confidence in speaking Japanese and receive a mini phrasebook
- Enjoy a guided walk to a nearby café or shop to practice ordering in Japanese
- Receive personalized feedback and a souvenir to remember your experience
1 attendee - $35.00
Tokyo Survival Japanese Lesson for Tourists
Starbucks Coffee (Shinjuku), Tokyo Shibuya-ku Yoyogi 2-2-1 Shinjuku Southern Terrace Uchi, Shinjuku, JPWelcome to our Lesson! 🇯🇵
Learn essential Japanese phrases for travel in a fun and interactive lesson in Tokyo. Practice real-life situations, gain confidence, and receive a mini phrasebook to take home. Watch the lesson here!
Details:
Begin your experience by meeting at the rental space. Receive a warm welcome, make introductions, and get an overview of the experience. Play a quick "Why are you learning Japanese?" game to break the ice. Learn essential survival phrases, including greetings, how to order food, ask for directions, and basic shopping phrases. Receive handouts and mini phrasebooks to help you remember what you've learned. Next, role-play real-life travel situations with fun pair or group activities. Practice self-introductions, ordering at a restaurant, checking in at a hotel, shopping, and asking for directions. Then, head outside and walk to a nearby café or shop. Try ordering in Japanese with support and encouragement. Enjoy a fun and practical way to apply your new skills. Finish by answering final questions, reviewing phrases, and receiving your phrasebook. Leave with lots of smiles, a group photo, and a souvenir to remember your experience.
- Learn essential Japanese phrases for travel, including greetings and ordering
- Practice real-life situations with fun role-playing activities
- Gain confidence in speaking Japanese and receive a mini phrasebook
- Enjoy a guided walk to a nearby café or shop to practice ordering in Japanese
- Receive personalized feedback and a souvenir to remember your experience
1 attendee - $35.00
Tokyo Survival Japanese Lesson for Tourists
Starbucks Coffee (Shinjuku), Tokyo Shibuya-ku Yoyogi 2-2-1 Shinjuku Southern Terrace Uchi, Shinjuku, JPWelcome to our Lesson! 🇯🇵
Learn essential Japanese phrases for travel in a fun and interactive lesson in Tokyo. Practice real-life situations, gain confidence, and receive a mini phrasebook to take home. Watch the lesson here!
Details:
Begin your experience by meeting at the rental space. Receive a warm welcome, make introductions, and get an overview of the experience. Play a quick "Why are you learning Japanese?" game to break the ice. Learn essential survival phrases, including greetings, how to order food, ask for directions, and basic shopping phrases. Receive handouts and mini phrasebooks to help you remember what you've learned. Next, role-play real-life travel situations with fun pair or group activities. Practice self-introductions, ordering at a restaurant, checking in at a hotel, shopping, and asking for directions. Then, head outside and walk to a nearby café or shop. Try ordering in Japanese with support and encouragement. Enjoy a fun and practical way to apply your new skills. Finish by answering final questions, reviewing phrases, and receiving your phrasebook. Leave with lots of smiles, a group photo, and a souvenir to remember your experience.
- Learn essential Japanese phrases for travel, including greetings and ordering
- Practice real-life situations with fun role-playing activities
- Gain confidence in speaking Japanese and receive a mini phrasebook
- Enjoy a guided walk to a nearby café or shop to practice ordering in Japanese
- Receive personalized feedback and a souvenir to remember your experience
1 attendee
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