Kalispell Japanese Language and Culture Study Group

Are you interested in Japan and the Japanese language? Stop by when you have time to study Japanese together, discuss Japan and hang out with like-minded people!

This is primarily a group focused on studying Japanese. We will also do other activities from time to time, such as movie nights, game days and lunch events. Periodically we plan to arrange events with Japanese people from the community as well. We also have a Discord server to stay in touch.

Feel free to suggest ideas! If the time of our regular events don't work with your schedule message me (Travis) and let me know.

We study at the Aikido Kenkyu Dantai martial arts dojo. Please be respectful of their space. If you're interested in learning more about Aikido feel free to stop by during a class sometime! Learn more here: http://kalispellaikido.net/

Resources:

https://www.tofugu.com/
https://www.japaneseverbconjugator.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/Dogen
https://www.youtube.com/@mrfujifromjapan
https://cotoacademy.com/japanese-tongue-twisters/
https://jtalkonline.com/how-to-learn-japanese-the-ultimate-beginners-guide/
https://www.satorireader.com/
https://news.web.nhk/news/easy/
https://www.jlpt.jp/e/index.cgi
https://www.japan-guide.com/

Recommended Books:

Nihongo Fun & Easy (used at Flathead Valley Community College)
Yookoso! An Invitation To Contemporary Japanese
All About Particles: A Handbook of Japanese Function Words
Minna No Nihongo

Code of conduct:

Kalispell Japanese Language and Culture Study Group is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age or religion. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery are not appropriate for any event venue, including presentations or online communications. This code of conduct applies to all Kalispell Japanese Language and Culture Study Group spaces, including events that we organize and our digital communities, both online and off. Participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the group (without a refund if applicable) at the discretion of the event organizer(s) or leadership team member(s). Some Kalispell Japanese Language and Culture Study Group spaces may have additional rules in place, which will be made clearly available to participants. Participants are responsible for knowing and abiding by these rules.