Welcome to The Naganuma School
The Naganuma School is widely considered as the pioneer of modern Japanese language training in Japan. Although officially established as a school in 1948, its birth occurred almost two decades earlier as its founder, Naoe Naganuma, had begun publishing Japanese language texts books and performed as instructor for the US Embassy diplomats in the years prior to WWII. As such, Naganuma is regarded as one of the world’s longest continual providers of Japanese language training. In addition to sustaining the publication of its highly regarded Naganuma text books today, the School continues to employ the groundbreaking teaching techniques which came to be known as the Naganuma Method.
Throughout its history, the School has always persisted in going beyond just language education, aiming for the self-realization of each of our students with the development of a confidence to communicate effectively through mastery of the language. The result over the School’s decades of teaching has been the creation more than 30,000 talented graduates, many of whom have gone on to become prominent leaders in diplomacy, international business, and higher education. In fulfilling its mission, the School continues to help shape gifted people who will bridge Japan and the world in all areas of expertise.
Now, we’ve brought the Naganuma method to a limited selection of live online courses that you can now join from anywhere in the world!
Naoe Naganuma (1894-1973) established The Institute for Research in Linguistic Culture in 1947 and the following year opened the Tokyo School of Japanese Language as an affiliated Japanese language school.
The school was first located in Kanda Misaki-cho, Tokyo, but was relocated to the present address in Shibuya several years later. The school is widely known as “The Naganuma School ” after the founder and continues to grow as a school with a world-wide reputation.
"We, at Naganuma, provide Japanese language lessons that suit the objectives of our students in a most effective way, supported by a teaching staff rich in experience.
Our hope is that you will play an active role in the world as a true cosmopolitan with the Japanese that you learn at the School. Also, your friendships with people from over 50 countries worldwide and the network of more than 30 thousand graduates of the School are certain to become your valuable asset.
We are determined to continue our efforts to enrich and to brighten your life in the future."
| Name | The Naganuma School – Tokyo School of Japanese Language |
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| Established | 1948 |
| Founder | Naoe Naganuma |
| Chairman | Kazuhiko Naganuma |
| Principal | Chie Koyama |
| Teachers and Staff | Approx. 100 teachers and 20 office staff |
| Students | Approx. 600 students |
| National origin of Students | Approx. 50 countries |
| Address | 16-26, Nampeidai-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0036 |
| Tel | +81-3-3463-7261 |
| Fax | +81-3-3463-7599 |
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| Awards | The School received The Japan Foundation Awards. ＊This award is given to individuals and organizations that have contributed to the promotion of international mutual understanding. Nagamuma School is the only Japanese language school that has ever received this prestigious award. |
"Since the opening of the School in 1948, highly motivated people with their dreams and objectives have gathered here from all over the globe.
Although the needs of the students vary as the world changes at an accelerated pace, our mission will always be to support the students to gain the best learning experience and to ensure that the environment be a place where they can devote themselves to learning.
We are determined to promote renovation of the School so that you can improve your life and make your dream come true with global communication skills you gain in class and through contacts you make in the multi-cultural student environment."
