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Teens can join term-long Japanese courses focused on speaking, listening and beginning kanji, along with manga drawing workshops, offered online through Japan Society's Language Center. Younger children and families visit in person for seasonal celebrations like New Year's, Children's Day and the 7-5-3 ceremony, with performances and crafts.
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Fall teen courses run Oct-Dec 2026 (online); family festivals seasonally on site
Course fees vary; see Language Center
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Ages 4–17.
Course fees vary; see Language Center
Fall teen courses run Oct-Dec 2026 (online); family festivals seasonally on site
333 East 47th Street, 10017, in Turtle Bay, Manhattan.
Yes. Japan Society Japanese for Teens & Family Festivals is indoors, so it works on rainy or cold days.
Registration is handled by Japan Society: japansociety.org, or call (212) 715-1275.
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