Writing, Literature, & Languages   

This four‑week class shows how to transform real experiences into compelling stories. Through animal encounters, personal memories, and local history, you’ll learn to shape vivid scenes, choose perspective, and balance truth with storytelling craft. We’ll explore writing about real people with honesty, using place as a character, and blending fact with legend. Each session includes guided exercises to help you draft and refine your own work, ending with optional sharing and feedback to inspire future projects.

Ready to take your Japanese skills to the next level? Designed as a continuation of Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture, this course is ideal for students who have taken the intro class or who have had some exposure to Japanese language before. Through interactive lessons, you will expand your conversational skills, and discover new Kanji characters through their origins. Each session explores fascinating cultural insights to deepen your understanding of the country. Join Tokyo native Ikuko Sensei to build your confidence and connect more deeply with the Japanese language and culture.