Japanese Language and Internship School Asahi Nihongo

What Japanese Language and Internship School Asahi Nihongo does

Japanese Language and Internship School Asahi Nihongo (朝日日本語学校), founded in 1999 and headquartered in Chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Japan, operates a private language school with a headcount of approximately 16 employees. It delivers Japanese-language instruction to international students through a portfolio that includes short-term courses of 2-8 weeks, long-term courses of up to 2.5 years, intensive, combi, private, part-time, and distance-learning formats, alongside JLPT preparation (N1, N2, N3), Kanji classes, and free language-exchange and study-group programs. Its distinctive offering is an internship-placement service that connects students with Japanese companies in industries spanning IT, design, tourism, architecture, marketing, transportation, and media - described as the only such program in Fukuoka. Supporting revenue streams include accommodation referral (host family, flat share, dormitory, serviced apartment), marine-sports activities, cultural experiences, the Secret Q-Shu eco-tour series, and the Made in Q-Shu artisan marketplace.

Name

Japanese Language and Internship School Asahi Nihongo

Legal name

ASAHI NIHONGO

Website

https://japanese-school-asahi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Japanese Language and Internship School Asahi Nihongo is a private Fukuoka-based Japanese language school founded in 1999 that serves international students with short- and long-term Japanese courses, JLPT preparation, and the only internship-placement service connecting learners with Japanese companies in the region.

Ownership category

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Product category

Language Education Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Language Schools (Multi-Language) (EDAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Language School Accommodation & Student Services (School-Provided) (EDAIAEAO), General Language Schools & Institutes (EDAMAFAA), Corporate Group Language Immersion Programs (EDAIAEAN)

Keywords

• Japanese language education
• Internship placement services
• JLPT preparation courses
• Cultural immersion programs
• Language school Fukuoka

Headquarters

HQ city

Fukuoka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Japanese Language Courses: Tuition fees for various Japanese language courses including short-term (2-8 weeks), long-term (up to 2.5 years), part-time, intensive, and private courses. Revenue generated through course enrollment fees.
2. Internship Placement Services: Placement services introducing students to Japanese companies for work experience. The school is the only one in Fukuoka offering this service.
3. Accommodation Services: Provision of accommodation options including host family stays, flat shares, and dormitories for international students.
4. JLPT Preparation Courses: Specialized test preparation courses for Japanese-Language Proficiency Test levels N1, N2, and N3.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Japanese Language and Internship School Asahi Nihongo is a Fukuoka-based Japanese language school that sells Japanese language courses (short-term, long-term, part-time, intensive, private, and distance learning) together with JLPT preparation classes and a distinctive internship placement service that introduces students to Japanese companies. The school is the only one in Fukuoka offering internship placement, and complements instruction with accommodation, cultural experiences, marine sports, and authorized German Bildungsurlaub programs.

Product overview

Asahi Nihongo is a Japanese language school and internship provider based in Fukuoka, Japan, offering a comprehensive educational platform centered around Japanese language instruction. The core product portfolio includes Japanese Language Courses (Standard, Long-term, Intensive, Combi, Private, and Distance Learning formats), JLPT Preparation Courses (N1, N2, N3), and Kanji Classes. The school uniquely offers an Internship Program connecting students with Japanese companies in Fukuoka. Supporting services include Accommodation options (Host Family, Flat Share, Dormitory, Serviced Apartments), Marine Sports activities, Free Language Exchange, and Free Study Group sessions. Additional offerings include Cultural Experiences, Secret Q-Shu eco-tours, and the Made in Q-Shu marketplace featuring Kyushu artisan products. The school also provides educational news via its Asahi Nihongo News newsletter.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Japanese Language Courses Comprehensive Japanese language instruction from beginner to advanced levels, including Standard Short-term Courses (2-8 weeks), Long-term Courses (up to 2.5 years), Intensive Courses, Combi Courses, Private Courses, and Distance Learning. Designed for international students seeking classroom-based Japanese language education in Fukuoka, Japan.
• JLPT Preparation Courses (N1, N2, N3) Part-time preparation courses for JLPT levels N1, N2, and N3 aimed at students with prior Japanese knowledge preparing to advance their JLPT grade, priced at 15,000 Yen per 10 group lessons plus 10,000 Yen enrollment/materials fee and 8% consumption tax.
• JLPT N1 Preparation Course Specialized course to help students pass the JLPT N1 level, covering complex grammar, reading comprehension, and listening skills, with test analysis and instructor feedback. Offered on a part-time basis with the first two introductory lessons free.
• Kanji Class Weekly Kanji class held every Friday from 17:00 to 18:00 for all levels, including JLPT test preparation from N5 to N1, with all necessary materials included at 500 yen per session. No prior Japanese knowledge required.
• Internship Program Work experience program connecting students with Japanese companies in Fukuoka for internships, including Unpaid Internships, Work and Travel in Japan, and Work Experience Programs. The school is the only one in Fukuoka that places students at Japanese companies for this kind of fulfilling work experience.
• Accommodation Services Accommodation options for international students in Fukuoka, including Host Family stays with Japanese families, Flat Share, Dormitory, and Serviced Apartments.
• Japanese Online Lessons (Distance Learning) Distance learning program allowing students to learn Japanese from anywhere in the world via online lessons, extending the school's instruction beyond its Fukuoka campus.
• Secret Q-Shu Tours Special tours and eco-tourism experiences in Kyushu that introduce hidden spots beyond mainstream tourism, including the Green Tea Homestay in Higashi Sonogi town.
• Cultural Experiences Cultural activities and education including calligraphy, Japanese art, Japanese games, chopsticks etiquette, and various traditional experiences for international students.
• Marine Sports Marine sports activities including diving, surfing, sailing, and skiing offered alongside language studies for an integrated learning and recreation experience in Fukuoka.

Quantifiable outcome

• High student satisfaction with very high rate of repeaters

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ritter SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school relationship with Ritter School in Japan. A partnership for educational collaboration and student exchange between the two Japanese language schools.
• Various Japanese CompaniescoreOthersJapanese companies that host internship students from Asahi Nihongo. The school introduces students to these companies for fulfilling work experience. Companies span industries including animation, architecture, cosmetics, design, IT, marketing, tourism, and more.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lexis Japan: Specialized Japanese language school offering intensive courses and cultural activities for international students. Similar product mix of language instruction plus immersion experiences.
• Genki Japanese Language School: Operates Japanese language schools in Tokyo and Fukuoka with similar curriculum structure (short/long-term, JLPT prep). Direct competitor in the same Fukuoka market where Asahi Nihongo holds its internship-placement monopoly.
• Akamonkai Japanese Language School: Tokyo-based Japanese language school offering long-term, short-term and JLPT preparation courses. Comparable course catalog and target audience of international students seeking Japan-based language education.
• Coto Japanese Academy: Boutique Japanese language school with locations in Tokyo and Yokohama focused on immersive, small-class instruction and cultural experiences. Comparable niche positioning to Asahi Nihongo's experiential offering.
• Kyoto JaLS: Kyoto-based Japanese language school offering short- and long-term courses plus cultural activities. Comparable boutique, experience-led positioning targeting international students in Japan.
• KIC Kyoto International Culture Center: Kyoto-based language and cultural education provider combining Japanese language instruction with cultural immersion programming. Comparable experiential/immersion product positioning to Asahi Nihongo.
• Ritter School: Existing sister-school partner in Japan offering Japanese language education. Closest peer in geography and product mix, with a formal collaborative partnership already in place.
• Tokyo Central Japanese Language School: Mid-sized Japanese language school offering comprehensive language programs for international students. Directly comparable in course structure, target learner profile and direct-to-consumer model.

Broad incumbents

• ISI Japanese Language School: One of Japan's largest chains of Japanese language schools across Tokyo, Kyoto, Nagano and other cities. Comparable curriculum (JLPT prep, long/short-term courses) but operates at much greater scale and across multiple cities.
• EF Education First (Japan): Global education company with Japanese language programs in-country and abroad. Operates at much larger scale and serves a broader international footprint, representing an incumbent competitor for inbound study-abroad students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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