ABOUT WAHAHA WAHAHAについて

Welcome to WAHAHA! WAHAHAにようこそ!

WAHAHA is a small-sized Japanese school in Fukuoka, voted the 7th most livable city in the world (Monocle 2016). Since it was established on 7th January 2009, WAHAHA has welcomed students from many countries to Fukuoka. Students’ ages range from 5 to over 70 and students of all ages enjoy learning together.

The name of the school – WAHAHA – expresses our wish that there will always be lots of smiles and laughter here. No matter how painful or hard it is, you can manage if you blow it off with laughter! We believe that laughter is a magical and essential item that can make both you and the other person feel happy. During the coronavirus pandemic, the school was quiet and the days were lonely, but thanks to you, there is laughter again.

In this city which has a good balance of urban and nature, improve your Japanese with fun and effective lessons here at WAHAHA in combination with events and gatherings outside of the classroom! WAHAHA, allowing us to maintain a cozy, friendly and family-like atmosphere. Not only does this allow us to be more flexible and focus on each and every one of our students' needs on an individual basis, but we also strive to: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer support for student visa applications. You can stay on a tourist visa.

Attraction WAHAHAの魅力

  • Small classes and grouping by level
    Don’t get lost in the crowd!
    Small classes with just 1 to 4 students.

    Group classes will always be between 2 and 4 students so you are guaranteed to get the attention you need and the chance to interact and practice. At WAHAHA, we carefully place students into classes that match their language ability and needs. However, if no group class is available at a suitable level, we offer.In the event that there are no other students at your ability level, you will have 2 hours of one-on-one classes daily instead of 3 hours of group lesson.
  • Lessons and activities tailored to your needs
    In addition to our standard courses, we offer a variety of courses to suit the learning goals of each student.

    · Business course
    · Working holiday course
    · Translation course
    · Lessons for Fukuoka residents
    · Additional lessons

    If there is anything you would like to study in addition to standard lessons (JLPT, conversation, business, etc.), you can take private lessons starting from one hour.

    Once or twice a week, WAHAHA holds events such as Japanese cultural experiences, sightseeing tours, and dinner parties. WAHAHA teachers and Japanese people living in Fukuoka will take part, so you can interact with them in Japanese. If you want to interact regularly with Japanese language exchange partners, the school will introduce you to them.

    Meet up with Japanese people.
    ・Mingle Group (1st and 3rd Saturdays)
    ・Hippo Group(4th Tuesday)

    For more information click here.
  • English Support
    No Japanese? No worries!
    English support for beginners.

    We know learning a new language can be nerve-wracking. To help students starting out on their Japanese journey, our teachers can speak English in and out of the classroom when needed.
  • Professional teachers

    Our instructors not only have strong careers in Japan but also have broad overseas experience in various fields.
    The school offers a global perspective on the Japanese language and provides instruction tailored to each student's objectives.
    Many of our excellent teachers offer lessons for business and job-hunting, newspaper and novel translation, and other specialised lessons at intermediate and advanced levels.
  • Concierge system
    At your service!
    Free help and support
    – anytime about anything. Just ask!

    Differences in language and culture can be stressful for Japanese language learners from overseas when they come to Japan for the first time. WAHAHA not only provides lessons but also responds quickly to help with all kinds of daily life problems. All services are provided free of charge and our staff will support you so that you can concentrate on learning Japanese.

    For more information click here.
  • Very short-term lessons OK

    We offer completely tailor-made lessons from 1 day to about 1 week, depending on your needs. Things like…
    “I want to know useful phrases when I am travelling”
    “I have only a week off, so I want to take intensive lessons”
    “I have an interview, so I want to practise role-plays”
    “I need help preparing for a presentation”
  • Great Location
    Location, location, location!

    WAHAHA is just a short stroll from Tenjin, the commercial heart of Fukuoka. You can shop until you drop and dine out at some of the best restaurants in Fukuoka. On foot 15 minutes.

    For more information click here.

School 学校紹介

  • Name
    WAHAHA Japanese Language School
  • Address
    4F 2-2-7 Maizuru, Chuo-ku
    Fukuoka 810-0073

    〒810-0073
    福岡県福岡市中央区舞鶴2-2-7 第二赤坂ビル 4F
  • Tel
    +81-92-737-2288
  • Opening hours
    M-F 9:30-18:00 JST
    Saturday & Sunday closed
    (we are available via email on weekends)