Corporate Japanese Language Training
Practical Japanese and Cross-Cultural Communication for Professionals
Personalized Online Training for Professionals Worldwide
Japanese Training for Today’s Global Workplace
OWL provides personalized Japanese language and cross-cultural communication training for professionals who work with Japanese companies, colleagues, clients, and business partners.
Each program is tailored to the learner’s profession, responsibilities, Japanese proficiency level, and communication goals. Training focuses on practical language skills that can be applied directly in meetings, emails, presentations, workplace conversations, business travel, and assignments in Japan.
In addition to language instruction, learners develop a deeper understanding of Japanese workplace culture, professional etiquette, communication styles, and expectations.
One-on-one and small-group training is available online for professionals in the United States and internationally.
2026 Session Calendar
Winter Session Jan.8 - Mar.20
Spring Session Apr.1 - Jun.5
July - August Wednesdays
Fall Session Sep.8 - Dec.18
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Group lessons are currently on summer break.
For private lessons or classes starting in the fall, please contact us through the contact form.
About Your Trainer
Naoko Araya
Corporate Japanese Language Trainer
Business Japanese | Cross-Cultural Communication
Naoko Araya is a Corporate Japanese Language Trainer specializing in Business Japanese and cross-cultural communication for professionals.
She began teaching Japanese after moving to New York in 2010 and is now based in Michigan. With more than 10 years of teaching experience, she has worked with professionals and adult learners primarily across the United States, as well as in Asia and Europe.
Naoko specializes in helping professionals who work with Japanese companies, colleagues, clients, and business partners. Each training program is customized according to the learner’s profession, responsibilities, Japanese proficiency level, and communication goals.
Her lessons focus on practical Japanese that can be used directly in professional situations, including meetings, emails, presentations, workplace conversations, business travel, and assignments in Japan.
She also helps learners understand Japanese workplace culture, professional etiquette, communication styles, and cross-cultural differences, enabling them to communicate more confidently and build stronger professional relationships.
Professional Qualifications
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MTTC Japanese 100 — Passed
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ACTFL OPI Japanese — Advanced High
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420-Hour Japanese Language Teacher Training Program — Completed
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B.A. in English and American Literature
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10+ Years of Japanese Language Teaching Experience