Sakura Class — さくらクラス
Upper Beginner
Group Lesson.
Your range of expression opens up — conversations about how you feel and the culture you love begin to bloom. Ten weeks of live conversation, taught by Taiga, for learners ready to leave the apps behind and start speaking real, daily Japanese — with friends at the same level.
Enrollment for this season ended on Sep 18 at 6:00 PM (JST). You can still read the syllabus and schedule below. Follow Instagram to hear when the next Sakura Class opens.
Last season: $590 USD (regular $690 USD) for the full 10-week course.
Schedule
The Sakura Class meets at a fixed time so the group can lock in a rhythm. If you can’t make a session, the recording arrives within 24 hours.
- Registration Period
- Closed — registration ended Sep 18, 6:00 PM (JST)
- Start date
- Fri, Sep 25 — first lesson
- Lesson day
- Every Friday
- Lesson time
- 10:00 AM JST (Tokyo)
- Course Format
- 10 lessons × 90 minutes
10 AM JST · in your time zone
- New York9:00 PM (Thu)
- London2:00 AM (Fri)
- Berlin3:00 AM (Fri)
- Singapore9:00 AM (Fri)
- Sydney11:00 AM (Fri)
All 10 lesson dates · Fridays, 2026
- 1.Sep 25
- 2.Oct 2
- 3.Oct 9
- 4.Oct 16
- 5.Oct 23
- 6.Oct 30
- 7.Nov 6
- 8.Nov 13
- 9.Nov 20
- 10.Nov 27
All-in for the season
Not enrolling nowRegistration for this season is closed. When the next Sakura Class opens, one payment will cover the full 10-week season — no monthly fees or hidden costs. Follow Instagram for the announcement.
- Ten 90-minute live group lessons via Zoom
- Weekly homework with grammar focus
- Private group chat (lifetime access)
- Recording archive of every lesson — yours forever
- Priority invitation to offline cultural events
- Direct Q&A access to Taiga
What you’ll learn
Every topic in the Sakura Class is paired with what you’ll be able to actually do in a real conversation. We don’t teach grammar for its own sake.
FAQ
Honest answers about the Sakura Class — schedule, level, payment, and what happens after you register.
Is my Japanese level a good fit for the Sakura Class?
If you can read hiragana and katakana, recognise common kanji, and form basic ます-form sentences ("I eat sushi every day"), you’re ready. If you’re unsure whether the Sakura Class fits your level, get in touch — we’ll send you a placement test before you pay.
What if I miss a lesson?
Every lesson is recorded and added to your personal archive within 24 hours. Catch up at your own pace — and the group chat keeps you in the loop until the next class.
How does payment work?
Registration is processed by Stripe in USD. You pay once for the full 10-week season — no subscription or hidden fees. Refund policy is shared during the welcome email.
Is the time zone really 10 AM JST on Fridays?
Yes. The fixed schedule keeps the group consistent. The recording archive plus the group chat are there for students whose live time is inconvenient.
What language is the class taught in?
Primarily Japanese, with simple English support where needed. The goal of the Sakura Class is to push you to speak Japanese as often as possible — even when it’s imperfect.
Will I get a certificate?
We don’t issue a certificate — instead, you’ll have ten lessons of recorded archive, conversations with friends from around the world, and the ability to actually use what you studied.
Next Sakura Class season
Registration for this season is closed. Follow Instagram for the next opening, or start with the Stream Class if you are still at complete-beginner level.