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Japanese Plus Marine Activities

Genki Japanese and Culture School Okinawa

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Course description

Want to experience the best of Okinawa’s famous waters while mastering the Japanese language? This extra module can be added to your core Japanese course and will have you exploring the island by all modes of water transport, and enjoying yourself like never before. Okinawa is well known throughout Japan and the world for the beauty of its beaches and oceans, and there are numerous ways to traverse them. GenkiJACS has partnered with some of the best providers to bring you their marine activities at the lowest possible price, without sacrificing quality. From diving with tropical fish to learning all about how people are protecting nature, you’ll never run out of things to do!

Activities can be such as:

Snorkeling, Introductory Diving, Sea Fishing
SUP, Surfing, Wakeboarding, Windsurfing, Flyboarding, Parasailing
Sea Kayaking, Jet Skiing, Banana Boat, Wakeboarding
Yacht Cruise
Whale Watching
Uninhabited Island Tour
Motor Paragliding, Yacht Lesson
World Famous Aquarium
Marine Conservation Activities

Maximum length of course: 4 weeks
Schedule: 10 grammar, 10 4-skills application Monday to Friday and then 3 marine activities classes per week held on weekdays and Saturdays.
Course available: Year-round, starting every Monday (for complete beginners: first Monday of every month and third Mondays in June, July and August)

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2-4 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Start dates for beginners
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
26 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Saturday
School holidays
20 Mar 2025, 29 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025 - 06 May 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 23 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 24 Nov 2025, 29 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026

GenkiJACS Okinawa does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:30 AM - 01:10 PM
Activity
02:05 PM - 04:05 PM
Activity
09:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Afternoon session
02:05 PM - 05:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Absolute beginner
Elementary
Pre-intermediate
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Naha to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 20 years old
(18 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Our Okinawa Japanese school blends the best of GenkiJACS with the best of Okinawa
to create something new and unique that you won’t get at any other Japanese
language school! True to its island heritage, this location offers a unique water-based
course, an environmental focus in both lessons and activities, and as much time in
nature as we can arrange!

GRAND OPENING JUNE 16th 2025!!!

Year opened
2025
Number of classrooms
5

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Free Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native Japanese speakers
All
Teachers with Japanese teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Genki Japanese and Culture School Okinawa varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 20. In the summer, the average age is 18.

School holidays

GenkiJACS Okinawa does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
20 Mar 2025, 29 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025 - 06 May 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 23 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 24 Nov 2025, 29 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026

School location

Often called “the Hawaii of Japan”, Okinawa is a tropical island paradise that has warm
weather year-round, some of the world’s highest-ranked beaches, and a way of life that
will make it hard to go back to your day job. Only two hours from the mainland by
plane with connections to all main Japanese International Airports makes this paradise super well connected .

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Housing

GenkiJACS Okinawa offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 351
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Naha
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, computers, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, air conditioning, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 40 - 70 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 351
The opportunity to stay with a Japanese host family is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the culture, and practice at "home" what you learned at school that day.

When arranging a host family for you, we try to take into account any needs or preferences you may have, such as smoker or non-smoker, allergies, English ability, and so on. Your host family can act as guides and mentors, friends and companions, and a wonderful resource in your adventure in Japan. They are likely to be the people you become closest to during your stay, which is why we work with a very reputable homestay provider that performs a thorough screening of all host family applicants, to ensure that they can provide a suitable environment to assist your learning and to allow you to fully experience Japan.
student-residence

Naha Guesthouse

NZ$ 222
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Naha
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 25 - 60 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 222
A private room in a guesthouse with both other foreigners and Japanese people gives you the freedom to enjoy the city life freely, but also the chance to make friends. The room includes a bed, desk, and simple living space. Kitchen, toilet and bathing facilities are shared with other guests.
apartment

Private apartment - Single-person room - No meals

NZ$ 527
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Naha
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, free internet, tV room, carpet, air conditioning, and heating
Distance to school: 25 - 70 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 527
Apartments are conveniently located in the central area of Naha, giving you the freedom to enjoy the city.
Apartments are usually Western style, about 20 square meters in size. All apartments have air conditioning, a bed, and are fully furnished.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged ¥ 6,500 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Naha based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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