Center for Japanese LanguageWaseda University

About CJL

Assistance for Japanese Language Learning

Waseda Nihongo Support

Center for Japanese Language (CJL) at Waseda University offers WASEDA NIHONGO SUPPORT to international students who are keen to develop NIHONGO proficiency and learning skills in their self-directed learning. The staff of WASEDA NIHONGO SUPPORT is available to support learners with their individual needs and problems. Not only beginners but also advanced learners can receive helpful support and guidance in all aspects of their NIHONGO learning as well as in their daily campus life. Come and join WASEDA NIHONGO SUPPORT!

For more details, visit here: Waseda Nihongo Support.

WILLWaseda International Learning Lounge

Waseda International Learning Lounge (WILL) on the 3rd floor of Building 22, is open for all Waseda students, faculty, and staff from different nationalities, languages, affiliations or social statuses to deepen mutual understanding. WILL features whiteboards, discussion spaces, personal workspaces and free Wi-Fi to promotes group study, autonomous learning and research exchange.

Open Hours
Monday-Saturday: 9:00~20:00Closed on Sundays, National Holidays except for holidays when classes are held, and University Holidays.

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Japanese Language Students' Reading Room

There are many learning resources such as workbooks for JLPT. Make use of Japanese Language Students’ Reading Room !

Located on the third floor of Building No. 22, the Japanese Language Students’ Reading Room is a library that houses a wide range of books on Japanese language education.

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The Japanese Language Students’ Reading Room has a full array of Japanese language teaching materials for students studying Japanese so that they can study in accordance with their level of proficiency and the reasons why they are studying. The Japanese Language Students’ Reading Room also lends dictionaries, as well as cassette tapes, compact disks, and other audio study aids, to assist international students in studying Japanese. Furthermore, the library collects books that explain Japan’s history and culture and the lives of the Japanese people.

Opening/Closing Times

In principle, the Japanese Language Students’ Reading Room is open during times when classes are held at the Center for Japanese Language.
Please check the library’s website for service hours during summer, winter, and spring vacations.

Day Opening times
Monday to Friday 9:00 – 22:00
Saturday 9:00 – 18:00

Examples of Books

Japanese language studying aids for self-study

Japanese Language Students’ Reading Room has various teaching aids for self-study. Its collection of books includes not only textbooks, workbooks and other books, but also cassette tapes, CDs, and other audio materials.

Materials of Japanese language and Japanese education

The library’s books on Japanese language education including Japanese linguistics, Japanese language teaching methods, Intercultural communication etc.

Materials introducing Japan’s current situation

The library’s collection of books focuses Japanese history, culture, economy. It also includes essays, novels, and comics.

Magazines and newspapers

The library has magazines and newspapers for Japanese language researcher and international students.

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