参加する３つの理由
3 Great Reasons To Join
Learn Japanese with friends
We offer Japanese classes taught by Japanese native speakers with qualifications in teaching Japanese to students who don’t speak Japanese as a first language. We also offer events, resources, and language exchange opportunities.
Experience Japanese culture
We love to share and enjoy Japanese culture on our social media, at our dinners at the best Japanese restaurants in SA, at our events and through the events of our partners and key institutions like the Japanese Embassy of South Africa.
Find new opportunities between SA and Japan
We offer full-courses in Japanese through our partner Human Academy, for those who wish to travel, study and live in Japan. We also offer Japanese-to-English and English-to-Japanese translation and interpretation, as well as market research services.
JLCSAの楽しみ方
How to Enjoy JLCSA
Join the club
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Learn with others
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Participate in events
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私たちのアプローチ
Our Approach
We are South Africa’s first official Japanese Language Club, founded in 2020. The JLCSA currently has over 600 members, based in Cape Town, Pretoria, and Johannesburg.
We aim to create a space for those who are learning Japanese to meet and socialise, to enable access to resources, to create new opportunities for learning Japanese and about Japanese culture.
We hope to provide South African and Japanese people with as many bridges as possible.
Courses
Find new opportunities between
SA and Japan.
Membership
Become a member and earn points. Enjoy member only events and other benefits.
Events
From language exchanges to cultural events to movie nights – we do it all! Please join us to have a lot of fun and make amazing new friends!
Articles
We publish short and long articles in Japanese and English on topics relating to both Japan and South Africa.
日本語コースのご案内
Our Japanese Courses
- Basics – Hiragana and Katakana
- Beginner N5 Class
- Beginner+ N4 Class
- Individual Classes
- Kids Japanese Course (from ages 9-12)
受講者の声
Voices Of Our Students
JLCSAで日本文化を発見しよう！
Let’s Discover Japanese Culture at JLCSA!
生け花 — Flower Arrangement (Ikebana)
Find new opportunities between
SA and Japan.
茶道 — Tea Ceremony (Sado)
Become a member and earn points. Enjoy member only events and other benefits.
書道 — Calligraphy Course (Shodo)
From language exchanges to cultural events to movie nights – we do it all! Please join us to have a lot of fun and make amazing new friends!
イベントをチェックしよう！
Let’s Check Out the Events!
Comic-Con Africa
(Thursday to Sunday) | 28 – 31 Aug 2025 | 9:00 to 18:00
Nasrec rd, corner Rand Show Rd, Nasrec, Johannesburg, 2091, South Africa
Japanese Language Proficiency Test
7 December 2025
私たちの親しみやすいチーム
Our Friendly Team
Ongezwa Lusizi
Organiser
I am an administrative and programme support assistant at JLCSA. I have experience in research, public policy, and project coordination, with a background in international affairs and education. I’m passionate about cultural exchange, smooth programme delivery, and supporting students throughout their Japanese language journey.
Louis-François du Toit
Web Administrator
Been studying Japanese since 2017. I went to Japan in 2019 and was the most amazing experience. I have been working towards moving to Japan. I am currently busy studying TEFL BA Degree.
Hiromi Spinola
Head Teacher
Hiromi grew up in Machida, Tokyo. After finishing her BA degree in Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language, she taught in Taiwan for 4 years. She has lived and taught Japanese in SA since 2004. She lives in Pretoria with her SA husband and two daughters. She loves sports and music, watching soccer games and playing many instruments such as piano, pipe organ, clarinet and ukulele.
Meso Qhobela
Media Manager
Hi everyone, I'm Meso! I'm a marketing professional with a genuine passion for Japanese culture, and I'm incredibly excited to be joining the Japanese Language Club here in South Africa. I'm a self-confessed otaku – anime, manga, you name it, I love it! My work in marketing often has a strong visual focus, and as an artist myself, I'm always drawn to creative expression. Looking forward to connecting with everyone in the JLCSA community and exploring all things Japanese!
Kendal Conradie
Translator
A Japanese/English translator of South African origin, I am a native English speaker holding a JLPT N1 certificate. I learned Japanese from a native speaker in Cape Town for 7½ years before living in Japan for 5, where I learned from many while teaching English. I also majored in German and General linguistics at Stellenbosch University, and will always enjoy learning languages.
Mami Sugawara
Teacher
Hello! I was primarily school teacher from Japan, I spent nearly two years teaching mathematics in Namibia last year. Currently, I'm taking Honors degree in Mathematics Education at the University of Pretoria. I love learning about other cultures through making friends and I'm always eager to have nice conversations! I’m looking forward to seeing you and having fun time together!
Precious Molobye
Organiser
I am an administrative and programme support assistant at JLCSA. I have experience in research, public policy, and project coordination, with a background in international affairs and education. I’m passionate about cultural exchange, smooth programme delivery, and supporting students throughout their Japanese language journey.
Emma Ruiters
Founder
Founder in January 2020. Director (Jan 2020 - Dec 2025)
Chie Yamamoto
Teacher
Hi everyone! I’m Chie Yamamoto from Kyoto, Japan. I have been yoga and pilates instructor more than 16 years in Japan, Bali, Germany and South Africa. Correctly moved to Bloemfontein from Potchefstroom.
I like traveling, music, salsa, anime, comics, all asian food. I am very exciting to meet new people and share our experiences in here! Looking forward to see you and let’s have fun learning together!
これまでの歩み
Our Journey So Far
生け花 — Flower Arrangement (Ikebana)
Find new opportunities between
SA and Japan.
茶道 — Tea Ceremony (Sado)
Become a member and earn points. Enjoy member only events and other benefits.
書道 — Calligraphy Course (Shodo)
From language exchanges to cultural events to movie nights – we do it all! Please join us to have a lot of fun and make amazing new friends!
旅行 — Luxury Tours – Western Cape
We publish short and long articles in Japanese and English on topics relating to both Japan and South Africa.
Members
Online Courses
Events
Years Running
よくある質問
Frequently Asked Questions
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