Manabiya Iowa
Manabiya Iowa, the Japanese Language School of Iowa, was launched in spring of 2012 as an educational program of the Japan America Society of Iowa. To maintain and be sustainable, we have been making some changes since the opening of this program to match the needs of the society.
Classes:
We offer Japanese language and culture classes every Saturday for children ages 6–15.
① IN-PERSON: Each Saturday, students enjoy a morning meeting, cultural activities, and Japanese language lessons in a fun and supportive environment.
Class Level Time Age Range
Tanuki Introductory (K-2) 9:00–9:55 AM
Kitsune Elementary I (3rd-6th) 10:00–10:55 AM
Okami Elementary II (7th–10th) 11:00–11:55 AM
Location: Franklin Event Center: 4801 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Fee: $25 per session
(A $30 annual JASI membership fee is required. )
② ONLINE: We also offer online Japanese language classes, providing students with the opportunity to learn Japanese remotely.
Beginner Class: Monday 7:30-8:30 PM
Intermediate Class: Friday 4:30-5:30 PM
Fee: $25 per session (A $30 annual JASI membership fee is required. )
Please contact us for more information about online class availability and enrollment.
Hiyoko Club
Every other week, we offer Hiyoko Club (Chick Club) for young children ages 2–5 and their families. Through fun activities, children and their families can explore the Japanese language and culture together.
Class Schedule:
2026/ 8/15, 9/19, 10/3, 10/7, 10/31, 11/14, 12/5, 12/19
2027/ 1/9, 1/23, 2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15
Vision and Mission:
The vision of the school is to help the youngsters to grow up to be the global leaders who are open-minded and respectful of different cultures. We hope the students will become a bridge between Japan and the US, and beyond.
Our mission is to provide a fun and safe environment where students can learn the language and culture through different activities.
Questions or Trial Class?
For questions or to request a trial class, please contact us!!
Please contact us if you are interested in more information about Manabiya Iowa.
Email: manabiya@japaniowa.org