Frequently Asked Questions
Any of Japanese Department faculty is willing to answer questions as well.
The faculty: Shigeru Miyagawa, Ian Condry, Yoshimi Nagaya,  Ikue Shingu, Masami Ikeda

Q:
What Japanese Language classes are available?
A:
MIT offers Japanese I, II, III, IV, V, and VI.  If you'd like to study more, you can always cross-register at Harvard.

Q:
How do I minor in Japanese?
A: Contact Professor Ian Condry, the Japanese Minor Advisor.

Q:
How do I get a concentration in Japanese?
A: Contact Yoshimi Nagaya, the Japanese Concentration Advisor.

Q:
Is there an MIT resource to help me find out more about living and working in Japan?
A: Yep.  The MIT-Japan Program Website has tons of information about all of these things and more!

Q:
Are there any events, forums, or dicussions about Japan history and culture?
A:
There sure are.  These can also be found at the MIT-Japan Program Website on the front page.  These events are also often supplimented with refreshments.  Yum yum.

Q:
Is there an organization at MIT that can help me find an internship in Japan?
A:
Once again, the MIT-Japan Program comes to the rescue.

Q:
How about study abroad in Japan?
A:
Conact Study Abroad and Distinguished Fellowships Office (Rm.12-189). Ikue Shingu, the Japanese Study Abroad Advisor,  is also available for consultation.

Q:
Okay, well what about just an informal gathering with native Japanese speakers that are willing to sit and shoot the breeze in Japanese with me?
A: The Japan Lunch Table is a great place to practice your Japanese with native speakers in a relaxed and unstructured setting.  At the Japan Lunch Table, many students also find language exchange partners to practice one-on-one with in both Japanese and the student's language.

Q:
Can I get a Japanese Language Partner enev if I can't attend the Japan Lunch Table?
A: You sure can.  Contact MIT Language Conversation Exchange. Japanese Lecturers can try to hook you up, too.