Reviews of Genki Japanese and Culture School, Fukuoka, Japan
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Average Rating
4.6
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Genki Japanese and Culture School, Fukuoka, Japan
Genki Japanese and Culture School, Fukuoka, Japan
Based on 45 reviews of former students of Genki Japanese and Culture School
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (12 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (18 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (8 ratings)
Students 50+ years (7 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Individual Reviews
Genki Japanese and Culture School
12. Feb. 2026
Wheeje (26 years) South Korea Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Everyone is so kind, I like it."
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"The best"
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"It's nice to use alone. The kitchen is a bit dirty."
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2. Feb. 2026
Jayeong (15 years) South Korea Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"1. Classes at the academy are conducted in English, and since they teach from the basics step by step, I had no major issues even though I only knew hiragana and katakana when I arrived.
2. Thanks to the warmth and kindness of the academy teachers, the overall atmosphere is bright. Even at this early stage of learning Japanese, I could freely ask questions despite my clumsiness.
3. Beyond classes, various activities keep time flying by. (Events outside regular classes: weekly exchange meetings, cultural experiences like visiting shrines, skating with Japanese university students)
4. The lobby was freely accessible, allowing me to complete assignments even outside class hours."
Negative aspects
"1. The schedule was available for review the previous weekend.
2. If a class size decreases to two students, the daily schedule will consist of three class periods."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Active participation"
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"I was happy that even teenagers learning Japanese for the first time could learn it with enthusiasm."
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"It was perfect."
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17. Feb. 2025
Sejin (14 years) South Korea Course: Standard Japanese - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Well-run school system with friends from different countries"
Negative aspects
"Nothing in particular, but students are overly English-speaking at school"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Basic Japanese is recommended"
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"I would like to see more residency hotels"
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"Thank you for all you've done."
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14. Jun. 2019
Platon (16 years) Russia Course: Japanese Plus Conversation - 3 weeks
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"In my opinion, teachers were very kind and high qualified. It was a pleasure for me to communicate with them. Also, students were very outgoing. It was really interesting to connect with people from other countries and learn something new about new different cultures."
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29. Apr. 2019
Michael (53 years) Germany Course: Standard Japanese - 6 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Very engaging teachers"
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"The best city in Japan."
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18. Dec. 2018
Tom (66 years) Australia Course: Standard Japanese - 2 weeks
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"Liked it"
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28. Nov. 2018
Keita (18 years) 
Course: Standard Japanese - 12 weeks
Course: Standard Japanese - 12 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The relation with the teachers, though it is expected if we take into account the price of the course."
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"If you want to learn fast, this is not the right place. 2 months at this school are not enough if you want to learn something (and they are not cheap). But going somewhere else to learn faster will require more dedication.
A school like this, where most students are European, is not very open to Japanese students. I have missedbeing in contact with locals. Of course this depends on your social skills."
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"Not everything is perfect. Some things in the organisation are hard to understand. It is a school that accepts young students so some teachers should improve their methodology. But the teachers are eager to help."
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24. Sep. 2018
Oleksandr (18 years) 
Course: Standard Japanese - 8 weeks
Course: Standard Japanese - 8 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers, and special thanks to Demi."
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26. Jun. 2018
Megan (17 years) Singapore Course: Japanese Plus Conversation - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"I really enjoyed the lessons. They were really fun and engaging and the teachers were extremely helpful and friendly."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"None"
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"I thoroughly enjoyed my time studying in Fukuoka. GenkiJACS helped me find great accomodation and my Japanese improved despite just being there for 3 short weeks. I can definitely say that I am more confident with Japanese conversation due to the ample practice that I had in the classes there."
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9. Oct. 2017
Michael (52 years) Germany Course: Standard Japanese - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Very friendly and very competent"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Explore Fukuoka"
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20. Jun. 2017
Klaus (64 years) 
Course: Japanese Plus Culture - 13 weeks
Course: Japanese Plus Culture - 13 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Organization, discipline and friendliness, air conditioning."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"All learning and cultural offers"
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"Only good"
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21. Oct. 2015
Maggie (67 years) France Course: General Japanese Course (Short-Term) - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"The quality of the teaching"
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"I would definitely recommend it"
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21. Sep. 2015
Gabriela (35 years) Course: Standard Japanese - 1 week
Course: Standard Japanese - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teacher"
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17. Aug. 2015
Narutm (20 years) Thailand Course: Standard Japanese - 6 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Teacher"
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23. Nov. 2014
Nina (38 years) Course: Japanese Plus Pop Culture - 2 weeks
Course: Japanese Plus Pop Culture - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The class community was great. I didn't like the learning speed because we did too much grammar and too little conversation.The teachers should explain the grammar in English. In total it was not enough time and the pressure was too high."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Island of flowers Nokonoshima - great day trip"
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"The teachers should adapt better to the class level. It would be nice learning easy phrases for daily use instead of focussing on grammar. Too specialized, not enough conversation course."
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7. Sep. 2013
Clémentine (17 years) 
Course: Teachers Course Individual - 3 weeks
Course: Teachers Course Individual - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Students coming from many different countries."
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6. May. 2013
Max (19 years) Netherlands Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"It's like a second house where you come and learn so much. The teachers are very good and also very friendly."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"I just want to say that you should speak as much Japanese as possible. Even though you might not speak at that well at first, just don't be scared and practice!"
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"I had such an amazing time here. The teachers, the other students and the people from Fukuoka made that possible. I met a lot of people from all over the world and a lot of Japanese people. I will definitely comeback soon, because I liked it so much and I want to speak Japanese even better."
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16. Apr. 2013
Amanda (18 years) Sweden Course: Japanese Plus Pop Culture - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers' energy! They were simply amazing, very nice and polite :).
I also loved the culture classes and how easy it was to make friends and such!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Yeah, be very thorough while reading a map, it is easy to get lost if you are not careful.
You should also ask for help with the way to the school and to where you live."
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"It was the most amazing thing I have ever experienced! A lovely school with amazing teachers and Mai-san that helped me a lot! I'm in a loss for words so the easiest way to explain my visit is that it was simply amazing (and for the younger generation: Epic and awesome!).
Loved it!"
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7. Nov. 2011
Eva (20 years) Slovenia Course: Japanese Plus Culture - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The relaxed atmosphere."
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1. Nov. 2011
Sabet (18 years) Course: Standard Japanese - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Japanese - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The atmosphere of the course and the school in general."
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12. Jan. 2011
Martin (36 years) Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teaching and the laid back atmosphere."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Make most of the free extra-curricular conversation classes with the local students."
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24. Aug. 2010
Dimitra (21 years) Switzerland Course: Standard Japanese - 10 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The staff is very friendly and helpful. They'll help you with anything and go out of their way to do so. Also, you get a free personal cup while you're there. You have a selection of beverages, microwave, DVD/Manga/bookselection you can rent or even keep (the books) for free. Also, you get flash cards, so you can learn all the vocab and Kanji quickly and, if your a woman, you get a personal alarm (not that it's really necessary but it's definitely reassuring)."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Go around town at lunchtime to try all the delicious food (ramen, udon, ohagi, motsunabe) and just mingle with the Japanese, it's a unique experience. Don't forget to try the uncountable amount of sweets in Japan. The chocolat is quite delicious (and as a Swiss I have experience when it comes to good chocolate. ;)"
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"You can get a language exchange partner for free, if you ask at the school or mention it when you book the course. They'll find you a suitable Japanese exchange partner, so you really get to speak as much Japanese as possible."
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11. Dec. 2009
Aurelie (25 years) Course: Standard Japanese - 10 weeks
Course: Standard Japanese - 10 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The spirit"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Tabeodai, nomiodai, yatai and karaoke regarding the city, and visit of Kyushu, Takachiho, Yakushima, unforgettable for nature lovers"
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6. Oct. 2009
Piotr (35 years) Poland Course: Standard Japanese - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"If you have question or need help ask."
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"School is great for people who want to learn japanese in holidays and for those who want to study hard."
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3. Jun. 2009
Till (29 years) Course: Standard Japanese - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Japanese - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Good teachers"
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12. May. 2009
Romain (22 years) Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeks
Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Really nice ambience. Good teaching in really small groups ( <6 )."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Friday night parties organised by the school."
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"No problem at all. Everything was done quickly and efficiently !"
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15. Nov. 2008
Paul (15 years) Course: Japanese Plus Pop Culture - 3 weeks
Course: Japanese Plus Pop Culture - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The ambient."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Visit Campaign"
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24. Oct. 2008
Esther (17 years) France Course: Japanese Plus Pop Culture - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers were very friendly and always understandable"
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"Very good memories, plus it was my first journey to Japan"
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22. Aug. 2008
Kathrin (20 years) Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeks
Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The atmosphere during class is very good. The teachers are so funny, but you still learn a lot."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Karaoke on every Friday evening is fun!"
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"I recommend you this language school. Everybody is very nice and funny, so that it is fun to go to school. Together with the other pupils you can discover the city. It is an unforgetable experience!"
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9. Jul. 2008
Jean Claude (37 years) Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeks
Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Every one was very kind"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Ramen and tempura were very good and cheap"
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"Be aware not to take two courses if you stay more than 2 weeks. 4hours/day is enough and let yourself time to enjoy your stay."
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11. Jun. 2008
Nancy Haynes (56 years) Course: 3 weeks
Course: 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Very very nice teachers"
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29. May. 2008
Alicia (22 years) Japan Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers are all fun!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Enjoy the city! You can even get to the beach by nishitetsu in less than 40min!"
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"All the students are fun and eager to learn"
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9. Feb. 2008
Dominique (46 years) Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeks
Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers are very kind and helpful"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The shrines, the izakayas!"
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"The school is in the center, so it's easy to find, and there are a lot of snacks and restaurants quite near."
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14. Nov. 2007
Rebecca (20 years) Course: Standard Japanese - 11 weeks
Course: Standard Japanese - 11 weeksOverall rating
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"The teachers were absolutely great and very funny"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Don't miss the weekly sayounara parties"
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12. Aug. 2019
Alice (33 years) Netherlands Course: Standard Japanese - 2 weeks
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"I wish I could have had a water boiler :)"
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17. Jun. 2019
Heinz-peter (63 years) Germany Course: Standard Japanese - 2 weeks
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"No own room, had to share with the 2 sons."
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3. Feb. 2023
Samet (24 years) Course: Japanese Plus Conversation - 3 weeks
Course: Japanese Plus Conversation - 3 weeksOverall rating
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28. Aug. 2019
Ivan (17 years) Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeks
Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeksOverall rating
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10. Jun. 2019
Liebig (19 years) Germany Course: Standard Japanese - 5 weeks
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20. Aug. 2012
Ruth-marlene (18 years) Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeks
Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeksOverall rating
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14. Apr. 2012
Eva (29 years) Switzerland Course: Standard Japanese - 3 weeks
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11. Nov. 2011
Ingo (39 years) Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeks
Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeksOverall rating
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10. May. 2010
Michael (21 years) Course: Japanese Plus Culture - 3 weeks
Course: Japanese Plus Culture - 3 weeksOverall rating
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17. Mar. 2009
Holger (29 years) Germany Course: Standard Japanese - 4 weeks
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13. Sep. 2007
Jörg (23 years) Course: Standard Japanese - 5 weeks
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