Japanese, from the first sound.
Study Japanese language and communication with a clear foundation, guided practice and a growing understanding of everyday culture.
Ask about language studyA local guide to Japan, from Abuja
Your next chapter
can begin here.
Learn the language. Understand the culture. Explore the next step that makes sense for you.
A PLACE TO BEGINABUJA TO JAPAN
Language.Culture.Opportunity.Language.Culture.Opportunity.
01THE ACADEMY
A bridge built on understanding
Japan is a world away.
Your starting point isn't.
OBI Japanese Academy is an Abuja-based guide for Nigerians who want to build a real connection with Japan. We bring language learning, cultural understanding and practical pathway guidance together, so you can explore your next step with more clarity.
From a first Japanese lesson to questions about study or work, we help you understand the process and prepare thoughtfully. Every journey is different; we’ll help you find the information that fits yours.
道
A path is made
one step at a time.
LEARN TO COMMUNICATE01 — LANGUAGE
02 START WITH THE LANGUAGE
A focused first step
150 hours.
A foundation for what’s next.
The 150-hour Japanese Language Certificate Course is a structured introduction to Japanese study and a meaningful first milestone on your learning journey.
Build a foundation in Japanese with guided study and practical communication. If you are considering further study in Japan, the course gives you a place to begin preparing and to ask informed questions about what comes next.
150HOURS OF STUDY
01FOUNDATION COURSE
あなたYOUR NEXT STEP
Course details and availability are shared directly by the academy. No enrollment dates are published here.
03 LEARNING THAT OPENS DOORS
Find your level.
Build your way forward.
Whether you’re beginning with hiragana or preparing for a test, learning can be shaped around your goals and the next step you’re exploring.
JLPTNAT-TEST
Prepare with a purpose.
Explore preparation for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and NAT-TEST. Ask us which study approach suits your current level.
Ask about test preparation04 MORE THAN ONE WAY FORWARD
Explore what
Japan could mean to you.
Clear, practical guidance for people weighing their options. Start with a question, not a commitment.
A—
EDUCATION
Study in Japan
Understand study routes, admissions steps and the documents institutions may ask for. We can also help you explore scholarship information and how to prepare an application. Scholarships are competitive and outcomes are never guaranteed.
↗B—
CAREER
Work in Japan
Get oriented to Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) pathway, language and skills requirements, and job-search preparation. Guidance helps you understand the process; it is not a job placement or visa guarantee.
↗C—
CONNECTION
Cultural exchange
Discover the customs, ideas and everyday experiences that bring people closer. Ask about international and cultural exchange opportunities as they become available.
↗05 THE NOTICEBOARD
News & opportunities.
Information changes. We’ll point you toward what to check and help you ask the right questions.
Japanese language and test preparation
Ask about Japanese study options and preparation for JLPT or NAT-TEST.
Enquire about learningAdmissions and scholarship guidance
Explore how to research study options and prepare for admissions conversations.
Ask a questionUnderstand the SSW pathway
Get oriented to requirements and job-search preparation for Japan’s SSW route.
Explore the pathwayThese are areas of guidance, not live vacancies or dated announcements. Contact OBI for current information.
06 CULTURE IS A CONVERSATION
Two cultures.
出会い
Two cultures.
More ways to connect.
International exchange begins with curiosity. We believe language learning makes room for a deeper exchange of perspectives, traditions and everyday life between Nigeria and Japan.
Ask about exchange07 YOUR NEXT STEP STARTS WITH A HELLO
Let’s find
your way in.
Tell us what you’re curious about. We’ll open a WhatsApp message so you can send your enquiry directly to OBI.