A Guide to the Tohoku University Japanese Language Program at Kawauchi - Updated October 1 - Second Term, AY 2026

Oct 5, 2026

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A guide for international students to the Tohoku University Japanese Language Program at Kawauchi, updated October 1, 2026 for the second term of AY 2026. It explains eligibility and the required Tohoku-dai ID, how to obtain a Nihongo ID through the campus network (VPN if overseas), and how to access the academic affairs system. It also covers Google Classroom use, class registration schedules, attendance notes, level and subject codes, orientation video, grading and progression, classroom locations, and contact information.

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Pages25

Reading Time1 h 3 min

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Nihongo ID Application / Class Registration

Notes on Attending Class

Level and Subject Codes

Orientation video

Grading and Progression System

Eligibility for Classes

Subjects and Timetable by level

Level 1（Beginning）

Level 2（Basic）

Level 3（Pre-Intermediate）

Level 4（Intermediate）

Level 5（Upper-Intermediate）

Level 6（Advanced）

Class Schedule by level

Contact Information

Kawauchi Campus Map

Classroom Locations

ATTN: Japanese Language Program at Kawauchi Students -A Tohoku-dai ID is necessary to take Japanese Language Program classes. If you have not received your ID, please contact your department. -Please carefully read the Guide on the pages below before applying for a Nihongo ID. -You must log in to the campus network to apply for a Nihongo ID.(Please remember to enable the VPN service in your device settings.) You can apply for the Nihongo ID from overseas. Campus wi-fi [https://www.dc.tohoku.ac.jp/guide/wifi/wifi-e.html](https://www.dc.tohoku.ac.jp/guide/wifi/wifi-e.html) VPN service [https://www.tains.tohoku.ac.jp/contents/remote/vpnstudent.html](https://www.tains.tohoku.ac.jp/contents/remote/vpnstudent.html) -Access the following URL from the campus network to log in to the academic affairs system and apply for a Nihongo ID. [https://jlpk.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/entry/](https://jlpk.bureau.tohoku.ac.jp/entry/) - Both online and in-person classes for the Japanese Language Program at Kawauchi use Google Classroom. When attending in-person classes, please comply with Tohoku University's Emergency Action Plan (BCP) . -Check the Google Classroom codes of the classes you want to take on the Japanese Language Program website and join the Classroom. [https://www.jlpk.ihe.tohoku.ac.jp/files/JLPK/classroomcode.pdf](https://www.jlpk.ihe.tohoku.ac.jp/files/JLPK/classroomcode.pdf) -We will answer your inquiries by email. If you inquire after 16:00 (JST) or on a holiday, we will respond on the next business day. Depending on the content of the inquiry, it may take us a while to answer. Thank you for your patience. (We cannot answer inquiries about the Tohoku-dai ID or campus network.) -Please read the Enrollment Guide, which will be updated as needed, on the Japanese Language Program website. Japanese Language Program website [https://www.jlpk.ihe.tohoku.ac.jp/program/](https://www.jlpk.ihe.tohoku.ac.jp/program/) Tohoku University Online Class Guide [https://sites.google.com/view/teleclass-tohoku/forstudents](https://sites.google.com/view/teleclass-tohoku/forstudents) Institute for Excellence in Higher Education Tohoku University A Guide to the Tohoku University Japanese Language Program at Kawauchi (Updated October 1 , 2026) Second Term, AY 2026 Tohoku University Institute for Excellence in Higher Education The Institute for Excellence in Higher Education offers the Japanese Language Program for International Students to improve the Japanese language proficiency of foreign students and researchers at Tohoku University. We hope that it will facilitate your everyday activities and research. There are a variety of classes, from beginner to advanced levels, so you can study at the Japanese level appropriate for you. The first semester begins in April and the second semester begins in October. Table of Contents 1. Nihongo ID Application/Class Registration ......................................................................... 1 2. Notes on Attending Class ...................................................................................................4 3. Level and Subject Codes ................................................................................................... 5 4. Orientation video ................................................................................................................ 6 5. Grading and Progression System ....................................................................................... 7 6. Eligibility for Classes ........................................................................................................... 9 7. Subjects and Timetable by level ....................................................................................... 10 Level 1（Beginning） ......................................................................................................... 10 Level 2（Basic） .........................................

FAQs

Is a Tohoku-dai ID required to take the Japanese Language Program classes at Kawauchi?

Yes. A Tohoku-dai ID is necessary. If you have not received it, contact your department.

How can I apply for a Nihongo ID if I am overseas?

Apply using the required campus network procedures, enabling VPN in your device settings. Then access the academic affairs system URL from the campus network and submit the application for a Nihongo ID.

What are the key deadlines for the second semester (AY 2026)?

The program term runs October 1 (Thu.) to February 3 (Wed.). Nihongo ID application is September 24 (Thu.) to October 16 (Fri.), and class registration is October 8 (Thu.) to October 22 (Thu.). For the later half, applications run November 20 (Fri.) to December 8 (Tue.), with class registration from November 30 (Mon.) to December 10 (Thu.).

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