Practice real Japanese over drinks — learn to order, chat with locals, and discover the hidden izakayas that tourists never find.
What is this?
Every Friday evening, we meet at a cozy local café in Shinjuku for a 45-minute Japanese lesson with one of our professional teachers. Then we head out — bar hopping through two of our favourite izakayas where you put everything you just learned into practice, ordering drinks and food in Japanese, chatting with the staff, and making friends along the way.
This isn't a tourist experience. It's the Friday night that locals have — and you're invited.
Why it works
Before we hit the first bar, your teacher walks you through exactly what to say — how to order food and drinks in Japanese, the names of dishes you'll actually see on the menu, and a few dining customs that will make locals smile. No awkward guessing at the counter.
We take you to the kind of places that don't have English menus, don't appear on TripAdvisor, and are packed with locals every Friday night. These are our partner venues — the staff know us, and they love when our students try to speak Japanese.
Because we've partnered with these venues, you're not just a random tourist stumbling in. The staff are patient, encouraging, and genuinely happy to help you practice. Mess up your order? They'll laugh with you, not at you — and help you try again.
The evening
Pricing
No hidden fees, no separate bar tabs, no awkward bill-splitting. You pay once and enjoy the whole evening.
All-inclusive Friday night experience
No payment needed to apply — we'll confirm your spot by email.