Many people may wonder how studying Japanese in Hawai'i can be beneficial. But, Hawai'i actually has much to offer in terms of studying foreign languages, especially Japanese.

Three qualities make Hawaii a beneficial place to study Japanese:

Hawai'i is not a 'melting pot,' it is a mosaic of different ethnic groups. Because of Hawai'i's location and massive tourist industry, its community must be willing to accept people from other cultures. People from different cultures live and work together here.

There are many bilingual families residing in Hawai'i. On the mainland and in Japan, this is hard to find. Especially for beginning students, it can be beneficial because communication can be in both Japanese and English. This can lessen students' frustrations. There are also many opportunities to experience traditional Japanese culture in Hawai'i. In Japan, society is always changing and traditional ways are left behind as new, modern ways take their place. The Japanese people that move to Hawaii keep important parts of their traditional culture alive. NACOS makes sure to include these kinds of people in our programs.

Hawai'i is considered by many people all over the world as a 'paradise.' At NACOS, we believe that it is also a great place to pursue your education. Honolulu is a modern city with modern technology. Despite its size, it is a considerably safe and clean city. Along with the wonderful climate, it provides an excellent setting for studying a foreign language and interacting with people.

Located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Hawai'i has a close connection with Japan. With this Japanese influence in mind, NACOS has designed several types of Japanese courses. All of these courses use Hawai'i's unique potential for studying Japanese to its fullest.