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\n Home<\/a>\n \u203a<\/span>\n ROOTS Program \/ \u5e30\u56fd\u751f\u30d7\u30ed\u30b0\u30e9\u30e0<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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For Returnees  \/  \u5e30\u56fd\u751f\u306e\u305f\u3081\u306b<\/div>\n

ROOTS
Program<\/span><\/h1>\n
Rediscover Your Japanese Identity<\/div>\n
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\"You are Japanese.
But do you truly know Japan?\"<\/p>\n

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\n Your global experience is your greatest strength.
\n Now it's time to build the other half \u2014 your Japanese roots.
\n \u30b0\u30ed\u30fc\u30d0\u30eb\u306a\u7d4c\u9a13\u306f\u3042\u306a\u305f\u306e\u6700\u5927\u306e\u6b66\u5668\u3002\u4eca\u3053\u305d\u3001\u3082\u3046\u534a\u5206\u306e\u81ea\u5206\u2014\u2014\u65e5\u672c\u4eba\u3068\u3057\u3066\u306e\u30eb\u30fc\u30c4\u3092\u80b2\u3066\u307e\u3057\u3087\u3046\u3002<\/span>\n <\/p>\n

\n Explore the Program \u2192<\/a>\n Free Consultation \/ \u7121\u6599\u76f8\u8ac7<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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At a Glance<\/h3>\n
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Who is this for?<\/h4>\n

Returnees (\u5e30\u56fd\u751f) who grew up overseas and need to reconnect with Japanese language and culture.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Language of Instruction<\/h4>\n

English-first, gradually shifting to bilingual (English + Japanese) as skills develop.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Position in AJ Academy<\/h4>\n

Preparatory course (Door 0) that connects to Standard Path (Elementary \/ Middle \/ High).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Target Age<\/h4>\n

Middle school & high school age returnees (approx. 12\u201318 years old).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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\n Who Is This For<\/span>\n

Is this program for you?
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\ud83d\ude14 Does this sound familiar?<\/h3>\n
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  • You can speak English fluently, but struggle to read or write Japanese properly.<\/li>\n
  • You don't understand Japanese school rules, customs, or \"unwritten rules.\"<\/li>\n
  • You feel like an outsider \u2014 too \"foreign\" for Japan, yet too \"Japanese\" for abroad.<\/li>\n
  • You know you're Japanese, but can't explain Japanese history or culture in depth.<\/li>\n
  • You want to attend a Japanese school but feel unprepared.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n
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    \u2728 But you also have these strengths:<\/h3>\n
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    • You are bilingual or have strong English communication skills.<\/li>\n
    • You have a global perspective that most Japanese students don't have.<\/li>\n
    • You can adapt to new environments and think flexibly.<\/li>\n
    • You have experienced different cultures and can see the world from multiple angles.<\/li>\n
    • You have the potential to become a truly global Japanese person.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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      The ROOTS Program is designed to bridge the gap<\/strong> between your global experience and your Japanese identity.
      We don't teach you Japanese as a foreign language \u2014 we help you reclaim the Japanese that was always inside you.<\/strong><\/p>\n

      ROOTS\u30d7\u30ed\u30b0\u30e9\u30e0\u306f\u3001\u30b0\u30ed\u30fc\u30d0\u30eb\u306a\u7d4c\u9a13\u3068\u65e5\u672c\u4eba\u3068\u3057\u3066\u306e\u30a2\u30a4\u30c7\u30f3\u30c6\u30a3\u30c6\u30a3\u306e\u300c\u6a4b\u6e21\u3057\u300d\u3092\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002\u5916\u56fd\u4eba\u5411\u3051\u306e\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\u6559\u80b2\u3067\u306f\u306a\u304f\u3001\u3042\u306a\u305f\u306e\u4e2d\u306b\u3042\u308b\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\u3068\u65e5\u672c\u6587\u5316\u3092\u300c\u53d6\u308a\u623b\u3059\u300d\u305f\u3081\u306e\u30d7\u30ed\u30b0\u30e9\u30e0\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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      \n 3 Core Pillars<\/span>\n

      Three pillars of the ROOTS Program<\/h2>\n
      ROOTS\u30d7\u30ed\u30b0\u30e9\u30e0\u306e3\u3064\u306e\u67f1<\/div>\n
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      Pillar 01<\/div>\n
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      Practical Japanese<\/h3>\n
      \u5b9f\u8df5\u7684\u306a\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e<\/div>\n

      Not \"Japanese as a foreign language\" \u2014 but the Japanese you need to live, study, and connect in Japan. We address the unique imbalances returnees have (e.g., can speak but can't write kanji).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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      Kanji \u00b7 Keigo \u00b7 School Vocabulary \u00b7 Writing<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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      Pillar 02<\/div>\n
      \u26e9\ufe0f<\/div>\n

      Cultural Code<\/h3>\n
      \u65e5\u672c\u306e\u6587\u5316\u3068\u6697\u9ed9\u306e\u30eb\u30fc\u30eb<\/div>\n

      Japan runs on unwritten rules. We decode them \u2014 in English \u2014 so you can understand the logic behind Japanese behavior, communication styles, and social expectations.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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      Honne\/Tatemae \u00b7 Manners \u00b7 Group Harmony \u00b7 Seasonal Culture<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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      Pillar 03<\/div>\n
      \ud83c\udfef<\/div>\n

      Identity & History<\/h3>\n
      \u6b74\u53f2\u3068\u30a2\u30a4\u30c7\u30f3\u30c6\u30a3\u30c6\u30a3<\/div>\n

      Who are the Japanese people? Where did they come from? What shaped them? Learn Japan's history and geography in English, and discover pride in your own roots.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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      Japanese History \u00b7 Geography \u00b7 Modern Japan \u00b7 Global Context<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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      \n Curriculum<\/span>\n

      4 Learning Modules<\/h2>\n
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      Module<\/div>\n
      1<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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      Practical Japanese  \/  \u5b9f\u8df5\u7684\u306a\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e<\/div>\n

      Survival Japanese<\/h3>\n
      \u30b5\u30d0\u30a4\u30d0\u30eb\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e \u2014 \u65e5\u672c\u306e\u5b66\u6821\u751f\u6d3b\u3092\u4e57\u308a\u5207\u308b\u8a00\u8a9e\u30b9\u30ad\u30eb<\/div>\n

      This module targets the specific language gaps that returnees face. Rather than starting from scratch, we identify exactly what you're missing and fill those gaps efficiently. By the end, you'll have the Japanese skills needed to navigate school life with confidence.<\/p>\n

      \n Kanji for your grade level<\/span>\n Keigo (Polite \/ Honorific Japanese)<\/span>\n School-specific vocabulary<\/span>\n Reading comprehension<\/span>\n Essay writing basics<\/span>\n \u6f22\u5b57\u306e\u8aad\u307f\u66f8\u304d<\/span>\n \u656c\u8a9e\u30fb\u4e01\u5be7\u8a9e<\/span>\n \u5b66\u6821\u7528\u8a9e\uff08\u65e5\u76f4\u30fb\u504f\u5dee\u5024\u30fb\u5185\u7533\u70b9\uff09<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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      Module<\/div>\n
      2<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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      Cultural Code  \/  \u6587\u5316\u3068\u6697\u9ed9\u306e\u30eb\u30fc\u30eb<\/div>\n

      The Unwritten Rules of Japan<\/h3>\n
      \u65e5\u672c\u306e\u6697\u9ed9\u306e\u30eb\u30fc\u30eb \u2014 \u306a\u305c\u65e5\u672c\u4eba\u306f\u305d\u3046\u884c\u52d5\u3059\u308b\u306e\u304b<\/div>\n

      Japan has a rich set of social norms that are rarely explained explicitly \u2014 they're just \"understood.\" For returnees, this can be the biggest barrier to fitting in. This module explains the logic behind Japanese social behavior in plain English, using comparisons with Western cultures to make it click.<\/p>\n

      \n Honne (\u771f\u672c\u97f3) & Tatemae (\u5efa\u524d)<\/span>\n Reading the air (\u7a7a\u6c17\u3092\u8aad\u3080)<\/span>\n Group harmony vs. individual expression<\/span>\n Seasonal events & traditions<\/span>\n Table manners & public etiquette<\/span>\n Omotenashi (Japanese hospitality)<\/span>\n \u672c\u97f3\u3068\u5efa\u524d<\/span>\n \u51a0\u5a5a\u846c\u796d\u306e\u30de\u30ca\u30fc<\/span>\n \u5b63\u7bc0\u306e\u884c\u4e8b\uff08\u6b63\u6708\u30fb\u304a\u76c6\u30fb\u82b1\u898b\uff09<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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      Module<\/div>\n
      3<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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      Identity & History  \/  \u6b74\u53f2\u3068\u30a2\u30a4\u30c7\u30f3\u30c6\u30a3\u30c6\u30a3<\/div>\n

      Discovering Japanese History & Geography<\/h3>\n
      \u65e5\u672c\u306e\u6b74\u53f2\u3068\u5730\u7406\u306e\u518d\u767a\u898b \u2014 \u81ea\u5206\u306e\u30eb\u30fc\u30c4\u3092\u77e5\u308b<\/div>\n

      You can't truly know who you are without knowing where you come from. This module covers the highlights of Japanese history and geography \u2014 taught entirely in English \u2014 so you can understand the forces that shaped Japan and, by extension, shaped you. We also connect Japan's story to global history, so your international perspective becomes an asset.<\/p>\n

      \n From ancient Japan to the modern era<\/span>\n Bushido & Samurai culture<\/span>\n Japan's isolation & opening to the world<\/span>\n WWII and Japan's recovery<\/span>\n Japan's geography & four seasons<\/span>\n Modern Japan: challenges & strengths<\/span>\n \u65e5\u672c\u53f2\u306e\u30cf\u30a4\u30e9\u30a4\u30c8<\/span>\n \u6b66\u58eb\u9053\u30fb\u4f8d\u6587\u5316<\/span>\n \u56db\u5b63\u3068\u65e5\u672c\u4eba\u306e\u7cbe\u795e\u6027<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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      Module<\/div>\n
      4<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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      Integration  \/  \u7d71\u5408\u30fb\u767a\u4fe1<\/div>\n

      Expressing Your Roots<\/h3>\n
      \u30eb\u30fc\u30c4\u306e\u767a\u4fe1 \u2014 \u5b66\u3093\u3060\u3053\u3068\u3092\u81ea\u5206\u306e\u8a00\u8449\u3067\u8a9e\u308b<\/div>\n

      The final module brings everything together. You'll practice expressing your identity \u2014 as a Japanese person with global experience \u2014 through presentations, essays, and discussions. This is where you transform from someone who is \"confused about being Japanese\" into someone who is genuinely proud of their unique background.<\/p>\n

      \n Bilingual presentation on a Japanese topic<\/span>\n Identity essay: \"Who am I as a Japanese person?\"<\/span>\n Explaining Japan to non-Japanese people<\/span>\n Discussion: Japan vs. the world<\/span>\n \u30d0\u30a4\u30ea\u30f3\u30ac\u30eb\u30fb\u30d7\u30ec\u30bc\u30f3\u30c6\u30fc\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3<\/span>\n \u30a2\u30a4\u30c7\u30f3\u30c6\u30a3\u30c6\u30a3\u30fb\u30a8\u30c3\u30bb\u30a4<\/span>\n \u65e5\u672c\u6587\u5316\u306e\u82f1\u8a9e\u3067\u306e\u767a\u4fe1<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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      \n Your Journey<\/span>\n

      From ROOTS to the World<\/h2>\n
      ROOTS\u304b\u3089\u4e16\u754c\u3078 \u2014 \u3042\u306a\u305f\u306e\u5b66\u3073\u306e\u65c5\u8def<\/div>\n
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      You Arrive<\/h4>\n

      Returnee with strong English, but gaps in Japanese language & culture.<\/p>\n

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      ROOTS Program<\/h4>\n

      Rebuild your Japanese foundation. Rediscover your identity.<\/p>\n

      \u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\u30fb\u6587\u5316\u30fb\u6b74\u53f2\u3092\u82f1\u8a9e\u3067\u5b66\u3073\u76f4\u3059\u3002<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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      Standard Path<\/h4>\n

      Join Elementary, Middle, or High School program with confidence.<\/p>\n

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      \u2192<\/div>\n
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      Penn Foster \/ College<\/h4>\n

      Graduate with US high school diploma or advance to university.<\/p>\n

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      Global Japanese<\/h4>\n

      A true global professional, proud of Japanese roots.<\/p>\n

      \u30eb\u30fc\u30c4\u3092\u8a87\u308a\u306b\u3059\u308b\u30b0\u30ed\u30fc\u30d0\u30eb\u4eba\u6750\u3078\u3002<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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      \n Expected Outcomes<\/span>\n

      What you'll gain from ROOTS<\/h2>\n
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      Confidence Restored<\/h4>\n

      Overcome the \"I'm Japanese but I don't know Japan\" complex. Embrace your bilingual identity as a strength, not a weakness.<\/p>\n

      \u300c\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\u304c\u3067\u304d\u306a\u3044\u65e5\u672c\u4eba\u300d\u30b3\u30f3\u30d7\u30ec\u30c3\u30af\u30b9\u3092\u514b\u670d\u3057\u3001\u30d0\u30a4\u30ea\u30f3\u30ac\u30eb\u3068\u3057\u3066\u306e\u5f37\u307f\u3092\u8a87\u308a\u306b\u601d\u3048\u308b\u3002<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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      School Readiness<\/h4>\n

      Understand Japanese school culture, rules, and social dynamics. Navigate school life smoothly and build genuine friendships.<\/p>\n

      \u65e5\u672c\u306e\u5b66\u6821\u306e\u30eb\u30fc\u30eb\u3084\u4eba\u9593\u95a2\u4fc2\u3092\u7406\u89e3\u3057\u3001\u30b9\u30e0\u30fc\u30ba\u306b\u5b66\u6821\u751f\u6d3b\u306b\u6eb6\u3051\u8fbc\u3081\u308b\u3002<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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      Academic Foundation<\/h4>\n

      Develop the Japanese language skills needed to follow instruction in Standard Path courses (Elementary \/ Middle \/ High).<\/p>\n

      \u521d\u7b49\u90e8\u30fb\u4e2d\u7b49\u90e8\u30fb\u9ad8\u7b49\u90e8\u306e\u6388\u696d\u306b\u3064\u3044\u3066\u3044\u3051\u308b\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\u57fa\u790e\u5b66\u529b\u3092\u7fd2\u5f97\u3059\u308b\u3002<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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      True Global Identity<\/h4>\n

      Become someone who deeply understands their own culture AND the world \u2014 the rarest and most powerful combination.<\/p>\n

      \u81ea\u56fd\u6587\u5316\u3092\u6df1\u304f\u7406\u89e3\u3057\u3001\u4e16\u754c\u306b\u3082\u901a\u3058\u308b\u300c\u672c\u7269\u306e\u30b0\u30ed\u30fc\u30d0\u30eb\u4eba\u6750\u300d\u306b\u306a\u308b\u3002<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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      After ROOTS, open the next door.<\/span><\/h2>\n
      Once you've built your Japanese foundation, the full AJ International Academy curriculum awaits. Choose the path that fits your level and goals.
      ROOTS\u3067\u571f\u53f0\u3092\u4f5c\u3063\u305f\u3089\u3001\u6b21\u306e\u6249\u3092\u958b\u304d\u307e\u3057\u3087\u3046\u3002<\/span><\/div>\n
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      Elementary School<\/h4>\n

      \u521d\u7b49\u90e8 \u2014 Build the roots of learning from the ground up.<\/p>\n Door 01<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n

      \ud83d\udcda<\/div>\n

      Middle School<\/h4>\n

      \u4e2d\u7b49\u90e8 \u2014 Step by step toward world-standard academic skills.<\/p>\n Door 02<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n

      \ud83c\udfef<\/div>\n

      High School<\/h4>\n

      \u9ad8\u7b49\u90e8 \u2014 Turn Japanese culture into your weapon for the world.<\/p>\n Door 03<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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      Ready to rediscover your roots?<\/h2>\n
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      We offer a free consultation in English to discuss your background and find the right starting point for you.
      \u82f1\u8a9e\u3067\u306e\u7121\u6599\u76f8\u8ac7\u3092\u884c\u3063\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002\u304a\u6c17\u8efd\u306b\u3054\u9023\u7d61\u304f\u3060\u3055\u3044\u3002<\/span><\/p>\n       Book a Free Consultation \/ \u7121\u6599\u76f8\u8ac7\u3092\u4e88\u7d04\u3059\u308b<\/a>\n<\/section>\n\n