Japanese

When you study Japanese at Bowdoin you become part of a tight-knit community where you can explore your interests in Japanese language and culture.

2023 Japanese Prize Winner: Jack Wellschlager
This year's Japanese Prize winner, Jack Wellschlager shares some thoughts about his experiences with the Japanese program over the past four years.
Q&A with Future JET-setter Bethany Berhanu ’20
After her initial plans to teach English in Japan with the Japan Exchange and Teaching program were delayed due to the pandemic, Bethany Berhanu ’20 is at last realizing her longheld dream: to live and work in Japan.
Senior and Alumna Are JETting to Japan with Prestigious Program
Bethany Berhanu ’20 and Jack Wellschlager ’23 will work in Japan next year as participants in its governnment-run Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program.

Hear what current and former students have to say about the Japanese language program at Bowdoin!

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Japanese Student Association