6 weeks of survival Japanese for the mountain, the slopes, and everything après. No classroom. No fluff. Just what you actually need on the hill.
Pre-sale. Prices go up at launch.
Most visitors show up knowing nothing and survive on pointing and nodding. This course fixes that — fast. Not years of study. Six weeks of what actually matters on the mountain.
Safety-first curriculum
We start where it matters most – avalanche warnings, closed terrain signage, calling for rescue. The first thing you need to survive is the ability to read a warning sign.
Real-world, immediately
No textbook dialogues. You’ll learn how to order ramen at midnight after a powder day, navigate an izakaya, and thank your host properly.
Respect the culture
Japan’s locals notice when you make the effort. Onsen etiquette, mountain respect, basic social cues – small things that go a long way.
Built for skiers, not students
Short lessons you can do between runs. No grammar drills. No memorizing kanji you’ll never use. Just practical survival Japanese for people who’d rather be outside.
Each week is a short, practical module. Get through all six before your flight and you’ll be operating at a completely different level.
01
Mountain Basics
Lifts, runs, trail maps, conditions, talking to ski patrol.
02
Avalanche & Emergency Safety
Closed terrain signage, calling 119, describing an injury, giving your location to rescue.
03
Food & Ramen Shops
Ordering ramen, sushi, reading a basic menu, convenience store staples, getting the bill.
04
Bars, Izakayas & Après
Ordering rounds, kanpai, how izakaya menus work, not tipping, basic bar chat with locals.
05
Onsen, Bathrooms & Etiquette
Onsen rules, the tattoo conversation, shower-first culture, decoding the Japanese toilet panel.
06
Meeting People & Local Respect
Introductions, mountain etiquette, phrases that make the locals genuinely smile.
$109
$159
One-time. Lifetime access. Pre-sale price locks in now – increase when course drops, fall 2026.
6 weeks of short, practical lessons
Printable cheat sheets per module
Audio-only versions for commute listening
Access to the Ski Japan community
Free updates as content is added