First-time users can learn how to use Nihongo-Hiroba through our videos. Watch the videos to learn how to check your current Japanese proficiency level, find courses and materials that suit your level and needs, and gather information on studying or job hunting in Japan.

Nihongo-Hiroba allows you to check your Japanese language proficiency at the six levels indicated in "Framework of Reference for Japanese Language Education3)," which is based on the CEFR. You can also see how these levels correspond to those of the JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) and the BJT (BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test), although this is a tentative and approximate guide. Before you begin, let's check your Japanese level.

Nihongo-Hiroba not only provides Japanese language teachers worldwide with information on how to utilize its content and lesson ideas, but also introduces tools and content that are useful for creating teaching materials and evaluation of learners.

At Nihongo-Hiroba, you can search for courses and materials that match your needs by course, institution, or Japanese language level. In addition to on-demand courses that let you study at your own pace, anytime and anywhere, you can also enroll in intensive short-term Japanese language programs offered by Japanese universities. Find Japanese language materials that suit your interests and learning pace.

Nihongo-Hiroba offers tools and apps to help you build on your strengths and overcome your weaknesses in order to continue studying Japanese. For those who excel at Kanji, we recommend Kanji learning apps to expand your vocabulary, while for those who struggle with conversational Japanese, we suggest speech evaluation tools that allow for daily practice.

Nihongo-Hiroba offers more than just Japanese language study. For learners of Japanese around the world who wish to study in Japan or enroll in a Japanese university or graduate school, we provide information about Japan's educational system, universities, graduate schools, and more.

For Japanese language learners who wish to work for a Japanese company, we also provide information on job hunting in Japan, details about companies interested in hiring international students, and more. In addition, we offer information on the JLPT and other Japanese language examinations required for studying or working in Japan.

To help you take the first step toward your dream of studying in Japan, let's hear from some international students who are studying at universities and graduate schools in Japan. We asked them questions such as, "Why did you decide to study in Japan?", "What preparations did you make?", and "What advice would you give to those considering studying in Japan?" Listen to the stories of those who have already been through it and find the path that will lead you to your dreams.

What types of learners are the materials and tools at Nihongo-Hiroba designed for, and what objectives were they created to achieve? We spoke with the Japanese language teacher who developed the content and tools to learn about the background of their creation and how they can be used.

Social media has gained worldwide popularity since the 2000s. According to Yoshifumi Murakami,4) a specialist in foreign language learning, the rise of social media has created a new group of learners known as "social media-type" Japanese self-learners. These learners study Japanese by interacting with other Japanese language learners and native speakers. Even if you are overseas, social media makes it easy to engage with real-world Japanese. It's a great idea to take advantage of social media for your Japanese language study.