Study Japanese 101

Marugoto

A Japan Foundation course for everyday communication. Overlaps Irodori. Pick one Foundation path.

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BeginnerIntermediateFreemiumModerateTextbookCourseWeb, Print
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Good fit if

  • Learners who want situation-based Japanese
  • People who like Japan Foundation materials
  • Beginners who will follow one course site

Look elsewhere if

  • You already started Irodori
  • You want a kanji sequence first
  • You need a university grammar syllabus

Marugoto is a Japan Foundation Japanese course with print books and online material. Lessons are built around situations: shopping, work, talking about your week.

Who it fits

It fits beginners who want communication in daily contexts more than a university grammar ladder.

Limits

Irodori is also a Japan Foundation path. Doing both is duplicate work. Genki is the usual classroom alternative if your tutor already assigned it.

Sources checked

Product details can change. Evidence pages and their individual check dates appear below. Profile reviewed Aug 14, 2026.

  • Marugoto official product · checked Aug 28, 2026 · Official product page used for the public description, platform, and current offering.