# Nihongo no Mori > Japanese-language JLPT video lessons, free YouTube videos, and paid course options with different N1 to N3 and N4 to N5 plans. Canonical: https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/nihongo-no-mori Last updated: 2026-10-29 JLPT-focused video classes taught in Japanese, with paid site and app access. Published: 2026-08-27 5 min read beginner · intermediate · freemium · moderate · Course · YouTube, Web, iPhone, Android [Visit Nihongo no Mori](https://studyjapanese101.com/go/nihongonomori) ## Key facts | Fact | Details | | --- | --- | | Best for | Learners preparing for a JLPT level | | Avoid if | You need every lesson explained in English | | Pricing | Free YouTube lessons; paid web plans vary by level | | Platform | YouTube, Web, iPhone, Android | | Ease of use | moderate | ## Pros - Learners preparing for a JLPT level - People who can follow a class taught in Japanese - Students who want a video course for a JLPT level ## Cons - You need every lesson explained in English - You will only sample YouTube and never finish a level - You already have a textbook path that is moving Nihongo no Mori offers JLPT-focused video lessons and a YouTube channel that began in 2013. Its app listings describe studying Japanese in Japanese. The web plans separate the N1 to N3 subscriptions from the N4 and N5 courses, so check the level you need before paying. ## What the web plans cover The [official plans page](https://nihongonomori.com/plan) lists one-month, six-month, and one-year subscriptions for N1 to N3 lesson videos, with conversation and culture videos. It lists N4 and N5 as separate six-month courses at ¥5,500 each; the specified textbook is sold separately. Check the current price, language, and access terms for your chosen course. The iPhone and Android apps are available, but the web plan listing does not establish that every purchase works the same way in each app. ## Who it fits It fits learners who can already follow a Japanese explanation and want one level at a time. Test a free YouTube class before paying. ## Limits Its app descriptions emphasize learning Japanese in Japanese. If you need explanations in another language, check the course details and try a free video first. It is not [MaruMori](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/marumori). A beginner who needs a textbook can also use [Genki](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/genki) or [Irodori](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/irodori). For official papers, skill books, and digital mocks beside this video class, use the [JLPT study resources shortlist](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/japanese-jlpt-study-resources). ## Sources checked Product details can change. Evidence pages and their individual check dates appear below. Profile reviewed 2026-10-29. - [Nihongo no Mori](https://nihongonomori.com/) - official product · checked 2026-10-29 · Official product page used for the JLPT level catalog, conversation and culture sections, and the app. - [Nihongo no Mori plans](https://nihongonomori.com/plan) - official pricing · checked 2026-10-29 · Official web plan durations and the separate N4 and N5 course prices and textbook terms. - [Nihongo no Mori on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@nihongonomori2013) - official product · checked 2026-10-29 · Official YouTube channel used for the long-running free class catalog taught in Japanese. - [Nihongo no Mori on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1542940653) - official app store · checked 2026-10-29 · iPhone availability, lesson videos, and in-app purchases. - [Nihongo no Mori on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nihongonomori.app) - official app store · checked 2026-10-29 · Android availability, Japanese-language lesson videos, and in-app purchases. ## Alternative tools - [A Dictionary of Japanese Grammar](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/dictionary-of-japanese-grammar) - A three-volume grammar dictionary for looking up patterns you already met. - [Bunpo](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/bunpo) - Multi-language grammar lessons with Japanese, SRS review, and paid Plus or Platinum plans. - [Busuu](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/busuu) - A general language-learning app that includes a Japanese course. ## Related - [Japanese textbooks and courses](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/textbooks-courses) - A course is useful only if you finish lessons. Choose the format you will sit with. - [JLPT study resources by exam job, not by hype](https://studyjapanese101.com/best/japanese-jlpt-study-resources) - Start with official JLPT samples and workbooks. Add Shin Kanzen Master for one weak section, Migii for extra timed mocks, and keep language skill on grammar, kanji, and listening hubs. - [Japanese listening resources](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/listening) - Listening tools range from hosted lessons to narrow pitch drills. Match the tool to the ear problem. - [Genki](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/genki) - A beginner textbook series covering the four skills, with audio and a workbook. - [Irodori](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/irodori) - Free Japan Foundation textbooks for daily-life Japanese, with audio. - [MaruMori](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/marumori) - A guided multi-skill path that combines grammar, reading, kanji, and review.