Washington and Lee University Japanese Program 日本語

08/30/2026

Let us welcome our new faculty in the Japanese Program. Bottom left to right: our new instructor Kawano-sensei and new TA Sano-sensei. We all look forward to working with you! 日本語を話しましょう！

08/28/2026

Sad to hear of the passing of Kusama Yayoi. Our JAPN Halloween dress-up will not be the same. #草間彌生

08/26/2026

Ayachan says it is ! Let’s celebrate! . #ワンワン

08/24/2026

See you at the Academic Fair!　Sophomores can tell you about using the new textbook we adopted last year. Seniors, who took the 2025 STA course, can talk about what it's like to study on spring term in Japan!

08/23/2026

08/22/2026

At the Academic Fair, there will be two students who went on the 2025 STA to Japan. Stop by and ask them some questions about their experiences!

08/21/2026

The 78th Japan-American Student Conference is ending in their third location, Washington, D.C. Our W&L delegates:, Alan Liu ’28, Alexis Gountanis ’29 and Emma Isobe-Russell ’28!
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08/20/2026

First-Years: Academic Fair 9/1/26 Tuesday, 1:45-3:45 pm in Leyburn Library. Come meet faculty and students in the JAPN Program.

08/18/2026

From Ayachan: Everyone excited about returning to school?!