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“This center is just amazing to easily learn, grasp, speak and understand Japanese in the simplest way possible. Not only my fear of learning a new language disappeared within a week, but the classroom vibe was also very positive.”

Amruta Sant

Taking this Japanese class has truly been one of the highlights of my learning journey. From the very first lesson, I felt welcomed and encouraged to do my best. Sensei is not only knowledgeable but also kind and patient, always making sure everyone understands before moving on. I’ve learned so much — not just about grammar and vocabulary, but also about Japanese culture and ways of thinking. The speaking activities have helped me become more confident, and I’ve really enjoyed connecting with my classmates through our shared interest in the language. Every class feels inspiring and fun, and I always leave feeling motivated to keep learning. I’m so grateful for this experience and excited to continue improving my Japanese.... I highly recommend to join Hikari centre not just to learn but to understand japanese ! All the teachers are very nice and very friendly ... A must join japanese class !!!

Riya Gaikwad

After returning from my business trip to Japan, I decided to learn the Japanese language so I could read Japanese books and watch web series to better understand their culture. During my search for a good class, I found Hikari Center and spoke with Chaitrali-sensei. After our discussion, I decided to join—and I’m very happy with that decision. Both Chaitrali-sensei and Anagha-sensei are excellent teachers. They not only teach the language but also guide us to truly explore and appreciate Japanese culture. One of the best things about Hikari Center is the small batch size, which allows for personal interaction and ensures that every student’s questions are addressed. They also encourage us to read and speak confidently, which has really helped me improve. I sincerely thank Chaitrali-sensei and Anagha-sensei for their dedication and guidance. I highly recommend joining Hikari Center to anyone who wants to explore a new language, culture, and exciting opportunities under the guidance of such wonderful teachers.

Sachin Malwad

Learning N5 with Chaitrali-sensei has been a wonderful experience. Her teaching style is very clear, patient, and structured, which really helped me build a strong foundation in Japanese. She explains grammar in a simple way, gives many practical examples, and always makes sure that I understand the concept before moving ahead. Thanks to her guidance, one2one classes with her helping me to build confidence in reading, writing, and forming basic sentences in Japanese. I am truly enjoying learning from her and would definitely recommend her classes to anyone starting their Japanese journey

Sarika Sonawane

joined Hikari Centre for Japanese Language to learn Japanese, and it has been a great experience overall. The teaching quality is excellent the sensei explains grammar and vocabulary clearly and gives practical examples for better understanding. What I love most is how Sensei connects Japanese with real-life examples and culture. Every class feels like a small journey to Japan not just about words and grammar, but about understanding how Japanese people think and communicate. They also offer online classes, which are quite convenient if you’re not in Pune (for example: I am non punekar). The batch sizes are small, so everyone gets personal attention. If you’re serious about JLPT, or even just want to fall in love with the language, this is the place. You’ll find patience, passion, and a very positive learning environment.

Uday Kewat

I used to watch anime so I developed intrest in Japanese language. Then I came to know about hikari japanese classes and i joined the class as a beginner and it was a great experience. I would like to sincerely thank my teachers , Chaitrali sensei and Asmita sensei for helping me learn Japanese and making the journey enjoyable and meaningful. Your guidance, clear explanations, and constant encouragement have helped me understand a language that once felt challenging. You patiently supported me through every step—whether it was learning Hiragana, practicing pronunciation, or understanding grammar. I am truly grateful for your dedication and for inspiring me to keep improving. Thank you for making Japanese learning such a positive experience for me.

Swara Langade

My niece joined Hikari Center for Japanese Language as a beginner, and it has been a great experience! The teachers are very friendly and patient. They explain every grammar point clearly and make learning Japanese fun. I never thought my niece would be able to read and write hiragana so quickly! I highly recommend this center to anyone who wants to start learning Japanese in Pune. Chaitrali Madam takes care of every student personally and makes sure everyone understands the lessons well.

Nishant Khobragade

Learning Japanese has never been this fun! I’ve been learning Japanese at Hikari Center for Japanese Language for more than a year now. I started with N5 level and later I continued with N4 as well. Chaitrali sensei, Asmita sensei and Anagha sensei are very co-operative and patient. They provided us with listening practices, worksheets for solving kanji and vocab which made the preparation for exam easier. Before appearing for JLPT exams, sensei instructed us about the process. Before every exam, mock test was conducted in the class one month before the actual examination which gave us time to revise and study. Hikari has made learning Japanese enjoyable for me.

Mrunmayee Patwardhan

I really enjoy my Japanese class! The teacher’s way of explaining is so clear and detailed, making every topic easy to understand. Their deep knowledge of the language and culture is amazing. Communication is excellent — there’s no language barrier at all since the teacher can teach in Marathi, Hindi, and English too. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn Japanese in the best way!

Utkarsha Joshi

Hikari center for Japanese learning is a unique learning center where you get personal attention, focused learning in a friendly still firm manner. Homework is checked with constructive feedback I attended N5 and N4 classes. I cleared N5 and now preparing for N4 with a huge support from Hikari. Mock exams, practice exams, workbooks and listening practice boost your confidence to get ready for exams. Arigatou Chaitali sensei and Anagha sensei

Saylli Tongaonkar

Chaitrali sensei was my teacher during 2003-2005! She was great at simplifying learning and giving analogies! She has a great sense of humor and keeps the content very engaging! With two decades of teaching experience, you cannot go wrong with choosing Hikari center for your Japanese learning!

Unmesh Joshi

Enrolling in Hikari classes to learn Japanese was the one of the best decisions in my professional career! I have been studying for more than a year in these classes starting from N5 batch and came all the way to giving the JLPT exam for N4! I was lucky enough to learn from Asmita sensei for my N5 classes, Anagha sensei for my N4 classes and get constant guidance from Chaitrali sensei from the start of my learning journey. I would like to thank Asmita sensei for making Japanese learning so easy and intuitive to someone like me, who knew nothing about the language. Further, I thank Anagha sensei for giving proper guidance as a teacher and forging the right mindset to learn the language and its more finer details. Lastly, I thank Chaitrali sensei for distilling even the most specific and complicated intricacies of the Japanese language in a very clear manner that makes it very easy to grasp the cultural and logical signifance of many Japanese grammar patterns. Through these classes one gets to learn not also how to read, write, and speak in Japanese, but also how to tackle the JLPT exams! The teachers in Hikari classes are really exceptional teachers, and I am grateful to have gotten a chance to be their student.

Sagar Joshi

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