We currently offer the first and second year level Japanese language courses in Nanaimo Campus.
VIU offers the Certificate of Proficiency in Language and Culture: Asian Studies. Please click here for the details.  [Download the program flyer]
VIU also offers an exchange program with a Japanese university through Education Abroad by the International Education.  Please check the “Studying/Working in Japan” section for more information.

Are you planning to take Japanese courses?  Are you not sure if you have registered for the right level of the course?

Please check Japanese Language Course Registration Guide to find out what course is the most appropriate for you to register.
What motivated other people to study Japanese?  Here are some of the answers: “Message from People Studying Japanese of the World ― It’s fun to study Japanese!”
from the Japan Foundation web site.