Welcome to SPACE, our adult continuing education program which offers interactive monthly courses for personal enrichment! Learn more here.

Mari Takiguchi

SPACE Preceptor

Passionate about Aikido and Japanese language teaching

I’m originally from Hiroshima’s countryside where I grew up immersed in Japanese traditions. I now live in a small town in France; before that, I was living in Canada. I have worked as a Japanese language teacher and in the hotel industry. I enjoy meeting people from around the world and practicing Aikido.

Current and Upcoming Modules

February 2026
March 2026
April 2026
May 2026

All Modules

Exploring Japanese Culture: Traditions and Festivals Across the Seasons

Mixed Lecture/Discussion Low intensity
Discover the seasonal heartbeat of Japan through its annual celebrations in this 8-session journey, where you’ll explore the profound beauty of cherry blossom viewings, the exhilarating chaos of summer festivals with booming taiko drums, the quiet reverence of autumn moon gazing, and the cozy tradit...

Japanese Through Culture Series of 21

Mixed Lecture/Discussion Low intensity
In this series we’ll study Japanese using different tools such as videos, games, and different exercises. We’ll explore different aspects of Japanese culture and work on more complex vocabulary, grammar, and sentence patterns. We’ll also watch lots of videos, play games, and read graded readers amon...