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.
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September 2025
October 2025
November 2025
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Japanese Through Culture Series of 17
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 among other things.
Note: Japanese Through Culture is for students who already have a basic level of Japanese.
Note: Japanese Through Culture is for students who already have a basic level of Japanese.