Shop Reviews

They really need to renovate the school. The carpet on Level 12 and especially lvl 13, smells so so terrible 😖 The tables and chairs are super old too. At least put some air fresheners… it’s unbearable for more than 2 hours! …

Taking lessons here now - and I highly recommend it! The classes are not cheap but I assure you it’s very worth the money. The teachers are highly competent and excellent and the school is at such a convenient location. Whether or not you’re a beginner or advanced learner - you can’t go wrong with learning japanese at Ikoma!

I’ve finished Basic level with Uematsu Sensei, Oyama Sensei & Yamashita Sensei. Ikoma was recommended by many including my friend, and I definitely can see why after attending lessons here. Firstly, the reception counter is super responsive. Scheduling make-up lessons is fast and easy. Secondly, Sensei knows basic English but will speak in (relatable) basic Japanese, giving me many opportunities to practice listening and speaking. Thirdly, the pace is quite fast but not too fast that I can’t catch up or feel discouraged. Instead, I feel I have enough material to take home and revise every week, and it doesn’t feel draggy or boring. The vibe/environment differs from class to class depending on students and teacher, so it might be good to hop around and have a feel. I really enjoy learning Japanese at Ikoma and will recommend it to anyone considering learning Japanese. :)

A huge shoutout to Ikoma Language School! I studied here many years ago and recently returned to join the advanced class. The teachers and front desk staff are incredibly welcoming, making the learning experience so enjoyable. I especially appreciate my advanced class teacher, Tsurumi, who is kind and explains concepts clearly. Highly recommend this school to anyone looking to learn Japanese!

Ikoma is a wonderful school with native teachers. I have been learning Japanese here for a year and it’s a good experience.

Honestly a great place to start learning Japanese. I’ve never met a single bad teacher in Ikoma, all of them are so fun, friendly and encouraging in their own ways. They also allow you to switch to another class for a week if your schedule doesn’t align with your usual class, else they also provide 30 mins of makeup lesson before the next class, which is a really nice touch to help with your learning.

Positive Instructor, Challenging Peer Dynamics I’ve been attending full-time classes here, and the sensei is genuinely encouraging, fostering a supportive and motivating learning environment. However, during a recent session, I was openly called “煩い” (annoying/noisy) by a classmate—an adult in their 30s—simply for participating actively in discussions. While the quality of instruction is excellent, the lack of mutual respect from peers (especially from someone old enough to model maturity) was disappointing. If you thrive on engagement and can tolerate occasional negativity from fellow students, this place might still work for you. That said, I hope the school takes steps to address peer interactions, such as promoting respectful communication guidelines, to ensure a truly inclusive space for all learners.

Studied basic and ikoma and then I stopped for a few years. Went back joining their pre advance class and it was pretty fun. What I would like to highlight here is the JLPT N3 Prep course which I participated in. It had truly tackled the contents well and you’re bound to pass with good grades if you take the prep course seriously. If I’m ever taking N2, I’ll definitely take the N2 prep course. Cheers to all the teachers for making my Japanese language learning journey such a fun and memorable one. 😊 Special shoutout: Nagai Sensei, Sugitate Sensei and Uehara Sensei 😊

Studied here for close to 5 years (Japanese class, once-a-week), under 3 different teachers. All teachers are native Japanese. Staff are friendly and helpful. Classes are very structured and taught completely in Japanese. One very good point about Ikoma is that you can usually request for replacement class if you are unable to attend your usual timeslot class (e.g. if your class is on Mon weekly and you cannot participate on a certain Mon, you can inform the school to attend another day such as Tue or Wed for that week). I feel that in general, there is heavy emphasis on theory over conversational.

I recently had the opportunity to get my hair color done with Norman and Iman as my stylists, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience! From the moment I walked in, the service was top-notch. Both Norman and Iman were incredibly professional, attentive, and made sure I felt comfortable throughout the entire process. The result is absolutely beautiful! The color is exactly what I wanted. It’s clear that they both take great pride in their work, and their expertise really shines through. I’m already looking forward to my next visit!