The educators at VJLS are committed to a holistic approach to second language communication and learning. This approach begins with upholding high standards of language instruction for all ages and is enriched with immersion in Japanese cultural customs and arts.
Over the past century, we can proudly say that we have a solid track record for teaching excellence and student success. VJLS students and graduates have gone on to utilize their linguistic and intercultural people skills to become successful and well-respected business and community leaders and citizens of the world.
Message from our Principal

We, the teachers at the VJLS, are committed to a  holistic approach to language education which combines solid language instruction and exposure and immersion in Japanese customs and cultural arts. This kind of educational approach truly deepens and enriches the intercultural education experience.
Our wonderful new facility provides the optimal
learning environment for young and older students alike. Students learn in sunlit classrooms, can play outside in a custom-designed playground, and have access to a rich library and spacious auditorium. Over our 100 years of history, we have inherited an enduring legacy of nurturing students to become business and community leaders and citizens of the world. Let us celebrate and build on our proud heritage to educate the students of tomorrow.
Mari Honma, Principal
Japanese Language School
 Mari Honma, Principal
 Kunihiko Naito, Head Teacher Â
 Mari Kato, Teacher
  Hiroaki Chiba, Teacher
  Keiko Kubota, Teacher
  Naoko Naito, TeacherÂ
 Sahoko Oyama, Teacher Â
  Yukari Yamamoto, TeacherÂ
 Tomoko Bailey, Teacher
 Noriyo Haraguchi, Teacher
 Mari Miyamoto, Teacher
  Atsuko Ogane, Teacher
 Yuka Ozono, Teacher
 Toru Takasuga, Teacher
  Ben Wang, Teacher
 Ayako Mayumi, Teacher
 Kazuko Trudel, Teacher
 Yuko Nemoto, Teacher
Children's World(Kodomono-Kuni)
  Mitsuru Haga Bronstyn, Head Facilitator
  Kotoe Hisata, FacilitatorÂ
  Keiko Kubota, Facilitator
  Saki Umeda, Facilitator
 Naoko Ashby, Facilitator
 Yoko Hara Burnett, Facilitator
 Chika Sugita, Facilitator
 Yuko Stooshnov, Facilitator
 Chiharu Hiraki, Facilitator
 Kiemi Furukawa, Facilitator
                                                                                                                                  (As of October, 2010)

