Japanese
Apply for AdmissionWhy Study Japanese
Foothill College is one of the few community colleges in the United States to offer a major in Japanese language.
The study of Japanese is an excellent choice for students in the Bay Area since much business and trade is carried on with Japan by California industries.
The technology industry is especially interested in employing people who know Japanese. It is an excellent major or minor for those who plan to work in international business.
What you can do with a degree in Japanese
- Language instructor
- Working in the Japanese game industry
- Bilingual localization associate for multinational corporations
- Working in the Japanese tech industry such as Fujitus or Microsoft Japan
- Translator & interpreter
- Japanese-English customer service representative
- Working in the travel industry
- Teaching English in Japan
Japanese Cultural Center Open House
Please join us Wednesday, March 18 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. to visit our Foothill College historic Japanese Cultural Center in Room 6601, Building 6600, located near the bamboo gardens. Light refreshments will be provided
Learn more about the center hereDegrees & Certificates
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For program requirements and full course listings, view degrees and certificates information.
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