Ritsumeikan University

At Yokoso Japan Association

Ritsumeikan Campus

Natural-language processing Study Project

Assistant Professor Yamanishi collaborating with Mr. Matsuoka and Associate Professor Nishihara from Ritsumeikan is developing a new Japanese Study method and is looking for 10 participants with a Japanese level of approximately N3 or higher to trial run the project. Upon completion you will be awarded a $25 Amazon Canada Gift Card. Please make sure you are able to commit to all of the conditions listed below before submitting your information.

The project will consist of the following:

  • 30 minute presentation at our office in Vancouver by Assistant Professor Yamanishi, visiting from Ritsumeikan University.
  • Three 30-minute individual study sessions once per day over three days using a new manga-style learning system (done online from home).
  • A test and survey upon completion.

It starts at 5:45pm PST at the Yokoso Japan Association office in Vancouver and the presentation is starting at 6:30pm PST. You must register and be accepted before that time.


Please fill in the following information if you wish to participate.

    If you have taken the JLPT exam, please check all that apply below:
    N/AN5 FailedN5 PassedN4 FailedN4 PassedN3 FailedN3 PassedN2 FailedN2 PassedN1 FailedN1 Passed

    Have you read Japanese Manga before (in Japanese)?
    NoYes

    Have you watched Japanese Anime before (in Japanese)?
    NoYes


    *For all the testees for this project, we will send you a $25 Amazon Canada Gift card after you finished the Test and Survey so please double check your email address is correct.
    I would like to receive a $25 Amazon Canada gift card.I do not need a reward


    On February 21st from 5:45pm and the presentation starting at 6:30pm PST at our office (#320-890 W. Pender St., Vancouver BC) with an explanation of the project. Participation is mandatory. You will need to commit to spending three sessions of 30-minutes studying Japanese with the this system and will have one week to complete these sessions. You must complete this by February 28th and complete a test and survey.


    I would like to participate in this study survey being done by Ritsumeikan.

    My Japanese level is approximately JLPT N3 or better.

    I am able to join the presentation on February 21st from 6:30pm to 7:00pm.

    I am able to commit to studying for three sessions of 30 minutes before February 28th (30x3 = 90 minutes total of study).

    I will be able to complete the test and fill out the survey after I have completed the study sessions.