Japanese Studies Minor

Set yourself apart with Winona State’s Japanese minor. Through this program, you’ll learn about the Japanese language, culture, and history both on-campus and through international study opportunities. 

This program will allow you to gain extensive knowledge about a culture that has been thriving for more than 2,000 years. In addition, you’ll learn how to communicate with citizens of one of America’s strongest and most reliable trading partners in the far east. 

From reading Manga to watching anime, you’ll be able to understand Japanese media in its original language. 

View the course descriptions for Japanese courses. 

If you have studied Japanese before and wish to enroll at a level suitable for you, you can take the free Japanese placement exam.

If you haven’t studied Japanese before, enroll in Beginning Japanese 1. 

Study Abroad Opportunities

• Receive training for study abroad at one of 3 universities in Japan.
• Take the short-term plunge with a faculty-led travel program “Survival in Tokyo!” 
• Take the long-term plunge and study for a semester in Japan.