About Kotoba no Niwa
心はことばのたね。ことばは心のたね。
Words are seeds of the heart — a quiet journey where sensibility begins to sprout
Kotoba no Niwa is not just a place to learn Japanese —
It’s a place to grow it, together with your own sensibility.
Here, beyond grammar and vocabulary,
you’ll explore the cultural, historical, and aesthetic roots of each word,
while quietly tuning in to the voice within you.
To grow language is to grow yourself.
Let us nurture those moments when your words begin to gently sprout —
in this garden, together.
Words have the power to shift your view
— and transform your life.
A gentle place where language takes root in the heart.
ことばは視点を変え、人生を変える。
ことばの種が、心にやさしく芽吹く場所。
A thousand years ago, in the Heian period, the poet Ki no Tsurayuki wrote in the preface to the Kokin Wakashū:
“Words are born from the seeds of the heart and come to hold mysterious power.”
Kotoba no Niwa is a place where such seeds of the heart are gently nurtured.
Here, we see words not merely as tools, but as vessels that cultivate sensibility and awaken quiet awareness.
Through the Japanese language, we till the inner soil and open doors to new perspectives.
Would you like to grow the leaves of language within you — together?
Words are seeds of the heart.
To nurture language is to nurture oneself.
ことばは心のたね。ことばを育てることは、自分を育てること。
We see language not merely as a tool,
but as a living presence that cultivates sensitivity and brings about inner awareness.
By attuning ourselves to the breath of culture and history embedded in the Japanese language,
we learn to listen to our own inner voice—
and to grow language not as something borrowed, but as something truly our own.
This cycle of words nurtures inner peace,
which gently extends into deeper understanding of others and connection with the world.
Kotoba no Niwa is a place where such quiet transformations begin to bloom.
You are drawn to the spirit that lives within words.
You seek more than just the ability to speak — you want to feel the language.
You find beauty in silence, rhythm, and the spaces between.
You may walk the path of budō, literature, or artistic expression.
Here, language may become something beyond words — a quiet dialogue of the heart.
If these words speak to you, this garden may be yours.
Japanese, Your Way
Tailored one-on-one lessons for travel, work, hobbies, or quiet reflection.
From beginner to advanced, these lessons are designed not just to teach grammar —
but to nurture your unique relationship with the Japanese language.
Whether you’re planning a trip, preparing for a test, or seeking to deepen cultural understanding,we offer guidance that fits your rhythm.
“Dō × Kotoba” Program
Language and spirit through the path of Budo and traditional arts.
This is a special program for those walking the path of dō — in disciplines such as kyūdō, tea ceremony, calligraphy, and ikebana. We explore the Japanese language through the lenses of rei (etiquette), seishin (spirit), and tetsugaku (philosophy), deepening our understanding of the values and inner awareness that lie behind the practice.
Together, we read and reflect on the words found in textbooks, dojos, and classical teachings — seeking to understand not only their meaning, but the culture and mindset they embody. This is a space where the discipline of dō and the journey of language intersect,nurturing moments of insight and resonance.
Language Learning,
Gentle Connection
Community-based Events in the Garden of Words
Garden Party & Japanese Sprout
Casual, cozy spaces to meet, listen, and share — perfect for those seeking connection through words.
We host warm gatherings like the Kotoba no Garden Party and gentle “language café” events for beginners.
No pressure to speak — just observe, nod, or try a few words with gesture or cards.
These small “I got it!” moments become the seeds of deeper connection.
