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Myu Japanese Academy
Learn Japanese. Express Yourself.
Japanese Writing Club
Write the stories that matter to you — in Japanese.
Japanese Writing Club is an online writing community for Japanese learners.
You don’t just write for practice.
You write about your life, your memories, the people you care about, and the things that matter to you — and your writing is read by real Japanese readers living in Japan.
Write. Be read. Connect.
What happens in the club?
1. Get a writing theme
Every month, you’ll receive meaningful writing prompts.
For example:
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Something you’re really into right now
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Introduce your town to people in Japan!
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A childhood memory
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A personal essay etc...
You’ll also receive simple questions to help you develop your ideas.
2. Write your story in Japanese
You don’t need perfect Japanese.
The goal is not to write a perfect essay.
The goal is to express your own thoughts and experiences in your own Japanese.
3. Be read by Japanese readers
Your writing will be read by Japanese people living in Japan who are interested in international exchange.
They may share reactions such as:
“This part really stayed with me.”
“I’d love to hear more about this.”
“Your story reminded me of my own experience.”
This is not just correction.
It is the experience of having a real reader receive your words.
See What Our Writers Create
A past issue in which everyone wrote on the same theme: “Something I Found Outside Today.”
Writers Around the World
Japan - Children and adults writing in Japanese.
Around the World - Japanese learners writing about what matters to them.
Real people, Real stories
Writing is just the beginning.
Read each other's work, exchange thoughts, and connect with writers around the world.
Online Writing Circle
Members can also join our online Writing Circle.We talk about the monthly theme, share ideas, learn useful Japanese expressions, and connect with other learners.You can participate even if you haven’t finished your writing yet.
Weekend sessions
Saturday 18:00 JST
— Europe
London 9:00 / Paris・Berlin 10:00
Sunday 10:00 JST
— North America
Saturday: New York 20:00 / Los Angeles 17:00
Join when you can.You do not have to attend every session.
Voices from Our Writers
The most valuable part for me was sharing my ideas and reading those of others.
"Lo más valioso para mí fue compartir mis ideas y leer las de los demás."
— Jessica Portillo
Trying to think in another language and share what I like in a different language.
"Intentar pensar en otro idioma y compartir mis gustos pero en un idioma distinto."
— Sara
What I enjoyed most was being able to share our ideas and even the things we like with others.
"Lo que más me gustó fue que pudimos compartir nuestras ideas e incluso gustos con los demás."
— Mafer
A club where we share ideas and creations.
"Un club donde se comparten ideas y creaciones."
— Mateo Portillo Nava
I enjoy exchanging feedback on each other’s work with people from around the world.
"世界中の人とお互いの作品について感想を送り合ったりするのが楽しい。"
— Him.Jyou
Writing is fun, and it gives me a chance to reflect and reconnect with myself.
"書くにあたって思いを巡らせたり、自分を振り返ったり見つめ直すことができてとても楽しかったです。"
— nanae
Choose your plan
Japanese Writing Club
$10 / month
For learners who want to enjoy writing and stay connected.
Includes:
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1 writing theme per month
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Writing prompts and guiding questions
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Japanese reader reactions
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Online Writing Circle participation
Write one meaningful story in Japanese every month.
Writing Club Plus
$25 / month
For learners who want to write more and improve with personal support.
Includes:
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3 writing themes per month
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Writing prompts and guiding questions
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Japanese reader reactions
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Personal feedback from MyU Japanese Academy
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Online Writing Circle participation
Write more. Get feedback. Grow your Japanese.
Your Japanese can reach someone.
Your writing doesn’t have to stay inside a textbook or notebook.
With your permission, selected works may also be introduced through MyU Japanese Academy projects or shared with community partners in Japan as part of cultural exchange activities.
We hope to create opportunities for stories written by Japanese learners to reach people in Japan — including different generations and local communities.
Participation in any public or community sharing is always optional.
Our Community Guidelines
Be curious. Be kind. Be yourself.
Japanese Writing Club is not a competition, and your Japanese doesn't have to be perfect.
When reading someone else's work, we value curiosity, kindness, and respect.
Instead of correcting each other's Japanese, let's share what we enjoyed, what surprised us, and what we'd love to know more about.
We are here to share our worlds — not to judge them.
Your words can travel.
A story written in Mexico may reach someone in Japan.
A child's words in Japan may reach someone on the other side of the world.
Write your world.
Choose what happens next.
Join the Japanese Writing Club👉
Have Questions?
If you have any questions about the Japanese Writing Club, feel free to contact us anytime.
We’re happy to help.
