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Mori no Ike
森の池

Japanese Language Village
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About the Village

At Mori no Ike 森の池, our Japanese Language Village, you can experience both traditional and modern Japanese culture—even trend-setting Japanese lifestyles—all while learning and practicing your new language skills. You’ll experience an array of authentic cultural activities at Mori no Ike, from traditional music and crafts like taiko (drumming) and shodo (calligraphy) to martial arts and sado (tea ceremony). You’ll dine on traditional foods like udon and soba (noodles), tempura (battered meat, fish and vegetables) and gohan (rice). At Mori no Ike, you’ll be immersed in the culture of Japan while studying the unique language of Japan’s 130 million people.

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Mori no Ike | 森の池

A Lifetime of Learning

From our flagship summer youth camps to family programs and adults-only sessions, Concordia Language Villages provides a lifetime of language learning and cultural adventure. Find the program that’s right for you!

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Youth Overnight

Season: Summer

Duration: 1 Week | 2 Weeks | 4 Weeks

Our flagship Language Village camps where language comes to life. A fully immersive cultural experience.

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High School Credit

Season: Year-round

Duration: 4 Weeks | 24 Weeks

Earn a year’s worth of language credit in just four weeks (24 weeks for Virtual fall/spring option). Accredited by Cognia.

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Adventure Day Camp

Season: Summer

Duration: 1 Week

Daytime programming for young villagers ready to explore the Village experience without overnight stays.

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Youth Virtual

Season: Year-round

Duration: Varies

Keep your Language Village experience going all year long with our Virtual Clubs, Classes and High School Credit programs.

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Family Weeks & Weekends

Season: Year-round

Duration: 2 Days | 3 Days | 1 Week

Fun and learning for the whole family (and friends)! Enjoy culturally immersive activities, meals and tailored learning.

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Adult Virtual

Season: Year-round

Duration: Varies

Choose from a variety of programming options including Conversation Hours, Classes and more, for ages 18+.

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Government & Corporate

Season: Year-round

Duration: Varies

Training for military, healthcare and corporate clients, with customizable programming designed to bridge cultures and break language barriers.

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Upcoming Japanese Camps & Programs

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Travel & Insights: Japan
Adult Virtual
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Japanese
Dates:
Jan 18
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Jan 18
2025
Location:
Virtual
Ages 18 - 99
Cost: $
40
Thinking about a trip to Japan, or just want to learn about what it's like there? Join staff from Mori no Ike, our Japanese Language Village, for cultural insights and travel advice! In this workshop, you can: Learn communication tips such as slang, jargon, and gestures to help you get by day-to-day, even as a Japanese novice; know where to go, where to eat, and where to buy items you need during your trip; and gain valuable perspectives on cultural norms to help you fully experience all that Japan has to offer! This session will be conducted in English.
Registration closes
Jan 17, 2025
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Limited Availibility
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July 9, 2024
Japanese Youth Virtual Class
Youth Virtual
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Japanese
Dates:
Feb 17
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May 5
2025
Location:
Virtual
Ages 10 - 18
Cost: $
470
This 12-week workshop for language learners of all levels offers the chance to learn how to program introductory “visual novel”-style video games using the RenPy programming language. The class will primarily use English for instruction, but students will learn the Japanese needed to write simple dialogue, short character descriptions, and practice reading simple games in Japanese. Students will need access to a device or computer capable of running RenPy (check out the specs on the official website, renpy.org), but the software itself is free.
Registration closes
Feb 3, 2025
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July 7, 2024
Survival Japanese: Food & Dining
Adult Virtual
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Japanese
Dates:
Mar 3
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Mar 3
2025
Location:
Virtual
Ages 15 - 99
Cost: $
40
Planning a trip to Japan, or even just to your local Japanese restaurant? Take part in this virtual workshop to learn some basic Japanese vocabulary around food and the Japanese restaurant dining experience!
Registration closes
Mar 2, 2025
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October 1, 2024
Travel & Insights: Japan
Adult Virtual
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Japanese
Dates:
Apr 7
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Apr 7
2025
Location:
Virtual
Ages 18 - 99
Cost: $
40
Thinking about a trip to Japan, or just want to learn about what it's like there? Join staff from Mori no Ike, our Japanese Language Village, for cultural insights and travel advice! In this workshop, you can: Learn communication tips such as slang, jargon, and gestures to help you get by day-to-day, even as a Japanese novice; know where to go, where to eat, and where to buy items you need during your trip; and gain valuable perspectives on cultural norms to help you fully experience all that Japan has to offer! This session will be conducted in English.
Registration closes
Apr 6, 2025
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July 9, 2024
Survival Japanese: Greetings & Basic Phrases
Adult Virtual
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Japanese
Dates:
Apr 15
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Apr 15
2025
Location:
Virtual
Ages 15 - 99
Cost: $
40
Are you planning a trip to Japan? Or do you interact with Japanese speakers through school, work, or around your neighborhood and want to be able to greet them and exchange some basic phrases in Japanese? Or just want an easy and welcoming introduction to a new language? Take part in our "Survival Japanese" workshop to learn some basic greetings, words, and phrases!
Registration closes
Apr 14, 2025
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October 1, 2024
Japanese Pop Culture 101
Adult Virtual
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Japanese
Dates:
May 6
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May 6
2025
Location:
Virtual
Ages 15 - 99
Cost: $
40
Do you have an anime lover in your life? A Japanese video game enthusiast? Have you ever wondered what’s the big deal about Japanese media, but you’re too intimidated to ask? Take part in Japanese Pop Culture 101 where we’ll explain all this and more! Learn the basics and context of Japanese media as well as some Japanese language basics needed to talk about it.
Registration closes
May 5, 2025
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October 1, 2024
Japanese Youth One Week
Youth Overnight
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Japanese
Dates:
Jun 9
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Jun 14
2025
Location:
Cass Lake
Ages 8 - 18
Cost: $
1395
Minimum registration fee $150
Registration closes
May 12, 2025
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September 4, 2024
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Government & Corporate Programs

A global outlook is important for success in the domestic and international arena. Concordia Language Villages offers customized corporate, government and military training programs to meet the specific needs of our clients.

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OPPORTUNITIES

Need-based scholarships are available for Japanese summer youth immersion sessions through the Passport Fund. Scholarships are based on a family’s adjusted gross income, number of dependents and the length of the session.

Additionally, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education offers a $1,000 stipend for Minnesota students who qualify for free or reduced lunch at school.

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Our Location:

Mori no Ike

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Minne-wa-Kan

Mori no Ike is located at Camp Minne-wa-Kan on the shores of Lake Andrusia, near Cass Lake, Minn. Cass Lake is located within the boundaries of the beautiful Chippewa National Forest, home to one of the largest populations of breeding Bald Eagles in the lower 48 states. We are currently raising funds to build a permanent facility at our Turtle River Lake site.

Camp Minne-wa-Kan features classic log-cabin architecture, groomed swimming and canoeing beach, sports field, lakeside dining hall and a central activity building. Cabins house up to 16 villagers and staff in bunk beds. Bathrooms and showers are housed in a central building just a short walk from the cabins.

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Read more about our professional staff at Mori no Ike, our Japanese Language Village.

Meredith Koyomi Hanson

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Koyomi began learning Japanese as a villager at Mori no Ike, and has worked at Concordia Language Villages since 2003 in the Japanese and French Language Villages, as well as providing professional development to staff members from all languages. For her master's degree in Second Language Studies from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Koyomi conducted research with villagers at Mori no Ike. During the school year, she teaches English, ESL and Japanese at a boarding school in the Northeast.

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Concordia Language Villages staff may speak a Village language, creatively teach culture, work and play hard. They also develop skills and qualities that will make them excellent employees in any field.