Japanese

Japanese has a reputation as a challenging language to learn, but potentially offers many rewards – from new insights into a wealth of culture to business ties with the world’s fourth-largest economy.  

Occupations
Thanks to California’s connections with Japan, business demand is strong for Japanese translators and localization managers, as well as trade specialists. As a popular destination among Japanese visitors, the local hospitality industry also offers opportunities for Japanese speakers. 

• Interpreters and translators
• Concierges
• Import/export managers
• Journalists and broadcasters
• Video game designers

Contact Information 

Division

Language Arts and Developmental Studies
Building 1000, Office 1031V
Phone: (707) 256-7726
Department Webpage
Division Webpage

Dean

Robert Harris
Dean, Language & Developmental Studies, Arts & Humanities, and Health Occupations
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: RHarris@napavalley.edu

Administrative Assistant

Gina Stofan
Administrative Assistant
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: GStofan@napavalley.edu

Program Coordinator

Nicole Carrier
Professor, Spanish
2277 Napa Vallejo Highway, 94558, Napa, CA
Email: Nicole.Carrier@napavalley.edu

Courses

• Japanese (JAPN)