Mori no Ike Japanese Language Village

08/25/2026

The outdoors is the best classroom!🌲🌿

At Mori no Ike, villagers learn Japanese while exploring, playing, and connecting with the natural world around them. Outdoor learning brings language to life, builds confidence, and creates opportunities to learn through hands-on experiences.

What’s your favorite way to learn outside at Mori no Ike?

08/18/2026

At Mori no Ike, language learning doesn’t stop at words!

From folding origami to creating traditional crafts, hands-on activities help villagers connect language with culture in a way that sticks. Learning by making, creating, and having fun makes every new word a little more memorable🎨

What’s your favorite craft you’ve made at Mori no Ike?

08/13/2026

Obon is a Buddhist festival that honors and remembers ancestors, celebrating the enduring connections between past and present🏮✨

At Mori no Ike, we also take this time to remember the villagers, staff, faculty, and family who have been part of our lives and have since passed away. Their kindness, friendships, and love of language and culture continue to inspire our community, and their memories remain a cherished part of Mori no Ike.

08/04/2026

Gathering around the table encourages conversation❤️

At Mori no Ike, mealtime is about more than enjoying delicious Japanese-inspired cuisine. It's another chance to learn together, strengthen community, and gives villagers the opportunity to practice Japanese in an authentic, everyday setting. Every shared meal becomes part of the immersion, helping language, culture, and friendships grow together.

What's your favorite Japanese cuisine?

07/22/2026

森の池からこんにちは Mori no Ike kara konnichiwa!

As we look back on an incredible first session, we're filled with gratitude for every villager and staff member who brought curiosity, kindness, and energy to our community.

Our counselors captured these candid moments, creating small snapshots of language learning, cultural discovery, friendship, and everyday life at Mori no Ike.

楽しい夏をありがとうございます。また来年！Tanoshii natsu wo arigatou gozaimasu. Mata rainen! Thank you for an unforgettable summer, and we'll see you back at Mori no Ike next year. 🌸

07/21/2026

There's still time to make this summer unforgettable at Mori no Ike! Late registration is now open for select sessions, but spots are limited.

Immerse yourself in the Japanese language, experience traditional and modern Japanese culture, enjoy delicious cuisine, and build lifelong friendships in an immersive village community. If you've been thinking about joining us, now is the perfect time to register!

See you at Mori no Ike, we can't wait to welcome you to the village!

06/18/2026

Just a peek of some of the fun we've been having these first few days at Mori no Ike.

06/16/2026

Villagers have arrived at Mori no Ike! Yesterday kicked off our official start to the summer season and with that, our campers were able to sing, dance, and dive straight into Japanese immersion. Villagers were able to get settled and meet their fellow campers in their summer home away from home, enjoy a delicious evening meal, and most importantly, start to live the language!

There are still camps with openings this summer so you don’t have to miss out. Visit https://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/sessions?language=Japanese to register today! We hope to see you this summer!

05/19/2026

You never know when your language skills will become a critical necessity. Read below about one of our very own who found herself in that very situation.

A Minnesota nurse helped rescue a hiker lost for days — and her Concordia Language Villages experience made all the difference.

She’s not just an alum. She’s one of our Village nurses.

You don’t need to speak another language to work here. But you will gain powerful cross cultural skills that stay with you for life.

Nurses and nursing students: want a meaningful summer?
Apply now → https://concordiacollege.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/107?c=concordiacollege&sq=req107

Story link:
https://www.concordiacollege.edu/news/details/in-the-news-concordia-language-villages-alum-and-nurse-saves-lost-hiker-using-spanish-skills/

05/12/2026

At Mori no Ike, we go beyond the textbook with experiential learning. From first words to lifelong confidence, every moment of learning at the villages is made possible by a community that believes in language and culture.

Give today and help the next villager find their voice!

https://alumni.cord.edu/g/keeptheworldspeaking2026