Black Friday week is the best time of year to snap up some deals, and the same applies with Japanese language resources!
Here are some of the best Black Friday deals I’ve found on my favourite products for learning Japanese:
JapanesePod101
JapanesePod101 is our top recommendation to learn Japanese online. We love the fun, current audio lessons and interactive online tools. Sign up for your free lifetime account and see for yourself!
- 55% OFF all Basic, Premium and Premium PLUS plans
- Sale dates: NOW until Saturday, November 29th
- Coupon code: BLACKFRIDAY2025
JapanesePod101 is my top recommended resource to learn Japanese online.
They have a GIANT library of Japanese audio and video lessons at every level, accompanied by useful interactive online tools to cement your learning.
They do have regular sales of around 20-30%, but this 55% discount is one of the biggest of the year and it’s only running this week!
With this discount, you can get the Basic plan for as little as $1.80 per month – although I do strongly recommend the Premium plan, which is still only $4.50/month and gives you access to all the extra flashcards and study tools.
Rocket Japanese
- Complete online course
- Interactive audio lessons
- Emphasis on speaking and pronunciation
- Learn the Japanese scripts
- Lifetime access
- 60% off any course
- Sale dates: Monday 24th November – Midnight, Friday 28th November 2025 (PST)
- Coupon code: BLACKFRIDAY60
For those that find JapanesePod101’s hundreds of lessons and pathways overwhelming, Rocket Japanese is a similar but more linear online course.
It will take you all the way from complete beginner to confident communicator in Japanese.
FluentU
Learn Japanese watching authentic native video content, with interactive subtitles.
- LIFETIME discount of 40% off!
- Sale dates: November
- No coupon code needed.
I think FluentU is a truly FANTASTIC resource for learning Japanese by watching videos. It’s definitely one of the most fun ways to learn, especially if you’re lazy like me!
This Black Friday’s 40% deal brings it down from $11.99/month to a crazy cheap $7.19.
And what’s more, that price will be locked in for as long as you stay a member!
Lingopie
- 58% off a yearly subscription
- Sale dates: NOW until 4th December
- No coupon code needed
Lingopie is similar to FluentU.
FluentU has better subtitle options (toggle between full Japanese, kana, romaji and English) and is overall a bit slicker and has more content.
Lingopie has more full shows (not just short videos) and some Netflix integration. It’s also a lot cheaper.
Their official Black Friday deal is 58% off. BUT WAIT! I actually have a better deal that’s live any time… a unique 65% permanent discount just for Team Japanese readers at this link.
Pimsleur
Learn spoken Japanese with an effective, structured course of audio lessons.
Pimsleur have not yet announced their Black Friday deal for 2025, but I know there’ll be something good!
If you sign up for the free trial and get on their mailing list now, you’ll be the first to hear about their sale.
Pimsleur are recommended if you want to focus on speaking and listening. They are very effective at teaching conversational Japanese. You will need to supplement with other resources for reading and writing, though.
Tokyo Treat box
The coolest Japanese snacks, direct from Tokyo to your door! Each box contains up to 20 full-size Japanese snacks, including sweet and savoury snacks, drinks, instant noodles, seasonal/limited edition treats, and more! Use code TEAMJAPANESE for a $5 discount.
- Free Nintendo merch!
- Code: GIFT25
- Ends: 2nd December
Tokyo Treat ships popular Japanese snacks straight to your door.
Subscribe by the end of Cyber Monday, and you will get extra free gifts for Cyber Week!
This year the theme of the free gifts is NINTENDO! Chose from Kirby, Pokemon or Super Mario. The gifts include keychains, figurines and more, and the quantity depends on the length of subscription.
Heads up, these make ideal Christmas gifts!!
Sakuraco box
A unique Japanese snack subscription box for lovers of traditional Japan. Each box contains up to 20 items, including artisanal Japanese snacks, tea bags and homeware pieces to keep. Sakuraco carefully sources items from small family businesses and traditional makers. Use code TEAMJAPANESE for $5 off!
- Free matcha-themed gifts!
- Code: GIFTING
- Ends: 2nd December
Sakuraco is Tokyo Treat’s more refined older sister – a monthly subscription box of authentic, artisanal Japanese snacks, tea and homeware.
For Black Friday, all new subscribers can select a beautiful free gift, all themed around Japan’s beloved matcha.
You will get a pot of Shizuoka matcha, a tea bowl and whisk set, or a kimono plus matcha bowl, depending on your subscription package.
Heard of any other good Japan-related Black Friday deals? Drop them in the comments!
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Rebecca is the founder of Team Japanese. She spent two years teaching English in Ehime, Japan. Now back in the UK, she spends her time blogging, self-studying Japanese and wrangling a very genki toddler.