Abstract
In this paper, we report on the challenges faced by Japanese teachers when conducting online classes for foreign students in the Akita City Japanese Language community classes. The authors have collaborated with other teachers to introduce a number of teaching innovations. These innovations aim to help improve the teaching quality as online classes may be required in remote areas where teachers and foreign students are not co-located, or when weather situations do not permit face-to-face classes. We also make a number of recommendations to improve communication between teachers and students and deepen students’ understanding of the culture of the community.
