Irasshai: Welcome to Japanese, Volume 2, the second of two volumes, is one component of a nationally acclaimed Japanese language and culture distance learning course designed for high school students. Volumes 1 and 2 and corresponding workbooks are recommended for use as a three-year high school foreign language program. The purpose of the Irasshai program is to help learners develop a beginning level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing Japanese as well as an understanding of Japanese culture. Irasshai is performance-based and its curriculum mirrors national foreign language standards. Lessons feature: Objectives, Vocabulary, Key Grammar Points, Culture Notes, Kanji Notes, Yomimashoo (Reading practice), Interactive Activities, and Denwa de Hanashimashoo (pages used in Speaking/Listening practice). Review lessons, appendices, a glossary, a topical index, and a kanji index are also included. Irasshai: Welcome to Japanese is a course that is enjoyed by people of all ages.