Good news for English speaking boaters in Japan! You can take ASA (American Sailing Association) sailing classes in Japan and earn the ASA certifications. Both on the water lessons and written exams are in English. We offer ASA basic classes, navigation classes and advanced classes at Yokosuka, Osaka and Okinawa. Aoki is known as an ASA affiliate school in Japan. All of us at Aoki Schools share a basic commitment, "to do everything possible to make your boating experiences safe, fun and affordable". Want to have a Japanese boating license? Yes, you can take our boat license classes in English language as well.

First established in 1956, the Tokyo Sail & Power Squadron, one of over 350 squadrons in the United States Power Squadrons, actively promotes recreational boating skills and boating safety through education, hands-on training, and civic activities while providing fellowship for members. TSPS became a UK-based Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Affiliated Club in June 2020. We offer public boating safety and skills courses for new boaters or others wanting to brush up their knowledge of maritime rules and safety measures. We also provide Class 1 & 2 Japan Boat License test preparation courses in English. We hold monthly and annual boating-related events and activities, and offer a multitude of networking opportunities for expatriate and Japanese sailors. Most TSPS members keep their boats in the Tokyo area and sail Tokyo Bay, Sagami Bay, Shimoda, and farther south to the Izu Islands. Tokyo, Japan