NP:J-Plus Announcement! New Perspectives: Japan Launches A New Intensive Language Program For Serious-Minded Students of Japanese In the summer of 2004, The Laurasian Institution will offer a three-week long program of intensive Japanese language taught by a nationally-recognized master teacher of Japanese. You will use the language in authentic surroundings day in and day out. This is a great way to take your Japanese to the next level of proficiency.