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2sec google search:
https://www.startasl.com/japanese-sign-language-jsl/
> If you are interested in learning some JSL, we recommend these free resources (these sites are mostly in Japanese or require you to download the Japanese font):
* [Japanese Association of Sign Linguistics](https://www.jasl.jp/) (in Japanese and requires font)
* [JSL Lessons and Dictionary](https://www.tgs.co.jp/signlist/signlist.htm) (in Japanese and requires font)
* [ITEC’s Online JSL Course](https://www.kyoto-be.ne.jp/ed-center/gakko/jsl/index.html) (requires font)
JSL is beautiful and fun, but I recommend learning Japanese to the point that finding this without having to ask in English would be easy for you. I think the Japanese language services for JSL are way superior. I’ve noticed many beginners try to jump into Ainu language or some rare Japanese dialect before they have enough core Japanese studied. So get that out of the way first, I suppose.
There are JSL meetup groups all over Japan. Depends on where you live. A good start may be to Google your city name + 手話 and maybe even the term サークル. You may also find some local information at your city hall or community center. Sometimes they will have classes there too.