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This study aimed to enhance students Japanese oral communication skills, using Student Team Achievement Division (STAD) strategy. This research was conducted with descriptive qualititative method, to observe kaiwa class situation conducted with eizo shichoo (video observation). Data collection conducted with survey questionnaire and interview. Research subjects was the third grade students of Program Studi Sastra Jepang, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman. Survey questionnaire result showed a positive response from kaiwa class participants in terms of developing their Japanese speaking ability through STAD strategy than the conventional way such as role play. Questionnaire result also indicated that research subject felt the eizo shicoo gave them enthusiasm and boost their learning motivation by the materials given in the class. Research subject also stated that they gained a lot of valuable information about daily Japanese conversations and the current issues in Japan through the video materials played in the class. STAD strategy also encourages students to build a good team working with their own group to analyze and solve the problems given by the lecturer. In the end, students learning progress measured with a weekly group presentation sessions conducted in the classroom.