Category Archives: Learning Japanese (Language Classes / Salon)

Japanese Class for Non-Japanese Residents

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A place for non-Japanese people to study beginner Japanese and Japanese culture, taught by expert Japanese teachers and supported by Japanese language volunteers. In addition to supporting non-Japanese people, these classes aim for mutual learning and understanding through Japanese language and culture. Around 100 students take the classes each year, and students are offered a completion certificate when the Japanese teacher recognizes that they have mastered the content of the textbook.

Eligibility

Those who live, work, or study in Arakawa City and have a beginner level of Japanese (16 and older).
*Excludes students at language school

Fee

【Course Fee】

¥2,000 per term

【Teaching Materials】

Daytime course: ¥2,800 for textbook, ¥1,200 for workbook
Night course: ¥2,800 for textbook, ¥900 for workbook

Dates and Times

Tuesday and Thursday each week

Daytime course: 2 to 4pm
3F, Conference Room No. 5, Lifetime Learning Center, 3-49-1 Arakawa, Arakawa-ku （MAP）　　　　　　　    　          

Night course: 7 to 9pm
2F, Higurashi Fureaikan, 6-28-15 Higashi-nippori, Arakawa-ku（MAP）　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

Schedule

Term 1, Daytime and Night Courses: April to June (20 sessions)　
Term 2, Daytime and Night Courses: September to November (20 sessions)　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Term 3, Daytime and Night Courses: January to March (20 sessions)　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 

Class Schedule(Yearly)

How to Apply

Please click a flyer.

Applications and Inquiries

Arakawa International Communications Office
2-2-3 Arakawa, Arakawa-ku 116-8501
(part of the Culture and Exchange Promotion Section at Arakawa City Hall)
Phone: 03-3802-3798　 　Fax: 03-3802-4769

Japanese Salon

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Japanese volunteers and non-Japanese students speak in Japanese while learning about one another’s culture. This is also a place where non-Japanese people can learn about Japanese culture and customs. The classes are offered in a salon-style, allowing students to join casually while enjoying tea.

Dates and Location

Every Monday

Night course: 7 to 9pm (not held on public holidays)

2F, West Hirobakan, Minami-senju Residents Office
1-19-13 Minami-senju, Arakawa-ku（MAP）

Every Wednesday

*Daytime and night courses are not held on public holidays

Daytime course: 2 to 4pm

3F, Conference Room No. 5, Lifetime Learning Center
3-49-1 Arakawa, Arakawa-ku （MAP）

Night course: 7 to 9pm

2F, Higurashi Fureaikan
6-28-15 Higashi-nippori, Arakawa-ku（MAP）

Second and Fourth Thursday of the Month (Morning Parent-Child Course) Currently Suspended

*Closed on public holidays, during the Obon and New Year’s holidays, and on the third Thursday of each month

Requirements for Participation

Non-Japanese people who can speak Japanese and live, work, or study in Arakawa City

Fees

Wednesday course: ¥100 per session (cost of tea)
*The Monday course and Parent-Child Salon on Thursdays are free

Applying

Apply with the Arakawa International Communications desk (3F, desk no. 1, City Hall)

Other Information

Political activities, educational ideologies, religious invitations, product sales, and other activities not related to the salon’s activities are prohibited.