We offer courses to learn about information on disaster prevention as well as workshops on AED use for non-Japanese residents participating in Japanese courses, Japanese salon, or Japanese language schools within Arakawa City. These courses are offered in cooperation with the Arakawa and Ogu Fire Departments.
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Japanese Class for Non-Japanese Residents
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
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)
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
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)
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.