Japanese classes held by volunteers

There are Japanese classes for foreigners held by volunteer groups in Itabashi where intermediate level and higher Japanese language, kanji (Chinese characters), Japanese culture, and the like are taught.

(　日本語　／　中　文　／　한국어　)

1. Kotoba no Hiroba “Learning Japanese Together”
   

   Venue	Manapoto Ohara　(5-18 Oharacho, Itabashi-ku)
   Nearest Station	Toei Mita Line/5min.walk from Moto-hasunuma Sta.
   Time & Date	Saturdays　13：30～15：30 (Closed the first Saturday of the month)
   Levels / Class format	Intermediate, Advanced / Small group lesson
   Fees	200 yen／lesson
   Children’s class	Available (junior and senior high school students)
   May bring children?	Please inquire
   Message	Lessons aimed at strengthening oral ability through conversation and the exchange of ideas with Japanese residents about each other’s cultures and life in general. Original material will be used, with the focus being on talking a lot.
   Contact	KASHIWABARA, Yasuko　(Tel:03-3934-4513)

    

2. Kotoba no Hiroba “Nihongo Wai-Wai”
   

   Venue	Itabashi Total Volunteer Center(24-1 Honcho, Itabashi-ku)
   Nearest Station	Toei Mita Line/7min. walk from Itabashi-honcho Sta.
   Time & Date	Mondays　10：00～12：00
   Levels / Class format	Intermediate, Advanced / Small group lessons
   Fees	Cost of copies only
   Children’s class	Not available
   May bring children?	Yes
   Message	Come on out and enjoy Japanese with lots of fun talking about what you want to talk about, what you want to ask, and what you want to know.
   Contact	INAMOTO, Yoshiko (Tel:03-3979-4895)

    

3. KOKO Group
   

   Venue	Itabashi Total Volunteer Center(24-1 Honcho, Itabashi-ku)
   Nearest Station	Toei Mita Line/7min. walk from Itabashi-honcho Sta.
   Time & Date	Tuesday to Friday　10：30～12：00, 13：00～15：00
   Levels / Class format	Introductory,Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced / Large group lesson
   Fees	Cost of copies only
   Children’s class	Available
   May bring children?	No
   Message	We work in various ways to help students who don’t yet know Japanese language and the customs get the skills they need to live in Japan.
   Contact	FUKUMOTO, Kenzo (Tel:03‐3938‐8840 / 090-8443-2771)

    

4. AI Japanese Classroom
   

   Venue	Tokumaru Community Center Kitano Hall(2-12-12 Tokumaru, Itabashi-ku)
   Nearest Station	Tobu Tojo Line/5min. walk from Tobu Nerima Sta.
   Time & Date	Tuesday ,Thursdays　10：00～12：00
   Levels / Class format	Introductory, Beginners　/ Large group lesson, Private lessons
   Fees	800 yen/month
   Children’s class	Not available
   May bring children?	Yes
   Message	Taught by professional Japanese teachers. Students can join the class at any time.
   Contact	IWASA, Kinue (Tel:03-3932-7310 / 080-1131-0149)

    

5. “Friends Around the Globe” Japanese language class
   

   Venue	Itabashi Total Volunteer Center(24-1 Honcho, Itabashi-ku)
   Nearest Station	Toei Mita Line/7min. walk from Itabashi honcho Sta.
   Time & Date	Mondays, Saturdays ①10:00～12:30 ②13:30～16:30
   Levels / Class format	①Advanced: Classroom style ②Beginner to Advanced: Private classes and individual conversation classes based on level and individual needs
   Fees	Free
   Children’s class	Available
   May bring children?	Yes
   Message	We provide classes designed to meet the needs of each individual learner, whether they be beginners just getting acquainted with Japanese vowels or advanced learners who have passed the N1 Japanese proficiency exam. As part of our effort to “support children that will bring the world together”, we provide individual Japanese language guidance for elementary and junior high school students.
   Contact	UCHIDA, Kazumasa (TEL:090-4134-7077 E-mail:rikurosu@abox22.so-net.ne.jp)

6. Itabashi Nihongo Classroom
   

   Venue	Kami-Itabashi Gymnasium(1-3-1 Sakuragawa, Itabashi-ku)
   Nearest Station	Tobu-Tojo Line/10min. walk from Kami-Itabashi Sta.
   Time & Date	Monday to Sunday (Please inquire the timings of the lesson as they change depending on the day of the week.)
   Levels / Class format	Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced / Private lessons, Small group lessons
   Fees	500 yen/lesson
   Children’s class	Available
   May bring children?	Please inquire
   Message	Taught by professional and volunteer teachers. Can teach Japanese in English, Chinese, Spanish and Indonesian.
   Contact	FUJIYA, Michiyo (Tel:03-3932-9773　E-mail：milkymichy@hotmail.com HP:michiyos.com)

    

7. Friend Japanese Classroom
   

   Venue	Happy Road Oyama Hello Plaza(Komody Iida Oyama branch 2F, 49-1 Oyamacho, Itabashi-ku)
   Nearest Station	Tobu Tojo Line/6min. Walk from Oyama Sta.
   Time & Date	Sundays　10：00～12：00
   Levels / Class format	Advanced / Small group lesson
   Fees	1,500 yen/month
   Children’s class	No
   May bring children?	No
   Message	Taught by professional Japanese teachers. Please contact the person in charge in advance if you wish to join the class.
   Contact	OHNO, Kyoko (Tel:03-3959-1996　E-mail：kamohno@topaz.plala.or.jp)

    

8. Earth Family
   

   Venue	①Takashimadaira Regional Center (Takashimadaira 3-12-28, Itabashi) ②③Former Takashimadaira No. 7 Elementary School（Takashimadaira 3-13-3, Itabashi-ku）
   Nearest Station	5 min walk from Takashimadaira station (Toei Mita subway line)
   Time & Date	①Mondays 14:00-16:00 ②Mondays 18:30-20:30 ③Saturdays 10:00-12:00
   Levels / Class format	①②Beginners, Intermediate / Private lessons, Small group lesson ③Elementary, Junior and senior high school students /Introductory, Beginner
   Fees	200yen / lesson
   Children’s class	①②No　③Available (elementary, junior and senior high school students)
   May bring children?	No
   Message	We aim to create a fun Japanese language learning environment by responding to students’ requests as well as covering grammar, conversation and test preparation.
   Contact	SATO, Teruhiko (Tel:080-3243-7549　E-mail：chi9kazoku@yahoo.co.jp)

    

9. Akatsuka Japanese Language Class
   

   Venue	Akatsuka Shinmachi Hikarigaoka Meeting Hall (3-35-13 Akatsuka Shinmachi)
   Nearest Station	11 min from “Shimoakatsuka” station, Tobu Tojo Line 7 min from “Chikatetsu (subway) Akatsuka” station, Yurakucho subway Line
   Time & Date	Mon, Thu 10:00-11:50
   Levels / Class format	Introductory,Beginner,Intermediate (please enquireabout other levels), classroom format
   Fees	3,000 yen/3 months, teaching materials fee
   Children’s class	No
   May bring children?	No
   Message	Aimed at those who want to start studying Japanese or who want to improve their Japanese and move up to the next level. Volunteer teachers study with you and provide guidance.
   Contact	YOSHIDA,Noboru(Tel:03-3977-2885 E-mail：hikariga522@yahoo.co.jp)