The Miyazaki International Foundation supports the study of Japanese in Miyazaki Prefecture.
・Japanese language classes (Nihongo kōza), where participants learn from teachers and textbooks ※Also available online!
・Local Japanese language classes (chīki nihongo kyōshitsu), where participants can learn Japanese through interacting with people who live in their local area.
We are also able to introduce people who are unable to make it to classes to volunteer Japanese teachers.
Click here for more information about volunteer matching
Please contact us by phone or email if you would like further information about Japanese language classes or volunteer teachers.
Miyazaki International Foundation
Tel: 0985-32-8457 E-mail: miyainfo@mif.or.jp
※Information on the classes is available below:
Organized by Miyazaki International Foundation
April 2024 〜
Hinata Japanese Classes Online *Starter
| Organizer | Miyazaki Prefectural Government Miyazaki International Foundation |
|---|---|
| Location | Online(using Zoom) |
| Contact | Miyazaki International Foundation Tel:0985-32-8457 / Email:miyainfo@mif.or.jp |
| Course content | Studying with a Japanese teacher using the textbook “Irodori Japanese for Life in Japan” The course consists of 30 lessons. |
| Course Materials Fee | Free |
| Classroom format | Group class (about 7 people) ※Classes will be taught by a Japanese language teacher. |
| Taeget | People from overseas living in Miyazaki who: ・Are just starting to study Japanese for the first time ・Would like to learn from the basics of Hiragana and Katakana |
| Dates & Times | 13:30pm ~ 15:30pm ② October 16th～Feburary 7th Wendesday&Friday 13:30pm～15:30pm |
| Homepage | Online Japanese Language Course using Zoom | Hinata Nihongo Navi (English) (mif.or.jp) |
Hinata Japanese Classes Online *Elementary 1
| Organizer | Miyazaki Prefectural Government Miyazaki International Foundation |
|---|---|
| Location | Online(using Zoom) |
| Contact | Miyazaki International Foundation Tel:0985-32-8457 / Email:miyainfo@mif.or.jp |
| Course content | Studying with a Japanese teacher using the textbook “Irodori Japanese for Life in Japan” The course consists of 30 lessons. |
| Course Materials Fee | Free |
| Classroom format | Group class (about 7 people) ※Classes will be taught by a Japanese language teacher. |
| Taeget | People from overseas living in Miyazaki who: ・Can read Hiragana and Katakana |
| Dates & Times | 10:00am ~ 12:00pm ②Ocotober 15th~Feburary 13th Tuesday&Thursday 10:00am~12:00pm |
| Homepage | Online Japanese Language Course using Zoom | Hinata Nihongo Navi (English) (mif.or.jp) |
Hinata Japanese Classes Online *Elementary 2
| Organizer | Miyazaki Prefectural Government Miyazaki International Foundation |
|---|---|
| Location | Online(using Zoom) |
| Contact | Miyazaki International Foundation Tel:0985-32-8457 / Email:miyainfo@mif.or.jp |
| Course content | Studying with a Japanese teacher using the textbook “Irodori Japanese for Life in Japan” The course consists of 30 lessons. |
| Course Materials Fee | Free |
| Classroom format | Group class (about 7 people) ※Classes will be taught by a Japanese language teacher. |
| Taeget | People from overseas living in Miyazaki who: ・Can read and write Hiragana and Katakana ・Can make basic conversation |
| Dates & Times | 10:00am ~ 12:00pm ②October 16th~Feburary 7th Wednesday&Friday 10:00am~12:00pm |
| Homepage | Online Japanese Language Course using Zoom | Hinata Nihongo Navi (English) (mif.or.jp) |
Hinata Japanese Classes (In-Person） （Introductory level）
| Organizer | Miyazaki Prefectural Government Miyazaki International Foundation |
|---|---|
| Location | Carino Miyazaki B1F Conference room A |
| Contact | Miyazaki International Foundation Tel:0985-32-8457 / Email:miyainfo@mif.or.jp |
| Course content | Studying with a Japanese teacher using the textbook “Irodori Japanese for Life in Japan” The course consists of 30 lessons. |
| Fees | Free |
| Classroom format | Group class (about 10 people) ※Classes will be taught by a Japanese language teacher. |
| Target | People from overseas living in Miyazaki who: ・Are just starting to study Japanese for the first time ・Would like to learn from the basics of Hiragana and Katakana |
| Dates & Times | Ocotober 15th~Feburary 6th Tuesday&Thursday 13:30pm~15:30pm |
| Homepage | https://hinatanihongo.mif.or.jp/english/study/#anker03 |
Chiiki Nihongo Course(2024 session)@UoM
| Location | 3rd floor, University Library, Kibana Campus, University of Miyazaki (1-1, Gakuen-kibanadai-nishi, Miyazaki) |
|---|---|
| Contact | Global Supprt Office, University of Miyazaki Tel:0985-58-2515 Email:global-s@of.miyazaki-u.ac.jp |
| Course content | ■Starter Course(Nyumon）：Learners can understand simple conversational exchanges about familiar everyday matters. The class is open for those who study Japanese for the first time. ■Elementary1 Course (Shokyu1):In the Elementary level, learners can express a range of topics directly related to their life, including their own backgrounds and personal circumstances. They also can express their opinions and reasons on topics of interest. The class is open for those who have completed the Starter Course. |
| Fees | Free ※Textbooks will be lent to you by University of Miyazaki. |
| Target | The courses are open to any resident in Miyazaki, including students, family members, housewives, office workers and technical intern trainees. |
| Dates & Times | ■Starter Course(Nyumon) Every Wednesday from 5:25 p.m. to 6:55 p.m. July 3, 2024 – Around January 2025 ■Elementary1 Course(Shokyu1) Every Tuesday and Thursday, from 5:25 p.m. to 6:55 p.m. July 2, 2024 – Around January 2025 |
| Leaflets | For more information, please click here. |