The Miyazaki International Foundation offers 3 different types of classes for people who would like to learn Japanese.
・Japanese language classes (Nihongo kōza), where participants learn from teachers and textbooks ※Also available online!
・Japanese practice sessions (Nihongo renshūkai), where participants can learn any kind of Japanese they like from volunteers
・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 2022 〜
Online Japanese Language Course *Beginner Level 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 “Ippo Nihongo Sanpo Beginner1” The course consists of an orientation session and 25 lessons. |
| Course Materials Fee | Free ※Participants will need to buy their own textbooks.(2,640yen) |
| Classroom format | Group class (about 8 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 | Twice a year 【Close】①May 6th ~ August 3rd Wednesday&Friday 10:00am ~ 12:00pm ②October 4th ~ January 19th Tuesday & Thursday 1:30pm~3:30pm →Currently accepting Until September 26th *Registration required *Please contact us for more detailed schedule. |
| Homepage | www.mif.or.jp/english/news-and-topics/3147/ |
Online Japanese Language Course *Beginner Level 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 “Ippo Nihongo Sanpo Beginner2” The course consists of an orientation session and 25 lessons. |
| Course Materials Fee | Free ※Participants will need to buy their own textbooks.(2,640yen) |
| Classroom format | Group class (about 10people) ※Classes will be taught by a Japanese language teacher. |
| Taeget | People from overseas living in Miyazaki who: ・Can read Hiragana and Katakana |
| Dates & Times | Twice a year 【Close】①May 10th ~ August 4th Tuesday&Thursday 10:00am ~ 12:00pm ② Schedule to start in October October 5th ~ January 20th Wednesday & Friday 10:00am~ 12:00pm →Currently accepting Until September 26th *Registration required *Please contact us for more detailed schedule. |
| Homepage | www.mif.or.jp/english/news-and-topics/3147/ |
Online Japanese Language Course *Beginner Level 3
| 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 “Ippo Nihongo Sanpo Beginner3” The course consists of an orientation session and 25 lessons. |
| Course Materials Fee | Free ※Participants will need to buy their own textbooks.(2,640yen) |
| Classroom format | Group class (about 10people) ※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 | Once a year 【Close】①May 9th ~ August 8th Monday&Thursday 13:00pm ~ 15:00pm *Registration required *Please contact us for more detailed schedule. |
| Homepage | www.mif.or.jp |
Online Japanese Language Course *Beginner to Intermediate Level Conversation
| 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 ” Marugoto Nihon no Kotoba to Bunnka – Pre-Intermediate A2/B1 “ The course consists of an orientation session and 15 lessons. |
| Course Materials Fee | Free ※Participants will need to buy their own textbooks.(2,420yen) |
| Classroom format | Group class (about 10people) ※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 | Twice a year 【Close】①June 6th ~ October 3rd Monday 19:00pm ~ 21:00pm ② Schedule to start in October October 17th ~ February 13th Monday 7:00pm ~ 9:00pm →Currently accepting Until September 26th *Registration required *Please contact us for more detailed schedule. |
| Homepage | www.mif.or.jp/english/news-and-topics/3147/ |
Japanese Language Course *Beginner Level 1
Miyazaki City(Carino Miyazaki)
| Organizer | Miyazaki Prefectural Government Miyazaki International Foundation |
|---|---|
| Location | B1F Carino Miyazaki,Tachibanadori Higashi 4-8-1, Miyazaki City |
| Contact | Miyazaki International Foundation Tel:0985-32-8457 / Email:miyainfo@mif.or.jp |
| Course content | Studying with a Japanese teacher using the textbook “Ippo Nihongo Sanpo Beginner1” The course consists of 25 lessons. |
| Course Materials Fee | Free ※Participants will need to buy their own textbooks.(2,640yen) |
| Classroom format | Group class (about 10people) ※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 | Twice a year 【Close】 ①May 10st ~ October 26th Tuesday&Thursday 1:30pm-3:30pm ② October 4nd ~ January 17th Tuesday&Thursday 10:10am ~ 12:10pm →Currently accepting Until September 30th *Registration required *Please contact us for more detailed schedule. |
| Homepage | www.mif.or.jp/english/news-and-topics/3155/ |
Japanese Language Course *Beginner Level 2
Miyazaki City(Carino Miyazaki)
| Organizer | Miyazaki Prefectural Government Miyazaki International Foundation |
|---|---|
| Location | B1F Carino Miyazaki,Tachibanadori Higashi 4-8-1, Miyazaki City |
| Contact | Miyazaki International Foundation Tel:0985-32-8457 / Email:miyainfo@mif.or.jp |
| Course content | Studying with a Japanese teacher using the textbook “Ippo Nihongo Sanpo Beginner2” The course consists of 25 lessons. |
| Course Materials Fee | Free ※Participants will need to buy their own textbooks.(2,640yen) |
| Classroom format | Group class (about 10people) ※Classes will be taught by a Japanese language teacher. |
| Taeget | People from overseas living in Miyazaki who: ・ Those who understand the contents of Beginner Level 1 ・ Those who have studied Hiragana and Katakana and can read and write them |
| Dates & Times | Twice a year 【Close】 ①May 10st ~ October 26th Tuesday&Thursday 10:10am-12:10pm ② October 4nd ~ January 17th Tuesday&Thursday 13:00pm ~ 15:00pm →Currently accepting Until September 30th *Registration required *Please contact us for more detailed schedule. |
| Homepage | www.mif.or.jp/english/news-and-topics/3155/ |
Japanese Language Course *Beginner Level 3
Miyazaki City(Carino Miyazaki)
| Organizer | Miyazaki Prefectural Government Miyazaki International Foundation |
|---|---|
| Location | B1F Carino Miyazaki,Tachibanadori Higashi 4-8-1, Miyazaki City |
| Contact | Miyazaki International Foundation Tel:0985-32-8457 / Email:miyainfo@mif.or.jp |
| Course content | Studying with a Japanese teacher using the textbook “Ippo Nihongo Sanpo Beginner2” The course consists of 25 lessons. |
| Course Materials Fee | Free ※Participants will need to buy their own textbooks.(2,640yen) |
| Classroom format | Group class (about 10people) ※Classes will be taught by a Japanese language teacher. |
| Taeget | People from overseas living in Miyazaki who: ・ Those who understand the contents of Beginner Level 2 ・ Those who have studied Hiragana and Katakana and can read them, and make simple conversation in Japanese. |
| Dates & Times | Once a year ① October 4nd ~ January 17th Tuesday&Thursday 15:30pm ~ 17:30pm →Currently accepting Until September 30th *Registration required *Please contact us for more detailed schedule. |
| Homepage | www.mif.or.jp/english/news-and-topics/3155/ |
Japanese Language Course *Beginner Miyazaki City(University of Miyazaki)
| Organizer | Miyazaki Prefectural Government Miyazaki International Foundation University of Miyazaki |
|---|---|
| Location | 3rd floor,University Library,Kibana Campus, University of Miyazaki |
| Contact | University of Miyazaki Global Support Office TEL:0985-58-7134 Email:ryugaku@of.miyazaki-u.ac.jp |
| Course content | Studying with a Japanese teacher using the textbook “Ippo Nihongo Sanpo Beginner1”,and other teaching materials. The course consists of 30 lessons.(scheduled) |
| Course Materials Fee | Free ※Participants will need to buy their own textbooks.(2,640yen) |
| Classroom format | Group class (about 10people) ※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 | June 1st ～ Wednesday 4:15pm-6:15pm *Registration required *Please contact us for more detailed schedule. |
| Homepage | www.mif.or.jp |
Japanese Language Course * Beginner to Intermediate Miyazaki City(University of Miyazaki)
| Organizer | Miyazaki Prefectural Government Miyazaki International Foundation University of Miyazaki |
|---|---|
| Location | 3rd floor,University Library,Kibana Campus, University of Miyazaki |
| Contact | University of Miyazaki Global Support Office TEL:0985-58-7134 Email:ryugaku@of.miyazaki-u.ac.jp |
| Course content | Studying with a Japanese teacher using the textbook “Ippo Nihongo Sanpo Beginner2”,and other teaching materials. The course consists of 30 lessons.(scheduled) |
| Course Materials Fee | Free ※Participants will need to buy their own textbooks.(2,640yen) |
| Classroom format | Group class (about 10people) ※Classes will be taught by a Japanese language teacher. |
| Taeget | People from overseas living in Miyazaki who: ・Those who can read Hiragana and Katakana |
| Dates & Times | June 1st ～ Wednesday 4:15pm-6:15pm *Registration required *Please contact us for more detailed schedule. |
| Homepage | www.mif.or.jp |
Japanese Practice Sessions
Miyazaki city (Carino Miyazaki)
| Organizer | Miyazaki Prefectural Government Miyazaki International Foundation |
|---|---|
| Location | B1F Carino Miyazaki,Tachibanadori Higashi 4-8-1, Miyazaki City |
| Contact | Miyazaki International Foundation Tel:0985-32-8457 / Email:miyainfo@mif.or.jp |
| Course content | Participants can learn grammar, conversation, kanji, or any other area they would like. |
| Fees | Free |
| Classroom format | ※Participants study with Japanese language teaching volunteers. Generally, lessons are one-on-one. |
| Target | Those who is living in Miyazaki Prefecture |
| Dates & Times | Every Wednesday and Friday 10:30am~11:30am Every Saturday 2:30pm～3:30pm *No registration needed, but please contact us in advance. |
| Homepage | www.mif.or.jp |
Local Japanese language classes
| Organizer | Miyazaki Prefectural Government Miyazaki International Foundation |
|---|---|
| Location | ・North Miyazaki: Hyuga ・Central Miyazaki: The Koyu Region ・Western Miyazaki: Mimata ・Southern Miyazaki: Nichinan |
| Contact | Miyazaki International Foundation Tel:0985-32-8457 / Email:miyainfo@mif.or.jp |
| Course content | Through cultural exchange between Japanese and foreign residents of Miyazaki, participants will learn Japanese phrases for use in daily life, when shopping, in the event of a disaster, and much more. |
| Fees | Free |
| Classroom format | A Japanese language teacher and teaching assistants will teach participants using a groupwork-oriented approach. |
| Target | People from overseas living in Miyazaki |
| Dates & Times | Each region will have approximately 1 class per month Classes will be on Saturdays or Sundays Approx. 2 hours *Please contact us for more detailed schedule. |
| Homepage | www.mif.or.jp |
Organized by other organizations
April 2021 〜
Japanese Practice Sessions – “Minna de Nihongo kai”
Miyazaki city(Miyazaki Citizens’ Plaza)
| Organizer | Miyazaki City International Association |
|---|---|
| Location | Miyazaki NPO Center (Miyazaki shimin katsudō sentā) – 3rd floor, Citizens’ Plaza (Shimin puraza), Miyazaki City. |
| Contact | Miyazaki City International Association Tel:0985-21-1719 / Fax:0985-21-1733 Email: miyazaki-mcia@miyazaki-catv.ne.jp |
| Course content | Participants can learn grammar, conversation, kanji, or any other area they would like. |
| Fees | Free |
| Classroom format | Participants study with Japanese language teaching volunteers. |
| Target | People from overseas living in Miyazaki City |
| Dates & Times | Every Friday 6:30pm～8:20pm *For more information, please contact the Miyazaki City International Association for more details |
| Homepage | http://www.miyazaki-mcia.jp/ |
Japanese Practice Sessions
Miyakonojo City
| Organizer | Miyakonojo International Association |
|---|---|
| Location | Miyakonojo Community Center Himegi cho 10-7, Miyakonojo city |
| Contact | Miyakonojo International AssociationTel:0986-23-2295 / Email:mia@btvm.ne.jp |
| Course content | Participants can learn grammar, conversation, kanji, or any other area they would like. |
| Fees | Free |
| Classroom format | Participants study with Japanese language teaching volunteers. |
| Target | People from overseas living in Miyazaki City and around |
| Dates & Times | Every Friday 1:30pm~3:00pm Sunday(twice a month) 2:00pm~3:30pm *Please contact Miyazaki City International Association for more details |
| Homepage | https://www.miyakonojo-mia.com/ENG/classes.html |