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 2023 〜
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 2 orientations session and 30 lessons. |
| Course Materials Fee | Free ※Participants will need to buy their own textbooks.(2,640yen) |
| 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 | Twice a year ①May 10th ~ August 30th Wednesday&Friday 13:30pm ~ 15:30pm ②Schedule to start in October. |
| Homepage | https://www.mif.or.jp/english/news-and-topics/3508/ |
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 2 orientations session and 30 lessons. |
| Course Materials Fee | Free ※Participants will need to buy their own textbooks.(2,640yen) |
| 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 | Twice a year ①May 9th ~ August 29th Tuesday&Thursday 10:15am ~ 12:15pm ②Schedule to start in October. |
| Homepage | https://www.mif.or.jp/english/news-and-topics/3508/ |
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 2 orientations session and 30 lessons. |
| Course Materials Fee | Free ※Participants will need to buy their own textbooks.(2,640yen) |
| 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 | Twice a year ①May 10th ~ August 30th Wednesday&Friday 16:00pm ~ 18:00pm ②Schedule to start in October. |
| Homepage | https://www.mif.or.jp/english/news-and-topics/3508/ |
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 2 orientations session and 18 lessons. |
| Course Materials Fee | Free ※Participants will need to buy their own textbooks.(2,420yen) |
| 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 | Twice a year ①May 9th ~ September 26th Tuesday 19:00pm ~ 21:00pm ②Schedule to start in October. |
| Homepage | https://www.mif.or.jp/english/news-and-topics/3508/ |
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 2 orientations session and 30 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 ①May 9th ~ August 26th Tuesday&Thursday 10:15am-12:15pm ②Schedule to start in October. |
| Homepage | https://www.mif.or.jp/english/news-and-topics/3513/ |
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 2 orientations session and 30 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 ①May 9th ~ August 26th Tuesday&Thursday 13:30pm-15:30pm ②Schedule to start in October. |
| Homepage | https://www.mif.or.jp/english/news-and-topics/3513/ |
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 2 orientations session and 30 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 | Twice a year ①May 9th ~ August 26th Tuesday&Thursday 16:00pm ~ 18:00pm ②Schedule to start in October. |
| Homepage | https://www.mif.or.jp/english/news-and-topics/3513/ |
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 *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:Nobeoka City,Hyuga City（It is planned） ・Central Miyazaki: Shintomi Town ・Western Miyazaki: Mimata Town ・Southern Miyazaki: Nichinan City |
| 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 | https://hinatanihongo.mif.or.jp/english/study/#anker03 |