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 *Beginner Level 1
| Organizer | Miyazaki Prefectural Government Miyazaki International Foundation |
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| 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 31 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 13:30pm ~ 15:30pm ② Classes for the second semester are yet to be decided. |
| Homepage | Online Japanese Language Course using Zoom | Hinata Nihongo Navi (English) (mif.or.jp) |
Hinata Japanese Classes Online *Beginner Level 2
| Organizer | Miyazaki Prefectural Government Miyazaki International Foundation |
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| 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 31 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 10:00am ~ 12:00pm ② Classes for the second semester are yet to be decided. |
| Homepage | Online Japanese Language Course using Zoom | Hinata Nihongo Navi (English) (mif.or.jp) |
Hinata Japanese Classes Online *Beginner Level 3
| Organizer | Miyazaki Prefectural Government Miyazaki International Foundation |
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| 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 10:00am ~ 12:00pm ② Classes for the second semester are yet to be decided. |
| Homepage | Online Japanese Language Course using Zoom | Hinata Nihongo Navi (English) (mif.or.jp) |
Local Japanese language classes
| Organizer | Miyazaki Prefectural Government Miyazaki International Foundation |
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| Location | ・Central Miyazaki: Shintomi Town |
| 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 |
Chiiki Nihongo Course(2024 session)@UoM
| Location | 3rd floor, University Library, Kibana Campus, University of Miyazaki (1-1, Gakuen-kibanadai-nishi, Miyazaki) |
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| 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. |