Japanese Language Class Information
The Japanese language volunteer classes are registered under Minami Citizen's Activity・Multicultural Lounge and practices in Minami-ward.
Please apply and contact directly to the following classes.
Children's Study Classes and Support
There are Japanese language classes and study support classes for children related to foreign countries.
Please call and contact directly with the class representative.
Minami-ward Japanese Language Volunteer Classes
Japanese Language Classes For Adult
| Name of the class | Day・Time | Fee | Contact | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minami V Club | Tuesday 10:30～12:00 |
500yen (Enrollment Fee) |
Minami V Club This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Minami Lounge |
| Tomo Minami Nihongo Kyoshitsu | Thursday 10:30～12:00 |
50yen/each time | Mr.Oshima This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Minami Lounge |
| YM Nihongo | Friday 13:00～14:30 |
100yen/month |
Ms.Hirota This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Minami Lounge |
| Tanoshii Nihongo no Kai | Saturday 13:00～15:00 |
500yen/month | Mr.Tanaka 090-2721-4870 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Minami Lounge |
| Ai・Nihongo Club | Sunday 13:30～15:00 |
500yen /three months |
Mr.Oguro 090-6542-5103 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Minami Lounge |
| IE Minami Nihongo Kyoshitsu | Saturday 9:30～11:30 |
0yen |
Ms.Oishi This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Nagata Chiku Center |
| Nihongo Kouryu Club | Saturday 9:30～12:00 |
1,000yen/month（bank transfer） |
Mr.Kurata This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
online/Zoom class |
Specialists and interpreters will help you solve your problems.
The specialist of the field will consult to help foreign related difficult problems. You can also ask for an interpreter.
Please reserve at least a week before.
Resevation・Contact Number for Specialist's Consultation with Interpreter (Free of Charge)
045-232-9544（Japanese）
045-242-0888（Foreign language）[Opening hour] 9:00～17:00
We will help you to live comfortably in your district
Minami lounge foreign consultation desk supports foreign people of the district by informing living information by multi-languages.
We also introduce voluntary interpreters. (There are term of conditions)
（Please ask Minami lounge for the procedures for requesting/registrating.）
※The consulting language differs by the days. Please see the consultation desk information.
Daily Living Guide (Booklet Version)
For foreigners who are not used to Japanese living customs,
there is a booklet which Minami Lounge and Minami Ward Office
have made together. The booklet introduces you to basic
living manners in Japan, how to register in the ward office
and to the charms of Minami ward.
You can see the “Daily Living Guide” from the Minami Ward Office
website or get the booklet at Minami Lounge.
●The booklet is published in English, Chinese, Hangul, Tagalog,
Vietnamese and easy Japanese.
To see the booklet, click here. (To Minami Ward Office WEB site)
Lists of classes
Wataboushi Yokohama Japanese Language Study Support Class for elementary, junior high and high school students.
| Day・Time | Every Saturday 10:00-12:00 |
|---|---|
| Place | Minami Citizens Activity & Multicultural Lounge (Minami Lounge) |
| For | Elementary/junior high/high school students whose native language is not Japanese. |
| Contents | Japanese language and study support. |
| Contact | Ms.Ohmoto Tel：090-1508-9483 Mr.Asaka Tel：090-4849-0963 (SMS message possible) |
Yokohama Minami International SchoolStudy Support Class in English.
| Day・Time | Every Saturday 14:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Place | Minami Citizens Activity & Multicultural Lounge (Minami Lounge) |
| For | Mainly for elementary/junior high/high school students related to Philippines. |
| Contents | Study support in English |
| Contact | Ms.Ohmoto Tel：090-1508-9483 Mr.Asaka Tel：090-4849-0963 (SMS message possible) |
Tanpopo no KaiJapanese Language/Study Support Class for foreign related elementary school students
Nihongo de SmileJapanese Language Class for children whose native language is not Japanese.
| Day・Time | Every Sunday 13:30～14:30 |
|---|---|
| Place | Minami Citizens Activity & Multicultural Lounge (Minami Lounge) |
| For | Elementary/junior high school students whose native language is not Japanese |
| Contents | Japanese language studies and supporting school subjects |
| Contact |
Ms.Sasano Tel:045-315-2809 e-mail:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Tabunka Free School YokohamaStudying class for foreign related students who are aiming to enter high school
Sakurambo
| Day・Time | Every Tuesday 17:00～18:30 |
|---|---|
| Place | Urafune Community House (Urafune Fukugo Fukushi Shisetsu Bldg. 10th floor) & Tomony |
| For | Minami-ward public junior high school students whose native language is not Japanese. |
| Contents | Study support |
| Contact | Japanese・English: Mr.Saburi Tel 045-260-9028 / Chinese: Minami Citizens Activity & Multicultural Lounge (Minami Lounge) Tel 045-232-9544 |
Suzume no KaiStudy Support Class for elementary school students
| Day・Time |
The 1st, 2nd and 4th Monday of each month 15:45~16:45 (Lower grades in the first half, upper grades in the second half) |
|---|---|
| Place | Minami Citizens Activity & Multicultural Lounge (Minami Lounge) |
| For | Elementary school students whose native language is not Japanese. |
| Contents | Japanese language useful for school life |
| Contact |
Mr.Takachio Tel：080-3466-1122 email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Hibari no KaiStudy Support Class for elementary school students.
| Day・Time |
The 1st, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month 15:00~15:45、16:00~16:45 (Lower grades in the first half, upper grades in the second half) |
|---|---|
| Place | Minami Citizens Activity & Multicultural Lounge (Minami Lounge) |
| For | Elementary school students whose native language is not Japanese. |
| Contents | Japanese language useful for school life |
| Contact |
Mr.Takachio Tel：080-3466-1122 email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Consultation of following matter is available
| Name | Matters | Date & Time | Cooperated by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consultation of legal matters | Divorce of international marriages, parental authority, child raising(child custody), sucession to property, traffic accidents, and other troubles | 2nd Thursday 13:30～15:30 |
Kanagawa Bar Association |
| Consultation of Resident status | Consultation of Resident status Acquiring/changing/extending status of residence, bringing relatives from abroad, establishing a new company, etc. | 3rd Thursday 13:30～15:30 |
Kanagawa Administrative Lawyer |
| Consultation concerning Education | Child's school life, consultation about advancing to higher schools | 4th Thursday 13:30～15:30 |
Me-net |
Consultation Desk Information
Telephone number
| Japanese | 045-232-9544 |
|---|---|
| Foreign Languages | 045-242-0888（＊Please confirm the days and the languages.） |
Available Languages
| Mon. | Tues. | Wed. | Thurs. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chinese English |
Chinese English |
Chinese English |
Chinese English |
Chinese English |
Chinese | Chinese |
※Available hours9:00～17:00となります。
About "Minami no Kaze"
"Minami no Kaze" is a local newsletter for foreign residents to know and be familiar to Japanese Culture & Minami-ward.
The newsletter is published every 3 months in 5 languages; Japanese, English, Chinese, Tagalog and Thai.
Back issues
Please refer to PDF files.
For Foreign Residents who are Planning to Live in Minami Ward (Video)
“For Foreign Residents who are Planning to Live in Minami Ward”,
a short video which is edited from Daily Living Guide is broadcasted.
The video can be seen from the Minami Ward Office website.
●There are English, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese and easy Japanese version.
To see the video, click here. (To Minami Ward Office WEB site)