Japanese Language Schools / Classes in Toyama

Niikawa Area


<Uozu City>

Uozu City Japanese Classes



Representative

Uozu City Regional Cooperation Division Residents Exchange Section

Location

1-10-1 Shakado, Uozu City

Uozu City Hall Meeting Rooms

Contact Address

Uozu City Hall Regional Cooperation Division

TEL

0765-23-1131

FAX

0765-23-1051

E-mail

chiiki-kyodo@city.uozu.lg.jp

URL

http://www.city.uozu.toyama.jp/  (On the 地域協働課 page)

Lecturers

22 volunteers

Number of Students

16 students (sign up is always open)

Study Materials Used

Minna no Nihongo, Genki, Nihongo Kore Dake, etc.

Class Time and Location

【Individual Classes】
○Class Day: M-F with the date and time depending on the volunteers and the students (Once a week, 1 to 1.5 hours)
○Location: Uozu City Hall Meeting Room

Class Fee

Free (but 1000 yen per month for the volunteers' travel expenses)

How to Apply

Apply directly at the city hall. Dates and times will be determined there.

Comments

We teach beginner Japanese using textbooks. Classes are one on one so you can learn at your own pace and ask questions easily. Do not hesitate to contact us if you are interested in these classes.


<Kurobe City>

Japanese Classes in Kurobe



Representative

Kaori Ieki

Location

20 Mikkaichi, Kurobe City
Kurobe International Exchange Center Colare

Contact Address

712-1 Makino, Kurobe City

TEL

0765-57-0498 / 080-1965-8625

FAX

0765-57-0498

E-mail

kyamkt.ieki@icloud.com

URL

Can be found on the Kurobe City website

Lecturers

Japanese language support volunteer, Japanese teacher

Number of Students

Always recruiting (any nationality)

Study Materials Used

Conversations and handouts

Class Times

2-3 times a month on Saturdays or Sundays from 10:00 to 12:00

Fee

Materials fee: 300 yen each class (for introduction and activity classes)
Temporary childcare is available (reservations necessary)

How to Sign Up

Contact us by phone or by email

Comments

Using easy Japanese, we will learn fundamental Japanese for daily life. We also have activities to experience local events and culture that you can join at any time. Our Japanese language volunteers will help you learn Japanese to create a town where all people can live in peace.


Toyama Area

<Toyama City>

Toyama Kokusai Gakuin



Representative

Taeko Miyata

Location

2-5-13 Hanazonocho, Toyama City
Orita Building

Contact Address

TEL

076-441-9360

FAX

076-441-9362

E-mail

toyamaia@h6.dion.ne.jp

URL

https://www.toyamaia.com/

Lecturers

9 Japanese teachers

Number of Students

30 (China, Nepal, Vietnam, Sweden, Pakistan, Ukraine, UK, Mongolia, India)

Study Materials Used

Dekiru Nihongo, Chukyu wo Manabo, Chukyu e Iko, Chukyu kara Jokyu e no Nihongo, Marugoto, etc.

Class Times

Monday to Friday

Fee

Depending on how you attend

How to Sign Up

Phone, Interview, Test, etc.

Comments

Professional Japanese teachers teach classes meticulously and attentively. We accept class requests from businesses.

Smile Bear Japanese Classes and Community



Representative

Shinji Yamaguchi

Location

Takaoka, Toyama, Imizu, Himi, Tonami ※All of Toyama Prefecture and Nanao City in Ishikawa Prefecture are possible as well ※ On-line class is now available !!

Contact Address

42-1 Oharaya, Toyama City

TEL

090-4267-3481

FAX

E-mail

yamaguchi@smilebear.jp

URL

http://smilebear.jp

Lecturers

14 volunteers (5 Japanese, 2 Chinese, 1 Vietnamese with N1, 3 Vietnamese, 1 Indonesian, 1 cambodian and 1 Thai with N2)

Number of Students

30 students, Vietnamese, Chinese, Filipnis, Indonesians, Americans and etc. ※we are always recruiting for any nationality

Study Materials Used

Direct conversations in easy Japanese using only Japanese, Minna no Nihongo, remote teaching using official LINE accounts, Youtube, and remote classes, etc.

Class Times

90 minute clases on weekdays, between 17:00 and 20:00 and Saturdays between 9:00 and 12:00 and 13:00 and 16:00

Fee

Visiting lecturers, dedicated classes, open classes. Please ask directly.

How to Sign Up

Call, send an email, or send a message on LINE (ID:@743fjfeh). We can work with students as long as they are in Toyama Prefecture. We can also give classes on site at businesses.
 ※We use Zoom, Line, Skype for On-line classes.

Comments

"We solve language language problems for employers who hire foreigners." We teach with the objective of students obtaining the JLPT. While learning easy Japanese, our students learn to love Japan's culture and Japanese people. This is why we do not just have a Japanese class. We create a community where foreigners and Japanese alike can be friends. We can also support the promotion of exchanges with Japanese people while giving Japanese classes to Specified Skilled Workers.
※We are currently increasing the number of classes and hope to have some in everyone's neighborhood. Please contact us if you need us in an area.
※Niikawa area, Oyabe City, Eastern Toyama Prefecture, Nanao City. Contact us about Japanese classes for technical intern trainees.

Toyama Japonica



Representative

Kazuko Nakagawa

Location

3-5-12 Oizumi, Toyama City
Toyama Japonica

Contact Address

TEL

076-423-2737

FAX

E-mail

japonica@fsinet.or.jp

URL

http://www.japonica.jp

Lecturers

9 Japanese teachers, 2 foreign language teachers

Number of Students

We take requests from Japanese language education organizations and businesses, and send out teachers to give classes. Currently, unless under specific circumstances, we are not signing up individual students. For more information, please contact us directly.

Study Materials Used

We will flexibly select various Japanese language textbooks, audio materials, video materials, live materials, online tools, and self-produced materials according to learning objectives and methods.

Class Times

Please consult the website

Fee

How to Sign Up

Comments

As a group of professional Japanese language instructors (a corporation), we are a Japanese language education institution engaged in Japanese language education for foreigners, training Japanese language instructors, and research activities in Japanese language education. For in-house Japanese language education, we design and implement curricula that are carefully tailored to the level of the learners and the needs of the company. In regional Japanese language education, at the request of local governments, we also train Japanese language support volunteers who work in interactive Japanese language classes and provide initial Japanese language instruction to foreign residents.

Toyama Cosmopolitan Association



Representative

Chairman: Shigeo Takagi

Location

1-2-3 Shintomicho, Toyama City
CIC 3F

Contact Address

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TEL

076-444-0642

FAX

076-444-0643

E-mail

info@tca-toyama.jp

URL

http://www.tca-toyama.jp/

Lecturers

8 volunteers

Number of Students

30 students from 10 countries

Study Materials Used

Varies depending on the class

Class Times

Varies depending on the class

Fee

300 yen per class

How to Sign Up

Sign up directly at the office

Comments

There are many classes to cater to different class subjects, contents, levels, and hours so you will be able to find one that suits you.
As of July 1st 2019, there are 7 classes for adults and 1 class for children

Japanese Language Learning Support / Benkyo Otasuke Tai



Representative

Naoko Kitano

Location

1-2-3 Shintomicho, Toyama City
CIC 3F

Contact Address

TEL

076-444-0642

FAX

076-444-0643

E-mail

info@tca-toyama.jp

URL

Lecturers

5

Number of Students

5 every year on average

Study Materials Used

We use materials adapted to the children's Japanese level

Class Times

Saturdays at the Northeast Asia Regional Intercultural Center from 10:00 to 11:30 and Sundays at the CIC from 10:15 to 11:45

Fee

Free

How to Sign Up

Sign up at the Toyama Cosmopolitan Association Office

Comments

We give Japanese classes on a 1 to 1 basis.

Toyama Guide Club Japanese Language Class



Representative

Yuko Tsubayashi

Location

3-1 Okuda Shinmachi, Toyama City
Okuda Community Center Meeting Room, Toyama City

Contact Address

13-27 Okuda Futabacho, Toyama City

TEL

090-8092-5078 

FAX

076-441-3318

E-mail

yuzijinlin@gmail.com

URL

Lecturers

7 volunteers

Number of Students

15-20 students from China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia, Philippines, etc.

Study Materials Used

Minna no Nihongo

Class Times

Every Saturday from 19:00 to 21:00

Fee

Free

How to Sign Up

Come to the Okuda Community Center directly before a class.

Comments

We are looking for Japanese teachers for this very fun class! (However, we need someone who is certified in Japanese teaching, in the process of getting the certification, or someone who plans on taking a class to volunteer and help foreigners learn Japanese.)
We separate the class into groups depending on the students' levels. Feel free to come attend the class!

Japanese Teacher's Association Yuyu



Representative

Kazuko Hara

Location

Toyama Cosmopolitan Association, Northeast Asia Regional Intercultural Center, etc.

Contact Address

4178-15 Gofuku, Toyama City

TEL

076-442-1435

FAX

076-442-1435

E-mail

hkazu0629@yahoo.co.jp

URL

Lecturers

30 volunteers

Number of Students

Study Materials Used

Minna no Nihongo, Yokoso Nihongo

Class Times

Consult with the teachers for personal lessons

Fee

Starts at 1500 per personal lessons (1 class is 1.5 hours)

How to Sign Up

Contact us by phone

Comments

We help foreign nationals learn Japanese so they can make the most of their life here in Toyama. People interested in this cause formed the Japanese Teacher's Association Yuyu.


<Namerikawa City>

Tanoshii Nihongo Hiroba in Namerikawa



Representative

Yoneo Uose

Location

Namerikawa Higashi Chiku Kominkan (facing the Namerikawa Municipal Library)

Contact Address

426 Azumacho, Namerikawa City

TEL

090-2838-0235

FAX

E-mail

tanoshiihiroba@gmail.com

URL

Tanoshii Nihongo Hiroba in Namerikawa facebook

Lecturer

16 Volunteers (who have completed the Japanese language volunteer course)

Number of Students

Limited to around 20 people, always open to new recruits (regardless of nationality)

Study Materials used

"Irodori" Online Textbook and worksheets

Class TImes

Date/Time: Every 2nd Sunday of the month from 10:00 to 11:00

Fee

Fee: 100 yen per class

How to sign up

How to apply: Apply by email

comments

This is a volunteer group that supports foreigners in the region using easy Japanese. Anyone can join, at whatever time. People will be separated in small groups for conversation. We also plan fun events. Come learn with us and have fun!


Takaoka Area

<Takaoka City>

Takaoka International Exchange Association Japanese Class



Representative

Chairman Masashi Yamaguchi

Location

101 Otayamachi Takaoka city, Otaya Serio 7th floor  Takaoka International Exchange Center

Contact Address

Same as above

TEL

0766-27-1856

FAX

0766-27-1858

E-mail

kokusai@p1.tcnet.ne.jp

URL

https://takaoka-iec.jimdofree.com/

Lecturers

One Japanese language teacher

Number of Students

Around 10 students from China, Vietnam, Philippines, etc.

Study Material Used

Printouts and more

Claass Times

The 1st 3rd and 5th Saturdays of the month
Beginner Level from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Intermediate Level from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Fee

500 yen each class

How to Sigh Up

Apply at the Takaoka International Exchange Association

Comments

The students who cannot speak Japanese smoothly yet study the basics of Japanese for the first semester. Studies in the intermediate level focus on more complicated parts of Japanese for second language learners in order to have them make more natural conversation.

Aula de Japones



Representative

Yasuyuki Tokai

Location

Takaoka City

Contact Address

TEL

090-2839-2084

FAX

0766-25-1588

E-mail

iasuiuqui@h3.dion.ne.jp

URL

Lecturers

Number of Students

Mostly Brazilians but we have some Spanish speakers.

Study Materials Used

We do not use a book at first and focus on speak and sentence formation. Once the students get a little bit used to Japanese, we use textbooks adapted to them.

Class Times

Weekdays starting at 19:00

Fee

How to Sign Up

Comments

Grammar is easy, so learning grammar is the best shortcut.

Alece Takaoka



Representative

Yuka Aoki

Location

Nissen Biru (Building) 1st floor

Contact Address

402 Nissen Bldg. 35 Moriyamamachi ,Takaoka city

TEL

080-8885-6823

FAX

E-mail

alece.takaoka@gmail.com

URL

https://www.facebook.com/alecetakaoka/

Lecturers

26 volunteers

Number of Students

30 students from Brazil, Pakistan, China, etc.

Study Materials Used

A multitude of textbooks including Work, Minna no Nihongo, Ippo Nihongo Sanpo, Dondon Tsunagaru Kanji Renshucho

Class Times

Face to face: Tuesdays from 17:00 to 19:00, Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:30 and 13:00 to 15:00

On-line: Wednesdays from 17:00 to 19:00, Saturdays 15:30-17:30

Fee

Face to face: 3000 yen a month

On-line: 3000 yen a year

How to Sign Up

Comments

To everyone looking to further their studies in Japan, face your challenges and come work towards your dreams with us!

Japanese Language Volunteers Himawari



Representative

Mitsuru Kurokawa

Location

Toyama/Takaoka

Contact Address

165-8 Higashino, Takaoka City

TEL

090-3760-6526

FAX

0766-23-7422

E-mail

heichaun-wan@ezweb.ne.jp

URL

Lecturers

6 Japanese language teachers

Number of Students

35 students from China, Malaysia, USA

Study Materials Used

Minna no Nihongo, Shin-nihongo, Chukyu/Jokyu Nihongo, etc.

Class Times

Any time

Fee

Transportation costs, other expenses, 600 yen per hour

How to Sign Up

Call

Comments

My motto is learn Japanese while having fun.

Fureai Japanese Class Takaoka



Representative

Mine Shimazaki

Location

Takaoka Fureai Welfare Center

Contact Address

7-50 Hirokoji, Takaoka City
(Inside the Takaoka Tabunka Kyosei Office)

TEL

0766-20-1236

FAX

0766-20-1641

E-mail

tabunka@city.takaoka.lg.jp

URL

Lecturers

10 volunteers

Number of Students

10 students from Australia, USA, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, etc.

Study Materials Used

Pamphlets, printouts etc.

Class Times

2 times/ month Sunday 10:00 to 11:30

Fee

200 yen / time

How to Sign Up

Please call or send an email.

Comments

This class includes a conversation class and a trial/observation class. We speak "easy Japanese" while having fun not only in the classroom, but also in the historic town, on outings to tourist attractions, and while experiencing Japanese culture. We also participate in disaster drills and local events to help everyone feel safe at work and in the community.

Mamoru Maekawa



Representative

Mamoru Maekawa

Location

At home in Toide, Takaoka

Contact Address

Toidemachi, Takaoka City

TEL

0766-63-1917

FAX

E-mail

the_battle_is_the_lords@yahoo.co.jp

URL

Lecturers

2 Japanese teachers

Number of Students

25 students from Brazil, UK, USA, Estonia, China

Study Materials Used

Minna no Nihongo

Class Times

Monday-Saturday

Fee

1,300 yen per hour (personal lessons)

How to Sign Up

Please call

Comments

Come learn Japanese through personal lessons (up to 4 people per class)

<Imizu City>

Toyama College of Business and Information Technology, Japanese Langauge Department



Representative

Pres. Tetsuro Urayama

Location

576 Sanga, Imizu City
Toyama College of Business and Information Technology

Contact Address

TEL

0766-55-1420

FAX

0766-55-0757

E-mail

jianxjiang@urayama.ac.jp, sorita@urayama.ac.jp

URL

bit-jpn.net

Lecturers

8 Japanese teachers (6 part time teachers)

Number of Students

80 regular students from China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Philippines, Nepal, and 1 auditing students from Ukraine.

Study Materials Used

Minna no Nihongo, Tanoshiku Kiko, Ryugakusei no Nihongo (reading) etc.

Class Times

Weekdays from 9:00 to 14:30

Fee

Tuition: 990,000 for one year, 1,110,000 yen for 1.5 years, 1,390,000 for 2 years.
For auditing students 15 weeks with 1 class each (90 minutes) is 18,000 yen

How to Sign Up

Please call first. Class visits are possible.

Comments

We hope as many people as possible can come to these classes. We have Chinese staffers as well as people who can speak English and Korean. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Imizu Citizens' International Association Japanese Classroom



Representative

Association Chair Kazuki Makita

Location

Horioka Community Center, 1-17-1 Imizucho, Imizu City

Contact Address

Imizu Citzens' International Association

TEL

0766-52-6811

FAX

Same as above

E-mail

icia@bz03.plala.or.jp

URL

http://icia-imizu.com/

Lecturers

1 Japanese teachers, 1 volunteer

Number of Students

5 students for beginner and 5 students for intermediate levels

Study Materials Used

Minna no Nihongo textbook/Elementary school apanese and social studies textbooks

Class Times



Every 2nd and 4th Saturday from May to December 12:30~13:30

Fee

2,500 yen for 16 classes total

How to Sign Up

Apply through the Imizu Citzens' International Association (Applications for the 2022 fiscal year are closed.)

Comments

Learn useful phrases for your everyday life, as well as words and phrases used in schools that can support you/your children's studies.

Waiwai Nihongo Taikoyama



Representative

Koji Sakoda (Taikoyama Japanese Language Group)

Location

13-3-1 Naka Taikoyama, Imizu City
Imizu City Minami Taikoyama Community Center

Contact Address

TEL

0766-56-7823 (Imizu City Minami Taikoyama Community Center)

FAX

E-mail

URL

http://waiwainihongo.jimdo.com

Lecturers

Activity Class: 10 Volunteer
Introductory Class: 1 Japanese teacher

Number of Students

Around 15 students from multiple countries

Study Materials Used

Activity Class: Dialogue class focused on mutual learning using handouts

Intro Class: Handouts made by Japanese teachers

Class Times

Activity Class: 2nd and 3rd Saturdays 19:00~20:30

Intro Class: Saturdays 19:00~20:30 (For more information, please check the website)

Fee

Activity Class: free

Intro Class: 300 yen per class

How to Sign Up

Sign up is possible at any time

Comments

We try to improve communication in Japanese between everyone who lives in the area.

Multicultural Children Support Center



Representative

Ms. Taeko Miyata

Location

Taikoyama Community Center

Contact Address

8-4-1 Taikoyama, Imizu City

TEL

0766-56-6381

FAX

0766-56-5381

E-mail

taikoyama@imizu-chiiki.jp

URL

https://www.city.imizu.toyama.jp/guide/svguidedtl.aspx?servno=1825

Lecturers

1 Japanese teacher, 6 volunteers

Number of Students

15 students (from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Brazil, etc.)

Study Materials Used

As we mainly support classes in schools, materials include textbooks, reference books, and printouts for elementary/middle/high schools

Class Times

Every Saturday

Fee

Free to participate

How to Sign Up

Please come directly to the Support Center on Saturdays to learn more about how to participate and contact information.

Comments

We invite all children with foreign connections, from kindergarten to high school age, to come study or play with our language supporters. Sometimes, we have parents or guardians come for Japanese study sessions with us as well.

Himi City

Japanese Language Class in Himi



Representative

Representative Eiko Nakagawa

Location

12-21 Chuomachi, Himi City
Within the Himi Ikiiki Genkikan

Contact Address

Himi Volunteer Center

TEL

0766-74-1800

FAX

0766-74-8055

E-mail

himi-volunteer@bz3.hi-ho.ne.jp

URL

Lecturers

1 Japanese language teacher, 7 volunteers

Number of Students

Limited to 20 people

Study Materials Used

Nihongo Takarabune, Shaberanmaike

Class Times

Saturdays from 10:00 to 11:30

4/9, 23 5/7, 21 6/4, 18 7/12, 16 8/6, 20 9/10, 17 10/8, 22 11/5, 19 12/3, 10, 17 1/14, 28 2/4, 25 3/4

Fee

100 yen per class

How to Sign Up

After contacting us about times, please come to the class directly.

Comments

Come have fun learning easy Japanese and Japanese that will be helpful for you in your daily life.


Tonami Area

<Nanto City>

Nihongo Hiroba Nanto



Representative

Keiko Maeda

Location

Fukumitsu Koryu Center (1137 Fukumitsu, Nanto City)

Contact Address

7065 Fukumitsu, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture

TEL

090-7749-1377

FAX

E-mail

nihongo.nanto@gmail.com

URL

Nihongo Hiroba Nanto on Facebook

Lecturers

5 Japanese volunteers, 1 supporting advisor

Number of Students

25 students from Vietnam, China, Philippines, Indonesia, etc.

Study Materials Used

Using specially made handouts.

Class Times

2 Mondays a month from 10:00 to 11:30

Fee

300 yen per class or 1,500 yen per year. Childcare: 200 yen (reservations necessary)

How to Sign Up

Come directly to the class after consulting with the Nanto Goodwill Exchange Association about class times.

Comments

・We use easy Japanese to help students talk about how they feel and learn how to make conversation that can be useful for their daily life.
・We help everyone learn more about Japan and foreign countries and promote interaction between people in the local community to build friendships.
・You can start any time.

Nihongo Hiroba Nanto (Intro Class)



Representative

Nanto Goodwill Exchange Association

Location

Fukumitsu Fukushi Kaikan

Contact Address

5260 Fukumitsu, Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture

TEL

0763-52-4548

FAX

0763-52-3023

E-mail

info@nanto-ykk.org

URL

http://www.nanto-ykk.org/news/2018/1539657177.html

Lecturers

1 Japanese teacher

Number of Students

Around 3 per class

Study Materials Used

Class Times

Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 10:00 to 11:30
*Dates and times may vary

Fee

300 yen per class 

How to Sign Up

Come directly to the class after consulting with the Nanto Goodwill Exchange Association about class times.

Comments

The intro class if for people who cannot really speak Japanese. Students learn grammar that can be useful for their daily life.