Japanese language classes “Japanese for Beginners” now available in Hiratsuka!

This course is aimed at people living in Kanagawa Prefecture who have limited knowledge of Japanese.
You will study the words and expressions that you can use immediately. Qualified instructors will teach you in an easy-to-understand manner.

■ Days and Times
Tuesday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

■ Level 1
Classes for first time students of Japanese
July 8 – September 19, 2025

■ Level 2
Classes for students who know how to read hiragana and katakana
Oct. 7 – Dec. 12, 2025

■ Location
★Face-to-face classes(1) will be held 5 times while online classes(2) will be held 15 times.

(1) Hiratsuka Civic Activities Center
（Address：1-8 Mitsuke-cho, Hiratsuka City）
8-minute walk from west exit of Hiratsuka Station on JR Line
How to get there:　https://www.hiratsuka-shimin.net/access/
※The venue may change.
(2) Online
*Class will be held online using ZOOM.
You can participate on your computer or smartphone.

■ Tuition fee
Free of charge (¥0)

■ Textbooks
Irodori: Japanese for Life in Japan, Introductory Level
https://www.irodori.jpf.go.jp/

■ Number of students in a class
20 students (1 class)