Basic Japanese language courses for international residents are held at seven locations in Yamaguchi prefecture.  The courses of instruction are offered in two terms, each spanning over three months.

We’re pleased to announce the schedules for the year 2018 and would like to invite all of you who wish to begin your lessons in Japanese to join.

SCHEDULES FOR JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSES 2018

※No reservations are necessary.  You can sign up and enroll in the courses on the first day  of the respective class.

※The fees quoted above are for one term.  You are requested to pay them in full at the beginning of each term.

※Placement tests or brief interviews will be given on the first day of class.

※In Yamaguchi, Ube, Hagi and Shimonoseki there will be additional lessons from January to March. There will also be supplementary classes in Hofu in April and winter.

Detailed information can be obtained from your instructors.

※For more information, please contact the classes you’d like to attend.

For more general information, please contact:

Yamaguchi International Exchange Association

3F 1-7 Mizunoue-cho, Yamaguchi­shi, 753­0082

Tel: 083-925­7353 Fax: 083-920­4144 E-mail: yiea.info@yiea.or.jp

SCHEDULES FOR JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSES 2018【English】

SCHEDULES FOR JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSES 2018【Japanese】

SCHEDULES FOR JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSES 2018 【Chinese】

SCHEDULES FOR JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSES 2018 【Korean】

SCHEDULES FOR JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSES 2018【Spanish】

SCHEDULES FOR JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSES 2018【Vietnamese】

We’re now recruiting groups of 8 ( or more people) to join the parade where the most portable shrines will be carried.

Not only women but also man can join this parade.

Please form a group with your friends or co-workers and join this event.

Especially for foreigners, the entry fee including portable shrine rental will be covered by E.I.G.( volunteer interpreters group).

Happi which you wear when you carry portable shrineｓ will be provided.

Please cooperate with us to break the World Guinness Record!!

Time and Date : April 29th ( Holiday) 13:00 ～16:00

Please get together at around 12:30 at Hofu Station.

Course of the parade : From JR Hofu Station to Tenmangu Shrine

Please contact us and get more information : E.I.G.

Kimiko Fujimoto E-mail: bright-fu@herb.ocn.ne.jp

https://www.b-mall.ne.jp/t/3504/999999/

Twenty-four youths from Spain and Sri Lanka who are participating in the FY2017 “Ship for World Youth” Program sponsored by the Cabinet Office, came to Yamaguchi as part of their local program.

〔Program Itinerary〕

• January 18 (Thurs)

Experienced Wearing a Kimono (Saikotei)

Toured the Five-Storied Pagoda at Ruriko-ji Temple

• January 19 (Fri)

Courtesy Visit at the Prefectural Government Office

Experienced Matcha Tea Ceremony (Houshouan), Visited Hofu Tenmangu Shrine

Toured Mazda Hofu Plant

Experienced Making Uiro (Hondaya)

Welcome Reception

• January 20 (Sat)

Homestay within the Prefecture

• January 21 (Sun)

Moved from Ube Airport –> Tokyo

On the 18th and 19th, university students from the prefecture accompanied us and participated in the exchange.

Many youths experienced wearing a kimono and making uiro for the first time among some of the activities. In addition, they furthered their exchanges at their homestays, eating home cooking and going to tourist spots.

Thank you for your cooperation participating youths and host families.

From now, 122 Japanese youths (2 from Yamaguchi) and 120 youths from 10 countries will have an onshore training session in Tokyo followed by their 34-day training on board a ship.

Find out more about the “Ship for World Youth” Program below▼

http://www8.cao.go.jp/youth/kouryu/index-e.html

Learn how to make Yamaguchi local wintertime dishes in a ‘shokado style’.
With ideas to arrange similar dishes with ingredients available in your own country, along with advice on good presentation.
English/Japanese leaflet listing the recipes will be provided for you to take away.
*Ingredients may differ from those shown on the picture due to availability.

<Date & Time>
Sun. 21st Jan. 2018
10:30 start / 14:00 finish

<Place>
Caliente Yamaguchi (5-1-1 Yudaonsen, Yamaguchi-shi)

Participation Fee
3,500 yen including the cost of cooking ingredients

<Instructor>
Kyoko Sasano (Owner chef of ‘Kitchen Café Sawa’)

<Schedule>
10:15　open
10:30　briefing
10:40　prepare dishes
12:00　eat the prepared dishes
14:00　end

Program aimed at residents of Yamaguchi Prefecture (Any nationality welcome). Children of elementary age should be accompanied by an adult.

Maximum 24 participants

Registration
https://eventon.jp/10018/

<Inquiries & Contact>
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/waowafull/
E-mail: waowafull@gmail.com
Tel: ‪090-8504-4602（Izumi）

*Registration is completed with pre-payment of the fee.

<Organizer>
WA-full

available for a variety of issues: Residence,visas,marriage,divorce,labor-related issues,pensions,insurarace,taxes,medical care, Domestic violence from a partner. Reservation priority/ Possible even without a reservation admission/ Confidential0422-33-1335　info@cinga.or.jp

【Attention】
A typhoon is approaching.
According to the weather forecast, “the typhoon (tropical cyclone) will hit Yamaguchi Prefecture on September 17th (Sunday).”
Please refer to your Emergency Handbook to prepare for when a typhoon comes. When a typhoon approaches, please stay inside as much as possible.

◆Yamaguchi Prefecture’s Emergency Handbook

http://www.pref.yamaguchi.lg.jp/cms/a12900/bosai-handbook/bosai-handbook.html

＜Japan Meteorological Agency＞ Tropical Cyclone Information

http://www.jma.go.jp/en/typh/

Disaster Preparedness Workshop for Foreign Nationals

【Date】13:00～16:30, Sunday, October 8th, 2017

【Price】Free

Are you interested in taking part in an International Cultural Exchange Program in Tokuji with Yamaguchi high school students?

Enjoy an International Understanding Workshop, exchange activities, an astronomical observation, hands-on soba-making workshop, and more!

【Date】Saturday, October 28th  ~ Sunday, October 29th, 2017

【Place】National Yamaguchi Tokuji Youth Outdoor Learning Center and Chogen no Sato

(Both in Tokuji, Yamaguchi)

【Who can Participate】Foreign nationals living in Yamaguchi Prefecture (at least high school age)

【Participant Cap】First 20 applicants.  *We expect to have 20 high school student participants

【Participation Fee】2,000 yen

*Including the charge for accommodation, foods, insurance, charter bus and Japanese culture experiment.

*To be paid on the day of the event *YIEA members have many benefits such as restaurant discounts.

【Additional Information】

This event will be held in Japanese. However, there will be English and Mandarin speaking staff to provide multilingual support.

Lodgings will be divided by gender, with one large room for men and one large room for women.

【How to apply】

The application form can be sent by email, fax or mail, or brought to the YIEA in person. The application form can be downloaded on the YIEA home page.

◆Leaflet(English)

◆Application（English）

◆Application(English) WORD

【Application Deadline】 Friday, September 29th, 2017

*Applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis for the first 20people.

*We have already reached the cap of 20 applicants, and have stopped accepting applications.

【Sponsored by】Yamaguchi International Exchange Association

【Questions and Applications】Public Interest Incorporated

Foundation Yamaguchi International Exchange Association(YIEA)

Third Floor, 1-7 Mizunouecho, Yamaguchi-shi, Yamaguchi, 753-0082

TEL：083-925-7353   FAX：083-920-4144   E-mail：yiea.info@yiea.or.jp