Japanese language
Japanese language
Application opens: SICPF はじめての にほんご くらすJapanese Classes for Beginners（Winter course）
You will learn basic Japanese, such as greeting words and Hiragana at Sapporo International Communication Plaza. Free of charge.
６ classes 14:00～16:00
① Jan. 11(Sat.)
② Jan. 18(Sat.)
③ Jan.25(Sat.)
④ Feb. 1(Sat.)
⑤ Feb. 8(Sat.)
⑥ Feb. 22(Sat.)
Study at Sapporo International Communication Plaza
You can join if you
・learn Japanese for the first time
・live in Sapporo or work/study in Sapporo
・join all classes①～⑥
・are 16 years old or older・can come to Sapporo International Communication Plaza to participate
Application：https://x.gd/AHwRg
Inquiry TEL: 011-211-2105（SICPF）
Email: nihongoctr(at)gmail.com （Hokkaido Nihongo Center）
change (at) to ＠
Flyer
Syllabus（the subjects in a course of study）
NEWSICPF NIHONGO DE HANASO! PERAPERA WEDNESDAY
Would you like to interact with volunteers in Japanese? Free of charge. No reservation required. Any level of Japanese learners are welcome.
Shedule
Every Wednesday 14：00～15：30
November 27
December 4
December 11
December 18
PERAPERA WEDNESDAY won't be held on December 25 and January 1.
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Target
・Foreign Nationals who want to communicate in Japanese
Inquiry TEL: 011-211-2105
Email: nihongo(at)plaza-sapporo.or.jp
＊Replace (at) with @ when sending an email.
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Volunteers’ Japanese Classes
There are many Volunteers’ Japanese Classes in Sapporo. Check the list below for their locations, class hours, and fees, which vary from class to class. This information is as of March, 2024. Contents may be subject to change. Questions should be directed to each school.
Note: Please replace (at) with @.
Oshaberi Cafe LILA
| Days and hours | Group lessons 11:00-11:40, on the second and forth Sunday of a month Private lessons The date and time will be decided after consulting. Please apply through our website. |
|---|---|
| Place | Online(Zoom)only |
| Fee | Free |
| Contact | E-mail: oshabericafelila(at)gmail.com |
| URL（Facebook） | Oshaberi Cafe LILA Facebook |
| Notes | We are going to have a free conversation in easy Japanese. Topics will be choosen by learner's Japanse level. |
Mezasegoukaku JLPT Sakuranokai
| Days and hours | Schedule is customized personally. |
|---|---|
| Place | Online(Zoom)only |
| Fee | 1000 yen / four 40 min. lessons ( including tax and materials) |
| Contact | E-mail: sakuranokaijlpt(at)gmail.com |
| URL | Mezasegoukaku JLPT Sakuranokai |
| Notes |
Private lessons are provided according to lerner's level. We also conduct online chat room free of charge. Visit our website for more details. |
Welcome House Japanese School
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Days and hours |
Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:30 – 12:00 (Ask for other hours.) |
|---|---|
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Place and the nearest station |
Catholic Sapporo Diocesan Center 2F, Kita 1-jo Higashi 6-chome 10, Chuo-ku Bus Center-mae Subway Sta. (Tozai Line, Exit No.10) Sapporo Factory-mae Bus Stop (JR Bus from Sapporo Sta. Bus Center No.3 Stop) |
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Fee |
1,000 yen per month (once a week) or 2,000 yen per month (twice a week) |
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Contact |
TEL/FAX：011-206-6400 |
| URL | うぇるかむはうす | Facebook |
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Notes |
Please contact us in advance by email. Contact by phone：10:00 –17:00 on weekdays |
Sakuranoki Nihongo Volunteer Class
|
Days and hours |
Twice every month, 14：30～16：00 on Mondays |
|---|---|
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Place |
Online (LINE or Zoom) |
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Fee |
Free |
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Contact |
TEL: 090-7645-0983（Kinoshita Hirofumi） |
| URL | None |
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Notes |
Please contact us through email: jcsakai201701(at)gmail.com |
Sapporo Nihongo Club (SNC)
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Days and hours |
Wednesdays, 10:00 – 11:30 |
|---|---|
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Place and the nearest station |
Sapporo L Plaza (Kita 8-jo Nishi 3-chome, Kita-ku) JR Sapporo Sta. (North Exit), Sapporo Subway Sta. (Exit No.12) |
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Fee |
300 yen per one lesson (room charges, operation costs) and textbooks to be purchased separately |
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Contact |
E-mail：snc.nihongo(at)gmail.com |
| URL | https://sncnihongo.wixsite.com/snc-nihongo |
Nihongo Class “Sora”
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Days and hours |
Tuesdays, 10:00 – 12:00; Thursdays, 10:00 – 12:00 |
|---|---|
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Place and the nearest station |
Hokkaido Citizen Activity Promotion Center 8F (Kaderu 2.7 Bldg. 8F, Kita 2-jo Nishi 7-chome, Chuo-ku) JR Sapporo Sta. (South Exit), Sapporo Subway Sta. (Exit No.10) |
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Fee |
1,000 yen per month |
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Contact |
TEL：011-709-7565 (Sato) |
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Notes |
Tuesdays and Thursdays for Beginner I and II, and Intermediate (all using textbooks) |
Nihongo Volunteer Group “Mado”
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Days and hours |
In-person classes: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 1:00 pm~ 3:00 pm. |
|---|---|
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Place and the nearest station |
Sapporo International Student Center 2F Conference Room (Toyohira 6-jo 6-chome, Toyohira-ku) Gakuen-mae Subway Sta. (Toho Line, 2-minute walk from Exit No.2) |
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Fee |
Free |
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Contact |
Visit the website |
| URL | https://mado-sapporo.wixsite.com/mado |
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Notes |
Online Classes: Apply from the homepage(no reservations needed) Visit the website for the details. |
Hokkaido International Women’s Association (HIWA) Japanese Language Class “Manabu”
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Days and hours |
Wednesdays, 10:30 – 12:00 (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced), 13:00 – 14:30 (Elementary, Beginner, Intermediate) |
|---|---|
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Place and the nearest station |
Hokkaido Citizen Activity Promotion Center 8F (Kaderu 2.7 Bldg. 8F, Kita 2-jo Nishi 7-chome, Chuo-ku) JR Sapporo Sta. (South Exit), Sapporo Subway Sta. (Exit No.10) |
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Fee |
1000 yen per month |
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Contact |
E-mail：448konzert-peter.mar(at)ezweb.ne.jp (Reservations required) |
| URL | https://kokusaijosei.wixsite.com/hiwasince75/projects |
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Notes |
J.WORKS
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Days and hours |
Saturdays, 13:30 – 15:00 (once a month) Note: See our flyer for lesson schedules. Japanese lessons, Japanese culture, free conversation |
|---|---|
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Place and the nearest station |
Sapporo L Plaza (Kita 8-jo Nishi 3-chome, Kita-ku) JR Sapporo Sta. (North Exit), Sapporo Subway Sta. (Exit No.12) |
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Fee |
Free |
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Contact |
TEL：090-2871-1537 (Ichikawa) / 090-9750-2788 (Tsubakihara) |
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Notes |
Ranging from beginner to advanced levels. No pre-signup or reservations required. |
NPO S-NICO “NIHONGO SALON”
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Days and hours |
Sunday and Thursday evenings (subject to change). Visit the website. |
|---|---|
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Place and the nearest station |
SITY Bldg. 7F-B S-NICO Office, Minami 1-jo Nishi 8-chome 6-2, Chuo-ku Odori Subway Sta. |
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Fee |
200 yen per 1-hour lesson |
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Contact |
TEL：011-211-0105 |
| URL | https://www.ngos25.org |
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Notes |
Sign-up necessary. Up to 4 people each session. Conducted through online only |
NOMAD CLUB
| Days and hours | Schedule subject to change.Please refer to the website. ※Regular chat session for 2024 is every last Saturday of the month from 23:00 to 24:30 and Every last Thursday of odd-numbered months from 21:00 to 21:30. |
|---|---|
| Place and the nearest station | Online only |
| Fee | Free |
| Contact | E-mail：spr8111.nomad.club@gmail.com |
| URL |
https://nomad-club.wixsite.com/spr8111 X : @nomad_club_8111 |
| Notes | We offer Japanese chat rooms primarily focused on practicing listening and speaking. Some rooms allow participants to join midway if there are available spots. |
nihongo salon tsunagu
| Days and hours | Saturdays 20:00-20:45 |
|---|---|
| Place and the nearest station | Online |
| Fee | Free |
| Contact | E-mail：tsunagunihongo@gmail.com |
| URL | |
| Notes | We study Japanese for daily life.Since the session is held on Saturday nights, you can join after work. Please feel free to contact us！ |
Japanese language schools
Shown below is a list of Japanese language schools in Sapporo (as of March 2021). For details, visit the respective websites. Questions should be directed to each school.
★: Schools accredited by the Ministry of Justice based on the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act
★IAY International Academy
Hinode Bldg. 6F, Minami 1-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku,
TEL：011-281-5188
★Sapporo Language Center
Famir Nakajima Koen 2F, Minami 11-jo Nishi 1-chome 3-17, Chuo-ku,
TEL：011-563-1777
★Yu Language Academy Sapporo
Kita 2-jo Higashi 15-chome 26-30, Chuo-ku,
TEL：011-212-1987, FAX：011-212-1988
★Hokkaido Japanese Language Academy – Sapporo Main Campus
Kita 6-jo Nishi 25-chome 1-5, Chuo-ku,
TEL：011-633-1616, FAX：011-633-1818
★Soken Gakuen Kanyobi Japanese Language Course
Kita 20-jo Nishi 4-chome 1-30, Kita-ku,
TEL：011-757-5522, FAX：011-758-5967
★Hokkaido AskGate Japanese Language School – Sapporo Campus
Toyohira 3-jo 3-chome 1-24, Toyohira-ku,
TEL：011-833-8169, FAX：011-795-1940
SIL Sapporo Nihongo Gakko
Minami 7-jo Nishi 21-chome 1-26, Chuo-ku,
TEL/FAX：011-551-2759
Hokkaido Japanese Language School
Takesato Bldg. 2F, Kita 2-jo Nishi 3-chome 1-29, Chuo-ku,
TEL：011-222-7710, FAX：011-522-5321
Learning Japanese language online
The websites below introduce you to useful online resources for learning Japanese.
- Website for Foreign Nationals as Residents to Learn Japanese Language: Connect and Enhance Your Life in Japanese (Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- Learning materials offered by the Japan Foundation
- Learn Japanese (NHK World Japan)
- News Web Easy (news in simplified Japanese) (NHK)
Japanese language proficiency tests
A variety of tests are available to measure your ability in Japanese. For details, visit the website of each test.
Note: Administrators of third-party websites linked from this website are always responsible for their own contents, and the City of Sapporo and the Sapporo International Communication Plaza Foundation are not responsible or liable for the contents of any linked sites.
Study assistance for children learning Japanese
The City of Sapporo provides study assistance to returnee and foreign students at municipal elementary and junior high schools to support their Japanese language studies and adaptation to school life.
For details, visit the “Childcare and Education” page.