Target Audience

Foreigners living in Okinawa who want to study Japanese necessary for daily life. 
Foreigners, etc. refers to foreigners who need to study Japanese and those with Japanese nationality. 
 Applications from supervisory organizations and accepting organizations of technical intern trainees are not eligible.

Tuition fee

No charge

 

Classes

1. (1) Basic Face-to-face Japanese class〈1st: May-August/ 2nd: September- December/ 3rd: January-March〉
    

2. (2) Conversation Class【Complete beginner】

    

   The Class Details

(1) Basic Face-to-face Japanese class〈3rd Term〉(Class level: N5-N4)

Schedule	Friday, January 16, 2026- Friday, March 6, 2026
Application Period	November 21-December 21
Opening day	Separately designated Fridays (about 3 times a month)
Time	6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location	Ginowan City Central Community Center (1-1-2 Nodake, Ginowan City, Okinawa 901-2203)
Capacity	10-20
Others	1. After the application deadline, all applicants will be notified by email by January 9 regarding whether or not they will be accepted to the course. 2. Parking is available at the facility. Parking is available when available, but if not, participants must find their own parking space.

 

Important Remarks

1. (1) If a participant is found to have more tharn 2 unexcused absences each semester after instruction by the instructor or OIHF, the registration will be cancelled. In such cases, those who applied during the application period will be able to move up to the middle of the semester.

2. (2) In the event of a natural disaster (such as a typhoon), class will be canceled and we will notify you via email or Facebook.

3. (3) Participants agree that the location of the Japanese language classes will vary depending on the time of year.

4. (4) Participants are expected to use nearby parking lots and public transportation to attend a class.

 

How to Apply (Online Form)

(1) Please click the orange “Apply here” button on the website. You will be redirected to the online application form.

1. (2) Fill in all required information on the online form and complete your application within the designated application period. Applications by phone or email are not accepted.

2. (3) If the number of applicants exceeds the class capacity after the application deadline, participants will be selected based on their Japanese learning history.

3. (4) All applicants will be notified of the result by email. If you do not receive an email, please contact us at kokusai2@oihf.or.jp.

If you wish to participate in the OIHF Japanese class, you must apply separately for each term.

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