Japanese Language Course

The MIA offers a beginner-level Japanese-language course for foreign residents who live in Minato City and neighboring areas. Participants can learn the basics of the Japanese language, as well as useful Japanese expressions for everyday living. Participants are divided into three classes, and each class is conducted three times a year (commencing in April, September, and January).

Step 1: For those who are studying Japanese for the first time
Step 2: For those who have completed step 1 or who can read Hiragana
Step 3: For those who have completed step 2 or who can read Hiragana and Katakana

Tuition

Step1	MIA members: ¥9,000 Non-members: ¥10,000
Step2	MIA members: ¥9,500 Non-members: ¥12,000
Step3	MIA members: ¥9,500 Non-members: ¥12,000

※Textbooks will be provided at no charge.
※ There is a 50% subsidy for course fees provided by Minato City for those who live, work or study in Minato City.
For further information, please contact us.

Annual Schedule (Subject to change)

	Level & Day	Spring term (April through July, 12 lessons in all)	Autumn term (September through December, 12 lessons in all)	Winter term (January through March, 12 lessons in all)
Step1	Saturday morning class (9:45 - 11:45 a.m.)	◯	◯	◯
Step1	Wednesday evening class (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)	×	◯	◯
Step2	Saturday morning class (9:45 - 11:45 a.m.)	◯	◯	◯
Step2	Wednesday evening class (6:30 - 8:30 p.m.)	◯	×	◯
Step3	Saturday afternoon class (1:30 - 3:30 p.m.)	◯	◯	×

The program for each term is the same.