Japanese for Daily Life (Online)

Learn basic Japanese necessary for daily life.
Includes Hiragana, Katakana, and simple Kyoto dialect.

Flyers (Japanese・English・Chinese・Spanish・Portuguese・Vietnamese）

　

Japanese for Work (Online)

Learn basic Japanese necessary for working.

Includes corporate culture, workplace customs, Kyoto dialect, and Kyoto culture.

Flyers (Japanese・English・Chinese・Spanish・Portuguese・Vietnamese）

　

　

Learn appropriate communication based on Japanese culture and customs in a practical way.

Study from anywhere with an internet connection. 

Eligibility

1. International residents of Kyoto Prefecture
　(Japanese for Work: Living or working in Kyoto Prefecture)
2. Medium to long-term residents
3. 16 years old or older
4. Able to attend all 20 classes

※Selection or lottery may be conducted if there are many applicants

Levels

Japanese for Daily Life (Capacity: About 8 students per class)

・For beginners learning Japanese for the first time　：　Seikatsu 1 Class
　　Course content (examples): Greetings, taking trains, shopping, going to city hall

・For those who can do greetings and simple self-introductions　：　Seikatsu 2 Class
　　Course content (examples): Going to a hair salon, expressing opinions, going to the hospital, preparing for disasters

Japanese for Work (Capacity: About 10 students per class)

・For those who can have short conversations about familiar topics　：　Hataraku 1 Class
　　Course content (examples): Receiving instructions, asking for time off, contacting about being late

・For those who can talk relatively easily about familiar topics　：　Hataraku 2 Class
　　Course content (examples): Consulting, reporting troubles, handling phone calls
　　
※Level check test required
※Certificate issued to completers (80% attendance required)

　

Required Equipment

・Computer or tablet with internet connection
・Web camera, microphone, headphones or earphones
・Wired connection recommended 

Schedule

Japanese for Daily Life

Application period:　August 5 (Tuesday) - September 16 (Tuesday), 2025, 5:00 PM deadline

　

・Seikatsu 1 Class

　Dates: October 3 (Friday) - November 18 (Tuesday), 2025, Total 20 sessions
　　　　3 times per week　Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday　10:00-12:00 (2 hours)
　
　Level Check Test
　September 19 (Friday) 10:00- (Online)
　

・Seikatsu 2 Class

　Dates: October 2 (Thursday) - November 20 (Thursday), 2025, Total 20 sessions
　　　　3 times per week　Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday　10:00-12:00 (2 hours)
　
　Level Check Test
　September 18 (Thursday) 10:00- (Online)

　

Japanese for Work

Application period　August 5 (Tuesday) - August 27 (Wednesday), 2025, 5:00 PM deadline

　

・Hataraku 1 Class

　Dates: September 11 (Thursday) - November 20 (Thursday), 2025, Total 20 sessions
　　　　2 times per week　Every Tuesday, Thursday　19:00-21:00 (2 hours)
　
　Level Check Test
　September 2 (Tuesday) 19:00- (Online)
　

・Hataraku 2 Class

　Dates: September 10 (Wednesday) - December 1 (Monday), 2025, Total 20 sessions
　　　　2 times per week　Every Monday, Wednesday　19:00-21:00 (2 hours)
　
　Level Check Test　
　September 1 (Monday) 19:00- (Online)

　

Application

Please apply using the links below.

Japanese for Daily Life

https://forms.office.com/r/e22FPiCAt2

(Click image to enlarge)

Japanese for Work

https://forms.office.com/r/AvgRkmrtGd

(Click image to enlarge)

Course Fees

Free / 20 sessions

Daily Life Classes 1 & 2

 ※Material fee of 1,000 yen and bank transfer fees are at your own expense.

Work Classes 1 & 2

 ※Material fee of 2,000 yen and bank transfer fees are at your own expense.

Location

Online (Zoom)　

Contact

Japan International Cooperation Center　Kansai Office

https://forms.office.com/r/SCwgnQGsgY

・Kyoto Prefecture "Seikatsu no NIhongo（online Japanese for daily life)" Representative 
・Kyoto Prefecture "Hataraku tame no NIhongo（online Japanese for work)" Representative　

Organizer

Kyoto Prefectural International Center