Japanese for Daily Life (Online)

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

Flyers (日本語・English・中文・Tiếng Việt・नेपाली・Bahasa Indonesia)

 

Japanese for Work (Online)

Learn basic Japanese necessary for working.

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

Flyers (日本語・English・中文・Tiếng Việt・नेपाली・Bahasa Indonesia)

 

 

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

Study from anywhere with an internet connection. 

Eligibility

1. International residents living, working or studying in 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 10 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 read and write hiragana and katakana and know some basic Japanese　：　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 12 students per class)

・For those who can read and write hiragana and katakana and communicate using mainly keywords　：　Hataraku 1 Class
　　Course content (examples): Receiving instructions, asking for time off, contacting about being late

・For those who can read and write hiragana and katakana and communicate using simple sentences　：　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：Oct 13 (Tue) - Nov 25 (Wed), 2026, 5:00 PM deadline
※Mid-course applications accepted if spots remain open

 

・Seikatsu 1 Class

 Dates: Dec 10 (Thu), 2026 - Feb 8 (Mon), 2027, Total 20 sessions
　　　　3 times per week　Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday　10:00-12:00 (2 hours)
　
　Level Check Test
　Nov 26 (Thu) 10:00- (Online)
　

・Seikatsu 2 Class

 Dates: Dec 9 (Wed), 2026 - Feb 4 (Thu), 2027, Total 20 sessions
　　　　3 times per week　Every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday　10:00-12:00 (2 hours)
　
　Level Check Test
　Nov 26 (Thu) 10:00- (Online)

 

Japanese for Work

Application period：Oct 13 (Tue) - Nov 16 (Mon), 2026, 5:00 PM deadline
※Mid-course applications accepted if spots remain open

 

・Hataraku 1 Class

 Dates: Dec 1 (Tue), 2026 - Feb 18 (Thu), 2027, Total 20 sessions
　　　　2 times per week　Every Tuesday and Thursday　19:00-21:00 (2 hours)
　
　Level Check Test
　Nov 17 (Tue) 19:00- (Online)
　

・Hataraku 2 Class

 Dates: Dec 4 (Fri), 2026 - Feb 19 (Fri), 2027, Total 20 sessions
　　　　2 times per week　Every Tuesday and Friday　19:00-21:00 (2 hours)
　
　Level Check Test
　Nov 17 (Tue) 19:00- (Online)

　

Application

Please apply using the links below.

Japanese for Daily Life

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/WB2YnCjNA0

Flyer (PDF)

Japanese for Work

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/dHijLxtZCK

Flyer (PDF)

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/T4mXbknfKt

・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