Studying Japanese
In addition to Japanese language schools, there are various Japanese classes and tutors offered by international exchange groups and volunteer associations at community halls and other venues across Hiroshima that can aid you in your Japanese language studies. Japanese language schools charge tuition fees; if you would like to attend a language school, contact them directly.
1. Introductory Japanese Language Class “Hiroshima City Heiwa Koen Japanese Class”
2. Local Japanese Language Classes
3. Study Tools Outside the Classroom
1. Introductory Japanese Language Class “Hiroshima City Heiwa Koen Japanese Class”
This is a Japanese language class for beginners.
Lessons are given by qualified Japanese language teachers.
You can study Japanese in a fun way through games and activities.
Hiroshima City Heiwa Koen Japanese Class
Level: Introductory
Tuition: Free *Textbook fees apply.
Venue: Kenshu-shitsu (Seminar room), 3rd floor, International Conference Center Hiroshima (in the Peace Memorial Park)
Semester: Starts in spring and fall
During a semester, lessons are held twice a week.
Please check when the semester starts and how to apply on Facebook, by email, or by phone.
For more information, please also see this page.
🔸Support for Japanese Learners (Japanese)
🔸Hiroshima City Heiwa Koen Japanese Class
[Contact Information]
Hiroshima City Japanese Language Study Tips (City Diversity & Inclusion Division, Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation)
Tel. 082-242-8879
Email: jsldesk@pcf.city.hiroshima.jp
Facebook of Hiroshima City Japanese Language Study Tips
2. Local Japanese Language Classes
Japanese classes and tutoring offered at community halls (etc.) are usually cheap or free.
You can find a comprehensive list of Japanese classes and tutoring offered in Hiroshima below.
While these tend to be free, you may need to pay for materials and copying for some classes.
Also, you may be required to sit in on a class before enrolling.
🔶 The information is current as of April 1, 2024. The actual class situation may differ from the information provided. Also, some classes may not be able to accept large groups from companies, etc. Please be sure to contact the class beforehand.
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Naka Ward Higashi Ward Minami Ward Nishi Ward
Asaminami Ward Asakita Ward Aki Ward Saeki Ward
Naka Ward
1. Hiroshima Japanese Language Class
Where:
1. International Conference Center Hiroshima (1-5 Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku)
2. Hiroshima International Center (8-18 Naka-machi, Naka-ku)
Day (Time):
1. Wednesdays (6:30-8 pm), Saturdays (10 am-12 pm)
2. Saturdays (10 am-12 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Email: hiroshima.nihongo@gmail.com
Website: https://hiroshimakyoshitsu.wix.com/nihongo/
2. Nihongo Gakushū Kai
Where:
International Conference Center Hiroshima (1-5 Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku)
Day (Time):
Thursdays (10-11:30 am)
Tuition:
100 yen / month
Contact Details:
Tel: 082-923-1580
Website: http://nihongo730.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-2
3. Hiroshima YMCA Nihongo de Wai Wai
Where:
Hiroshima YMCA College (7-11 Hatchobori, Naka-ku)
Day (Time):
Wednesdays (3:20-4:40 pm) *Please inquire regarding course start date.
Tuition:
Free
To Apply:
Hiroshima YMCA Nihongo de Wai Wai
Contact Details
Tel: 082-223-1292
Email: hymca.nihongo@gmail.com
4. Takeya Japanese Language Class
Where:
Takeya Community Hall (3-15 Takara-machi, Naka-ku)
Day (Time):
Thursdays (2-4 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Tel: 082-241-8003 (Takeya Community Hall)
Email: takeya-k@cf.city.hiroshima.jp
5. Japanese Study Class for Returnees from China
Where:
Chuo Community Hall (24-36 Nishi-hakushima-cho, Naka-ku)
Day (Time):
✤ Medical Japanese
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Monday (10 am-12 pm)
✤ Everyday Japanese
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Wednesday (10 am-12 pm)
✤ Japanese Conversation
1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Saturday (1-3 pm)
✤ Japanese Language Salon
4th Monday, Thursdays (10 am-12 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details
Tel: 082-221-5943 (Chuo Community Hall)
Email: chuo-k@cf.city.hiroshima.jp
6. Glocal Japanese Language Class
Where:
Hiroshima City Gender Equality Promotion Center (Yui Port) (5-6-9 Ote-machi, Naka-ku)
Day (Time):
Saturdays (1-3 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Email: ipgc.hiroshima@gmail.com
Website: https://tabunkakyousei.localinfo.jp/
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Higashi Ward
7. Ushita Japanese Language Class
Where:
Ushita Community Hall (1-8-3 Ushita-shin-machi, Higashi-ku)
Day (Time):
Wednesdays (1:30-3:30 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Tel: 082-227-0706 (Ushita Community Hall)
Email: ushita-k@cf.city.hiroshima.jp
8. ChitChat
Where:
Higashi Ward General Welfare Center (9-34 Higashi-kaniya-cho, Higashi-ku)
Day (Time):
Thursdays (10 am-1 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Website: https://www.facebook.com/ChitChatInHiroshima
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Minami Ward
9. Wednesday Japanese Language Club
Where:
International House (1-1 Nishi-Kojin-machi, Minami-ku)
Day (Time):
Wednesdays (10 am-12 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Tel: 082-568-5931 (International House)
10. Minna-no-Nihongo Class
Where:
International House (1-1 Nishi-Kojin-machi, Minami-ku)
Day (Time):
Saturdays (1:30-3:30 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Tel: 082-568-5931 (International House)
11. Harukaze Japanese Language Class
Where:
International House (1-1 Nishi-kojin-machi, Minami-ku)
Day (Time):
Saturdays (10 am-12 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Tel: 082-277-8330 (PIC: Satō)
Email: harukaze@feel.ocn.ne.jp
12. Fureai Japanese Language Class
Where:
Aosaki Community Hall (1-12-7 Aosaki, Minami-ku)
Day (Time):
Saturdays (7-9 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Tel: 082-281-3802 (Aosaki Community Hall)
Email: aosaki-k@cf.city.hiroshima.jp
13. Orizuru Japanese Language Class
Where:
Hiroshima City General Welfare Center 5F (5-1 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku)
Day (Time):
Saturdays (10 am-12 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Email: nihongo.orizuru2021@ gmail.com
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Nishi Ward
14. Japanese Language Café Colorful
Where:
1. 1-7-10 Koi-honmachi, Nishi-ku 1F
2. Café and Bar EN (Ono-kagu, 2-10-1 Yokogawa-cho, Nishi-ku)
Day (Time):
1. 1st and 3rd Tuesday (10 am-12 pm)
2. 2nd and 4th Tuesday (10 am-12 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Email: nihongo.colorful@gmail.com
15. Misasa Culture Exchange Space Nijiiro
Where:
Misasa Community Hall (10-23 Uchikoshi-cho, Nishi-ku)
Day (Time):
1st and 3rd Sunday (10 am-12 pm)
2nd and 4th Wednesday (6-7:30 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Tel: 082- 237-3077 (Misasa Community Hall)
Email: misasa-k@cf.city.hiroshima.jp
16. Minami Kan-on Japanese Language Volunteer Group
Where:
Minami Kan-on Community Hall (2-16-46 Kan-on-shin-machi, Nishi-ku)
Day (Time):
Saturdays (6-8 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Tel: 082-293-1220 (Minami Kan-on Community Hall)
Email: minamikanon-k@cf.city.hiroshima.jp
17. Japanese Language Class Momiji
Where:
Furuta Community Hall (19-15 Furue-nishi-machi, Nishi-ku)
Day (Time):
Fridays (10 am-12 pm)
Tuition:
100 yen/ month
Contact Details:
Tel: 082-272-9001 (Furuta Community Hall)
Email: furuta-k@cf.city.hiroshima.jp
18. Kusatsu Japanese Class
Where:
Kusatsu Community Hall (2-20-7 Kusatsu-higashi, Nishi-ku)
Day (Time):
Wednesdays (9 am-12:30 pm)
Saturdays (1:30-4 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Tel: 082-271-2576 (Kusatsu Community Hall)
Email: kusatsu-k@cf.city.hiroshima.jp
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安佐南区
19. Gion Japanese Language Class
Where:
Gion Community Hall (1-13-26 Nishihara, Asaminami-ku)
Day (Time):
Fridays (10:30 am-1 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Tel: 082-874-5181 (Gion Community Hall)
Email: gion-k@cf.city.hiroshima.jp
20. Yasu-higashi Japanese Language Class
Where:
Yasu-higashi Community Hall (2-16-42 Yasu-higashi, Asaminami-ku)
Day (Time):
Fridays (6-7:30 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Tel: 082-878-7683 (Yasu-higashi Community Hall)
Email: yasuhigashi-k@cf.city.hiroshima.jp
21. Sato Japanese Language Class
Where:
Sato Community Hall (6-29-25 Midorii, Asaminami-ku)
Day (Time):
Wednesdays (10 am-11:30 am)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Tel: 082-877-5200 (Sato Community Hall)
Email: sato-k@cf.city.hiroshima.jp
22. Numata Japanese Language Class Volunteer Group
Where:
Numata Community Hall 7-64-8 Tomo-higashi, Asaminami-ku
Day (Time):
Saturdays (1-4 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Tel: 082-848-0242 (Numata Community Hall)
Email: numata-k@cf.city.hiroshima.jp
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Asakita
23. Magame Japanese Language Class
Where:
Magame Community Hall (1-3-27 Magame, Asakita-ku)
Day (Time):
Sundays (10 am-11:30 am)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Tel: 082-842-8223 (Magame Community Hall)
Email: magame-k@cf.city.hiroshima.jp
24. Kameyama Japanese Language Class Amigos
Where:
Kameyama Community Hall (3-16-16 Kameyama-minami, Asakita-ku)
Day (Time):
Sundays (10 am-12:30 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
TEL: 082-815-1830 (Kameyama Community Hall)
Email: kameyama-k@cf.city.hiroshima.jp
25. Beginners Japanese Language Class Kabe
Where:
Kabe Community Hall (Asakita Ward General Welfare Center, 19-22 Kabe 3-chome, Asakita-ku)
Day (Time):
1st and 3rd Wednesday (5-7 pm)
2nd and 4th Saturday (10 am-12 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Tel: 082-814-4031 (Kabe Community Hall)
Email: kabe-k@cf.city.hiroshima.jp
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Aki Ward
26. Nihongo Club
Where:
Funakoshi Community Hall (5-22-23 Funakoshi, Aki-ku)
Day (Time):
Saturdays (10 am-12 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Tel: 082-823-4261 (Funakoshi Community Hall)
Email: funakoshi-k@cf.city.hiroshima.jp
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Saeki Ward
27. Toshimatsu Japanese Language Classroom
Where:
Toshimatsu Community Hall (1-18-15 Toshimatsu, Saeki-ku)
Day (Time):
Sundays (2-4 pm)
Tuition:
Free
Contact Details:
Tel: 082-928-8687 (Toshimatsu Community Hall)
Email: toshimatu-k@cf.city.hiroshima.jp
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3. Study Tools Outside the Classroom
🌟 Connect and Enhance Your Life in Japanese
Japanese language learning site run by the Agency of Cultural Affairs.
Available in English, Chinese (simplified), Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Filipino.
🌟 Irodori: Japanese for Life in Japan
Japanese language learning site run by the Japan Foundation.
Learning materials are available in Korean, Chinese, Mongolian, Indonesian, Khmer, Thai, Filipino, Vietnamese, Burmese, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, Uzbek, and French.
🌟 Japan Foundation Japanese e-Learning Minato
Japanese language learning site run by the Japan Foundation.
Available in English, Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese.
🌟 NHK World-Japan Learn Japanese
Japanese language learning site run by NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation).
Available in English, Spanish, Chinese (simplified), Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese, French and others.
