Toyonaka International Exchange Association

The Toyonaka International Association conducts "Japanese Language Exchange Activities." The purpose of these activities is to promote interaction between local foreigners and Japanese people through the Japanese language. Going beyond a fixed relationship of "teaching/being taught" Japanese, the aim is to create relationships where participants get to know each other and learn from each other while using Japanese.
In this course, we would like to learn from various angles about the perspectives that are important when starting activities and the current situation surrounding foreigners.

 

[1] 10:30-12:00
"Toyonaka International Association's Initiatives/Foreigners Living in Toyonaka City"
Lecturer: Oba Miyuki (Toyonaka International Association)

【2】13:00～15:00
"A gentle world that spreads from simple Japanese"
Lecturer: Mr. Kamibayashi Kinju (former Osaka City employee/NPO IKUNO Multicultural Flat)

[3] 15:15-16:30
"Let's get started! Japanese language exchange activities - introduction to each activity"
Instructors: Current volunteers

 

*Applications: Applications open from 10:00 on Thursday, January 6th

Applications are accepted by phone, in person, or by email (closed on Wednesdays)

Target	Applicants must be able to participate in all of the courses listed above (1) to (3), and be able to continue participating in one of the following Japanese language exchange activities (① to ⑧ below) and meetings after completing the course. (The frequency and time of meetings will vary depending on the activity.) Capacity: 25 people in total (application required, first come first served)　 　　 *After the training course is over, there will be a period of observing activities.
Date and Time	Date and time: Saturday, August 11 from 29:10 to 30:16
Place	Toyonaka International Center (close to Hankyu Toyonaka Station) 1th floor, Etre Toyonaka, 1-1-601-6 Tamai-cho, Toyonaka City
Entry fee	Free
Contact	Toyonaka International Association (designated manager) 　 Phone: 06-6843-4343 Mail: atoms@a.zaq.jp

For inquiries and applications, please click here

As part of the "Toyonaka City Easy Japanese Awareness Project" that our association has been commissioned to carry out by Toyonaka City, we will be holding a seminar. The seminar will use the "Questions without Answers" that we introduced the other day.
We look forward to your participation!

～～～～～～～Easy Japanese Seminar～～～～～～～

Easy Japanese is a handy tool for creating easy-to-understand communication. With a few simple ideas and tips, you can convey your kind feelings and messages more effectively.
Learn easy Japanese using Toyonaka City's original textbooks and workbooks, and become able to communicate smoothly with foreigners in Japanese.

Target	Anyone who is interested
Entry fee	Free
Contact	[Applications and inquiries] Toyonaka City Easy Japanese Language Promotion Project Trustee Toyonaka International Association (Public Interest Foundation) Person in charge: Yamanoue, Yamane Address: 6th floor, Etre Toyonaka, 1-1-1-601 Tamai-cho, Toyonaka City Phone: 06-6843-4343 E-mail: atoms@a.zaq.jp

For inquiries and applications, please click here

This is an international understanding program for elementary and junior high school students where they can listen to stories about their home country from a Chinese instructor and play together. *Parents are only allowed to observe for the last 30 minutes of the program.

Instructors: Lin Yin-na and Ko Gakuto

What to bring: Writing implements, water bottle

Target	15 elementary and junior high school students (first come, first served, application required)
Date and Time	Saturday, September 11, 22:10-30:12
Place	Toyonaka International Exchange Center
Entry fee	Free
Contact	Toyonaka International Association (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) (Designated Manager) Tel: 06-6843-4343 E-mail: atoms@a.zaq.jp

For inquiries and applications, please click here

This festival is centered around children with connections to other countries, allowing them to learn about their friends and roots and play together. This year we will also be holding the "Onigiri Challenge," where children can choose their favorite side dish and make their own onigiri!

Target	Elementary and junior high school students with foreign connections living in Toyonaka City. *Preschool children and their parents are not permitted to participate.
Date and Time	2025 Year 11 Month 15 Saturday (Sat) 10: 30 to 14: 00
Place	Toyonaka International Exchange Center
Entry fee	Free
Contact	Toyonaka International Association (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) (Designated Manager) Tel: 06-6843-4343 E-mail: atoms@a.zaq.jp

For inquiries and applications, please click here

Each lesson is taught in a classroom setting with a specific theme. Volunteers are on hand to support each student and provide individualized support.

Date and Time	Monday 10:00-12:00 (closed on public holidays, summer and winter holidays)

We provide necessary information and consultation services (telephone and in-person) in multiple languages ​​so that foreign residents can live in the community with peace of mind.

(Supported languages: Japanese, English, Filipino, Thai, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Nepalese)

*Multilingual staff are available at the center on Thursdays and Fridays to provide interpretation. On other days, interpretation is available by phone.

*Consultations in Japanese are available at any time (11:16-XNUMX:XNUMX).

Date and Time	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00-16:00 / Saturday 13:00-16:00

We are co-hosting with the city libraries to create a place for foreign women raising children (Shonai Library, Okamachi Library, Senri Library).

Target	Tuesday 10:00-12:00 (closed on public holidays, summer and winter holidays)

We provide necessary information and consultation services (telephone and in-person) in multiple languages ​​so that foreign residents can live in the community with peace of mind.

(Supported languages: Japanese, English, Filipino, Thai, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Nepalese)

*Multilingual staff are available at the center on Thursdays and Fridays to provide interpretation. On other days, interpretation is available by phone.

*Consultations in Japanese are available at any time (11:16-XNUMX:XNUMX).

Date and Time	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00-16:00 / Saturday 13:00-16:00

We are active at Senri Cultural Center "Collaboration."

06-6831-4133 (Senri Cultural Center "Collaboration")

Date and Time	Thursday 10:00-11:30 (Closed on the XNUMXth Thursday of every month, public holidays, and during summer and winter holidays)

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Date and Time	13:30-15:20 (closed on public holidays and during summer and winter holidays)

This is a childcare activity for infants and young children with foreign roots.

Date and Time	Thursday 13:30-15:30 (closed on public holidays, summer and winter holidays)

We provide necessary information and consultation services (telephone and in-person) in multiple languages ​​so that foreign residents can live in the community with peace of mind.

(Supported languages: Japanese, English, Filipino, Thai, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Nepalese)

*Multilingual staff are available at the center on Thursdays and Fridays to provide interpretation. On other days, interpretation is available by phone.

*Consultations in Japanese are available at any time (11:16-XNUMX:XNUMX).

Date and Time	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00-16:00 / Saturday 13:00-16:00

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Time zoneTomulticultural childcareSmile (Childcare)ofActivitiesin XNUMX minutes by bus from Yonago Station.

Date and Time	10:30-12:00 (closed on public holidays and during summer and winter holidays)

This is a childcare activity for infants and young children with foreign roots.

Date and Time	Friday 10:30-12:00 (closed on public holidays, summer and winter holidays)

We provide necessary information and consultation services (telephone and in-person) in multiple languages ​​so that foreign residents can live in the community with peace of mind.

(Supported languages: Japanese, English, Filipino, Thai, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Nepalese)

*Multilingual staff are available at the center on Thursdays and Fridays to provide interpretation. On other days, interpretation is available by phone.

*Consultations in Japanese are available at any time (11:16-XNUMX:XNUMX).

Date and Time	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00-16:00 / Saturday 13:00-16:00

We provide necessary information and consultation services (telephone and in-person) in multiple languages ​​so that foreign residents can live in the community with peace of mind.

(Supported languages: Japanese, English, Filipino, Thai, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Nepalese)

*Multilingual staff are available at the center on Thursdays and Fridays to provide interpretation. On other days, interpretation is available by phone.

*Consultations in Japanese are available at any time (11:16-XNUMX:XNUMX).

Date and Time	Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:00-16:00 / Saturday 13:00-16:00

Japanese language exchange activities that even people who work on weekdays can participate in. We respond to the various needs of participants.

Date and Time	Sunday 10:00-12:00 (Closed on the first Sunday of the month, as well as on public holidays, summer and winter holidays)

Mother tongue classes for children with foreign roots. Chinese and Spanish are offered.

Date and Time	10nd and 00th Sunday 11:30-XNUMX:XNUMX

Creating a place for children with foreign roots.

Date and Time	Every Sunday 13:00-15:00 (Closed on the first Sunday of the month)

We are working from various angles to create a place for young people aged 15 and over with foreign roots.

Date and Time	1st Sunday 13:00-15:00