Japanese Class for Kids

Nihongo Hiroba for Kids 

A class for children that want to study Japanese. 
Children in their final year of kindergarten up to high school are eligible to register. 
Students will work on their Japanese language homework from school and also receive help with Japanese that is used in their respective subjects at school. Games are also conducted. 
Children can learn about the various Japanese terms through the many different activities that we conduct focusing on the different seasons and customs, such as holding an event in January to commemorate the new year, making masks and decorations during Halloween and more. 

Do join for a fun time learning Japanese!

As this class is conducted online, students are required to have access to a PC/tablet/smartphone etc. 
We do also recommend connecting via Wi-Fi if available. 

August 22(Tue)& 23(Wed) Summer Vacation Homework Hiroba held.

On Tuesday, August 22nd and Wednesday, August 23rd, “Summer Vacation Homework Hiroba” was held at the Kokura chuo Community Center in Kokurakita ward.
Children did their homework with university student volunteers and studied Japanese using textbooks and picture cards.

Date/Time	①August 22 (Tuesday) 10：00am～11：30am ②August 23 (Wednesday) 10：00am～11：30am
Location	Kokura chuo Community Center
Number of participants	①August 22 … 5 ②August 23 … 7 12 participants in total
University student volunteers	①August 22 … 8 ②August 23 … 7 15 volunteers in total
Contents of study	summer vacation homework, books for studying Japanese language, and etc.

2023 “Nihongo Hiroba for Kids”The 2023 “Nihongo Hiroba for Kids” will commence from the 15^th of April.

Time	Saturday 10:30am – 11:30am
Location	Online Join the class from the comfort of your home.
Course Fee	FREE
Target	Children above 6 and up to High School who want to learn Japanese language.
Class contents	This class is conducted using “ZOOM”. As the class is conducted online, students will require access to a PC/tablet/smartphone etc. Working on homework from school, Japanese homework, and also topics that you want to study etc.

Nihongo Hiroba for Kids held in 2022

Participants：17 students and 20 volunteers (registered figure)
1^st Term：23^rd April – 16^th July (11 sessions)
2^nd Term：10^th September – 16^th December (13 sessions)
3^rd Term：14^th January – 18^th March (8 sessions)

Nihongo Hiroba for Kids held in 2021

Participants：17 students and 30 volunteers (registered figure)
1^st Term：5^th June – 17^th July (7 sessions)
2^nd Term：28^th August – 18^th December (16 sessions)
3^rd Term：15^th January – 26^th March (10 sessions)
（2020年度以前の実績は、「過去実績」をご覧ください）

Testimonials from Students that Participated in the 2021 Nihongo Hiroba for Kids

★1^st Grade Elementary School Student
I look forward to the Japanese class every week. My Japanese has progressively improved as I have been able to learn from the Japanese teachers in a relaxing environment. I’m really happy with this kind of class.  
Thank you very much teacher!

★4^th Grade Elementary School Student 
The teachers at the Nihongo Hiroba for Kids are very kind. 
The teachers also help me with things that I don’t understand.

★1^st Grade Junior High School Student 
I have learned many things. It’s fun. Thank you. 

★3^rd Grade Elementary School Student 

It has been fun studying Japanese every Saturday at the Nihongo Hiroba for kids. 
I am now able to speak Japanese. 
I could read picture books with the teachers. 
Thank you to all teachers.

Registration/Enquiries 

Please use the enquiry form below, or contact us using the details that we have provided.

Kitakyushu International Association (Coordinating Staff: Ms. Ishii) 
TEL ：093-643-5931（Japanese）　080-6445-2606（English/Chinese/Korean/Vietnamese）