The Pension Office staff will explain Japan’s pension system & lump-sum withdrawal payments in an easy-to-understand way. English interpretation will be available.No online streaming.

The Pension Office staff will check your pension records and provide individual consultation. In-person interpretation is available in English. Telephone interpreting is available for other languages.

We will hold an elementary school admission information session for foreign national families whose children will be entering elementary school in Sapporo next year or later.
We will talk about what elementary schools are like, the process of enrollment, what to prepare and so on.
After the explanation, there will be time for parents to exchange information with each other and for their children to have fun experience the school life.
*The guidance will be conducted in Japanese, English and Chinese basically.

You will learn basic Japanese, such as greeting words.

We hold Sapporo Life Orientation for Foreign Residents in spring and fall every year.

"How can I call an ambulance?"

"What should I prepare for an earthquake?"

"I want to know what the rules are to separate the garbage!"

Helpful living information will be presented both in simple Japanese and English.

There will be time for participants to interact with each other and one-on-one consultation time after the orientation.

Although this orientation focuses especially on newcomers who have just started living in Sapporo, anyone will be welcome if you want to talk about Sapporo life with other citizens!

Learn Japanese at approximately JLPT N4 or CEFR A2 level.

★Please check your level before applying.★
https://www.plaza-sapporo.or.jp/citizen_j/document/?id=94

Learn Japanese at approximately JLPT N4 or CEFR A2 level.

★Please check your level before applying.★
https://www.plaza-sapporo.or.jp/citizen_j/document/?id=94

You will learn basic Japanese, such as greeting words.

The Origami Workshop is held at the Sapporo International Communication Plaza Foundation.
Citizen volunteers teach in English and easy Japanese. Children and beginners are welcome. No reservation is required. Please come directly to the Plaza on the day.

Inquiry:
Foreign Language Volunteer Network, Sightseeing and Japanese Culture Unit
Mail: sjcunit@gmail.com

A yukata is a simple kimono for summer season. Are you interested in putting on a yukata with the help of volunteers? If you don’t have a yukata, we can rent you one for 500 yen. After you are set, let’s enjoy walking around the Odori Park with volunteers!
You can also enjoy festival games, origami and classical Japanese dance performance. Let’s all dance the Bon festival dance at the end of the festival.

The number and sizes of yukata are limited. First-come-first-served basis from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. You need 500 yen as cleaning fee.
* We can dress you up for free if you bring your own yukata.
* Please come wearing T-shirt, and short pants or leggings.
* Sandals look good with a yukata.

Details: https://sjcunit.blogspot.jp

It is a place and time for children and their parents to spend time freely and make friends.
We will have our regular “Shima” (table) time as well, but on July 11 we will hold a special event called “Shinro (Future Pathways) Special!”, where participants can start thinking about their future together.
If you would like to join the event, please sign up from "Apply" below.
No need to register for the regular Shima-Shima sessions.

Meetup event for international families to connect and share experiences.

The Origami Workshop is held at the Sapporo International Communication Plaza Foundation.
Citizen volunteers teach in English and easy Japanese. Children and beginners are welcome. No reservation is required. Please come directly to the Plaza on the day.

Inquiry:
Foreign Language Volunteer Network, Sightseeing and Japanese Culture Unit
Mail: sjcunit@gmail.com

It is a place and time for children and their parents to spend time freely and make friends.
There are the tables called "Study Island (Shima)", "Game Island", "Chatty Island", "Island for Parents" etc. and you can spend time at any "shima".
University students volunteers and Japanese language teachers are there.
No reservation necessary. Please just come when you want to join us!

SICPF offers study support sessions for elementary school and junior high school students who are non-Japanese or have an international background.
Please bring your homework or study materials that you want to work on.

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2026
○ 4/25,5/23,6/27,7/25,8/22,9/26,10/24,11/28,12/19,2027/1/23,2/27,3/28

We hold Sapporo Life Orientation for Foreign Residents in spring and fall every year.

"How can I call an ambulance?"

"What should I prepare for an earthquake?"

"I want to know what the rules are to separate the garbage!"

Helpful living information will be presented both in simple Japanese and English.

There will be time for participants to interact with each other and one-on-one consultation time after the orientation.

Although this orientation focuses especially on newcomers who have just started living in Sapporo, anyone will be welcome if you want to talk about Sapporo life with other citizens!

"Free Space for Children and Parents with International Background: Shima-Shima!" is a place and time for children and their parents to spend time freely and make friends.

On March 14th, we will hold "Mama Papa Special!"
A junior high school teacher and experienced moms and dads will share their stories and experiences.

If you are not sure what comes after an elementary school, a little worry about your child’s future, or just want to listen and learn,
please come and join us! Let’s talk in relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

The session will be conducted in“Easy Japanese”basically, but English and Chinese language support will be available.

If you’re not confident in Japanese, that’s absolutely okay! Please feel free to join us.

Hinamatsuri is a festival held on March 3 every year to pray for the healthy growth and happiness of girls.
At Sapporo International Plaza, decorated with hina dolls, why not enjoy calligraphy, origami, Japanese tea tasting, and traditional Japanese toys?
You can also listen to ghost stories by Lafcadio Hearn (Koizumi Yakumo) in both Japanese and English, as well as a performance of the shakuhachi, a traditional Japanese bamboo flute.

A certified public tax accountant explains about the basic information on the process of filing an individual income tax return. The seminar is held online via Zoom in English. Reservations are required.

Meetup event for international families to connect and share experiences.

Prepare for disasters and stay safe!

Volunteer-Guided Tour (Japanese & English)
<Who can join> Foreign residents and their families and friends
<Time> 　　 ① 10:30–12:00　② 13:30–15:00
<Capacity> 　About 20 people per tour (first come, first served)
<What you will do>
•Hands-on experiences with an earthquake simulator truck and heavy rain simulation
•You will try making cardboard beds at an evacuation shelter and learn how to prepare at home.
•Try emergency food samples

*Other activities at the venue
There will also be food trucks, winter sports experiences, fire engine displays,
and a footbath experience provided by the Japan Self-Defense Forces!

No application needed if you don’t need a volunteer guide. Feel free to join the event on your own.

Inheritance is an important matter that can become a concern for anyone. Although it may seem complicated due to legal terminology and complex procedures, there’s no need to worry! A lawyer and a tax accountant will provide a clear and accessible explanation, with English interpretation available. Would you like to learn together at our seminar about how you can help create a secure future for your family and loved ones? You can join the seminar easily online via Zoom.

Would you like to interact with volunteers in Japanese?
Please check our website for the upcoming schedule.

*You will talk to the volunteers who have taken a training course on “Diversity”and “Simple Japanese”

SICPF offers study support sessions for elementary school and junior high school students who are non-Japanese or have an international background.
Please bring your homework or study materials that you want to work on.

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2025
○ 4/26,5/24,6/28,7/26,9/27,10/25,11/22,12/20,2026/1/24,2/28,3/28
*8/21,8/22,2/23（ Summer break study support sessions)

This is “Pre-school” for children who are entering elementary schools from next April 2026 as preparation to be a student.
[Date&Content] (Satrudays)
Nov.22: Name, Hiragana etc.
Dec.20: Numbers, Origami etc.
Jan.24 2026: Greeting, Clock etc.
Feb.28: School Life #1
Mar.28: School Life #2

The Origami Workshop is held at the Sapporo International Communication Plaza Foundation.
We make a present box and fairy.
Citizen volunteers teach in English and easy Japanese. Children and beginners are welcome.
No reservation required. Please come directly to the Plaza on the day.

For inquiry
Foreign Language Volunteer Network, Sightseeing and Japanese Culture Unit
Mail:sjcunit@gmail.com

In the morning, we will learn how to read a hazard map and prepare for disasters at home. Then, we will visit the Sapporo Citizens’ Disaster Prevention Center for hands-on training in earthquake response, fire extinguishing, and more.
In the afternoon, we will move to a gymnasium to experience what it’s like to stay in an evacuation shelter and learn how to use emergency supplies.
We will also do simple stretches and exercises that can help prevent economy class syndrome while staying in a shelter.

We will hold an elementary school admission information session for foreign national families whose children will be entering elementary school in Sapporo next year or later.
We will talk about what elementary schools are like, the process of enrollment, what to prepare and so on.
After the explanation, there will be time for parents to exchange information with each other and for their children to have fun experience the school life.
*The guidance will be conducted in Japanese, English and Chinese basically.

It is a place and time for children and their parents to spend time freely and make friends.
There are the tables called "Study Island (Shima)", "Game Island", "Chatty Island", "Island for Parents" etc. and you can spend time at any "shima".
University students volunteers and Japanese language teachers are there.
No reservation necessary. Please just come when you want to join us!