Seminars and Events

Japanese Classes for Beginners（Autumn Course）- Beginner 2

You will learn basic Japanese, such as greeting words.

Date Oct 28, 2026 (Wed)　11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16　18:30－20:30 　
Venue Sapporo International Communication Plaza
Capacity First 40
Target People who can read and write Hiragana and Katakana, live, study, or work in Sapporo, ages 16 and up
Fee Free of charge

Apply

Email：nihongoctr(at)gmail.com *(at) → @
TEL：011-211-2105

Sapporo Life Orientation for Foreign Residents (2026.Autumn)

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!

Date Oct 3, 2026 (Sat)　10:30-12:30 　
Venue Sapporo International Communication Plaza (MN Bldg., Kita 1 Nishi 3-3, Chuo-ku)
Capacity First 30
Target Foreign residents living in Sapporo（especially those who have just moved into Sapporo）
Fee Free

Apply

Sapporo International Communication Plaza 011-211-3678

Japanese Class for living in Sapporo（Elementary 1）Online Course

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

Date Sep 29, 2026 (Tue)　10/1, 10/6, 10/8, 10/13, 10/15, 10/20, 10/22, 10/27, 10/29, 11/5, 11/10, 11/12, 11/17, 11/19, 11/24　18:30－21:30 　
Venue Zoom
Capacity First 40
Target People who live, study, or work in Sapporo, ages 16 and up
Fee Free of charge

Apply

Email：nihongo(at)plaza-sapporo.or.jp 　*(at)　→　＠
TEL： 011-211-2105

Japanese Class for living in Sapporo（Elementary 1）In-person Course

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

Date Sep 29, 2026 (Tue)　10/1, 10/6, 10/8, 10/13, 10/15, 10/20, 10/22, 10/27, 10/29, 11/5, 11/10, 11/12, 11/17, 11/19, 11/24　9:30－12:30 　
Venue Sapporo International Student Center
Capacity First 40
Target People who live, study, or work in Sapporo, ages 16 and up
Fee Free of charge

Apply

Email：nihongo(at)plaza-sapporo.or.jp 　*(at)　→　＠
TEL： 011-211-2105

Japanese Classes for Beginners（Autumn Course）- Beginner 1

You will learn basic Japanese, such as greeting words.

Date Sep 9, 2026 (Wed)　9/16, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21　18:30－20:30 　
Venue Sapporo International Communication Plaza
Capacity First 40
Target People who live, study, or work in Sapporo, ages 16 and up
Fee Free of charge

Apply

Email：nihongoctr(at)gmail.com *(at) → @
TEL：011-211-2105

Origami Workshop at SICPF

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

Date Aug 29, 2026 (Sat)　13:30～14:30 　
Venue Sapporo International Communication Plaza Foundation (MN Bldg. 3F, Kita 1 Nishi 3-3)
Capacity None
Target Everyone is weclome.
Fee Free of Charge

Free Space for Children and Parents with International Background: Shima-Shima！

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!

Date May 9, 2026 (Sat)　10:00-12:00
Jul 11, 2026 (Sat)　10:00-12:00
Sep 12, 2026 (Sat)　10:00-12:00
Nov 14, 2026 (Sat)　10:00-12:00 　
Venue Sapporo International Communication Plaza
Capacity
Target Elementary, Junio High, and High school students with international backgroounds and their parents
Fee Free of Charge

*Past events can be found in "Previous Programs"