Studying Japanese

While students and scholars can live on campus comfortably without advanced Japanese, learning the language is key to making the most of your time at NAIST and in Japan. We encourage new NAIST members to start studying Japanese before arrival to help adjust to life and daily activities.

In addition to Japanese classes offered in the curriculum, there are other opportunities to improve your Japanese communication skills.

Volunteer Japanese Classes (On-campus)

Network Ikoma, a citizen's group, provides Japanese classes for international students, scholars and their families on a volunteer basis at NAIST. Classes are held twice a week on campus and are for beginner to advanced level students. There are no tuition fees required for these classes. You may contact the International Student Affairs Section (ryugaku[at]ad.naist.jp) for more information.

Ikoma City Japanese Classes

Ikoma City Hall also offers free Japanese classes at several locations. Students are only responsible for textbook or material costs.

Habataki Class

Location

Kita Community Center ISTA Habataki
（From Kintetsu Gakken Kita Ikoma Station it is a 10 minute walk (Or take the bus for Tomio Station and get off at Mayumibashi）)

Day and Time

Every Thursday from 18:30 to 20:00

Library Hall Class

Location

Ikoma City Library Hall

Day and Time

Every Saturday from 15:00 to 16:30

Please visit the Ikoma City Japanese Language Class page using the link below and apply through the form provided.

  Ikoma City Japanese Language Class
    https://www.city.ikoma.lg.jp/0000002318.html

＊Please note that these classes are quite popular and you may be put on a waiting list after you register.