Last Update 2023.6.26
What kind of program is usually offered at the Nagaoka International Affairs Center, Chikyû Hiroba?
・Various Cross-Cultural Exchange Programs
・Overall Learning Program for School Groups
・Daily Life Consultation for International Residents
・Events and Panel Displays about International Exchange and International Understanding
・Mini-Library (English books, Japanese textbooks, or books on international cooperation, cross-cultural activities, and overseas countries.)
・Newspapers-English Newspaper, The Japan News and Chinese Newspaper 人民日報
・Useful Information on Daily Living-Monthly Newsletters Konnichiwa! NAGAOKA(English) and 你好! NAGAOKA(Chinese), Pamphlet regarding International Exchanges and International Cooperation
・Japanese Learning Programs (Nihongo Kôza, Nihongo Hiroba)
・Internet Connected Computers
For Further Information:
⇒Functions & Programs
“I want to learn Japanese.”
・The Nagaoka International Affairs Center offers two Japanese learning programs. One is Nihongo Kôza, the Japanese Language classes and the other is known as the Nihongo Hiroba.
・The Japanese Language Classes are graded courses in which you can learn some basic levels of Japanese for your daily life in Japan.
・At the Nihongo Hiroba, you can learn some useful Japanese for daily living or you can brush up on your Japanese through chatting with language volunteers. Despite your levels of Japanese proficiency, you can join this program whenever you are available.
If you wish to join this program, please sign up at the Nagaoka International Affairs Center, Chikyû Hiroba.
For Further Information:
⇒Learning Japanese
“How can I join international exchange programs that are offered at the center?”
・Information about international exchange programs that are offered at the center is available through
-Event guide of the Cross-Cultural Citizens Club
-Websites of the International Affairs Center, Chikyû Hiroba
-Monthly Newsletter
For Further Information:
⇒The Cross-Cultural Citizens Club
⇒Events
⇒Multilingual Information Newsletter, Chikyû Hiroba
“I am interested in organizing cross-cultural events at the center.”
・That’s a great idea. Please talk to the staff of the center about your ideas.
“I want to offer a panel display at the center.”
・Any cross-cultural displays, except for religious, political, and business purposes, are welcome. Please consult with the staff about the period of a display well in advance.
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