| REPRESENTATIVE | Representative Atsuko Izumisawa |
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| CONTACT ADDRESS | 〒982 - 0801 Yagiyama Civic Center, 1-43, Yagiyama Honcho, Taihaku Ward, Sendai TEL : 022-228-1190 FAX : 022-228-1689 E-mail : jugemu2011@outlook.jp |
| URL | https://jptearoom.jimdofree.com/ |
| DATE OF FOUNDATION | 1990 year 1 month |
| MEMBERSHIP FEE | 1,200 yen/year |
| DATE OF ACTIVITY | Every Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| MEMBERS | 会員数：20 MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT : Yes MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT : Teaching volunteer: Has teaching experience; Daycare Volunteer: Has an interest in working with kids from around the world (certification or past experience not required) |
| PURPOSE OF FOUNDATION | Deepen international understanding and promote international exchange activities through providing Japanese language guidance to foreigners living in Sendai and looking after children of participants' who attend our classes. |
| INTRODUCTION | 1. Giving Japanese language guidance and introducing culture to foreign residents of Sendai 2. Providing child care service for participants while they study 3. Studying and training seminar for volunteer lecturer and childcare volunteers *During our 70 days of yearly activities (excluding Japanese classes) we also hold training orientations in order to improving our volunteers’ event planning, teaching, and childcare skills. *Events for participants aimed at facilitating exchange Setsubun, Hina Matsuri, Tanabata etc. *Exchange events for volunteer groups, participants and local residents. |
| PR | Our 4-5 Japanese classes are split into different levels from beginner to intermediate and advanced. Anyone can join at any time. (Call in advance to use the childcare service) The Yagiyama Shimin Center is located next to Yagiyama Zoological Park Station on the Tozai Subway line, for convenient access. （Last Updated: October 26, 2026） |
| TARGET AREA | Japan |
| MAIN ACTIVITIES | [INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE] CROSS CULTURAL EXCHANGE/INTRODUCTION OF JAPANESE CULTURE EXCHANGE WITH FOREIGN RESIDENTS [INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION] TEACHER DISPATCHMENT CHILDREN'S EDUCATION & SUPPORT [ASSISTANCE FOR FORIEN RESIDENTS] JAPANESE CLASS BAZAAR |
| ACTIVITIES FOR BOTH MEMBERS AND NON-MEMEBERS | Seminar Symposium Debriefing Session Exchange Event Bazaar |
| VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT | Recruiting volunteer teachers and childcare volunteers who are able to help regularly |