Volunteer Japanese Class at kokoka

Before you go

At kokoka, the Kyoto City International Community House, Japanese classes are taught by volunteer tutors, and foreign residents of any level can join at any time.

The house is run by the Kyoto City International Foundation, and the classes are one of its volunteer programmes: the tutors are registered Japanese tutors whose work centres on helping learners use Japanese in everyday life. Classes are small, and what each class studies differs from class to class; first-timers register at the first-floor counter and are placed in a level at the classroom reception. On Sunday mornings there is also a Tanpopo class, where children of elementary-school age and above can come with a parent, and infants may come along too.

Classes run Tuesday to Sunday, and are cancelled when a storm warning or special warning is issued for Kyoto City, so learners are asked to check the schedule before coming. Day-to-day life in the classes can be seen on the foundation’s volunteer blog.