JOIN stands for Joetsu International Network. Its objective is to act as a bridge between local citizens and the rest of the world, foster mutual understanding with other cultures, and provide general assistance to non-Japanese residents of Joetsu.
You may make many friends through our services, such as Japanese lessons, or through the events we schedule. We also offer free consultation service for foreigners.
Operating Hours: | Weekdays 9:00 am - 6:00 pm |
CLOSED: | Saturday, Sunday, Holidays, Every 3rd Wednesday, and New Years period (Dec. 29 - Jan. 3) |
Japanese Classes
There are several group Japanese classes offered to JOIN members in addition to private lessons and advanced courses.
Free Group Lessons
JOIN offers free group Japanese classes to non-Japanese residents of Joetsu. You are required to sign up as a member of JOIN before you can attend these classes. Membership is 1000Yen per year (for foreign residents) and you can sign up at JOIN in the International Affairs Center at Shimin Plaza.
There are a few levels in this Japanese class. One is focused on "communication" and the other is focused on "Reading and Writing". The aim is to find common interests between different countries including Japan within the local communities and recognize each other's cultures through learning Japanese.
Click here for more information → 2023 Lesson schedule
Thursday Class | Day/Time | Thursday 18:00~19:30 |
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Venue | Shimin Plaza(Tsuchihashi,2554)【MAP】 |
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Saturday Class | Day/Time | Saturday 10:00~11:30 |
Venue | Shimin Plaza(Tsuchihashi,2554)【MAP】 |
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Naoetsu Class | Day/Time | Wednesday 10:00~11:30 |
Venue | Naoetsu Manabi no Koryukan(Chuo,1-3-18)【MAP】 | |
Kubiki Class | Day/Time | Sunday 13:30~15:00 |
Venue | Kubikiku Minamigawa bunkan(Matsumoto,243-6) 【MAP】 | |
*Japanese class is for residents and people who work in Joetsu.
Private Lessons
Enquire at JOIN for times and availability of private tutors.
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Attention
Foreigner Consultation
JOIN provides free consultation three days a week to foreigners residing in Joetsu. Feel free to talk to the friendly JOIN staff. All information will be kept confidential.
TOPIC | International Marriage and Divorce Issues Visa and Immigration Issues Children's Japanese Education and School Enrollment Child Adoption Issues Family Issues Others: Drivers License, Work and Employment Issues, etc. |
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WHERE | International Affairs Center, Shimin Plaza 2F |
WHEN | Weekdays 10:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 17:00 |
Language | Japanese (appointment necessary for other languages) |
These are one of most popular events at JOIN. It is a good opportunity to meet people who are living in the Joetsu area. Why don't you join us?