\ ⚠️ Limited to 10 people / First session FREE/
This is our first meetup.
It’s a small, friendly group where you can feel comfortable.
If you have recently come to Japan, have you experienced any of these?
The “Japan Life Connection Exchange Gathering” offers gatherings that are perfect for you!
What is the “Japan Life Connection Meetup”?
“Creating a place of connection where you can feel you are ‘not alone’ in Japan.”
This gathering is not a one-way “class”.
☑You can easily talk about the problems you are facing.
☑You can share your mistakes and worries.
☑You can connect with others.
☑You can understand the “reasons” behind Japanese language and daily manners.
This is not a place where Japan is treated as the only “correct answer”.
We respect each other’s cultural differences. This is a gathering where everyone can talk comfortably and safely.
💡Features of the gathering
- Small groups (3–10 people), so you can feel comfortable.
- Conducted in easy Japanese (English support available).
- Each session includes time for participants to talk with each other.
- A 3-session series (you can join from any session).
💡Recommended for people like this!
- People who have recently arrived in Japan.
- People who feel a little anxious about Japanese or daily life in Japan.
- People who find garbage sorting or workplace rules difficult.
- People who want to make friends or companions to talk with in Japan.
- People who are looking for a place where they can talk comfortably instead of worrying alone.
If even one of these applies to you, please join us!
Exchange Event Content
This exchange meeting is a place where foreign residents can learn about useful topics for daily life in Japan while talking and consulting with others, so they can live in Japan with peace of mind.
This program is a series of three sessions, but please feel free to join the first session.
We are currently looking for participants for Session 1.
●Flow of the Meetup (90 minutes)
- Simple self-introduction
- Fun ice-breaker games with other participants
- Casual discussion about life in Japan
- Hear experiences from other foreigners
- Free conversation and individual consultation
●Three-Session Series
[Session 1]
Living at Home – Housing & Neighborhood
- Reasons for garbage sorting and a sorting game
- Housing and apartment rules
- Tips for preventing problems with neighbors
[Session 2]
Staying Safe – Emergencies & Hospitals
- The difference between 119 and 110
- The process of visiting a hospital
- Role-play: Conversations at a hospital reception desk
[Session 3]
Going Out in the City – Public Life & Work
- The Japanese way of thinking about time
- Common expressions used at work and what they mean
- Practice activity: How to inform someone when you will be late
Note: The content may be partially adjusted depending on the participants’ needs and situations.
●Details of the Exchange Event
Session 1：Sunday, April 26, 14:00–16:00
【Schedule】
14:00–15:30 Networking session (All participants)
15:30–around 16:00 Individual consultations (Optional)
※Those who do not join the consultation may leave at 15:30.
【About Session 2 & 3】
The schedule will be decided in consultation with participants of Session 1.
Pechakucha Rental Space Room 1
Hosokawa Building 3F, 1-1-16 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
2-minute walk from Tameike-Sanno Station / 9-minute walk from Akasaka Station
※After registration, detailed location and directions will be provided.
【Guidelines】
- Living in Japan for about 6 months to 3 years
- Japanese level: JLPT N4–N2
※Anyone who feels uncertain about Japanese language or life in Japan, or wants to connect with others, is welcome.
Around 10 participants
※Registration will close once capacity is reached.
Session 1：Free
Session 2 & 3: About 500 yen per session
※A discount is available if you join both sessions.
※Details will be provided during Session 1.
Nothing in particular
※If anything is required, we will inform you in advance.
- The event may be postponed if the minimum number of participants is not met.
- If you are unable to attend, please let us know as early as possible.
- Photos and videos may be taken for promotional and record-keeping purposes. If you prefer not to appear, please inform us in advance.
\⚠️ Limited to 10 people / First session FREE/
～Why We Started This Exchange Event～
Living in Japan can bring many new discoveries, but it can also sometimes feel confusing.
At Nihon Yosei College,
we started this exchange event with the hope of creating an environment where foreign residents can live in Japan with peace of mind.
Not only learning Japanese, but also understanding the reasons behind daily rules and manners in Japan, and meeting people you can talk with comfortably.
We hope to create a place like that.
This is our first meetup, but we aim to create a safe and comfortable space where everyone can talk openly.
If this sounds interesting to you, please feel free to join us at least once.
FAQ
Q. Can I participate even if my Japanese is not very good?
A. Yes, that's okay. We will use easy Japanese during the session. English support is also available if needed.
Q.Can I participate by myself?
A. Yes, participants who come alone are very welcome. Since the event is in a small-group format, you can join with peace of mind.
Q. Can I join from any session?
A. Yes. Although it is a three-session series, you can join from any session. One-time participation is also possible. However, we recommend joining all three sessions to deepen connections and interaction with others.
Q. I have been living in Japan for several years. Can I still participate?
A. Yes. Anyone who feels uncertain about life in Japan or wants to connect with others is welcome to join.
Q. Is there a participation fee?
A.The first session is free. From the second session onward, a fee of around 500 yen may be charged.
Q. Will photos or videos be taken?
A. Photos or videos may be taken during the event for record-keeping or promotional purposes. If you prefer not to appear in photos, please inform us in advance and we will take this into consideration.
How to Apply
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