There are many Japanese classes held in Sendai City. As the courses have various start dates and fees, we invite you to take an interview to enter a class that is suitable for you. For more information about interviews please contact the places below.
Courses Divided by Level
Sendai Japanese Language Course
Classes are based on level of Japanese ability, there are many classes for participants to take.
| Levels | Beginners, Elementary, Intermediate (Kanji and Japanese Current Affairs courses also available) |
| Terms | Term 1: Apr-Sept / Term 2: Oct-Mar |
| Class time | *Varies with class level |
| Fee | Free * Students pay for the cost of the textbook |
| Venue | Aoba-ku Chuo Shimin Center, 2-1-4 Ichiban-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai City 980-0811 |
| Inquiries | Aoba-ku Chuo Shimin Center TEL: 022-263-5010 SenTIA (Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association) TEL: 022-224-1919 (Multilingual support available) |
Japanese Learner’s Room
We offer child-minding service, so those with children can attend with classes with ease.
| Levels | Introductory, Beginner, Early intermediate, Late intermediate |
| Terms | Year round *Join anytime |
| Class time | Wednesdays & Fridays 10:00-11:30 |
| Fee | Free (Textbook fees are not included) |
| Venue | Yagiyama Shimin Center, 1-43 Honcho, Taihaku-ku, Sendai-shi, 982-0801 TEL: 022-228-1190 |
| Inquiries | TEL: 022-228-1190 E-mail：yagiyama-siminc@hm-sendai.jp *Childcare service is available, but please contact them in advance |
ICAS Japanese Language Course
This class is held online.
| Levels | Beginner Course JLPT Challenge Course |
| Terms | Year round *Join anytime |
| Class time | Decided after consultation |
| Fee | Private Class \6,000 (4 times/month) Small Class JLPT ￥4,000/person (4 times/month) |
| Venue | Online |
| Inquiries | ICAS (International Citizen’s Association of Sendai) npo.icas@gmail.com |
Children’s Japanese Language Course
“SAT Nihongo Club”
This is a class for elementary and junior high school students that have come from abroad. We also help students with their schoolwork.
| Levels | For non-native Japanese speakers. Elementary students and junior high school students. |
| Terms | May – Feb (except summer and winter holidays) |
| Class time | Every Saturdays 10:00-12:00 |
| Fee | 500 yen twice a year (materials fee) |
| Venue | Aoba-ku Chuo Shimin Center, 2-1-4 Ichiban-cho, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, 980-0811 |
| Inquiries | Aoba-ku Chuo Shimin Center TEL: 022-263-5010 |
Foreign Residents’ Child Support Group
We help students with roots abroad with their schoolwork as well as Japanese language study.
| Levels | Elementary school students, junior high school students, high school students |
| Terms | Throughout the year *Join anytime |
| Class time | Weekdays after school, Saturday or Sunday. Once per week (sessions are 2 hours each) |
| Fee | Annual registration fee of 1000 yen, sessions are free to attend |
| Venue | El Sola Sendai (28 Floor in AER next to Sendai Station) *Online learning support also available |
| Inquiries | Ms. Tadokoro TEL: 090-2793-8899 E-mail: tadokoro12@yahoo.co.jp |
MIA Japanese Language Course
Anyone from complete beginners to intermediate learners who have completed the beginner courses can take part in the MIA Japanese Language Course.
| Levels | Elementary 1 / Elementary 2, Intermediate |
| Terms | April to July / October to January |
| Class time | Elementary- 4 times a week (Tues-Fri 10:00-12:00)Total 55 times Intermediate- twice a week (Tue and Thu 13:00-15:00)Total 28 times |
| Fee | Elementary 1 & 2 (¥27,500), Intermediate (¥14,000) *Textbook fees are not included |
| Venue | MIA Lecture Room (Miyagi-ken Sendai Godochosha 7th Floor) 4-17 Tsutsumidoriamamiya-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, 981-0914 |
| Inquiries | Miyagi International Relations Association (MIA) TEL : 022-275-3796 |
Japanese classes for elementary and junior high school students
(Sendai International School of Japanese)
Professional teachers from the Sendai International School of Japanese can support you in your Japanese language study or with homework from school, etc.
| Levels | Elementary and junior high school age children |
| Terms | 3 times a year (spring break, autumn break, winter break) |
| Class time | 2 to 3 days at a time, 2 to 3 hours per day |
| Fee | 500 yen per day |
| Venue | Sendai International School of Japanese (1-3-1 Kakyoin, Aoba Ward) |
| Inquiries | Japanese classes for elementary school and junior high school students (Sendai International School of Japanese) TEL: 022-224-6509 |
RAN Japanese Class
We offer wide-ranging support for foreigners living in Japan in their Japanese language studies.
| Levels | Beginners, Lower Intermediate |
| Terms | Year round *Join anytime |
| Class time | In Person Classes (Sendai Multicultural Center) 1. Beginners Level: Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 2. Lower Intermediate Level: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Online Class Lower Intermediate Level: Friday, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Fee | In person classes: 200 yen per session Online class: free (0 yen) |
| Venue | Sendai Multicultural Center or Online |
| Inquiries | Email: ainilixiang524@gmail.com |
Tabunka Yurt Online
Speak in Japanese or other languages through Zoom. Participation is free.
| Levels | Beginners and above |
| Terms | First semester April to August, Second semester October to February |
| Class time | Third Friday night of every month, 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (No sessions in September and March) *One-time participation welcomed. Please join us when you are free! |
| Fee | Free (0 yen) |
| Venue | Online (We will use Zoom) |
| Inquiries | Yurt Tohoku Collaborative for Association Japanese language teacher Email: sendainihongo2021@gmail.com |
MIA Japanese Night Course
This is a night course aimed towards those that do not have time to study during the day.
| Levels | Elementary 1 / Elementary 2 |
| Terms | Apr ~ Aug / Sep ~ Jan |
| Class time | Tuesdays 18:30-20:30 |
| Fee | ¥12,000 (textbook fees are not included) |
| Venue | Mia Lecture Room (Miyagi-ken Sendai Godochosha 7th Floor) 4-17 Tsutsumidoriamamiya-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, 981-0914 |
| Inquiries | Miyagi International Relations Association TEL : 022-275-3796 |
Sendai Vietnamese Association
SenTVA Japanese Class
This class serves as a space for individuals who want to learn Japanese and volunteer instructor to interact with each other.
| Levels | All |
| Terms | Year round *Join anytime |
| Class time | Every Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. |
| Fee | 2000 yen per 20 sessions (Ticket system) |
| Venue | Sendai Multicultural Center |
| Inquiries | Representative: Do Van Tuan Email:Tuandovan2011@gmail.com TEL: 080-9600-8686 |
Privately Run Classes
Nihongo no mori
Volunteers will help your Japanese study and answer your questions about Japanese.
| Levels | All |
| Terms | Year round *Join anytime |
| Class time | Tuesdays & Fridays 13:30-15:00 (Excluding holidays and closed days) |
| Fee | Free |
| Venue | Sendai Multicultural Center, Aobayama Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, 980-0856 |
| Inquiries | Nihongo no mori Ms. Kurokawa (TEL): 022-272-7278 (please call before 8 p.m.) Ms. Sasaki (Email): luzdeaki@gmail.com |
Izumi Japanese Salon (Katsura Class)
One on one basis between a teacher and a student. Anybody can join us at any time.
| Levels | Elementary, Intermediate |
| Terms | Year round *Join anytime |
| Class time | Fridays 10:00-11:30 |
| Fee | Free |
| Venue | Sendai Multicultural Center,Aobayama Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, 980-0856 |
| Inquiries | Ms. Emiko Atsumi E-mail: atsumi19511228@yahoo.co.jp TEL: 090-4312-5431 |
Moniwadai Nihongo Salon
Apart from Japanese language study, we also provide opportunities for intercultural exchange.
| Levels | Elementary I & II, Pre-Intermediate |
| Terms | Apr – Jul / Sep – Dec ＊Join anytime |
| Class time | Wednesdays 10:00-11:30 |
| Fee | ¥1,000 per term (Textbook and recreation fees are not included) |
| Venue | Moniwadai Shimin Center, 4-1-10 Moniwadai, Taihaku-ku, Sendai-shi, 982-0252 TEL: 022-281-3293 |
| Inquiries | Moniwadai Japanese Course Volunteer Group Ms. Okazaki TEL: 022-392-1580 (please call before 9 p.m.) ＊You are welcome to bring your child along, but no childcare services are provided. |
Tadoku Café Koryukai (Intensive Reading Café)
Enjoy reading in Japanese!
| Levels | For those that can read hiragana |
| Terms | |
| Class time | 3rd Saturday of every month 1：15 p.m. ～ 2：45 p.m. |
| Fee | Free |
| Venue | Aoba-ku Chuo Shimin Center |
| Inquiries | tadoku.kafe@gmail.com |
Independent Student Groups
Tohoku Gakuin University
Japanese Volunteer Circle ‘HANDS’
Please contact us in advance via email. We run lessons in small groups, split into levels.
| Levels | Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced |
| Terms | May-Aug, Oct-Jan *Join anytime *Please send an E-mail beforehand. |
| Class time | Twice a week (Tuesday AND Friday) Tues 19:00-21:00 Fri 19:00-21:00 |
| Fee | Free |
| Venue | Tohoku Gakuin University Itsutsubashi Campus 6th floor, Online |
| Inquiries | E-mail：2001hands@gmail.com |