Classes, Teachers, and Study Facilities
If, after reviewing this site and asking your supervisor, you are unable to find a tutor in your area, please contact the nearest International Center or The Iwate International Exchange Center(AIINA) and they will try to assist you in finding a tutor. Also, If you find the information on this page to be incorrect, please bring it to the attention of a PA.
For information about teachers throughout the prefecture please contact:
· Iwate International Exchange Centre (Aiina), Morioka
Tel: 019-654-8900
http://www.aiina.jp/en/index.html
In 1995, the Centre began the Nihongo Kyoiku Jigyo (Japanese Language Support Programme) This programme provides support for anyone who wishes to study the Japanese language and Japanese language teaching volunteers. Users can avail of one-to-one language exchange sessions with native speakers or take part in the Centre's activities and seminars. The Japanese Language Room is also at hand, where you will find a variety of resources such as monthly journals (The Nihongo Monthly, The Nihongo Journal), textbooks, CDs and video tapes to help improve your Japanese.
· Nihongo Kurabu (Japanese Club)
Email: hisae@ictnet.ne.jp
Fax: 019-663-0510
Contact: Ootaka Hisae
· Morioka Intercultural Communication Society (MICS, also known as CELC)
Address: Morioka City, Nakakawa-chô 1-45 (盛岡市中川町１-４５)
Tel: 019-647-0474 Fax: 019-643-6772
Contact: Mr. Pyon
Please contact the following centres/groups for further information. They are listed in alphabetical order by city/town/village name.
· Ashiro Town (安代町)
Japanese Language Room
Contact: The Ashiro Agriculture Committee, Ashiro City Hall
Tel: 0195-72-2111
· Daitô Town (大東町)
Daitô Town Japanese Language Room
Contact: The Iwate International Association
Tel: 019-654-8900
email: iwateint@isop.ne.jp
· Hachinohe (八戸)
Miyagi Kôminkan
Contact: Hayden
Tel: 0178-43-2111 (Ext. 329)
· Hanamaki (花巻市)
Nahan Plaza, International Center
Tel: 0198-22-7390
· Ichinoseki (一関市)
Ichinoseki Kokusai Kôryû Kyôkai
Tel: 0191-31-1351
· Ichinoseki(一関市)
Yû no Kai (ゆうの会)
Address: Ichinoseki City, Azasawa 297-168 (一関市字沢２９７-１６８)
Contact: Ms. Atsumi（熱海方）
Tel: 0191-21-1530
Help with Japanese documents, day to day help, introduction to Japanese culture.
· Isawa (胆沢) Nihongo Kôza (日本語講座)
Contact: The Isawa International Association
Tel: 0197-46-2111
· Kanegaseki Town (金ヶ崎町)
Japanese Language Room
Contact: The Kangaseki Town International Association
Tel: 0197-042-2111
· Kawasaki Villiage (川崎村)
Twentieth Century International Club
Japanese Language Room
Contact: Shôgai Gakusho Station
Tel: 0191-43-3112
· Kitakami (北上市)
Kitakami International Center
Tel: 0197-63-4497
Contact: Keiko Usugi
· Kitakami City (北上市)
Private Lessons
Contact: The Kitakami International Relations Room
Tel: 0197-63-4497
· Miyako (宮古市)
Contact: Maki Itô
Tel: 0193-64-6740
· Morioka (盛岡市)
Michi no Kai (みちの会)
Address: Morioka City, Tatemukai 12-13 (盛岡市館向町１２-１３)
Tel/Fax: 019-623-9409
Contact: Tamakawa（玉川）
e-mail: tamakawa@nnet.ne.jp
Private lessons, cooking exchange 2 - 3 times yearly.
Cross-cultural understanding (cooking, kimono, etc.)
· Oshu City (奥州市)
Asupia Japanese Language Room
Contact: The Mizusawa International Association (ASUPIA)
Tel: 0197-22-6111
· Rikuzen Takada City (陸前高田市)
Japanese Language Room
Contact: The Rikuzen Takada City International Association
Tel: 0192-54-2111
· Takizawa (滝沢村)
Japanese Exchange Room (JOY)
Address: Takizawa Village Ukai Aza Kitsunehora 1-264 (滝沢村鵜飼字狐洞１番２６４)
Tel: 019-687-1538 Fax: 019-687-6312
Contact: Ms. Ôhata（大畑）
Japanese lectures, regular study groups and public workshops.
· Tôwa Town (東和町)
Japanese Language Room
Contact: The Tôwa International Association
Tel: 0198-42-3239