"Easy Japanese" course to convey your thoughts

As of the end of July 2024, there are approximately 3,500 foreign residents living in Kusatsu City, with a wide variety of nationalities and native languages. As nationalities and languages become more diverse, "easy Japanese" is useful for communicating with foreign residents. "Easy Japanese" is Japanese that is easy for foreigners to understand, without using difficult words, terms, or expressions. By using this "easy Japanese," there is a lot you can communicate when communicating with foreigners.

Kusatsu City formulated the "Kusatsu City Multicultural Coexistence Promotion Plan" in April 2021, aiming to create a local community where everyone who lives, works, and studies in Kusatsu City can thrive by making the most of their diversity, while respecting each other's human rights and individuality, regardless of differences in nationality, etc. As part of this initiative, we are working to utilize and promote "easy Japanese."

In this course, you will learn about the necessity of multicultural coexistence in Kusatsu City, as well as learn about easy Japanese through basic courses and workshops, and learn tips for conveying your thoughts to others in an easy-to-understand way.

Anyone can participate, including those who have the opportunity to come into contact with foreigners in their daily lives or at work, those who want to communicate with foreigners, and those who are interested in international exchange and understanding.

Why not try using "Easy Japanese" to promote multicultural coexistence in your everyday life? Please feel free to join us.

Download the course flyer here (PDF: 1,264KB)

Date

Friday, January 31, 2025, 10:00 to 12:00 (Registration begins at 9:30)

venue

Kusatsu City Community Center (Kirarie Kusatsu) 5th floor, Meeting Rooms 502 and 503

Course Content

Part 1: The necessity of multicultural coexistence in Kusatsu City

Lecturer: Ms. Mariko Nakanishi, Kusatsu City International Association

Part 2: Easy Japanese Basic Courses and Workshops

Lecturer: MS. Manami Yasui, freelance Japanese teacher

[Instructor introduction]

Ms. Manami Yasui is a freelance Japanese teacher with seven years of volunteer experience in the local community of Kusatsu City. She is also involved in the running of the "Easy Japanese Salon" organized by the Kusatsu International Friendship Association (KIFA) at UDCBK in front of JR Minami-Kusatsu Station.

Capacity

60 people (first come first served)

cost

free

Application period

Application deadline: Monday, January 27, 2025. Note: If you require sign language interpretation or childcare, please apply by Friday, January 17, 2025 .

How to apply

1. Applying via the Internet

Please access the Kusatsu City Electronic Application System from the link below, enter the necessary information, and apply. Click here to apply online (external link)

2. Application by telephone, fax or email

Please contact us with your name, contact information, and affiliation (if any) to the following: Department in charge: Kusatsu City Hall, 2nd floor , Urban Planning and Collaboration Division Telephone: 077-561-2337 Fax: 077-561-2482 Email: machi@city.kusatsu.lg.jp