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Volunteers’ Japanese Classes
There are many Volunteers’ Japanese Classes in Sapporo. Check the list below for their locations, class hours, and fees, which vary from class to class. This information is as of April, 2026. Contents may be subject to change. Questions should be directed to each school.Please also see Sapporo Japanese Language Classes Map（Japanese and English）.
Note: Please replace (at) with @.
Oshaberi Cafe LILA
| Days and hours | Group lessons 11:00-11:40, on the second and forth Sunday of a month Private lessons The date and time will be decided after consulting. Please apply through our website. |
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| Place | Online(Zoom)only |
| Fee | Free |
| Contact | E-mail: oshabericafelila(at)gmail.com |
| URL | |
| Notes | We are going to have a free conversation in easy Japanese. Topics will be choosen by learner's Japanse level. We hold in-person events a few times a year. |
Sakura no Kai - Learn Japanese Online
| Days and hours | Lesson schedule is arranged individually. |
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| Place | Online only (via Zoom) |
| Fee | 2,000 yen for 4 sessions (including tax and materials), 40 minutes per session. |
| Contact | Please contact us through our website. |
| URL | Sakura no Kai - Learn Japanese Online |
| Notes | Private lessons are tailored to each learner’s level. Currently, we are not accepting new registrations due to full capacity. Registration will reopen when spaces become available, and updates will be posted on our website. We also offer free online Japanese chat sessions. Please visit our website for more information. |
Welcome House Japanese School
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Days and hours |
Tuesdays and Fridays, 10:30 – 12:00 (Ask for other hours.) |
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Place and the nearest station |
Catholic Sapporo Diocesan Center 2F, Kita 1-jo Higashi 6-chome 10, Chuo-ku Bus Center-mae Subway Sta. (Tozai Line, Exit No.10) Sapporo Factory-mae Bus Stop (JR Bus from Sapporo Sta. Bus Center No.3 Stop) |
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Fee |
1,000 yen per month (once a week) or 2,000 yen per month (twice a week) |
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Contact |
TEL/FAX：011-206-6400 |
| URL | うぇるかむはうす | Facebook |
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Notes |
Please contact us in advance by email. Contact by phone：10:00 –17:00 on weekdays |
Sakuranoki Nihongo Volunteer Class
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Days and hours |
Mondays, 14：30-15:45; Sundays, 18:00-19:00(Each twice a month) |
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Place |
Online (LINE or Zoom) |
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Fee |
Free |
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Contact |
TEL: 090-7645-0983（Kinoshita Hirofumi） |
| URL | None |
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Notes |
Please contact us through email: jcsakai201701(at)gmail.com |
Sapporo Nihongo Club (SNC)
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Days and hours |
Wednesdays, 10:00 – 11:30 |
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Place and the nearest station |
Sapporo L Plaza (Kita 8-jo Nishi 3-chome, Kita-ku) JR Sapporo Sta. (North Exit), Sapporo Subway Sta. (Exit No.12) |
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Fee |
500 yen per one lesson (room charges, operation costs) and textbooks to be purchased separately |
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Contact |
E-mail：snc.nihongo(at)gmail.com |
| URL | https://sncnihongo.wixsite.com/snc-nihongo |
| Notes | Learning will take place in small groups of 2 to 6 members, from beginner to intermediate level. |
Nihongo Class “Sora”
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Days and hours |
Tuesdays, 10:00 – 12:00; Thursdays, 10:00 – 12:00 |
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Place and the nearest station |
Hokkaido Citizen Activity Promotion Center 8F (Kaderu 2.7 Bldg. 8F, Kita 2-jo Nishi 7-chome, Chuo-ku) JR Sapporo Sta. (South Exit), Sapporo Subway Sta. (Exit No.10) |
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Fee |
1,000 yen per month |
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Contact |
TEL：011-887-4017 (Endo) |
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Notes |
Tuesdays and Thursdays for Beginner I and II, and Intermediate (all using textbooks) Advanced course (from around the advanced level; vocabulary instruction, task-based conversation practice, use of textbooks) |
Nihongo Volunteer Group “Mado”
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Days and hours |
In-person classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and Saturdays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
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Place and the nearest station |
Sapporo International Student Center 2F Conference Room (Toyohira 6-jo 6-chome, Toyohira-ku) Gakuen-mae Subway Sta. (Toho Line, 2-minute walk from Exit No.2) |
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Fee |
Free |
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Contact |
Visit the website |
| URL | https://mado-sapporo.wixsite.com/mado |
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Notes |
We offer free one-on-one Japanese language learning support. |
Japanese Language Class “Manabu”
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Days and hours |
Wednesdays, 10:30 – 12:00 (Beginner, Intermediate), 13:00 – 14:30 (Elementary-Beginner, Intermediate, advanced) |
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Place and the nearest station |
Hokkaido Citizen Activity Promotion Center 8F (Kaderu 2.7 Bldg. 8F, Kita 2-jo Nishi 7-chome, Chuo-ku) JR Sapporo Sta. (South Exit), Sapporo Subway Sta. (Exit No.10) |
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Fee |
1000 yen per month |
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Contact |
E-mail：448konzert-peter.mar(at)ezweb.ne.jp (Reservations required) |
| URL | Instagram nihongomanabu_sapporo |
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Notes |
Level-based group lessons with textbook support ＊(As of May 2026) Currently inactive. For details, please contact the above contact information. |
J.WORKS
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Days and hours |
Saturdays, 13:30 – 15:00 (once a month) Note: See our flyer for lesson schedules. Free conversation,Japanese lessons and Japanese culture |
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Place and the nearest station |
Sapporo L Plaza (Kita 8-jo Nishi 3-chome, Kita-ku) JR Sapporo Sta. (North Exit), Sapporo Subway Sta. (Exit No.12) |
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Fee |
Free |
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Contact |
jworksnihongovolunteer@gmail.com |
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URL |
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Notes |
Ranging from beginner to advanced levels. No pre-signup or reservations required. |
NPO S-NICO “NIHONGO SALON”
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Days and hours |
Sundays from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (subject to change). Please check the website for updates. |
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Place and the nearest station |
SITY Bldg. 7F-B S-NICO Office, Minami 1-jo Nishi 8-chome 6-2, Chuo-ku(Please join from a location where you can participate online.) Odori Subway Sta. Nishi 11-chome Station / Streetcar: Nishi 8-chome Stop |
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Fee |
200 yen per 1-hour lesson |
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Contact |
TEL：011-211-0105 |
| URL | https://www.ngos25.org |
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Notes |
Sign-up necessary. Conducted through online only |
NOMAD CLUB
| Days and hours | Schedule subject to change.Please refer to the website. ※Regular chat session for 2025 is every last Saturday of the month from 22:00 to 23:30 and Every last Thursday of odd-numbered months from 21:00 to 21:30. |
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| Place and the nearest station | Online only |
| Fee | Free |
| Contact | E-mail：spr8111.nomad.club@gmail.com |
| URL |
https://nomad-club.wixsite.com/spr8111 X : @nomad_club_8111 |
| Notes | We offer Japanese chat rooms primarily focused on practicing listening and speaking. Some rooms allow participants to join midway if there are available spots. |
nihongo salon tsunagu
| Days and hours | Saturdays 20:00-20:45 |
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| Place and the nearest station | Online |
| Fee | Free |
| Contact | E-mail：tsunagunihongo@gmail.com |
| URL | |
| Notes | We study Japanese for daily life.Since the session is held on Saturday nights, you can join after work. Please feel free to contact us！ |
Teine Nihongo Club
| Days and hours |
The second and fourth Sunday 11:00～12:00 (Please apply through our facebook.) |
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| Place and the nearest station |
Catholic Teine Church JR Teine Sta. |
| Fee | Free |
| Contact | E-mail：teinenihongoclub@gmail.com |
| URL | |
| Notes | We will practice Japanese conversation while having fun talking to each other. You will learn about Japanese culture and the language necessary for daily life in Japan. (Reservations required, contact our Facebook page or email address) |
Japanese language schools
Shown below is a list of Japanese language schools in Sapporo (as of April 2026). For details, visit the respective websites. Questions should be directed to each school.
★: Schools accredited by the Ministry of Justice based on the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act
★IAY International Academy
Hinode Bldg. 6F, Minami 1-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo-ku,
TEL：011-281-5188
★Sapporo Language Center
Famir Nakajima Koen 2F, Minami 11-jo Nishi 1-chome 3-17, Chuo-ku,
TEL：011-563-1777
★Yu Language Academy Sapporo
Kita 2-jo Higashi 15-chome 26-30, Chuo-ku,
TEL：011-212-1987, FAX：011-212-1988
★Hokkaido Japanese Language Academy – Sapporo Main Campus
Kita 6-jo Nishi 25-chome 1-5, Chuo-ku,
TEL：011-633-1616, FAX：011-633-1818
★Soken Gakuen Kanyobi Japanese Language Course
Kita 20-jo Nishi 4-chome 1-30, Kita-ku,
TEL：011-757-5522
★ICA International Conversation Academy Ask Sapporo Branch
Toyohira 3-jo 3-chome 1-24, Toyohira-ku,
TEL：011-833-8169
★Sapporo AOBA Vocational College
Minami 3-jo Higashi4-chome 1-24, Chuo-ku
TEL: 011-231-8989
★Meiji Academy Sapporo School
Minami 8-jo Nishi 9-chome 1032-28, Chuo-ku
TEL: 011-205-0681
SIL Sapporo Nihongo Gakko
Minami 7-jo Nishi 21-chome 1-26, Chuo-ku,
TEL：080-3237-1101
Hokkaido Japanese Language School
Takesato Bldg. 2F, Kita 2-jo Nishi 3-chome 1-29, Chuo-ku,
TEL：011-222-7710
Online Learning Resources
The websites below introduce you to useful online resources for learning Japanese.
- Website for Foreign Nationals as Residents to Learn Japanese Language: Connect and Enhance Your Life in Japanese (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)
- Learning materials offered by the Japan Foundation
- Learn Japanese (NHK World Japan)
- News Web Easy (news in simplified Japanese) (NHK)
Japanese language proficiency tests
A variety of tests are available to measure your ability in Japanese. For details, visit the website of each test.
Note: Administrators of third-party websites linked from this website are always responsible for their own contents, and the City of Sapporo and the Sapporo International Communication Plaza Foundation are not responsible or liable for the contents of any linked sites.
Study assistance for children learning Japanese
The City of Sapporo provides study assistance to returnee and foreign students at municipal elementary and junior high schools to support their Japanese language studies and adaptation to school life.
For details, visit the “Childcare and Education” page.