Phase1: Decoration Downsize
In May 2026, AWIA will be moving to a new office. In preparation for the Big Move, we have to downsize our belongings, but we don’t want to lose the essence of the Association in the process. Come let us know if there is anything you think we should keep, or if there is anything you’d like to take if we’re going to get rid of it. You may be able to take some items home with you! Come let us know what things you think we should keep or get rid of, to maintain the AWIA that you know and love.
■Date/Time: August 23rd (Sat) 14:00~17:00
■Place: AWIA office (Sakae-machi 2-14)
■Sign-up:Not necessary
Aizu Matsuri Multilingual Desk Training Session
Every year in September, the International Association runs a Multilingual Information Desk on the Tsuruga-jo Castle grounds on the main day of the Aizu Matsuri. Among other things, we provide FREE English tours all day.
Want to help? You can also join us for the training session to learn or brush up on facts about Tsuruga-jo Castle.
Aizu Matsuri Desk: Sept 20: 9:00-16:00
(Sign-up deadline Aug 26th (Tue) - sign up early if you can!)-Place: Tsuruga-jo Castle Honmaru
-Full Day: 9:00-16:00 Half Day: 9am-1pm, 12pm-4pm
Study Session: Sept 6th (Sat) 10:00~11:30
-Meet: Tsuruga-jo Castle Info Desk-Cost: FREE
-Sign-up: By Sept 5th (Fri) - aizukokusai@awia.jp
"MEET" English Conversation Club
Introducing MEET (My English Exchange Time) our English convo club. The name may be new and we may try new things, but we’ll always have fun. Come and speak English with people from all walks of life. Everyone is welcome, no matter your English level.
■Date/Time: Aug 16 (Sat) 10:00~11:30
■Place: City Learning Center (Keikodo) 3F Rm 1
■Sign Up: Contact AWIA by Aug 15(Fri)
***Sign-up Required!*** Japanese Conversation Club: AtsuHana🌼
Speak Japanese in a casual way with many people and have fun with Japanese culture.
Join us in September for a special version: Ikebana - flower arrangement!
The first half will be arranging the flowers with the second half free talk. Join us!
Due to the preparation required, we cannot accept walk-ins. Please sign-up early!
■Date/Time: Sep 13th (Sat) 10:00~11:30
■Place: AWIA office (Sakae-machi 2-14)
■Cost: ¥500(Non-members:¥1,000)
■Sign-up:Contact AWIA by Sep 12 (Fri)
Chinese Conversation Club:
Chat-ba🐼 Season 2
Have a fun time using Chinese. Let’s talk about Festivals!
**From this session, we recommend that you be able to speak some Chinese. It may be difficult to take part if you come with zero experience.**
■Date: Sep 6th (Sat) 10:00~11:30
■Place: AWIA Office (Sakae-machi 2-14)
■Sign-up: by Sep 7th (Fri), contact AWIA.
ChAT-ba :
‘Ch’: Chinese,
‘A’: Aizu,
‘T’: Together, and
‘吧/-ba’: ‘Let’s!’ in Chinese.
Newsletter Prep and Refreshments
Help us to prepare our newsletters for mailing! On the last Saturday of every month, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM,
AWIA members gather at the AWIA to fold and mail next month’s edition of the newsletter.
Come enjoy talking with other members while you help out the association. It’s also an excellent chance to put your Japanese to use!
■Date: July 26 (Sat)
■Time: from 1:30 pm
■Place: Aizu Wakamatsu International Association Office
🍁Autumn Japanese Classes will be start!Give your Japanese skills a boost!
The AWIA will soon be starting our autumn semester of Japanese language courses. With the aid of our experienced volunteer teachers, we offer courses ranging from beginner-level to advanced. Our classes strike a balance between reading, writing, and conversational skills. Class sizes are small, and some students may even have 1 on 1 lessons! Online lessons are also available on request.
Come kick-start your Japanese skills with us this spring!!
[Time]:
★Day Course: Every Friday 10:00~11:30
Sep 5 - Nov 21 12 classes
★Night Course: Every Thursday 18:30~20:00
Sep 4 - Nov 20 12 classes
[Place]: Aizu City Learning Center(Keiko-do), 3F
[Cost] : AWIA members ￥4000,
non-members ￥6000
[How to Sign Up]:
Please contact the AWIA and let us know your desired time slot by Wednesday, August 27th.
TEL:0242-27-3703 EMAIL:aizukokusai@awia.jp
Online Japanese Class!
The Aizu Wakamatsu International Association is now offering online Japanese language classes!
Study from home at the time that works best for you! Our volunteer teachers will work with you to match your language level and study goals.
【Time】：
Choose your preferred 1-hour time slot between 10:00 and 20:30 any day of the week.
*There may be cases where a student’s first choice time slot is unavailable.
【Number of Classes】：
12 Sessions / 1hr per session
【Place】：Online via Zoom or Skype
【Fee】：
4,000 JPY for 12 Sessions (Annual AWIA membership of 2,000JPY is required to register.)
【How to Register】：
Contact the AWIA by phone or email with your three preferred time slots.
EMAIL: mail@awia.jp TEL: 0242-27-3703
WEB: http://awia.jp
*Most classes are 1 on 1, but there may be cases where 2 or more students share the same time slot.
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Children Nihongo Hiroba
Does your child struggle with Japanese in school? Does he or she always feel one step behind everyone else in class? Let us help! Going to school in a foreign language is challenging, but your child is not alone. At Children Nihongo Hiroba, your child can meet, speak and study with other people just like them! We offer a space to address any questions your child may have about school work or Japanese, and give them the opportunity to use their native language.
[When]:
The 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month,
15：00 ～17：00 (depending on child’s age and needs)
[Where]:
Aizu-Wakamatsu International Association
(5th floor of the Lion D’or Garden on Shinmei Dori)
[Price]: ￥2,000
(in addition to the AWIA annual membership fee of ￥2,000)
[For]:
Non-native speakers of Japanese ages 6-18.
[Inquiries & Registration]:
Aizu-Wakamatsu International Association
mail@awia.jp or 0242-27-3704
Important Notice!
Due to low foot traffic, the Aizuwakamatsu International Association Office will be CLOSED on Sundays starting in July.
We will continue holding events on Sundays but our office will be closed to visitors. Stop by anytime from Tuesday to Saturday~ We would love to see you.
New Open Hours &
New Email Address
**Office now open from 9:30-17:30**
(old hours: 9:00-17:45)
We are changing our office hours to better serve you. Our office will now open from 9:30am and close at 17:30. But don’t worry!! If you cannot make it to our open hours, please contact us through email or telephone ahead of time, and we will do our best to help you.
**NEW EMAIL : aizukokusai[@]awia.jp**
Our original email address, mail@awia.jp has been in use since AWIA transitioned to email. Due to this, we get an enormous amount of SPAM. In an attempt to reduce time spent sorting through to find real correspondence, we are transitioning to a new address. Please update your address books, safe lists, and records to stay in touch!
Multilingual Information
Yorisoi Hotline
Are you having a problem with your visa, nationality, family, work, everyday living, discrimination, domestic violence, confinement, or human trafficking?Please call us about any problem you may have. Your privacy will be protected. This is a toll-free number.
Yorisoi Hotline English よりそいホットライン(Free telephone consultation): 0120-279-226
Website: Free Telephone consultation service for foreign languages and foreign people
Telephone Consultation for medical matters
（AMDA国際医療情報センター AMDA Medical Information Center）
Help you to find medical institutions for you and provide information on healthcare and welfare system in Japan.
Website: Telephone Consultation for medical matters (AMDA Medical Information Center / AMDA国際医療情報センター)