Shinagawa-ku International Friendship Association (SIFA) Announcements

1. Japanese-Language Classes for Foreign Residents
Dates and time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from September 27 through December 6 (total of twenty classes)
Morning class: 10:00 a.m. to noon
Afternoon class: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Evening class: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Courses:
For those learning Japanese for the first time: Morning, afternoon and evening classes
For those who have studied Japanese before and can write hiragana and katakana: Afternoon and evening classes
For those with everyday conversational skills: Afternoon and evening classes
Eligibility: Eighteen foreign residents who live or work in Shinagawa (on a first-paid, first-served basis)
Tuition: 7,000 yen per course (textbook fee included)
Babysitting: Age range is from three to five years old; five children per morning and afternoon class (on a first-paid, first-served basis)
Notes:
1. 5,000 yen per child
2. There is no babysitting service for the evening classes.

2. Ikebana (Flower Arranging) Class
Dates and time: Fridays, from September 16 through December 2, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (total of twelve classes)
Eligibility: Twelve foreign residents and eight Japanese residents who live or work in Shinagawa (selected by lottery)
Tuition: 16,000 yen

For the above-mentioned programs
Location/To apply: Fill out an application form on SIFA’s website, or send a postcard or fax (must be received by August 9 (Tue.) for ikebana class). Please include the name of the class you wish to join (for the Japanese-language classes, please write down the desired class and course), your address, postal code, name (with furigana), age, gender and telephone number. If you work in Shinagawa City, please include the name, address and telephone number of your place of employment. If you are a foreign resident, please include your nationality. (Address: Shinagawa City Office Dai-san Chosha 4F, 2-1-36 Hiromachi, 140-0005, Tel: 5742-6517, Fax: 5742-6518, website: www.sifa.or.jp/)
Notes: Only one application per person is accepted.