Shinagawa-ku International Friendship Association (SIFA) Class

1. Japanese-Language Classes for Foreign Residents
Dates and time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, from September 26 through December 5 (total of twenty classes), excluding November 23.
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:
• Part I—For those learning Japanese for the first time: Morning, afternoon and evening classes
• Part II—For those who have studied Japanese before and can write hiragana and katakana: Afternoon and evening classes
• Part III—For those with everyday conversational skills: Afternoon and evening classes
Location: SIFA
Eligibility: Eighteen foreign residents per course (on a first-paid, first-served basis)
Tuition: 7,000 yen per course (textbook fee included)
Babysitting: Preschoolers two years old and older are accepted; five children per morning, afternoon and evening class (on a first-paid, first-served basis)
Notes: 1. 5,000 yen per child
2. Children in the second grade of elementary school and younger will be accepted for the evening class.

2. Ikebana (Flower Arrangement) Class
Dates and time: Fridays, from September 15 through December 8, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (total of twelve classes), excluding November 3.
Location: SIFA
Eligibility: Twelve foreign residents and eight Japanese residents (selected by lottery)
Tuition: 16,000 yen
Application deadline: August 8 (Tue.)
Note: Must be received by this date.

For the above-mentioned programs
Application: Please fill out the application form on SIFA’s website, or send a postcard or fax. Please include the name of the class you wish to join (add the course and time for Japanese-language class), your address, postal code, name, age, gender and daytime 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: http://www.sifa.or.jp/)
Note: Only one application per person is accepted.