Welcome to Kobe!

Let’s make connections using Japanese!

There are many foreign nationals living in Kobe.

The Kobe International Community Center (KICC) supports people who want to learn Japanese at three locations: Shin-Nagata, Sannomiya Nihongo Plaza, and Mikage Nihongo Plaza.

• Conversational Japanese Classes for Beginners

  This is a beginner Japanese language class conducted in a classroom setting by a professional Japanese language teacher.

• Japanese Study Support Program

  One-on-one sessions between KICC supporters (volunteers) and learners.