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  <title>Announcement | とくしま多文化共生支援センター</title>
  <updated>2026-08-25T15:18:15+09:00</updated>
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    <title>【Announcement from Another Organization】World Masters Games 2027 KANSAI – Volunteer Recruitment</title>
    <updated>2026-08-25T15:18:15+09:00</updated>
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      <![CDATA[The World Masters Games 2027 KANSAI will be held in&nbsp;May 2027.

&nbsp;

Volunteers are currently being recruited to help make the event a success.

Would you like to help welcome people coming to Tokushima from around the world?

&nbsp;

★ Volunteer Information Sessions ★

・Western Area (Mima Government Building):&nbsp;September 15 (Tuesday), from 2:00 p.m.

・Online (Google Meet):&nbsp;September 16 (Wednesday), from 7:00 p.m.

・Eastern Area (Tokushima Prefectural Government Office, 11th f...]]>
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      <name>国際戦略センター</name>
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    <title>【Announcement from Another Organization】Support Course for Obtaining a Japanese Driver's License for Foreign Residents</title>
    <updated>2026-07-31T10:54:47+09:00</updated>
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      <![CDATA[Learn Japan's traffic rules, obtain a driver's license, and make it useful for your work and daily life!

&nbsp;

Please apply using the URL below.
https://nihonjobs.pref.tokushima.lg.jp/information/1854/

&nbsp;

外国人のための運転免許取得支援講座チラシ[PDF：2.04MB]
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    <id>tag:www.topia.ne.jp,2026:/english/docs/2026071400028/</id>
    <title>Applications for the Arasowa-ren Dance Troupe 2026 is Now Closed</title>
    <updated>2026-07-14T11:16:01+09:00</updated>
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      <![CDATA[

As we received many applications we are at full capacity now, so we will be closing applications for Arasowa-ren 2026.

We would like to thank everyone for their applications.

&nbsp;

Tokushima Prefectural International Exchange Association (TOPIA)

&nbsp;Arasowa-ren Excecutive Committee


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    <id>tag:www.topia.ne.jp,2026:/english/docs/2026061100020/</id>
    <title>JLPT N3 Preparation Course</title>
    <updated>2026-06-11T16:43:40+09:00</updated>
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      <![CDATA[Let's study together for the December 2026 Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)!

&nbsp;

&nbsp;

・Schedule: July 27, 2026 (Mon) – December 2, 2026 (Wed)　Every Monday and Wednesday, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM

&nbsp;

・Total Classes: 34 sessions (51 hours)

&nbsp;

・No Classes On: August 12 (Wed)／September 21 (Mon)／September 23 (Wed)／October 12 (Mon)／November 23 (Mon)

&nbsp;

・Format: Online (Zoom)

&nbsp;

・Course Content: Grammar／Vocabulary／Kanji／Reading／Listening／Practice Tests／Comprehensive Re...]]>
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    <id>tag:www.topia.ne.jp,2026:/english/docs/2026060100106/</id>
    <title>Business Japanese Course</title>
    <updated>2026-06-02T12:58:19+09:00</updated>
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      <![CDATA[Business Japanese Course

【Course Period】

July 1, 2026 (Wed) – December 7, 2026 (Mon)

Twice a week (Mondays and Wednesdays)

【Time】

19:00–20:30

July 1 only: 19:00–21:00

【Contents】

"Business Japanese Course" (July 1 – November 18)

◇ Learn Japanese language skills necessary for the workplace

Instructor: JTM Tokushima Japanese Network

"Employment and Workplace Retention Support Course" (From November 25)

◇ Learn from specialists about the laws and systems necessary for working in Japan...]]>
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    <title>Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4 Preparation Course</title>
    <updated>2026-06-01T16:57:00+09:00</updated>
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      <![CDATA[
Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4 Preparation Course

Course Period:

June 21, 2026 (Sunday) – December 1, 2026 (Tuesday)


	43 online classes
	3 in-person classes
	Total: 80 hours


Class Schedule:Online Classes


	Tuesdays and Thursdays
	7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (90 minutes)
	Via Zoom


In-Person Classes


	June 21, 2026 (Sunday)
	September 27, 2026 (Sunday)
	November 29, 2026 (Sunday)


Time: 10:00 AM – 3:45 PM
(Includes a 1-hour lunch break)

Venue:
Workpia Tokushima, 2nd Floor, Meeting Roo...]]>
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    <title>2026 Tokushima Prefecture Japanese Speech Contest: Call for Participants!</title>
    <updated>2026-04-03T18:22:03+09:00</updated>
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      <![CDATA[&nbsp;

We are now taking applicatison for the 2026 Tokushima Prefecture Japanese Speech Contest.&nbsp;

Why not give a speech in Japanese about your experiences living in Tokushima, things you have found interesting or surprising, or about your home country?

This contest is a great opportunity to express your thoughts and take a new step forward.Let’s put your daily experiences and ideas into words and share them with a wider audience.

In addition, a new division for junior and senior high...]]>
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    <title>Let's Study Japanese Online! (TOPIA's online class 2026)　※Application Closed （April 28, 2026）</title>
    <updated>2026-04-03T18:05:00+09:00</updated>
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      <![CDATA[

★Please fill in the required information in the Excel file below and send it by email.★

TOPIA's online class application form (English)[XLSX：13.7KB]
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    <id>tag:www.topia.ne.jp,2019:/english/docs/2018083000051/</id>
    <title>Japanese Classes at TOPIA　</title>
    <updated>2026-03-05T09:00:00+09:00</updated>
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      <![CDATA[Japanese Classes at TOPIA











&nbsp;


TOPIA offers Japanese Classes for foreign nationals residing in Tokushima.
For more information, please see the following:





&nbsp;New Schedule! 2026 September&nbsp;- 2027 March

TOPIA Japanese Classes Schedule 2026 Term2 (September to March)[PDF：203KB]

TOPIA Japanese Classes Calendar 2026 Term2 (September to March)[PDF：360KB]

&nbsp;

We also offer childcare services on certain days of the week.
For more information, please see the following:...]]>
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    <title>2025 Japan National Census</title>
    <updated>2025-09-19T15:39:06+09:00</updated>
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      <![CDATA[The census is the most important statistical survey in Japan. It is conducted once every five years and covers all people living in Japan (including non-Japanese people) and their households.

&nbsp;

The purpose of the census is to understand the actual conditions of people and households in Japan and to obtain basic data for various administrative measures and other programs such as improving the living environment and disaster prevention planning.

&nbsp;

Census documents will be delivere...]]>
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      <email>topia@topia.ne.jp</email>
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