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      <title>Business Japanese Course</title>
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【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...</description>
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      <title>Hiwasa Sea Turtle Festival with Yukata Experience</title>
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      <description>Hiwasa Sea Turtle Festival with Yukata Experience

Why not enjoy the Hiwasa Sea Turtle Festival while wearing a traditional Japanese yukata?

Event Details


	Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
	Time: From 4:00 PM
	Location: Hiwasa, Minami Town, Tokushima Prefecture
	Capacity: 20 participants


How to Apply

If you would like to participate, please send the following information:


	Name
	Nationality
	Current Address
	Phone Number


For more details, please see the flyer.

Organizer

Minami Multic...</description>
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      <title>Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4 Preparation Course</title>
      <link>https://www.topia.ne.jp/english/docs/2026060100021/</link>
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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...</description>
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      <title>Pension Seminar for Foreign Residents 2026</title>
      <link>https://www.topia.ne.jp/english/docs/2026060100045/</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:12:03 +0900</pubDate>
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      <title>International Football Exchange（postponed）</title>
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      <description>This event has been postponed to June 14, 2026 due to rain.

Would you like to enjoy international exchange through football?

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・Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026　→　June 14, 2026

・Time: 13:00 – 18:00

・Venue: Akuigawa Riverside Ground　https://maps.app.goo.gl/NujDJrzhAUdccRSW6

・Participating Teams: Nepal Team / Vietnam Team / Vietnam–Myanmar–Japan United Team / Indonesia Team

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There are no nationality restrictions. Everyone is welcome to come and support the teams!

Same-day particip...</description>
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      <title>Free Work and Job Consultation near Tokushima Station</title>
      <link>https://www.topia.ne.jp/english/docs/2026052300026/</link>
      <description>Do you have any problems or worries at work?

You can talk about anything, including workplace harassment, dismissal, resignation, and other work-related concerns.

&amp;nbsp;

Lawyers, labor union representatives, and company managers will listen to your concerns.

The consultation is free of charge, and your privacy will be protected.

Each consultation is limited to 60 minutes per person.

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・Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026

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・Place: Civic Center 4th Floor (Amico Building)　https://map...</description>
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      <title>2026 Tokushima Prefecture Japanese Speech Contest: Call for Participants!</title>
      <link>https://www.topia.ne.jp/english/docs/2026040300069/</link>
      <description>&amp;nbsp;

We are now taking applicatison for the 2026 Tokushima Prefecture Japanese Speech Contest.&amp;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...</description>
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      <title>Let's Study Japanese Online! (TOPIA's online class 2026)　※Application Closed （April 28, 2026）</title>
      <link>https://www.topia.ne.jp/english/docs/2026040300038/</link>
      <description>

★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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      <title>Houterasu Tokushima "Free Legal Consultation For Foreign Residents"</title>
      <link>https://www.topia.ne.jp/english/docs/2026040200031/</link>
      <description>

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法テラス無料法律相談会チラシ_英語（English Flyer）[PDF：285KB]
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      <title>Japanese Classes at TOPIA　</title>
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      <description>Japanese Classes at TOPIA











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





&amp;nbsp;New Schedule! 2026 April&amp;nbsp;- 2026 September 

Japanese Class Schedule2026[PDF：216KB]

Japanese Class Calendar2026[PDF：459KB]

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We also offer childcare services on certain days of the week.
For more information, please see the following:

Childcare Services(172KBytes)


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Tokushima-themed Teaching Res...</description>
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