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【From Yamagata Prefecture】Discover Yamagata 2023 Tour No.1 MEET A SAMURAI(June 17th Sat.)
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From NHK World-Japan: Mask-wearing recommendation in Japan to lift in March
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Message from the Immigration Services Agency of Japan
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Friday, January 27th – Legal Consultations for Foreign Residents
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Yamagata CIR Instagram
【From Yamagata Prefecture】Discover Yamagata 2023 Tour No.1 MEET A SAMURAI(June 17th Sat.)
Yamagata Experience Bus Tour ー Discover Yamagata 2023
International residents, why not join our free tour to experience all the joys Yamagata has to offer?

📰From NHK World-Japan: Mask-wearing recommendation in Japan to lift in March📰
On February 10th the Japanese government announced that starting in March wearing masks indoors and outdoors will be up to the discretion of the citizen.
Check out the NHK World-Japan article here!
Message from the Immigration Services Agency of Japan
For those who have concerns regarding COVID-19, please check out the updated support measure from the Immigration Bureau of Japan. This information was updated on January 1st, 2023.
You can view the updated information in simple Japanese here
Consultation times: 10:00~11:00 【Registration closed】
11:00~12:00 【Registration open】
Consultations are one hour per person.

Yamagata CIR Instagram
Hello!
Jess, the UK CIR (Coordinator for International Relations) has started an Instagram account📸
She’ll showcase her work as a CIR in the city and matters regarding Yamagata tourism🍒
👉You can follow the account on Instagram @yamagata_cir 👈

Foreigner Support Training in Case of Disasters, Sunday, November 13, 2022 11:00~15:00👨👩👨👩
Go to visit dangerous places in the region by bus and experience being a victim of disaster.
When: Sunday, November 13, 2022 11:00~15:00
Where: Shinjo Citizen`s Plaza (Shinjo-shi Otemachi 1-60)
Participants: 20 people ~ foreigners and their friends
Free of charge
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Japanese Courses in Yamagata Prefecture
For those looking to level up their Japanese, we have updated our Japanese course information page!
There are many course options all over the prefecture.
Please check out our Japanese course information page to find a course that’s right for you!

Can we travel to Japan now?
The answer is YES! As of October 11, 2022, individual tourist can now enter Japan.
Here is a brief summary of the changes of what is required to enter:
- Unless you are showing symptoms of a suspected COVID-19 infection, you will not need to show negative COVID-19 test results
- You will need to show proof of being fully vaccinated
- Upon arrival in Japan, you may be required to complete some documentation and download several smartphone applications
- if you don’t have a smartphone you can rent one at the airport
Remember to follow the safety instructions and measures in the places you visit in Japan!
Please view the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for more details about the changes.
For foreigners -Flower arrangement / Learning Japanese-
■Flower arrangement
Special class for foreigners who enjoy flower arrangement for the first time.
An Ikebana professor will explain it using plain Japanese.
It’s free of charge, join us!
Date and time: 11th September (Sunday) 16:00-17:30
Place: AIRY training room (Kajo Central 2F)
Professor: Ms. Sato Tansei (Sogetsu Ikebana)
Apply (Google form)

■Japanese class
1 Intermediate class
■From 6th September to 13th December, 18:30-20:30
Every Tuesday, 15 class
■Focusing on writing and speaking
■At AIRY training room (Kajo Central 2F)
■Fee: 5,000 yen (1,000 yen for AIRY members)
2 JLPT N3 class
■From 23rd August to 6th December, 18:30-20:30
Every Tuesday and Thursday, 30 class
■Prepare to take JLPT N3
■At AIRY training room (Kajo Central 2F)
■Fee: 9,000 yen (5,000 yen for AIRY members)
