Reviewed on 27 September 2026. These are edited English summaries of the current Japanese news articles, not automatic translations.

English, Japanese and JLPT classes

Tuesday English classes run from 9:00–11:30 am, followed by English Conversation Time, 11:35 am–12:05 pm. The September announcement introduces conversation practice with a teacher from Australia.

The Japanese Language Classes, also called “Nihongo Salon”, meet on Thursdays and Saturdays, 10:00–11:30 am. A salon here means a friendly learning group.

A course preparing learners for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) was also announced. Ask the association about levels, costs and availability.

Original English class announcement ↗ (external website)

Original JLPT announcement ↗ (external website)

2027 kindergarten and after-school childcare

September Facebook posts introduced applications for:

• After-school childcare clubs (gakudo / hokago jido kurabu): supervised care for primary-school children after school
• Municipal kindergartens (yochien): early-childhood education before primary school
• Certified centres for early-childhood education and care (kodomo-en), preschool department: the education section referred to as “yoji-bu” in the announcement

2027 is “Reiwa 9” in the Japanese calendar. Check that you are reading the 2027 application guidance. Some city webpages may still display older-year information. Confirm eligibility, deadlines and required documents with the city.

Facebook: 2027 after-school childcare announcement ↗ (external website)

Facebook: 2027 kindergarten announcement ↗ (external website)

Fukuroi City: after-school childcare ↗ (external website)

Fukuroi City: kindergartens and certified centres ↗ (external website)

Child-rearing allowance notice

A 7 September post gives information about payments of the child-rearing allowance for eligible single-parent and other households. This is the allowance called “jido fuyo teate”, not the general child allowance.

Read the original allowance notice ↗ (external website)

City services and events

Certificate printing at convenience stores was suspended

15–17 September 2026. Fukuroi City announced a temporary suspension of its convenience-store certificate printing service. Check the city’s notice before planning to use it.

Official suspension notice (Japanese) ↗ (external website)

Kayaking and plogging on the Haranoya River

A September post introduces a MIZBERING FUKUROI activity. Plogging means picking up litter while jogging or exercising outdoors. Check the organiser’s information for the event date, age requirements, price, application deadline and spaces.

This was announced in September; that does not mean the event takes place in September.

Read the original event announcement ↗ (external website)

Organiser’s registration information ↗ (external website)

City newsletters in English and Portuguese

The 1 September post announced the September issues of the city’s multilingual newsletters.

FUKUROI NEWSLETTER — English ↗ (external website)

Boletim Informativo de Fukuroi — Portuguese ↗ (external website)

For applications or questions about city programmes and external events, contact the organisation listed in the original announcement. Our consultation service can help you understand where to ask.