6 WAYS TO JOIN
Find your way to get involved
Choose what fits your time and interests.
Great for foreign residents
Share your culture
Introduce your country, food or language at events.
One-time visits welcome
Cultural events
Tanabata in yukata, flower and hina doll visits, speech contest, Zen meditation and more.
To keep learning
Take one of our classes
English, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, ikebana and more. Try one class for free.
Students and families
Home visit
International students spend a day with a Japanese family.
Support our activities
Become a member
Individual ¥2,000, family ¥3,000, corporate ¥10,000 a year.
HOME VISIT
Home Visit for international students
International students who love Japan and study Japanese hard spend a day with your family.
Applications closedHome Visit (Sun, 8 Nov) — applications are now closed
Thank you for applying / Volunteer staff are welcome at any time
| Meeting place | Fukuroi International Exchange Center (our office, next to the post office) |
|---|---|
| Looking for | International students / host families |
| What you do | Cook together, take a walk, play karuta and more. No special hospitality is needed. |
| Last year | 10 students and 10 host families took part |
| Apply | Applications are now closed. (Questions: phone 0538-43-8070 or email fifa25-a@office.tnc.ne.jp) |
A typical day
Making takoyaki together
Cooking and eating together is a great way to start talking.
Playing karuta with children
Families with small children are very welcome.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer staff wanted
Why not join us? International exchange starts with a simple “hello”.
You don’t need good Japanese — a smile and a kind heart are enough!
VOLUNTEER 1
Language salons
Help people understand each other’s cultures through conversation, whatever their language or nationality.
VOLUNTEER 2
Events
Help people experience and share Japanese and world cultures: yukata dressing, tea ceremony, calligraphy and more.
VOLUNTEER 3
Kids support
Help children and young people grow their curiosity, see the world and love learning.
Visits and trials are welcome at any time. If you continue as a volunteer, we generally ask you to become a member (individual ¥2,000 a year). Please feel free to contact us.
MEMBERSHIP
Become a member
Our activities are supported by members’ fees.
| Individual | ¥2,000 a year |
|---|---|
| Family | ¥3,000 a year (two or more people in the same household) |
| Corporate | ¥10,000 a year (companies and groups) |
*Membership runs from April to the following March.
Member benefits
- Take classes at member prices
- Join the Portuguese, Korean and Spanish salons for free
- Receive our newsletter and event information
- Take part in our annual general meeting
How to join
| 1 Contact us | Tell us by phone or email that you would like to join |
|---|---|
| 2 Application form | We will give or send you a paper form |
| 3 Pay the fee | Please pay at our office |
HOW TO JOIN
3 steps to join
Check the Japanese & events page to see what is on. Dates and places are listed.
Call 0538-43-8070 or send us an email. English or easy Japanese is fine.
Tell us your name at reception. You can start by visiting or with a free trial.
FAQ
- My Japanese is not good. Can I join?
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Yes. You are welcome even if your Japanese is just beginning. Please feel free to ask us.
- Can I visit or try first?
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Yes. Visits and trials are welcome at any time. Except for the Japanese courses, you can try one class for free.
- Can I start in the middle of the year?
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Yes. You can join classes at any time.
- Can I bring my children?
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We have English classes for elementary school children and programs for parents and children. Please ask us.
Contact & access
Feel free to ask us anything. English and easy Japanese are welcome.
| Opening hours | Mon–Fri 9:00–16:00 / Sat 9:00–12:00 |
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| Closed | Sundays and public holidays |
| Parking | Available |
| Address | 1-1-15 Araya, Fukuroi, Shizuoka 437-0013 Fukuroi International Exchange Center (next to Fukuroi Post Office) |
| Access | 15-min walk from JR Fukuroi Station, North Exit (北口) Every day: Akiha Bus to “Chuocho Shiyakusho Iriguchi (中央町・市役所入口)”, 7-min walk Weekdays only: bus to “Fukuroi Shiyakusho (袋井市役所)”, 3-min walk |
| Fax | 0538-43-8068 |
| fifa25-a@office.tnc.ne.jp |