Overview of What AIRY Does

Japanese Language Class:

AIRY Japanese Language Course
Referrals for tutoring opportunities
Workshops for Japanese language educators

International Exchange Activities:

Monthly events and lectures
Seminars and workshops for individuals and international exchange organizations

Counseling for Foreign Residents:

Counseling service in foreign languages (Chinese, Korean, English, Portuguese, Tagalog, and Vietnamese)

Newsletters:

“AIRY” Newsletter (Japanese) – 3 times a year
“Face to Face” Multilingual Newsletter (Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean) – 3 times a year

Facilities:

Multilingual Library with children’s books, fiction, and non-fiction books in various languagles, including a plentiful supply of English, Chinese, and Korean books.

Open salon for use of the public

Resources:

Bulletin board for event information in Yamagata Prefecture
Study abroad information
Foreign newspaper and magazines (such as the weekly Times magazine)

Supporting Other Organizations:

Directory of International Exchange Organizations within Yamagata Prefecture
Funding support for private international exchange organizations
Registration and referral of international exchange volunteers