Sports Day Event! "Rainbow Tournament" will be held on October 24.  (26.10.14)

Fall Japanese language course will start on November 12. (26.10.7)

Our fall Japanese language course (30 lessons) will start on November 12, 2026.  We will accept applications on and after October 19.  Please check here for more details.  →https://nakalounge.jp/en/classroom

Application for "Hajimete" class is closed. (26.10.19)

The 4th course of "Hajimete" Japanese language class will start on November 17, 2026.  Application is now closed.

Please check here for more details.  →https://nakalounge.jp/en/classroom

We offer 'Living Guidance' for foreign residents. (26.8.28)

To All Foreign Residents of Naka Ward,

The Naka International Lounge offers a video guidance program called "Information on Daily Life" for new residents.
We provide essential information to help you live comfortably and securely in your neighborhood, as well as details on available support services.
Please feel free to visit the lounge!

https://nakalife.city.yokohama.lg.jp/en/

Waitlist registrations for "Hajimete" class→Closed (26.7.23)

The third course of "Hajimete" Japanese language class is currently open for the waitlist. →Registration Closed

Please check here for more details.  →https://nakalounge.jp/en/classroom

“Naka Ward Town News (Summer, 2026)" was released. (26.7.10)

The latest newsletter by Naka Ward, Naka Ward Town News, is now available in both English and Chinese.
The special feature is  "Bicycle violations also carry fines!"  Please check it out!  (The Naka International Lounge helps create articles for this multilingual newsletter.)
https://www.c ity.yokohama.lg.jp/naka/kurashi/kyodo_manabi/kyodo_shien/tabunka/koho_tagengo.html

The 3rd course of "Hajimete" class will start on August 25, 2026. (26.7.8)

The third course of "Hajimete" Japanese language class will start on August 25, 2026.  Registration will open on Tuesday, July 23.

Please check here for more details.  →https://nakalounge.jp/en/classroom

Updated: List of Japanese language classes by volunteers (26.5.22)

We have updated the list of Japanese language classes by volunteers in Naka Ward.  Please refer to it on the “Japanese Classes” page. https://nakalounge.jp/en/classroom

The 2nd course of "Hajimete" class will start on June 18, 2026. (26.5.8)

The second course of "Hajimete" Japanese language class will start on June 18, 2026.  Registration will open on Tuesday, May 19.

Please check here for more details.  →https://nakalounge.jp/en/classroom

“Naka Ward Town News (Spring, 2026)" was released. (26.4.20)

The latest newsletter by Naka Ward, Naka Ward Town News, is now available in both English and Chinese.
The special feature is  "Join in neighborhood association activities!"  Please check it out!  (The Naka International Lounge helps create articles for this multilingual newsletter.)
https://www.c ity.yokohama.lg.jp/naka/kurashi/kyodo_manabi/kyodo_shien/tabunka/koho_tagengo.html