The first course of "Hajimete" class will start on May 14, 2026. (26.4.8)

The first course of "Hajimete" Japanese language class will start on May 14, 2026.  Waitlist available.  Please check here for more details.  →https://nakalounge.jp/en/classroom

Spring Japanese language course will start on May 12. (26.3.13)

Our spring Japanese language course (30 lessons) will start on May 12, 2026.  We will accept applications on and after April 2.  Please check here for more details.  →https://nakalounge.jp/en/classroom

“Naka Ward Town News (Winter, 2026)" was released. (26.1.9)

The latest newsletter by Naka Ward, Naka Ward Town News, is now available in both English and Chinese.
The special feature is  "Understanding Japan's Three Important Public Systems: Health Insurance, Pensions, and Taxes"  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

Year-End and New Year Closure for the Naka Lounge (25.12.24)

We will be closed during the year-end and New Year holidays, as follows:
December 28, 2025, to January 4, 2026. 

This year's service will end at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 27.  We will reopen at 9:15 a.m. on January 5, 2026.

The 6th course of "Hajimete" class will start on February 10, 2026. (25.12.19)

The 6th course of "Hajimete" Japanese language class will start on February 10, 2026.  Applications will be accepted by phone (TEL: 045-210-0667) or in person from 10:00 am, January 8.  Please check here for more details.  →https://nakalounge.jp/en/classroom

Detailed programs of Naka Ward Multi-cultural Festival (25.12.5)

The 5th course of "Hajimete" class will start on January 6, 2026. (25.11.26)

The 5th course of "Hajimete" Japanese language class will start on January 6, 2026.  Applications will be accepted by phone (TEL: 045-210-0667) or in person from 10:00 am, December 4.  Please check here for more details.  →https://nakalounge.jp/en/classroom

“Naka Ward Multicultural Festival" will be held on December 13.  (25.11.19)

“Naka Ward Town News (Autumn, 2025)" is now available. (25.10.8)

This newsletter (Naka Ward Town News) is published by Naka Ward in English and Chinese.
Special feature: "Get a Health Checkup (Kenshin)!"
Please check it out. （Naka International Lounge cooperates in creating articles of the newsletter.)
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/naka/kurashi/kyodo_manabi/kyodo_shien/tabunka/koho_tagengo.html

The 4th course of "Hajimete" class will start on November 13. (25.10.3)

The 4th ourse of "Hajimete" Japanese language class will start on November 13, 2025.  Applications will be accepted by phone (TEL: 045-210-0667) or in person from 10:00 am, October 14.  Please check here for more details.  →https://nakalounge.jp/en/classroom