1st（tues）
MIEA Station (Spring Edition) Issue

An Introduction of MIEA's activities and general everyday information (4 editions per year)

1st、4th、8th、11th、15th
（5 in total）
9：00-10：00
Tai-Chi class

Do you want to experience meditation while exercising?
Kite Mite Matsudo Plaza Square

4th（fri） to the 21st（mon）
Subsidies for International Exchange Organisations application period.

MIEA will provide partial subsidies for volunteer citizen organisations that are connected with International Exchange and Collaboration activities

8th（tues）9：00〜
Applications open
Beginner Japanese 1st semester

Signups begin on the 8th of April (Tues) from 9am
※People who sign up for the first time are required to apply for the classes directly at our office.
Childcare support available. (MIEA will partially subsidise the childcare fees for children that are placed in childcare facilities during the classes)

Thursdays from the 10th to 3rd Jul
（No classes on 8th, 22nd May, 12th Jun） 10：30-12：00
Intermediate English(10 classes)

〜Get close to Agatha Christie！〜A thrilling mystery novel. Read 「The Mysterious Affair at Styles」and discuss who the culprit could be.
※There is planned to be a follow up course for this class in the autumn
※There is planned to be a follow up
Matsudo City Tourism Association 2F Hall

From the 15th（Tues） to 25th June（Wed）
Recruitment period for Matsudo City English Speech Contest for High
School Students
※Date of the event 16th Aug（Sat）

We are looking for non-english native high school students to participate in this contest.
Matsudo Municipal Theatre

Tuesdays from the 15th to 15th of July
（No classes on the 29th Apr, 6th, 20th, 27th May,）
Beginner German(9 classes)

Learn about Germany in a fun way through various themes, focusing on conversation. Further classes
Matsudo City Tourism Association 2F Hall

Saturdays from the 19th to 27th Sep
Intermediate Korean semester 1（18 classes）

improve your understanding of Korean.
Kokusai Yuko Room

Saturdays from the 19th to 27th Sep
Beginner Korean semester 1（18 classes）

Using simple grammar, let's try speaki
Kokusai Yuko Room

9th、13th、16th、20th、23rd、27th
（6 in total）
9:00-10:00
Tai-Chi class

Do you want to experience meditation while exercising?
Worker’s hall

8th(Thur)
Intermediate Japanese(Total 36 classes)

Learn immediately useful Intermediate Japanese for work related purposes.

From the 7th（Wed） to 15th Jul（Tues）
Beginner Japanese Classes Semester 1

Signups begin on the 8th of April (Tues) from 9am
※People who sign up for the first time are required to apply for the classes directly at our office.
Childcare support available. (MIEA will partially subsidise the childcare fees for children that are placed in
Kokusai Yuko Room

10th（Sat）
13：30-15：00
Intermediate German Classes Deutschland-Labor

Focusing on specific topics, practice listening, writing, and reading in
Matsudo City Tourism Association 2F Hall

Thursdays From the 14th to 16th Jul
15：45-17：15
Starting from scratch Vietnamese Course

Enjoy travelling and ordering food through the Vietnamese learnt in this course. As a part of this course,
Kokusai Yuko Room

From the 15th（Thur） to 31st（Sat）
28th Matsudo International Cultural Ambassador Recruitment

Seeking volunteers to introduce their own country's culture, arts, and customs, as well as those of countries they have stayed in.

Fridays from the 16th to 18th Jul
15：15-16：45
Beginner Chinese semester 1(10 classes)

Learn simple greetings and everyday Chinese in an enjoyable way.
Kokusai Yuko Room

3rd、6th、10th、13th、17th、20th、24th、27th（6 in total）
9:00-10:00
Tai-Chi class

Do you want to experience meditation while exercising?
Worker’s hall

7th（Sat）
13：30-15：00
Intermediate German Classes
Deutschland-Labor

Focusing on specific topics, practicelistening, writing, and reading inGerman
Matsudo City Tourism Association 2F Hall

7th（Sat）
English 10：30-12：00
Mandarin（Taiwan）13：00-
Language Salon

"Would you like to interact "casually," "freely," and "enjoyably" with native speakers?
Bunka Hall

From the 19th to 22nd Jan
(1st and 3rd Thurs of the month)
Easy Japanese for Caregiving Situations Class

A Japanese class for beginners who have completed the introductory level classes, focusing on caregiving.
Kokusai Yuko Room

21（Sat）
10：00〜12：30
13：30〜16：00
Samurai Armour Experience for Foreign Residents

TOJO MUSEUM OF HISTORY

1st（Tues）
"MIEA Station" 'Summer Issue'

An Introduction of MIEA's activities and general lifestyle information (4 Editions per year)

1st（Tues）
"Wa & Rin" Report

MIEA's Annual Report

8th(Tue)
13：30-15：00
Coffee Brewing Class ｂｙ ＲＩＮＯ ＳＥＮＬＥＷＡ

Matsudo Civic Hall

12th（Sat）
13：30-15：00
Intermediate German Classes
Deutschland-Labor

"Focusing on specific topics, practice listening, writing, and reading in German
Matsudo City Tourism Association 2F Hall

12th（Sat）
English 10：30-12：00
Mandarin（Taiwan）13：00-
Language Salon

"Would you like to interact "casually," "freely," and "enjoyably" with native speakers?
Bunka Hall

12th（Sat）
12：30〜14：30
Matsudo Ibunka Exchange Club 〜The Return of the Kaiwa Club〜

Let's interact with many people through conversations and games!
Kokusai Yuko Room

30th（Wed）
10：30-13：30
Making Gyoza, Family Event

Instructor：Song Ru Fang
Matsudo Civic Hall

5th（Tues）9：00〜
Applications Open
Beginner Japanese 2nd Semester

Japanese classes designed for foreign residents. (This is a joint venture with the Kokusai Yuko Room and the Japanese Language Volunteer Association)
※Prior applications are required in order to take these courses Childcare support available. (MIEA will partially subsidise the childcare

16th（Sat） 13：00-17：00
Matsudo City English SpeechContest for High School Student'sviewer recruitment. (Joint venturewith Matsudo City)

High school students will give speeches expressing their opinions in English.
Matsudo Municipal Theatre Hall

16th（Sat） 17：00-18：00
Youth Sister City Dispatch Recruitment Briefing

Explanation of the dispatch program to our sister city (Whitehorse, Victoria, Australia).
Matsudo Municipal Theatre Conference Room

23（Sat）
10：30〜12：00
Introduction to American Culture〜Japan’s Influence on Anime and Video Games Abroad

Roman and Camden will talk about the influence that Japanese anime and games have had on the world and their future prospects , it will have in the Industry.
Kokusai Yuko Room

26th (Tue) Am
27th (Wed) Am and Pm ※Ｏver 2 days
Kids English Conversation “English×Street Dance“

Learn English communication skills and expressions through dance and fun games
YUMATSUDO

28（Thu）
12：00〜15：00
Introduction to Italian Culture 〜Ciao Matsudo！Let's hear about Italy from Daniela! 〜

Be introduced to Italy while eating delicious pizza and tiramisu made by Ms. Daniela.
Matsudo Civic Hall

Fridays from the 5th to 14th Nov（No class on the 17th Oct）
Beginner Chinese second semester(10 lessons in total)

Learn simple greetings and everyday Chinese in an enjoyable way.
Kokusai Yuko Room

6th（Sat）
13：30-15：00
Intermediate German Classes
Deutschland-Labor

Focusing on specific topics, practice listening, writing, and reading in German
Matsudo City Tourism Association 2F Hall

7th（Sun）
14：00-16：00
27th Matsudo International Cultural Ambassador Commissioning Ceremony

Entrustment ceremony for those chosen as "Matsudo International Cultural Ambassadors" for the period of September 2025 to September 2026.
Matsudo Civic Hall

From the 9th（Tues） to 9th Dec（Tues）
Beginner Japanse 2nd semester

Japanese classes designed for foreign residents. (This is a joint venture with the Kokusai Yuko Room and the Japanese Language Volunteer Association)
Signups begin on the 5th of August (Tues) from 9am
※People who sign up for the first
Kokusai Yuko Room

TBD
1st Japanese Language Learning Support & Japanese Education Lecture

Skill-up lecture for Japanese teaching volunteers (held twice a year).

1st（Wed）
"MIEA Station" Autumn Issue Release

"Provides information about the association's activities and living information. (Published 4 times a

Saturdays from the 4th to 21st Mar
※Exceptions apply
10：30-12：00
Intermediate Korean (18 classes)

Use grammar learned in Beginner I to enjoy speaking Korean.
Kokusai Yuko Room

Saturdays From the 4th to 21st Mar
※Exceptions apply
10：30-12：00
Korean Beginner II (18 classes)

Use basic grammar and practice dialogue.
Kokusai Yuko Room

TBD
Youth Sister City Dispatch
Recruitment for Student Participants

TBD
Matsudo Festival

We will run a booth that provides information to help international understanding and promote

11th（Sat）
13：30-15：00
Intermediate German Classes
Deutschland-Labor

Focusing on specific topics, practice listening, writing, and reading in German
Matsudo City Tourism Association 2F Hall

11th（Sat）
English 10：30-12：00
Mandarin（Taiwan） 13：00-14：30
Language Salon

"Would you like to interact "casually," "freely," and "enjoyably" with native speakers?
Bunka Hall

18th（Sat）
10：00-16：00
Matsudo City International Cultural Festival

An opportunity to introduce rich cultures from around the world and experience different cultures.
Matsudo Civic Centre

TBD
Matsudo City Foreigner Japanese Speech Contest (Participant Recruitment)
※Contest is on the 28th Feb 2026

Recruiting period for people who live, work, or study in Matsudo City and its surrounding areas.
Matsudo Municipal Theatre

8th（Sat）
13：30-15：00
Intermediate German Classes
Deutschland-Labor

Focusing on specific topics, practicelistening, writing, and reading in German
Matsudo City Tourism Association 2F Hall

8th（Sat）
English 10：30-12：00
Mandarin（Taiwan） 13：00-14：30
Language Salon

Would you like to interact "casually," "freely," and "enjoyably" with native speakers?
Bunka Hall

TBD
One-Day Trip

MIEA will carry out a one day trip to somewhere in the Kanto region. Both Japanese and foreign participants are

6th（Sat）
13：30-15：00
Intermediate German Classes
Deutschland-Labor

Focusing on specific topics, practicelistening, writing, and reading in German
Matsudo City Tourism Association 2F Hall

14th（Sun）
13：00-15：00
International Exchange Party

An event to facilitate cultural exchange between Japanese people and foreigners. Includes various
Mori no Hall 21,
Reception Hall

16（Tues）9：00〜
Applications Open
Beginner Japanese 3rd semester

"Japanese classes designed for foreign residents. (This is a joint venture with the Kokusai Yuko Room and the Japanese Language Volunteer Association)
※People who sign up for the first
time are required to apply for the classes directly at our office.

1st（Thurs）
"MIEA Station" Winter Issue Release

Provides information on MIEA's activities and general lifestyle information. (Published quarterly)
-

From the 6th to 15th Mar
Beginner Japanese 3rd semester

Japanese classes designed forforeign residents. (This is a jointventure with the Kokusai Yuko Roomand the Japanese LanguageVolunteer Association)Signups begin on the 16th ofDecember (Tues) from 9am※People who sign up for the first time are required to apply for the
Kokusai Yuko Room

Fridays from the 9th to 13th Mar
Beginner Chinese third semester (10 lessons in total)

Learn simple greetings and everyday Chinese in an enjoyable way.
Kokusai Yuko Room

7th（Sat）
English　10：30-12：00
Mandarin（Taiwan）　13：00-14：30
Language Salon

Would you like to interact "casually," "freely," and "enjoyably" with native speakers?
Bunka Hall

TBD
2nd Japanese Language Learning Support & Japanese Education Lecture

Skill-up lecture for Japanese teaching volunteers (held twice a year).

7th（Sat）
English 10：30-12：00
Mandarin（Taiwan） 13：00-14：30
Language Salon

Would you like to interact "casually," "freely," and "enjoyably" with native speakers?
Bunka Hall

28th（Sat）
13：00-17：00
Matsudo City Foreign Resident Japanese Speech Contest (Coventure with Matsudo City)

A Japanese speech contest forforeign residents, allowing them toexpress their feelings and what theywant to convey about Japan in orderto promote mutual understanding andfriendship. A social gathering is
Matsudo Municipal Theatre Hall

TBD
Youth Sister Cities Dispatch

A collaborative project with MatsudoCity, dispatching middle and highschool students to the sister cities,Whitehorse City in Victoria, Australia,and Santa Clarita City in California,USA. This program promotes newinter-city exchanges and fostersinternational understanding throughactivities such as homestay.