Japanese-Language Study Corner

Learning materials and textbooks for people who want to learn Japanese can be found here. Also, you can study independently while using the textbooks as reference. The area is maintained mainly by volunteer Japanese-language teachers and tutors.

• Shinjuku Japanese-Language Classes (SJC)
• Shinjuku Nihongo (Japanese-Language) Network (SNN)

Foreign Resident Consultation Corner

Consultation services are available for foreign residents having difficulty in everyday life in Japan. Consultants offer advice on how to work toward resolving problems. The services are free of charge.

Details about Hours, Days of the Week, and Languages

Consultation Support Center for Foreign Residents

Various types of guidance and information concerning immigration and visas are available.
(Procedural forms are not handled here. Only guidance and information are given.)

Reference and Information Corner

There are various kinds of reference materials here that offer such useful information as that on everyday living for foreign residents, classes and events, city administration, local government, and volunteering.

Multipurpose Space

This is a place where Japanese-language classes and various other classes and seminars focusing on international exchange and multicultural living are held.
When the area is available, it can be used by anyone as an open space to study and hold discussions related to multicultural living.

Facility information (PDF: 243 KB; opens a new window)
You can see information on the facility layout and equipment.
(only Japanese)

Registering to reserve rooms (PDF: 72 KB; opens a new window)
You must register first before using the facilities. (only Japanese)

Application procedures (PDF: 151KB; opens a new window)
Please confirm the application procedures. (only Japanese)

Shinjuku Multicultural Plaza user guidelines (PDF: 314 KB; opens a new window) (only Japanese)