Support for foreign residents
Consultations in English, Chinese, and Vietnamese
Our international coordinators are available for consultation at the times liested below. Consultations are generally 30 minutes per client each time. Fixed regular appointments are not available.
Head Office:
■English: Xenos Tremain
■Chinese: Liang Yu Lan
■English: Xenos Tremain
■Chinese: Liang Yu Lan
■Vietnamese: Nguyen Nghi
*Out of office from 12 noon to 1pm
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thur | Fri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 13:30-17:30 | 13:30-17:30 | 14:30-17:30 | ||
| Chinese | 9:00-17:00 | 9:00-17:00 | |||
| Vietnamese | 8:45-17:15 | 8:45-17:15 | 8:45-17:15 | 8:45-17:15 |
Kurayoshi Office:
■Chinese(Taiwanese): Wednesday 9:00-17:00 Lo Fang Jeamy *out of office 12noon-1pm
■Vietnamese: Friday 9:00-17:00 Usuda Ann *out of office 12noon-1pm
■Chinese(Taiwanese): Wednesday 9:00-17:00 Lo Fang Jeamy *out of office 12noon-1pm
■Vietnamese: Friday 9:00-17:00 Usuda Ann *out of office 12noon-1pm
Yonago Office:
■Chinese (Taiwanese) : Thursday 9:00-17:00 Lo Fang Jeamy *out of office 12noon-1pm
■Chinese (Taiwanese) : Thursday 9:00-17:00 Lo Fang Jeamy *out of office 12noon-1pm
■Vietnamese: Monday 9:00-17:00 Usuda Ann *out of office 12noon-1pm
Please note that our coordinators may be called away on other business. It is best to telephone ahead to confirm availability.
Japanese Language Classes & Support
TPIEF offers free Japanese language instruction for foreign nationals residing in Tottori Prefecture. Learners unable to attend classes may contact us to arrange for individual instruction.
If you are interested in to help with language instruction, please visit any of our offices to get started. We will guide you through the registration process and arrange to have you sit in on a class.
If you are interested in to help with language instruction, please visit any of our offices to get started. We will guide you through the registration process and arrange to have you sit in on a class.
Japanese Classes
● East
Please visit Japanese Classes in Tottori for the current schedule and signup information.
| Period |
Term 1: April through July or August Term 2: September through December Term 3: January through March |
|---|---|
| Days | Sunday mornings & afternoons |
| Sections |
・Fundamentals 1 ・Fundamentals 2 ・Elementary 1 (conversation) ・Elementary 2 (kanji for daily life) ・Intermediate ・Japanese for Kids |
| Location | within Tottori City |
● East
Please visit Japanese Classes in Kurayoshi for the current schedule and signup information.
| Period |
Term 1: April through July or August Term 2: September through November or December |
|---|---|
| Days | Sunday & Wednesday afternoons |
| Sections |
・Sunday classes (basic and elementary) ・Wednesday class (elementary) |
| Location | within Kurayoshi City |
● West
Please visit Japanese Classes in Yonago for the current schedule and signup information.
| Period |
Term 1: April through July or August Term 2: September through November or December |
|---|---|
| Days | Sundays 10:15-11:45 |
| Sections |
・Fundamentals (in classroom) ・Elementary (group study) |
| Location | within Yonago City |
■No class fees (some sections may require purchase of textbook)
■Learners are free to join classes at any time during the period. Please inquire for details.
■To sign up, or for more information, visit your local TPIEF office.
■Learners are free to join classes at any time during the period. Please inquire for details.
■To sign up, or for more information, visit your local TPIEF office.
We Dispatch Specialised Interpreters!
Medical Interpreters
TPIEF trains special medical interpreters for free use by foreign nationals at medical and health centres. Please click
here
to download the forms. Note that request forms for medical interpreters and community interpreters are different.
Community Interpreters
Registered volunteers are also available to interpret at secondary schools, preschools, kindergartens, municipal offices, insurance and pension offices, immigration, and the like. Visit
this page
to download the forms. Note that request forms for medical interpreters and community interpreters are different.
Notary Public Consultations (Head Office Only)
A certified notary public, Gyoseishoshi-Lawyers, is available at our office once per month to answer your questions regarding visa procedures and related mattters. Please notify us ahead of time. There is no fee for appointments.
●In-person consultations are offered at our Head Office, with video conferences at our Kurayoshi and Yonago offices.
●Please let us know if you require an interpreter for your consultation.
◆Second Sunday of each month 2pm-4pm
●In-person consultations are offered at our Head Office, with video conferences at our Kurayoshi and Yonago offices.
●Please let us know if you require an interpreter for your consultation.
◆Second Sunday of each month 2pm-4pm
Scholarships for Privately Funded Students
TPIEF can help provide funding for students paying their own way at tertiary institutions within Tottori Prefecture. The scholarship committee meets each year to select recipients on the basis of school recommendations. Application periods may differ depending your institution of study; contact your institution directly for details. Contact us for information on qualifications and other details. Head Office: 0857-51-1165）
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