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Saitama City’s

Volunteer Japanese Classes       Make your daily life easier!
Make friends with your neighbors!
Study Japanese!
Language allows us to connect with one another.
Right here in Saitama City, there are many Japanese classes
taught by volunteers.
Come check them out!
Improve your Japanese,and get more out of life in Saitama City!

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