Events and News
List of Current and Previous Events and Information
English Camp
September 25, 2010 (Saturday) 10:00AM toSeptember 26, 2010 (Sunday) 1:30PM
National Shinshu Takato Youth Outdoor Learning Center
Experience 2 days of all-English fun! (read more…)
Japanese Cooking Class
September 5, 2010 (Sunday) 10:00AM to 1:30PMIlf Plaza
Not only will we show you how to whip up simple but appetizing dishes, we will actually take you to a local supermarket and teach you how to shop the "Japanese way!" (read more…)
Hello Okaya! Newsletter (Summer edition) is now available
Know about typhoon, the new foreign resident registration system, insurance, moving houses in japan, and other interesting information. (read more…)
Free Japanese Language Classes
July to November 2010Okaya City Hall (Wednesday Morning Class)
Ilf Plaza (Monday Evening Class)
OIEA offers free Japanese Language Lessons to people who are interested in improving their Japanese language skills (read more…)
Conversations: Let's talk about international understanding
June 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, 2010 (All Wednesdays of June) 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMLet's talk about culture, language and social issues of five different countries. Sign up now! (read more…)
Mt. Pleasant Sister City Exchange Program
August 2nd (Tuesday) to 14th (Saturday), 2010 (13 days)Host an exchange student from Mt. Pleasant City, Michigan, USA this summer! (read more…)
Calling all interested foreign residents!
May 23rd, 2010 (Sunday) 9:15 AM to 3:30 PMLearn more about the new garbage collecting system. Visit the Yamabiko and Tsurumine Park. Free lunch included. (read more…)
Hello Okaya! Newsletter (Spring edition) is now available
Special Onbashira Edition! (read more…)
Hello Okaya! Newsletter (Winter edition) is now available
Okaya City switches to paid garbage collection and introduces new garbage bags. (read more…)
Celebrating International Diversity: Okaya Performing Arts Festival
February 14, 2010 (Sunday) 1:00PM to 5:00PMCanora Hall
We are inviting groups to perform songs, dances and music from around the world. Let's celebrate international diversity through music and arts! (read more…)
5th International Roundtable Discussion successfully concluded!
OIEA successfully held the 5th International Roundtable Discussion at the Culture Center, Ilf Plaza, Okaya City, January 31, 2010. Japanese and foreign citizens alike exchanged their views and opinions on a contemporary issue. The topic of the forum was "International Marriage." (read more…)
Japanese Language Volunteer Training Course now accepting students
January 13, 20, 27, 2010 (Wednesdays)7:00PM to 8:30PM
Training Room 7, Culture Center, Ilf Plaza
Open to anyone who is interested in becoming a Japanese Language volunteer teacher. (read more…)
The 18th Okaya City Speech Contest
December 20, 2009 (Sunday) 12:00NN to 5:00PMConvention Hall, Suwako Heights
Now accepting applications from junior and senior high school student contestants (read more…)
World Dance Dance
November 28, 2009 (Saturday) 1:00PM to 4:00PMDance/Music Room 2, Culture Center, Ilf Plaza
Enjoy different dances from all over the world. Join us for the 1st World Dance Dance event in Okaya City. (read more…)
Hello Okaya! Newsletter (Summer edition) is now available
Know about the new Foreign Residents Registration System. (read more…)
Calling all interested foreign residents!
October 31, 2009 (Saturday) 9:00 AM to 2:30 PMLearn about recycling, Japanese drums (taiko) and first-aid. (read more…)
Hello Okaya! Newsletter (Summer edition) is now available
Let's talk trash! (or how to properly dispose of garbage) (read more…)
English Camp
September 26, 2009 (Saturday) 10:00AM toSeptember 27, 2009 (Sunday) 3:00PM
National Shinshu Takato Youth Outdoor Learning Center
Experience 2 days of all-English fun! (read more…)
Japanese Cooking Class
July, 19 2009 (Sunday) 10:00AM to 1:30PMIlf Plaza
Not only will we show you how to make simple Japanese recipes, we will actually take you to a local supermarket and shop for some typical Japanese ingredients. From there, the culinary quest for the "Chirashi Sushi" begins... (read more…)
About the H1N1 Influenza
To view the announcement, click on the image above, then after the jump, select "English" or your language of preference, then click on Emergency Information. (read more…)
Calling all interested foreign residents!
Join us for an afternoon of traditional Japanese Culture. (read more…)
Learn English the fun and easy way!
OIEA is offering a 5-session English Conversation Course for beginners (read more…)
Hello Okaya! Newsletter (Spring edition) is now available
Job-hunting in Japan? Write your CV/Resume in Japanese! Find out how to on this edition of HELLO OKAYA (read more…)
Experience Mt. Pleasant City (Michigan, USA) !
July 31 to August 11, 2009If you are enrolled as a senior high school student, this is your chance to visit Mt. Pleasant City in Michigan, USA. (read more…)
4th International Roundtable Discussion successfully concluded!
OIEA successfully held the 4th International Roundtable Discussion at the Culture Center, Ilf Plaza, Okaya City, February 15, 2009. Japanese and foreign citizens alike exchanged their views and opinions about a very timely and important issue. The topic of the forum was "Laid-off Temp Workers." (read more…)
Hello Okaya! Newsletter (Winter edition) is now available
Thinking about buying a car? What is a SHAKEN? How can I get a Japanese driver's license?... All of these questions will be answered on this cool edition of HELLO OKAYA (read more…)
Japanese Language Volunteer Training Course now accepting students
Jan. 14 to Feb. 11, 2009 (Wed) 7:00PM to 8:30PMOpen to all with high-level of Japanese Language proficiency. Learn the nuance of changing accents and intonation. Get to know the real score between male and female spoken words. (read more…)
Charity Ball & Winter Popstar (International Singing Competition)
Dec. 14, 2008 (Sunday) 1:30PM, Suwako HeightsWhat a smashing international exchange event it was! Watch the video now. (read more…)
Toy Collection Drive
Nov. 4 to Dec. 14, 2008, OIEA OfficeAs part of the Charity ball / Winter Popstar International Singing Competition event, OIEA collected toys from the citizens of Okaya City and sent it to a number of charitable institutions in the Philippines. (read more…)
17th Annual Okaya English Speech Contest
Dec. 7, 2008 (Sunday) 12:00PM, Suwako HeightsFind out who won at the 17th Okaya Speech Contest.(read more…)
Hello Okaya! Newsletter now available
Whip up some easy-to-cook Japanese recipes and get to know the newest guy at OIEA! (read more…)
