What we do
Intercultural Integration Services /
Japanese Language Education
Focusing on employment, JICE provides Japanese language education, teacher training, and curriculum and textbook development, conducting multicultural projects throughout Japan, including employment support for foreign nationals and support for companies to provide stable employment opportunities for foreign employees.
Textbook Development
“Japanese for Work” Textbook Series
Published in May 2019, these textbooks were designed to help people acquire knowledge of business etiquette and Japanese workplace customs, along with the verbal communication, reading, and writing skills needed in a workplace setting. There is also an edition on career planning that encourages learners to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to find employment on their own, and to reflect on themselves as they consider future possibilities.
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Lineup
“Japanese for Work – Workplace Communication” Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ
“Japanese for Work – Vocabulary & Expression in the Workplace” Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ
“Japanese for Work – Career Planning”
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Available Languages
- English/Chinese
- English/Vietnamese
- Portuguese/Spanish
- English/Russian
*The English/Russian version was created as a special edition to support evacuees from Ukraine and was distributed for a limited time free of charge.
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Characteristics
- Students can learn from the beginner level.
- Settings of conversations etc. apply to any industry and occupation.
- Students can also learn about business etiquette and workplace customs unique to Japan.
- Materials are task-oriented with clearly defined learning goals that students want to achieve in the workplace.
- Students will become able to think about their career plans and find employment on their own.
“Japanese for Work” Workplace Communication
“Japanese for Work”
Workplace Communication Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ
This textbook is designed to help Japanese language learners acquire the basic communication skills necessary for working in Japan through task-based assignments. Through these assignments, learners will be provided with opportunities to explore the etiquette and unspoken rules of business communication in Japan.
| “Japanese for Work” Workplace Communication Ⅰ | |
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| Available Languages | English/Chinese/Portuguese/Spanish/Vietnamese/Russian |
| Size | B5 edition |
| Style | Full Color/Booklet |
| No. of Pages | 156 pages |
| Sales Price | 2,000 JPY (before tax) |
| Release Date | May, 2019 |
| “Japanese For Work” Workplace Communication Ⅱ | |
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| Available Languages | English/Chinese/Portuguese/Spanish/Vietnamese/Russian |
| Size | B5 edition |
| Style | Full Color/Booklet |
| No. of Pages | 160 pages |
| Sales Price | 2,000 JPY (before tax) |
| Release Date | May, 2019 |
| “Japanese For Work” Workplace Communication Ⅲ | |
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| Available Languages | English/Chinese/Portuguese/Spanish/Vietnamese/Russian |
| Size | B5 edition |
| Style | Full Color/Booklet |
| No. of Pages | 156 pages |
| Sales Price | 2,000 JPY (before tax) |
| Release Date | May, 2019 |
“Japanese for Work” Vocabulary & Expression in the Workplace
“Japanese for Work”
Vocabulary & Expression in the Workplace Ⅰ・Ⅱ・Ⅲ
This textbook is designed for beginner Japanese language learners to gradually learn the basic writing systems of hiragana and katakana, as well as kanji and general vocabulary that can be frequently seen in the workplace.
| “Japanese for Work” Vocabulary & Expression in the Workplace Ⅰ | |
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| Available Languages | English/Chinese/Portuguese/Spanish/Vietnamese/Russian |
| Size | A4 edition |
| Style | Full Color/Booklet |
| No. of Pages | 104 pages |
| Sales Price | 1,800 JPY (before tax) |
| Release Date | May, 2019 |
| “Japanese for Work” Vocabulary & Expression in the Workplace Ⅱ | |
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| Available Languages | English/Chinese/Portuguese/Spanish/Vietnamese/Russian |
| Size | A4 edition |
| Style | Full Color/Booklet |
| No. of Pages | 72 pages |
| Sales Price | 1,500 JPY (before tax) |
| Release Date | May, 2019 |
| “Japanese for Work” Vocabulary & Expression in the Workplace Ⅲ | |
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| Available Languages | English/Chinese/Portuguese/Spanish/Vietnamese/Russian |
| Size | A4 edition |
| Style | Full Color/Booklet |
| No. of Pages | 84 pages |
| Sales Price | 1,500 JPY (before tax) |
| Release Date | May, 2019 |
“Japanese for Work” Career Planning
“Japanese for Work” Career Planning
This textbook is designed to provide foreigners with easy-to-understand explanations of the entire job-hunting process in Japan, from self-assessment and considering one's desired career path, to searching for job information, preparing applications, and undergoing job interviews.
| “Japanese for Work” Career Planning | |
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| Available Languages | English/Chinese/Portuguese/Spanish/Vietnamese/Russian |
| Size | A4 edition |
| Style | Full Color/Booklet |
| No. of Pages | 136 pages |
| Sales Price | 2,000 JPY (before tax) |
| Release Date | May, 2019 |
Textbook for the Construction Field
げんばのにほんご
『げんばのにほんご』
Commissioned by the OTIT (Organization for Technical Intern Training), JICE developed materials that technical intern trainees in construction-related occupations can use to study Japanese in their spare time.
【Textbook Characteristics】
- Ideal to use in one’s spare time.
- Additional explanations to better understand Japanese workplace culture can be found in the columns and annotations.
- Many pictures and illustrations visually support learning.
- Conversations are unique to the construction field.
- Available in multiple languages.
The study app is also available.
Contact us
JICE Intercultural Integration Department
03-6838-2738
