Welcome to the KIA Website!

KIA (Komastu International Association) is an organization dedicated to creating a Komatsu where foreign residents are socially involved in the community, and able to live their daily lives with ease. In addition, they also work together with the local residents to foster a global-mindset and international understanding.

Here at KIA you can find:

Japanese classes for foreign residents　日本語（にほんご）を勉強（べんきょう）できます
Advice for living in Komatsu　生活（せいかつ）相談（そうだん）ができます
Meet people from your country and all over the world（同じ国、違う国の友達ができます）
Fun Events　楽しいイベントがあります

【Notice of Closed Days】

We apologize for any inconvenience, but please be informed that we will be closed on the following dates.

Sunday, December 22nd, 13:00-17:00

Saturday, December 28, 2024 - Saturday, January 4, 2025

【Japanese Class on Sunday, January 5th, 2025】

・On January 5 (Sun.), 2025, we will have “Oshogatsu Cultural Experience” for students in the Sunday group class, including playing karuta , spinning a top, and playing hane-tsuki . Please note that Japanese classes will not be held.

・Sunday Awazu Group Class is cancelled.

【Latest News】

2024/11/27【Upcoming Event】Information of "Osusowake Hiroba" (Free food distribution to foreign residents)

2024/09/10【Japanese Class】Notice of Change in Opening Hours for Japanese Class in Awazu from October 2024 to March 2025