Several participants attending the Japanese Language Training session in the Hall of the Manpower Office, Thursday.

TANGERANG – The Tangerang City Government is holding a free Japanese language skills training program in collaboration with the Yuki Sorai Training Institute, from September 24 to December 6, 2025, at the Tangerang City Manpower Office Building.

During the two-month period, participants attend classes every Monday through Friday, covering materials including hiragana, katakana, kanji, and Japanese culture.

One participant from Periuk District expressed great gratitude for being accepted into this year’s training program. They shared that they had failed the selection process the previous year but did not give up and tried again until finally being accepted.

“I had previously self-studied to prepare for the JLPT N4 test. Joining this training is more about deepening my knowledge again, even though here it only goes up to the N5 level. But it’s still an important foundation for my plans to work in Japan,” they said.

They mentioned that this program is very beneficial because learning Japanese outside of such programs is not cheap. “Outside, the average course costs between 7 million to 15 million rupiah. So getting a free facility like this feels like a golden opportunity,” they said enthusiastically.

Meanwhile, one of the trainers from the Yuki Sorai Training Institute explained that this intensive training aims to equip participants with competent basic Japanese language skills in a short time.

“The normal timeframe for the N5 level is usually three months, but here we’ve condensed it to two months. The material is comprehensive, from basic alphabets to Japanese culture, plus regular tests and homework. With the participants’ enthusiasm, I’m confident they can become proficient within these two months,” the trainer explained.

The Tangerang City Government hopes that through this program, more people will gain additional skills. Moreover, it opens up job opportunities abroad, particularly in Japan, in line with the participants’ interests and needs.

Hall of the Manpower Office

I am not familiar with a specific, widely recognized cultural or historical site called the “Hall of the Manpower Office.” This name sounds like it could refer to a government building related to employment or labor administration in a particular country. Without a specific location, I cannot provide a historical summary.

Tangerang City Manpower Office Building

The Tangerang City Manpower Office Building is a modern government facility in Tangerang, Indonesia, that houses the local administrative offices for labor, employment, and transmigration affairs. It was established to centralize and streamline government services related to workforce development and industrial relations for the city’s residents and businesses.

Japanese Language Training

Japanese Language Training is not a specific place or cultural site, but an educational discipline focused on teaching the Japanese language. Its history is intertwined with Japan’s international relations, with formalized teaching methods developing significantly after World War II to facilitate global communication and cultural exchange. Today, it is taught worldwide through institutions like the Japan Foundation and in classrooms, promoting both linguistic skill and cultural understanding.

Yuki Sorai Training Institute

I am unable to find any historical or cultural information on a place called the “Yuki Sorai Training Institute.” It is possible the name may be misspelled or it could be a private or lesser-known institution not widely documented in public sources. Without verified information, I cannot provide a meaningful summary.

JLPT N4

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N4 is an internationally recognized language examination that assesses basic Japanese proficiency. It was established in 1984 by the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services, serving as the second-lowest of five levels. The N4 level certifies understanding of basic Japanese, typically requiring knowledge of approximately 300 kanji and 1,500 vocabulary words.

JLPT N5

“JLPT N5” is not a place or cultural site, but the lowest level of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test. This standardized test was established by the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services in 1984 to evaluate and certify the Japanese language proficiency of non-native speakers. The N5 level assesses basic understanding, covering simple phrases, sentences, and kanji typically learned in a beginner’s course.

hiragana

Hiragana is one of Japan’s three writing systems, developed around the 9th century from a cursive form of Chinese characters (man’yōgana). It was originally used primarily by women, most famously for writing literary classics like *The Tale of Genji*, and is now a fundamental part of written Japanese for grammatical elements and native words.

katakana

Katakana is not a physical place or cultural site, but a component of the Japanese writing system. It is a syllabary developed in the 9th century, primarily by Buddhist monks, to annotate the pronunciations of Chinese texts. Today, it is most commonly used for writing foreign loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.