The Minato International Association, based in Tokyo's Minato Ward, is seeking students for its beginner-level Japanese course, which starts in April.

The three-month language class will be held from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday. The fee for the entire course is 4,000 yen, including textbooks. The MIA will accept 25 students on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call the MIA at (03) 3578-3530.