Nagoya International Center

What Nagoya International Center does

Public Interest Incorporated Foundation (公益財団法人) established in 1984 by Nagoya City to advance community internationalization. NIC serves as the city's designated administrator for the Nagoya International Center facility in Nakamura-ku and the International Student Center (ISC) dormitory in Minato-ku, the latter managed since April 2001. The organization operates a multi-service hub targeting foreign residents of Nagoya, international students at Aichi Prefecture universities, and foreign-rooted children navigating the Japanese education system. Service delivery spans a multilingual information counter providing consultation on immigration, taxation, healthcare, legal, mental health, and refugee settlement matters across 11 languages plus Easy Japanese; a library holding approximately 28,000 international materials; free Japanese language classes segmented for adults, children, and high school students; volunteer registry for interpretation, translation, and exchange roles; and 100 beds of student accommodation at the ISC. Disaster preparedness is a distinct capability, with hazard maps and evacuation guides produced in 7 languages plus Easy Japanese. Triaging communication channels include a Trio-Phone three-way interpretation service connecting callers to government offices, LINE messaging-based consultation, and a multilingual web presence in 11+ languages. Publications portfolio includes NIC NEWS Web, Nagoya Calendar, Nagoya Living Guide, NIC Walking Guides, and Easy Japanese materials.

Revenue mechanics are characteristic of a public-interest foundation rather than a commercial enterprise. The primary funding source is operational support from Nagoya City Government via the designated administrator relationship. Three disclosed revenue streams supplement public funding: (1) supporting membership fees (5,000 yen individual, 1,500 yen student, 50,000 yen organization, billed annually April to March); (2) facility rental fees for 14 rentable spaces including a 180-250 seat hall, 6 conference rooms, 3 training rooms, Japanese-style rooms, and exhibition rooms; and (3) government operational support. Most direct services to foreign residents are free, including Japanese language classes, consultation, and library lending. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: outreach through the multilingual website, Twitter, Facebook, monthly email newsletter (NIC Mail Magazine), and recurring community events, workshops, and volunteer-led programs. No commercial sales motion is operated. Customer acquisition occurs through word-of-mouth in the foreign resident community and through engagement with embassies, schools, and municipal agencies rather than paid marketing channels.

Name

Nagoya International Center

Legal name

公益財団法人名古屋国際センター

Website

https://nic-nagoya.or.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public Interest Incorporated Foundation operating the Nagoya International Center and International Student Center dormitory; provides multilingual consultation, Japanese language classes, library services, and disaster preparedness materials to foreign residents and international students in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Community Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Language Schools (611630), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

International Student Academic & Personal Support (case management, referrals) (EDALANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic & Classroom Integration Support (Study Skills, Academic Norms, Integrity) (EDAIAKAG), Temporary Arrival Housing (Hotels/Hostels/Serviced Apartments for Students) (EDAIALAG)

Keywords

• Multilingual information services
• Foreign resident support
• Japanese language education
• International cultural exchange
• Community consultation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nagoya

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Supporting Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from individuals (5,000 yen), students (1,500 yen), and organizations (50,000 yen) who support NIC's internationalization activities.
2. Facility Rental Revenue: Rental fees for conference halls, meeting rooms, and exhibition spaces in the Nagoya International Center building. Facilities include a large hall (180-250 seats), 6 conference rooms, 3 training rooms, Japanese-style rooms, and exhibition rooms.
3. Government Funding: As a designated manager of a public facility, NIC receives operational support from Nagoya City Government. Established in 1984 as a public facility of Nagoya City, with Nagoya International Center Foundation serving as the designated administrator.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nagoya International Center is a Public Interest Incorporated Foundation that operates as a multicultural support hub for foreign residents in Nagoya, Japan. Its core offerings include multilingual information and consultation services in 11 languages, Japanese language classes for adults, children, and high school students, a public library with approximately 28,000 international materials, rental facilities, International Student Center accommodation, and interpretation/translation volunteer programs.

Product overview

Nagoya International Center (NIC) is a Public Interest Incorporated Foundation that serves as a comprehensive multicultural support organization for foreign residents in Nagoya. The center operates as a multi-service hub offering Japanese language education programs (NIC日本語教室 for adults, children, and high school students), multilingual information and consultation services at the Information Service Counter, a public library with approximately 28,000 international materials, and rental facilities for events. Additional services include the International Student Center (ISC) providing student dormitory accommodation, volunteer registration systems for interpretation/translation and community support, and various publications including NIC NEWS Web, Nagoya Calendar, and the Nagoya Living Guide. The center also provides specialized consultation services covering legal, tax, mental health, health, immigration, education, and refugee support matters, along with interpretation services via Trio-Phone (three-way interpreter service) and LINE consultation. The organization produces multilingual disaster preparedness materials and operates the Hakken! Nagoya and NIC Walking Guides programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NIC Japanese Language Class (NIC日本語教室)

Quantifiable outcome

• Free Japanese language classes for adults, children, and high school students
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nagoya City GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1984Established in 1984 as a public facility of Nagoya City. The Nagoya International Center Foundation serves as the designated administrator. The city provides funding and operational support for internationalization activities. Co-organizes events such as the School Guidance Seminar for Children of Foreign Nationals with Nagoya City Board of Education.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/the_nic
• Facebookfacebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fnic-nagoya.or.jp%2Fen%2F

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