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Shinjuku Volunteer and Citizen Activity Center
The official volunteer gateway of Shinjuku’s social welfare council, offering consultation, listings, insurance support, and training. Good for starting with senior, child, and international activity categories.
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Hangulchan Korean Language School
A long-running Korean-language school around Shin-Okubo with private, leveled group, and online lessons, plus a free trial for students who want structured long-term study.
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ikoi Shin-Okubo Korean School
A one-on-one Korean school two minutes from Shin-Okubo Station, run by a husband-and-wife teaching team since 2012 with a strong focus on pronunciation and conversation for Japanese learners.
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Okubo Baptist Church
A local church on the east side of Shinjuku with Sunday worship and English sermon text support for the morning service.
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Okubo Neighborhood Association Guide
Shinjuku’s official Okubo guide explains how neighborhood associations support disaster readiness, notices, festivals, cleanup, and welfare, with coverage across Okubo and nearby blocks.
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