CULTURAL COURSES
New to Japan? Immerse yourself in the culture! Join us for courses offered throughout the year to help you better understand and embrace life in Japan. Courses are limited to ages 18 & up.
SURVIVAL JAPANESE
TBD
Learn basic Japanese words and phrases at this six-session course.
CUSTOMS & COURTESIES
Offered Monthly
Gain an understanding of Japanese manners so you feel at ease exploring off base.
JAPANESE COOKING CLASS
TBD
Learn a new dish each month and meet others from the Yokota community.
TIPS FOR TEACHING ENGLISH
Offered Monthly
Planning to teach English? Learn tools for working with local Japanese speakers.
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Hoping to land a job during your time in Japan? The A&FRC is your on-base resource for resume assistance, interview pointers and more.
PERSONAL & WORK LIFE
KEY SPOUSE PROGRAM
Evergreen
The Key Spouse Program is a commander’s initiative to enhance unit family readiness. The role of the Key Spouse is designed to enhance mission readiness and resilience, and establish a sense of community.
HEART LINK
Offered Quarterly
Are you a spouse new to the Air Force? New to Yokota? Increase your awareness of the Air Force missions, customs and protocols. This workshop is specifically designed for spouses and highly encouraged for all Key Spouses.
BUNDLES FOR BABIES
Offered Quarterly
Learn more about budgeting for baby, prenatal fitness, A&FRC support programs and more from various on-base service agencies. Participants will receive a gift card courtesy of the Air Force Aid Society.
CHILD CARE FOR PCS
Offered During PCS
This program entitles Air Force families within 60 days of PCS departure or arrival up to 20 hours of child care paid for by the Air Force Aid Society. Bring a copy of your PCS orders to A&FRC and receive a list of care providers.
FINANCIAL READINESS
FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS
Offered Throughout the Year
Join A&FRC’s certified financial planners for workshops focused on saving for retirement, the mortgage process, the cost of home ownership, managing rental properties, budgeting for the holidays and more.
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM
WHAT IS EFMP?
EFMP is a community support program for families of exceptional needs. EFMP serves both children and adult family members. Families can self-enroll into EFMP or they can be recommended for enrollment by their first shirts or helping organizations. Please contact the Airman & Family Readiness Center for more information.
EFMP hosts support groups, events, and recreational activities for families to facilitate networking and promote fun in an inclusive environment. Events are free and open to the entire Yokota community. Please call the Airman & Family Readiness Center to register.
MILITARY WORKSHOPS
SPONSORSHIP TRAINING
Offered Monthly
Learn essential tools to help newcomers transition to the Yokota community. Newly appointed Active Duty sponsors must complete the eSAT online training prior to attending the workshop. Registration is required.
CAREER PLANNING
Offered Throughout the Year
Looking into broadening opportunities for for military career? Planning to retire or separate and start a business? Join the A&FRC throughout the year for workshops to prepare you for your next step.
DEPLOYMENT BRIEFINGS
Offered Weekly
Set to deploy? Don’t forget to register for the required Pre-Deployment and Post-Deployment Briefings. Learn tools to ease your time away, resources available to you and your family and keys to successfully re-integrate upon return.
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Offered Monthly
Provides Service members transitioning to civilian life with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to make career decisions, compete in a global work force and be positive contributors to their community.
