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The Japan Foundation is the first organization that specializes in international cultural exchange in Japan.

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Feb. 19

Overview

Annual Report 2008/2009

Feb. 8

JFIC
LIbrary

JFIC Library Special Exhibitions, "Do You Know 'Crêpe-paper Books`?"
Date: February 9 (Tuesday) - March 30 (Tueday), 2010
Venue: the JFIC Library 2nd Floor

Dec. 11

Kyoto
Office

Japanese Movie Screening with Subtitles in Foreign Languages
Date: March 19, 2010
Venue:International House, Osaka (i-house) - MET Hall (2nd Fl)

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Sendai2009 Presentation Ceremony for The Japan Foundation Awards
On October 6, 2009, the presentation ceremony for the 37th Japan Foundation Awards was held at Hotel Okura, Tokyo. The Japan Foundation Awards have been presented since 1973 to an individual or organization for significant contributions to international cultural exchange.
Three recipients of the awards for 2009, one each for Arts and Culture, Japanese Language, and Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange, are as follows:

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President's Message

President

Today, the very existence of public service organizations, including independent administrative institutions, is being called into question more than ever before. Since being granted the status of an independent administrative institution in October 2003, the Japan Foundation has devoted efforts to implementing reforms in the content of our activities and our operating methods.

 

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Awards and Special Prizes
The Library provides reference services for research information and consultation regarding international cultural exchange activities.
Awards and Special Prizes
The Japan Foundation Award and Special Prizes were established in 1973 for the purpose of recognizing individuals and groups, both in and outside of Japan.

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