More than 500 people from all over the world come to the institute and participate in various program every year. Their career backgrounds are as diverse as diplomats, public officials, researchers, librarians, and students. Here we introduce their life and some of their messages.

Center Life

Advice from former participants to coming participants

Message by Previous Participants

• About AYF Program
• Librarians
• Specialists in Cultural and Academic Fields (2-month)
• Specialists in Cultural and Academic Fields (6-month)
• Researchers and Postgraduate Students (4-month)
• Researchers and Postgraduate Students (8-month)
• Foreign-Service Officers and Public Officials
• University Students (Spring Course)
• Outstanding Students of the Japanese-Language
• High School Students