between Japan and the world.
The Japan Foundation is Japan’s only Institution dedicated to carrying out comprehensive international cultural exchange programs throughout the world.
Through culture, language and dialogue, the Japan Foundation creates global opportunities to foster friendship, trust and mutual understanding.
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Concept Movie of The Japan Foundation
This video shows our mission: “Cultivating friendship and ties between Japan and the world.” Hope you enjoy it! (Link to movie)
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2024 Video report the "Biginning"Video report for Partnership to Co-create a Future with the Next Generation: WA 2.0 (Link to movie)More -
JFF Theater / Online Talk Event with Director ISHII KaoriJoin our two online talks with the director of documentaries now streaming on JFF Theater! Free worldwide access.More -
JFIPP Research Fellowship 2025 Open Call for Applications!Applications for JFIPP Research Fellowship are now open. The application deadline is Monday, June 16, 2025.More
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- NewsWeb Magazine "Wochi kochi" Feature No. 083 Has Been Updated!
- Japanese-Language Education OverseasKokusai Koryu Kikin Nihongo Kyoiku Ronshu (The Japan Foundation Journal on Japanese-Language Education) Call for Submissions for Vol.22, FY2025
- NewsWeb Magazine "Wochi kochi" Feature No. 082 Has Been Updated!
- Japanese Studies and Global Partnerships ProgramsTalk Session “In a Voice Playful, In a Voice Introspective: A Conversation with Norman Erikson Pasaribu and Paolo Tiausas”
- New ArrivalsKokusai Koryu Kikin Nihongo Kyoiku Ronshu Vol.21 (The Japan Foundation Journal on Japanese-language Education) is now available
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What We Do
Arts and Cultural Exchange [Culture]
The Japan Foundation works to introduce a diverse variety of facets of Japanese culture, from art, music, drama, and film to fashion and design, to the world. By creating opportunities for people to share the joy of co-creation and better understand each other in ways that transcend language, it facilitates deeper cultural exchange between people.
Japanese-Language Education Overseas [Language]
The Japan Foundation works to create and enhance Japanese-language education environments worldwide in order to give more people around the world opportunities to study Japanese. It also coordinates with governments and educational institutions in a variety of countries and regions to provide effective support aimed at meeting local needs.
Japanese Studies and Global Partnerships Programs [Dialogue]
The Japan Foundation organizes symposiums and collaborative projects to deepen dialogue among experts in various countries, in addition to supporting individual scholars in Japanese studies. It also works to promote the formation of personal networks with the aim of solving global issues.
