Japanese-Language Program for Specialists in Cultural and Academic Fields ＜Programs open to applications from overseas＞
This program supports the Japanese-Language studies of specialists (researchers, postgraduate students, librarians, museum curators, etc.) who require high-level Japanese-Language ability to smoothly conduct research and work in their field. The program provides participants with practical Japanese-Language ability based on a curriculum that is specifically designed for the needs of each field.
The purpose of this intensive training is to learn the kind of Japanese that is useful for specialized work and research activities, but professional education in their specific area of expertise is not provided.
Program Period/Scheduled Number of Participants
6-month course: October to March / Approx. 10 participants
Participants of Years 2023-2025
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2month | 5month | 6month | 6month | ||
| Korea | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||
| China | 1 | 1 | |||
| Taiwan | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mongolia | 2 | 2 | |||
| Singapore | 1 | 1 | |||
| Viet Nam | 1 | 1 | |||
| Malaysia | 1 | 1 | |||
| Sri Lanka | 1 | 1 | |||
| Canada | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||
| U.S.A | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| Brazil | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Italy | 1 | 1 | |||
| U.K | 1 | 1 | |||
| Spain | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| Germany | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||
| France | 1 | 1 | |||
| Estonia | 1 | 1 | |||
| Egypt | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Total | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 33 |
Eligible Participants
Potential participants should reside overseas and currently be active as a researchers, postgraduate students, librarians, or museum curators whose work includes Japan in the social sciences or humanities. Those in interdisciplinary fields involving the natural or applied sciences are also eligible, provided that their research includes Japan.
Application Method
Details of the application method are available on the Japan Foundation website.
The Japan Foundation website
For inquiries, please contact the Educational Training Team at the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai.
TEL: 072-490-2601
FAX: 072-490-2801
E-mail: jpf-kansai＠jpf.go.jp
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Training Concept Design
CA Program Concept Design (PDF:148KB)
6-Month Course
Training Content
Japanese classes in the 6-month course focus on the Japanese language proficiency necessary for specialized work or research activities. The training also aims to assist participants in acquiring the Japanese-Language skills necessary to collect information, give presentations, and network with related professions. The training cultivates practical Japanese-Language skills through research activities such as visits to organizations and research institutions related to the work, as well as meetings with specialists.
Moreover, the 6-month course includes activities for enhancing participants' understanding of Japanese society, such as social events with the local community and field trips. The course also includes programs for visiting institutions related to the participants' field of expertise. Furthermore, the course includes an intensive study period for specialized activities (research activities). During this period, participants are able to focus on research activities such as the collection of materials and meetings with specialists. Although specialized activities (research activities) are conducted by consulting with a tutor, participants are expected to have a specific and concrete research theme/activity theme and are expected to be independent and willing enough to design and plan their own specialized activities to be conducted outside the institute. Absence from Japanese-Language classes is not possible.
An Example of the Program Flow
Example of Class Schedule (Term 1)
| MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 09:00-09:50 |
Integrated Japanese | Consultation / Culture and Society Program / Independent Study | |||
| 2 10:00-10:50 |
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| 3 11:00-11:50 |
Language and Culture | Kanji-based Vocabulary | Kanji-based Vocabulary | Kanji-based Vocabulary | |
| 4 13:20-14:10 |
Self-study | Conversation and Interview | Preparation for Specialized Activities | Presentation | |
| 5 14:20-15:10 |
Assembly | ||||
Example of Class Schedule (Term 2)
| MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 09:00-09:50 |
Integrated Japanese | Consultation / Culture and Society Program / Independent Study | |||
| 2 10:00-10:50 |
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| 3 11:00-11:50 |
Assembly | Kanji-based Vocabulary | Kanji-based Vocabulary | Kanji-based Vocabulary | |
| 4 13:20-14:10 |
Self-study | Academic Writing | Tutorial | Presentation | |
| 5 14:20-15:10 |
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At the end of the course, a final presentation is given in Japanese. The presentation consists of an oral or written report regarding independent research themes and specialized activities. This final presentation displays the results of the intensive course and specialized activities conducted for 6 months. For this final presentation, participants are expected to create their own PowerPoint graphics and introduce information in an organized manner. When composing a written report, participants present their research through an appropriate form of writing and logical development. Through these expressive activities, participants cultivate the ability to logically explain their independent research themes and specialized activities.