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These programs are intended for young foreign-service officers and public officials who require Japanese-language ability to perform their work at overseas government and public institutions. With cooperation from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, the Japan Foundation invites such people to Japan for an 8-month period to conduct training in Japanese language and circumstances.

Program Period

8 months

Eligible Participants

• Japanese-Language Program for Foreign-Service Officers:
  Young foreign-service officers who are expected to be involved in the planning of government policy by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Japanese-Language Program for Public Officials:
  Young public officials who are expected to be involved in the planning of government policy by government and public institutions.

• ※Potential participants in the Japanese-Language Programs for Foreign-Service Officers & Public Officials are selected in cooperation with Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and government institutions in applicable foreign countries. The programs are not open to the general public (individual requests for participation will not be accepted).

Training Content

These programs are designed to meet the needs of participants who are expected to conduct activities related to Japan in foreign governmental institutions. The programs seek to provide participants with language skills that will be useful in their work and focuses on oral communication. Classes address topics such as giving speeches, making presentations, and conducting social conversation. The programs also contain a variety of activities for deepening understanding of Japanese society and culture. These activities include lectures and cultural experiences conducted by experts, visits to government institutions, corporations, and cultural facilities, and training field trips. The activities also serve to help participants create a network of social contacts throughout the country.

Class Schedule (2nd Term)

	MON	TUE	WED	THU	FRI
1 (09:00-09:50)	Katsudo (Communicative Activity)	Katsudo (Communicative Activity)	Katsudo Challenge!	Rikai Challenge! (Grammar, Reading, and Writing)	Nihongo Variety
2 (10:00-10:50)	Katsudo (Communicative Activity)	Katsudo (Communicative Activity)	Katsudo Challenge!	Rikai Challenge! (Grammar, Reading, and Writing)	Extensive Reading
3 (11:00-11:50)	Kanji	Kanji	Vocabulary	Japanese for Socializing	Assembly
4 (13:20-14:10)	Rikai(Grammar)	Rikai(Grammar)	Life and Culture	Speech and Presentation	Socio-Cultural Program
5 (14:20-15:10)	Rikai(Grammar)	Rikai(Grammar)	News in Japan	Speech and Presentation	Socio-Cultural Program
6 (15:20-16:10)	Information and Communication Technology	Information and Communication Technology	None	None	Socio-Cultural Program

Participant Report

2023-2024 Japanese-Language Program for Foreign-Service Officers and Public Officials