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- Let your curiosity open the doors to
Japan and the world. - The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many aspects of our society and individual lives, and greatly limited our opportunities to connect with one another. Although international cultural exchange programs around the world have also been curtailed, we believe that this situation shouldn’t discourage our innate curiosity to one another.
Since the pandemic began, we have been witnessing a surge in online programs worldwide –a testament that even amidst a global pandemic, people are still seeking connections that transcend culture and customs.
As Japan Foundation’s response, we are proud to present JF digital collection, an online platform showcasing a variety of online programs created by JF headquarters and our offices overseas.
We hope this will serve as a way to bridge the gap between our audience, Japan, and the world.
2017.02-
Production and broadcasting of the TV program “Explore Japan”TV program “Explore Japan” features various culture in Japan ranging from traditional themes to pop culture.
2021.05.18-
Charan-Po-Rantan Message & Live PerformanceA message from sister duo Charan-Po-Rantan to fans, shown together with two world premiere live videos. 【German subtitles】
2021.06.-
Exploring Manga through Mihiraki (the two facing pages)Mr. Tatsuya Asano tells us how the panel layout for ”Mihiraki” distinguishes Japanese comic.
2021.03.26-
"Alone Together" Special Edition: Messages from Around the WorldLet's hear how former JF Fellows answer to such questions as "what sparked their interest in Japan."
2020.03-
Japanese-Language Education Online ProjectsVarious kinds of Japanese-Language Education Online Projects by JF worldwide.
2021.03.17-
Japanese Video Contest in the Middle East & North AfricaEnjoy virtual trips with 47 short videos made by Japanese learners from the Middle East and North Africa.
2020.08-
Invitation to the Japanese StudiesLecture series by Japanese Studies researchers in China【Simplified Chinese/ Traditional Chinese】
2021.03.04-
Online seminar about Japanese traditional sweetsAn online seminar on how to make “NERIKIRI”.
2021.03.01-
The Superlative Artistry of JapanA series of seven introductory videos on the techniques and history of Japanese “superlative artistry”
2021.03.17-2021.12.21
Beyond the Lines:Six contemporary artists from JapanEnjoy the opportunity to discover six artists, who have been affected by Covid-19 pandemic situation.
2021.03.01-
Traveling Exhibitions Video Series “Japanese Yokai”Let’s explore the world of “Yokai” with this series of seven concise introductory videos.
2020.12.12-
Le Studio – Secrets de BeautéThe makeup of the Edo period in Ukiyo-e are decrypted by the curator of the exhibition “Secrets de beauté”.
2021.02.12-2022.03.31
STAGE BEYOND BORDERS –Selection of Japanese Performances–JF presents outstanding Japanese stage performances with multilingual subtitles on the YouTube.
2021.01.29-
More than Worth Sharing
Translators’ Roundtable SeriesTranslators of contemporary Japanese literature discuss their work through their common language, Japanese.
2020.08.01-
Video series “Sensei! Why Japanese?”Japanese teachers in US who learned Japanese as a second language talk about their journey in becoming teachers.
2020.09.30-
Colouring for the Future - From a Kutani Porcelain StudioStudio tour and a talk on Kutani-yaki, one of Japan’s traditional, colourful porcelain forms.
2020.12.24-2021.12.24
An Evening of Noh and Kyogen 2020JF Kyoto presents Kyogen and Noh performances for online video streaming.
2020.09.12-2022.09.11
Rōkyoku CinderellaRōkyoku performance (a Japanese traditional genre of narrative singing) based on “Cinderella” of Charles Perrault.
2020.11.26-
Online Seminar Series "Thinking about the US, with the US"Featuring thought-provoking topics from the perspective of the US-Japan bridgebuilders.
2020.12.01-
WHAT’S YOUR J-TALENT?Video contest on the theme of Japan-related talent such as cooking, language, traditional arts etc.
2020.05.15-
Japan Day Düsseldorf 2019 Headline Performance by KurofuneEnjoy the feeling of being at festival with the fusion of traditional Japanese music and jazz.
2020.12.16-
Hiragana Katakana Design Contest 2020Design contest with the motif of Japanese letters for Korean middle and high school students.
2020.10.15-
Web magazine Wochi Kochi
Special FeatureReport from specialists at the frontlines of art and culture about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020.12.11-2021.11.30
Online Exhibition
“Overworld/Ultramundos”This Urban Archipelago allows you to explore the urban experiences of 15 artists from Japan and Mexico.
2020.06.04-
JF Toronto Fellow GalleryJF Toronto commemorates past years of valuable intellectual exchange by shedding light on past JF Fellows from Canada.
2019.08.07-
YOKO TAWADA and PRABDA YOON ―― Between Language and CultureA German-Japanese bilingual writer and a new generation of Thai author retraced their relationship with literature and languages.
2017.06-
Why I Study Japanese
-Kevin Reynolds-The special interview with Canadian figure skater Kevin Reynolds.
2020.10.15-
Japanese Film Festival Online by JFF PlusJF has launched a new website, JFF Plus, where Japanese Film Festival Online is held in 20 countries.
2020.10.05-
Movie Series on Exhibition “Shojo Manga -An Introduction”JF New Delhi produced movie series about the exhibition “Shojo Manga – An Introduction-“to spread the charm of Girls’ Manga.
2020.10.05-
Reimagining International Exchange in post-COVID JapanSeries of talks by the JF Fellow alumni on the impacts of the global pandemic on current and future Japanese society
2020.07.18-
I Love Yu! Japanese Bath Houses, Hot Springs, and How to Soak Up the Benefits at HomeSento Journalist and Bath Researcher discuss Japan’s bath culture, sento art, medical benefits and how to bathe at home.
2020.07.08-
Online Seminar Series "Asia Center TERAKOYA" #1Four experts of culture and art discussed their challenges of facing COVID-19 in Singapore, the UK and Japan.
2020.07.08-
ORIGAMI x CULTUREVietnam’s first professional Origami tutorial series, introducing Japanese culture trivia through lively Origami animals.
2020.07.06-
Online conference: Hokusai and his “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji”(In Spanish) Conference by leading scholar David Almazán about Hokusai’s masterpiece “Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji”.
2020.07.17-
Le Studio Un regard #Photographie(In French) Series of short talks, by a French curator about 5 Japanese photographers and their representative works.
2020.08.17-
Webinar - The Japan Foundation Prizes for Global CitizenshipDiscussion with the past awardees on future prospect for international exchanges among regions under COVID19 pandemic.
