Three Fields

The Japan Foundation operates programs in partnership with other organizations in and outside Japan, with a focus on three major fields: arts and cultural exchange, Japanese-language education overseas, and Japanese studies and intellectual exchange.

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]

In addition to supporting individual scholars in Japanese studies, the Japan Foundation is developing exchange programs that contribute to the promotion of dialogue, human resource development and human networks at various levels, ranging from collaborative works on global issues to projects among citizens and youth.