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What’s New
Here are some of newly arrived JF project information.
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JFF+ INDEPENDENT CINEMAJFF+ introduces a free online streaming program that features Japanese independent films elected by managers from independent theaters, so-called “mini-theaters” throughout Japan.More
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Fifty Years of Japanese Studies in ChinaThe documentary video that looks back on the history of Japanese Studies in China, with 40 precious interviews.More -
The Japan Foundation & The Asahi World Forum 2022 Special Session “Technology and Society: The Future and How We Shape It”Archive video of a special talk entitled " Technology and Society: The Future and How We Shape It" featuring Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro, a leading expert in android research from Osaka University, and Dr. Yuval Noah Harari, a historian known for his worldwide bestsellers "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" and "Homo Deus."More -
Web Magazine Wochi Kochi "The 49th Japan Foundation Awards - Building Bridges Across Differences -"In Special Feature 78, we report on award ceremony for the 2022 Japan Foundation Awards, which marked the 50th anniversary since their establishment, and on the commemorative lecture by each recipient.More -
Doors to Arts of JapanEnjoy our 70+ videos on various aspects of Japanese arts and culture with multilingual subtitles!More
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JF digital colletionWe showcase a variety of online programs including visual arts, performing arts, pop culture and Japanese language learning in multiple languages.More -
STAGE BEYOND BORDERSJF presents outstanding Japanese stage performances with multilingual subtitles on the YouTube.More -
JFF＋Enjoy our online film festival with exclusive artist interviews, unique stories and latest information on Japanese films!More
Something to read
Enjoy various interviews and columns by frontrunneers
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PANJPANJ connects Japan and the world by presenting latest trends in performing arts scenes. Click to read the creative minds of artists and presenters.More -
The Appeal of Yoji Yamada’s “Otoko wa Tsurai yo”The French journalist, Claude Leblanc wrote about what he believes is the appeal of Otoko wa Tsurai yo and Director Yoji Yamada.More -
"What is Needed to Communicate Effectively? The Path to Mutual Understanding as Shown by Japanese Language Learning Video Materials"Introducing the different aspect of JF's Japanese language learning video materials as a useful guide for mutual understanding for Japanese people.More -
Asian Literature Project "YOMU" / IndiaCheck out short stories with the theme "Real Renaissance" by 5 writers from India and their round table discussion.More
From the classroom of Japanese language
Information about Japanese language education in the world.
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Report from Japanese-Language Specialists & Japanese-Language AssistantsReports from Japanese -Language Specialists and Asssitants working at JF overseas offices, educational institutions and schools all over the world.More -
Survey on Japanese-Language Education AbroadThe Japan Foundation has been conducting every 3 years a survey of overseas organizations offering Japanese-language courses.More -
Learning MaterialsList of learning materials for Japanese language learners provided by the Japan Foundation.More -
Message for Japanese Language Learners ― It’s fun to study Japanese!Messages from people studying Japanese: their Japanese-learning methods to improve Japanese, their relations to Japanese, and the appeal of the Japanese-languages for them.We also have a message from Japan.More
Database and useful information
The Japan Foundation offers various databases and useful infromation on three major fields: arts and cultural exchange, Japanese-language education overseas, and Japanese studies and intellectual exchange.
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Publications by the Japan FoundationThrough its publications, the Japan Foundation provides information on not only its own programs, but also international exchange activities.More -
Databases and OPACOPAC of JF libraries and databases on arts and culture, Japanese language education overseas and Japanese Studies.More -
Japanese Film DatabaseCurrently featuring the official details of more than 6,500 Japanese films in both English and Japanese.More -
Japanese Literature in Translation SearchA database of Japanese literary works translated into other languages, mostly after World War II.More -
Search engine for institutions offering Japanese-language educationThis directory contains an updated version of data gathered in the "2003 Overseas Japanese-Language Education Organization Survey" conducted by the Japan Foundation.More -
Japanese Studies SurveysThe Japan Foundation conducts “surveys of the overall status of overseas Japanese studies” on occasion and “surveys of the overseas Japanese studies institution” in every fixed period.More
Publications by the Japan Foundation
Through its publications, the Japan Foundation provides information on not only its own programs, but also international exchange activities.
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Exhibition CatalogsList of catalogs of exhibits and other events the Japan Foundation has hosted or co-hosted.More -
Film CatalogsPamphlets on films from events such as film festivals hosted or co-hosted by the Japan Foundation.More -
Japanese language educationList of learning/teaching materials, and reports and books related to Japanese language education by the Japan Foundation.More
Traveling Exhibitions
The Japan Foundation continuously conducts the “Traveling Exhibitions Program” to introduce Japanese arts and culture to overseas.
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I Love SushiThis exhibition explores the appeal of sushi, a popular food in Japan and around the world, through a multifaceted approach that includes ukiyo-e paintings and woodblock prints, scale figures of seafood, food samples, videos, installations, and a replica of a Japanese sushi restaurant, while also touching on parts of Japanese history and culture.More -
Yokai Parade: Supernatural Monsters from JapanThis exhibition introduces Japan’s yokai (Japanese folkloric imaginary monsters) culture that extends to the present day through picture scrolls and nishiki-e (a multicolored Japanese woodblock print), as well as a diverse range of media, including toys and films.More -
Tokyo Before/AfterThe exhibition features the works of the Japanese photographers, which will serve to encourage a deeper understanding of Tokyo as a vast city of many different faces through their specific imagery.More
JF Archive
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JF 50th Anniversary Website "JF Special Stories"Exclusive stories about 50 years of the Japan Foundation, focusing on our projects to weave ties with the world.More -
Countermeasures for the Great East Japan EarthquakeList of various projects and events by the Japan Foundation related to Great East Japan Earthquake.More -
The Japan Foundation Asian Art ArchiveLooking back on the Japan Foundation’s history of work in support of Asian contemporary art.More
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