between Japan and the world.
The Japan Foundation is Japan’s only Institution dedicated to carrying out comprehensive international cultural exchange programs throughout the world.
Through “Culture”, “Language” and “Dialogue,” we create opportunities to foster friendship, trust and mutual understanding.
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The Japan Foundation Award 50th Anniversary Messages from Previous Awardees
The Japan Foundation Awards celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023. We have received valuable messages from past award winners and organizations about the significance of international cultural exchange and their expectations for the future.
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Symposium on Japanese Literature in TokyoInternational symposium "after murakami: Japanese Literature in the World Today" on Saturday, October 28, 2023.More
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The Japan Foundation 50th Anniversary WebsiteIn October 2022, the Japan Foundation celebrates its 50th anniversary. By explaining JF's 50 years of history with various interviews and special articles, we would like to look back on the significance of international cultural exchange and its potential future.More -
[Now Streaming] JFF+ Independent Cinema 2023We are holding a special program to shed light on the mini theaters that support the cinema culture of Japan until Oct.31, 2023 (JST). The lineup of streamed films includes those recommended by mini-theaters throughout Japan and international film experts, and videos that introduce each participating mini-theaters. These introduce the current state of cinema culture and regional culture in Japan from multiple angles.More
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- Program GuidelinesProgram Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2024
- Japanese Studies and Global Partnerships【Call for Applications】Fellowships Co-Organized with Other Institutions
- Japanese Studies and Global PartnershipsThe Japan Foundation Indo-Pacific Partnership (JFIPP) Network Fellowship
- Japanese Studies and Global Partnerships【Call for Applications】JFIPP Research Fellowship
- Arts and Cultural ExchangeJapan Pavilion at the 60th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia in 2024
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The Japan Foundation Award 50th Anniversary Messages from Previous AwardeesThe Japan Foundation Awards celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023. We have received valuable messages from past award winners and organizations about the significance of international cultural exchange and their expectations for the future.More
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STAGE BEYOND BORDERSJF presents outstanding Japanese stage performances with multilingual subtitles on the YouTube.More -
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ひきだすにほんご Activate Japanese!ひきだすにほんご Activate Your Japanese! introduces Japanese culture and language mainly to foreign citizens seeking to live and work in Japan and Japanese-language learners who wish to learn about life in Japan.More -
Web Magazine "Wochi Kochi"Bringing interviews with and articles contributed by professionals at the forefront of cultural exchange, and also has reports on cultural exchange programs by Japan Foundation staff located across the globe.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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What We Do
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]
The Japan Foundation organizes symposiums and collaborative projects to deepen dialogue among experts in various countries, in addition to supporting individual scholars in Japanese studies. It also works to promote the formation of personal networks with the aim of solving global issues.
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YoutubeVideos created by the Japan Foundation on Japanese performing arts, fine arts, Japanese language teaching materials, interviews with cultural figures and researchers, and more.
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TwitterTimely information on our latest events, media coverage, job opportunities, seasonal topics, and more.
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FacebookInformation on various Japan Foundation’s projects, video trailers, newly arrived Japanese Language materials, reports from our overseas offices, and more.
