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.
What’s New
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The Japan Foundation 50th Anniversary Website
In 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.
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JFF+ INDEPENDENT CINEMAOn March 15, 2023, the second term of six independent Japanese films will be available on JFF+ INDEPENDENT CINEMA, a special streaming program aimed at overseas audiences.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 -
About Japanese-language learning materials for Ukrainians in Japan and those who around them 【Є українська версія】Information of learning materials for beginners provided by the Japan Foundation and useful tips for volunteers who teach Japanese.More
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- Japanese-Language Education Overseas[EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT] Online Webinar “使ってみよう！ひきだすにほんご Activate Your Japanese!” on Saturday, July 1, 14:00-16:30 (JST)
- New ArrivalsKokusai Koryu Kikin Nihongo Kyouiku Kiyo Vol.19（The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Education Bulletin）
- Announcement［Announcement］The Japan Foundation Awards 2022 Go to Robert LEPAGE, Korean Japanese Association, Goenawan Mohamad
- InformationAbout Japanese-language learning materials for Ukrainians in Japan and those who around them【Є українська версія】
- New ArrivalsKokusai Koryu Kikin Nihongo Kyoiku Kiyo Vol. 18 (The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Education Bulletin)
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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.
