The Japan Foundation, London

27/05/2026

If you're interested in learning more about Japanese Studies, why not follow our friends University of Cambridge Japan and the World at Cambridge on social media?

🔗 https://linktr.ee/japanesestudiesatcambridge

Cambridge is also starting a new Japanese Studies pathway. Find out more here:

🔗 https://www.ames.cam.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate-study/japanese-studies #:~:text=*NEW%20*%20Do%20you%20already%20have%20some%20Japanese%3F

Our Japanese Studies undergraduate course includes a year abroad. The course will train you to become an expert through intensive language and cultural studies.

15/05/2026

Are you considering applying for Japanese Language Local Project Support Programme but aren’t sure about how to go about it? Do you have a project in mind but aren’t sure if it’s eligible? We would strongly recommend that you sign up to take part in our Online Seminar and Q&A session.

During this half-hour session, a member of our staff will talk participants through the application process, and then open the floor to questions and answers. We want to make sure the application process is as easy-to-understand as possible.

As part of the Japanese Language Local Project Support Programme, institutions can apply for up to £2500 for non-profit-making projects or activities which promote Japanese language education in the UK. Please see the attached documents at the bottom of this page for more detailed information.

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LPSP SEMINAR AND Q&A
Date/Time: 27th May 2026 (Wednesday), 18:00 to 18:30
Attendance is free but booking is essential.
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The application deadline is: 26th May 2026 (Tuesday), 23:59
We will be using Zoom software. Once you have applied we will send you information on how to join the session.

This seminar will be held in English but the presenter is a bilingual Japanese-English speaker. Please use Japanese in this application form and at the Q&A if you would prefer.

Find out more about the seminar and apply here: https://jpf.org.uk/whatson.php #1463

Find out more about the Local Project Support Programme and apply here: https://jpf.org.uk/whatson.php #1462

14/05/2026

Japanese Language Local Project Support Programme 2026-2027 (Spring) Applications Now Open!

Institutions can apply for up to £2500 for non-profit-making projects or activities which promote Japanese language education in the UK.

We prioritise projects that fit into one of the four following categories:
- Category 1 - Newly Introducing Japanese into the curriculum
- Category 2 - Supporting GCSE or A-level courses
- Category 3 - New Japanese clubs
- Category 4 - Projects that enable links between primary/secondary institutions and institutions of higher education

Application Deadline: 9th June 2026, 23:59 (Tuesday)

Find out more and apply here: https://jpf.org.uk/whatson.php #1462

13/05/2026

We are proud to support the conference TRANSNATIONAL JAPANISMS, Art, Craft Design, held by our friends at the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures on Fri 15 and Sat 16 May.

In-person attendance is fully booked, but the conference will be streamed via Zoom, link below.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m6NijSzcTSWLnPET9gXfTg #/registration

For more information, visit: https://www.sainsbury-institute.org/events/transnational-japanisms-art-craft-design

This two-day conference will address the future of the study of art, craft and design in a transnational perspective. This event is held in honour the memory of Toshio Watanabe (1945-2025), late Emeritus Professor of Japanese Arts and Heritage at the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Art...

11/05/2026

The UCL-Japan Youth Challenge is back again! This is a prestigious annual summer school programme.

In this summer school, pre-university students from Japan and the UK attend a series of university-style lectures on a wide range of subjects by academics from UCL, and engage in UCL Grand Challenge Workshop, which aims to investigate one of the social issues in the world and explore solutions to it through discussion between Japanese and UK-based participants. It is a great opportunity for young people interested in cultural exchange and in getting some university experience.

2026 will be the 11th year of the programme. It will be held in three places in the UK:

Rikkyo School in England, West Sussex;

University of Cambridge, Cambridge;

and UCL, London.

Dates: Saturday 25 July – Sunday 2 August 2026 (9 days)*

Fee for UK-based participants: 800 GBP

*Not all dates are compulsory to attend.

For full details and to apply, please visit the official website here: https://www.ucl-japan-youth-challenge.com/join-us/

08/05/2026

JFTFP26's "Blue Boy Trial" by Kasho IIZUKA will be screened again in London as part of Q***r East Festival 2026!

Highly acclaimed and recommended.

Find out more: https://queereast.org.uk/programme/blue-boy-trial/

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06/05/2026

If you loved “Like Asura” ( ), try this!

We’re excited to co-present ’s acclaimed “The Family Game” at The Garden Cinema in next month!

📅 Tues 9 June
⏰ 18:00 GMT
🎟️ £12 members / £15 non-members

🔗https://www.thegardencinema.co.uk/film/the-family-game/

⏳General tickets drop at 18:00 on Thurs!

This screening marks the UK premiere of the new digital restoration and will be introduced by Tony Rayns.

29/04/2026

Our friend Q***r East Festival 2026 kicks off from 1 May across London, showcasing many Japanese films, including classics!

Check it out here: https://queereast.org.uk/festival-2026/

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21/04/2026

【「2025年度日本語教育 国・地域別情報」更新のお知らせ】
国際交流基金では204か国・地域の日本語教育についての情報を国・地域別にまとめた「日本語教育 国・地域別情報」を公開しています。

この度、国際交流基金の海外拠点および派遣専門家に加え、各国・地域の在外公館、独立行政法人国際協力機構（JICA）等にご協力いただき2025年度情報を更新いたしました。
https://www.jpf.go.jp/j/project/japanese/survey/area/country/index.html

本情報が、世界の日本語教育の現状について理解を深めていただく一助となれば幸いです。

16/04/2026

Special announcement!

The rescheduled screening of “The Real You” at Firstsite Colchester is THIS SUNDAY!

Grab your tickets now!

📍 SUNDAY 19 April at 14:00 at Firstsite Colchester in

🔗 https://firstsite.uk/event/jftfp-2026-the-real-you/