Fiscal Year 2024

（April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025）

THE JAPAN
FOUNDATIONPROGRAMGUIDELINES

Download the Application Form
https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/list.html

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Contents
１．About the Applicable Programs and the Program Guidelines……………… 1
２．Application Procedures………………………………………………………… 2
３．Eligibility and Screening………………………………………………………… 3
４．Points to Be Noted……………………………………………………………… 4
５．Ensuring the Necessary Safety and Security of Projects…………………… 4
６．Inquiries ………………………………………………………………………… 5
７．List of Programs………………………………………………………………… 6
Program Details
Arts and Cultural Exchange……………………………………………………… 9Japanese-Language Education Overseas…………………………………… 21
Japanese Studies Overseas and International Dialogue…………………… 49
Others…………………………………………………………………………… 60
Appendix: List of Applicable Areas and Countries in the Japan Foundation
Programs……………………………………………………………… 63

About the Japan Foundation
The Japan Foundation is Japan’s only institution dedicated to carrying out comprehensive
international cultural exchange programs throughout the world.
With the objective of deepening mutual understanding between the people of Japanand other countries/regions, our various activities and information services create
opportunities for people-to-people interactions.
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1. About the Applicable Programs andthe Program Guidelines
The Japan Foundation conducts programs in the three major areas of Arts and Cultural Exchange,
Japanese-Language Education Overseas, as well as Japanese Studies and International Dialogue.
There are applicable programs in each of these areas, and support is provided for activities
conducted by individuals and organizations that are involved in international exchange.
“The Japan Foundation Program Guidelines for Fiscal Year 2024” (April 1, 2024 to March 31,2025) introduces the applicable programs offered by the Japan Foundation to individuals
or organizations that are planning to implement international exchange projects mainly
in fiscal year 2024. The Program Guidelines are designed to help these individuals andorganizations locate programs that match the projects that they are planning for.
If you find in the Program Guidelines a program that matches the project that you or yourorganizations are planning, please obtain the respective application instructions and application
forms. Complete the forms and submit your application to the specified destination. The
Japan Foundation screens the applications and provides support to successful applicants.

Arts and Cultural Exchange

Japanese-Language
Education Overseas

The Japan Foundation organizes various
programs to introduce various aspects ofJapanese arts and culture all over the world.
In addition, it promotes networking andhuman resources development in thearts and cultural fields by interactive
collaboration/co-production and throughdispatching and invitation of specialists.

To make the Japanese language easierto learn and teach, the Japan Foundation
develops infrastructures and environments
for Japanese-language education overseas.
In addition, it promotes Japanese-language
education according to the circumstancesby country and region through various
activities, such as dispatching Japaneselanguage specialists and conducting
Japanese-language training.

The Japan Foundation’s
Programs and Activities
Japanese Studies and International Dialogue
Programs in this field aim to encourage a greater understanding of Japan throughsupporting and promoting Japanese studies overseas. The Japan Foundation
promotes dialogue about international common issues and develops humanresources who play a key role in future dialogue and exchange initiatives.
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2. Application Procedures
Step 1

Decide on the program that you wish to apply for

Refer to the list of applicable programs for fiscal year 2024 (p. 6~8) and identify the
program that matches the project that you or your organization are planning. Please referto the explanation about each program (p. 9~62) to obtain detailed information on thenecessary criteria and application procedures for the program that you have selected. In
addition, the number of grants is listed as a reference and may differ from year to year.
The areas and countries that are eligible for the Japan Foundation programs areprovided in the List of Applicable Areas and Countries in the Japan Foundation
Programs (p. 63~64). As there are programs that are applicable only for projects
related to some areas and countries, please read the explanation about each program
carefully to learn if your area or country is eligible.

Step 2

Obtain the application instructions and application forms

Once you have decided on the program that you wish to apply for, download theapplication instructions and application forms from the website. The application
instructions for each program provide detailed information that could not be includedin the guidelines. Hence, if you are considering applying for a particular program,please read the instructions carefully before submitting your application.
Download the application instructions and application forms:
https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/list.html

Step 3

Submit the application forms

After filling out the application forms, please upload the completed forms, together
with any attachments, to the Online Application Portal by the application deadline.
The application deadline is given in Japan Standard Time (JST). Please take note of
the time difference and complete your application well before the deadline.
For programs without a star symbol (★) on the List of Programs (p. 6~8), applications
cannot be submitted through the Online Application Portal. Please refer to therespective Program Details for further instructions.
Online Application Portal
https://www.apply.jpf.go.jp* Applications from Russia cannot be submitted through the Online Application Portal. Pleasecheck the website of the Japan Foundation’s office in Russia.

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3. Eligibility and Screening(1) Eligibility
Please check the following items before applying for an applicable program.
□ The project is not for the advancement of specific political or religious views.
□ (In the case of an organization) One or more of the following, (a) to (d), are not applicable toyour organization.
(a) Japanese national government organs, local governments, incorporated administrative
agencies, and local incorporated administrative agencies(b) Organizations, institutes, and facilities attached to or established by category (a) above(e.g. Japanese national or public schools or museums, etc.)(c) Foreign governments (including their administrative organs, embassies, and consulatesgeneral, but excluding educational, research, or cultural institutes)(d) International organizations that Japanese national government organs contribute to□ (In the case of a Japanese organization or individual) The applicant does not fall under
the definition of “Anti-Social Forces” (groups or individuals that pursue economic benefit
by making full use of violence, force and/or fraudulent means), which is specified in Article
2(2)1 of the “Japan Foundation’s Regulations with Regard to Dealing with Anti-Social Forces”(2015 Regulation No. 52).
□ (In the case of an overseas organization) The organization has a bank account for receiving
grants, or is able to set up a bank account before the grant payment period.
□ (In the case of an overseas organization or individual) The receipt of a grant or other formof subsidies from the Japan Foundation is not in violation of any laws or regulations in theapplicant’s country.

(2) Screening[Selection policy]
Screening is carried out from the following perspectives for all programs.
• The need for the Japan Foundation to provide support to the project• The feasibility and effectiveness of the project• The validity of the proposed budget• The safety and security in the area of the project
For other selection policies that are applicable to each individual program, please refer to therespective program instructions.
[Projects related to commemorative events of an Exchange Year]
Applications related to the commemorative events of an Exchange Year will be given higher
priority in the screening process. Applicants should specify the relevance of their projects tocommemorative events (if any) in the application form. Applicable commemorative events ofan Exchange Year are scheduled to be listed on the Japan Foundation’s website (https://www.
jpf.go.jp/e/about/area/index.html).
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4. Points to Be Noted(1) Disclosure of information about the project• If the project is selected, information relating to the name of the applicant, name of the
project, and overview of the project will be disclosed in the Kokusai Koryu Kikin Jigyo Jisseki(Detailed Annual Report of the Japan Foundation Activities), the Annual Report, on the JapanFoundation’s website, and in other public relations materials.
• When a request for information based on the “Act on Access to Information Held by Independent
Administrative Agencies” (Act No. 140 of 2001) is received by the Japan Foundation, materials
such as submitted application forms will be disclosed (unless stipulated by the same law as
not to be disclosed).

(2) Protection of personal information• The Japan Foundation handles personal information appropriately and in accordance withthe “Act on the Protection of Personal Information“ (Act No. 57 of 2003) and other applicablelaws. Details of the Japan Foundation’s privacy policy can be reviewed at the following website:
https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/privacy/index.html• Personal information provided in the application forms, such as a grantee’s name, affiliation,and project overview, is used in procedures such as screening, project implementation, andex-post evaluation. It is also carried in the Detailed Annual Report of the Japan Foundation
Activities, the Annual Report, on the Japan Foundation website, and in other public relations
materials. Personal information is also used for purposes such as the compilation of statistics.
For details regarding the use of personal information in each program, please refer to theapplication instructions for each program.
• Applicants are requested to inform all individuals whose personal information appears on theapplication materials that the above-mentioned policy shall also apply to those individuals’
personal information.

5. Ensuring the Necessary Safety andSecurity of Projects
Considering the recent instability in global security, with the increase of terrorist attacks inparticular, the Japan Foundation highly recommends that you take the necessary security
measures to ensure safety of participants when you conduct your projects. Please plan yourproject in accordance with the regulations and instructions of the relevant authorities. In caseof overseas projects, please make sure to take the following measures:(1) Check if there are any security alerts issued in the countries or cities where your project istaking place;(2) Provide information on security and safety issues for your international guests (if any).

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6. Inquiries[Applicants from outside Japan]
When there is a Japan Foundation overseas office in the applicant’s country ofresidence…
☞ Please contact the nearest Japan Foundation overseas office.

Japan Foundation website (List of the Japan Foundation overseas offices):
https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/world/index.html
When there is no regional office in the applicant’s country of residence…
☞ Please contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate-General of Japan

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan website(List of websites of Japanese Embassies, Consulates and Permanent Missions):
https://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/mofaserv.html[Applicants from within Japan]
If applicants want to inquire about a particular program…
☞ Please contact the section in charge of the program at the Japan Foundation
domestic offices.

Japan Foundation website (“Inquiries”)
https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/Inquiry.html
If applicants are unsure which program to apply for…
☞ Please contact the Public Relations Department.

Japan Foundation Public Relations Department:
E-mail: jf-toiawase@jpf.go.jp* When making an inquiry, please let us know:(1) Whether the applicant is an individual or an organization(2) Whether the application is from Japan or overseas(3) The genre of the project* For more information, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on our website.
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7. List of Programs
OnlineApplication
Programs

Pages

Arts and Cultural Exchange■ Japan Individuals
and Organizations

Grant Program for Dispatching Artists andCultural Specialists
This program provides financial support to artists
and Japanese culture specialists who participate
in cultural events overseas.

★

P9~11

■ Japan
Organizations

International Creations in Performing Arts
The Japan Foundation seeks organizations that will
jointly organize international creations in performing
arts between Japanese and international artists.

★

P12~13■ Overseas
Individuals

Ishibashi Foundation/The Japan Foundation
Fellowship for Research on Japanese Art
This program provides foreign curators andresearchers with opportunities to conduct
research on Japanese visual arts in Japan, and by
so doing, promote the study of the field overseas.

★

P14~15

Exhibitions Abroad Support ProgramThis program provides financial support tomuseums and art institutions overseas for theorganization of Japan-related exhibitions.

★

P16~17

Support Program for Translation andPublication
This program provides partial financial support
to overseas publishers intending to translate andpublish books originally written in Japanese.

★

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Japanese-Language Education Overseas■ Japan Individuals■ Overseas
Individuals■ Overseas
Organizations

Japanese-Language Education AssistantProgram (J-LEAP)
This program dispatches Japanese Assistant
Teachers (ATs) to K -12 educational institutions in
the United States.

P21~22NIHONGO Partners ProgramThis program dispatches NIHONGO Partners tosecondary educational institutions etc. in Asia,
in order to support the local Japanese-language
teachers.

P23~24Program for Specialists in Cultural andAcademic Fields
This program provides training opportunities forforeign researchers and other specialists in Japan(Osaka).

★

P25~27

Support Program for Organizations inJapanese-Language Education (Grants)
This program provides grants for the activity
expenses incurred by overseas Japaneselanguage institutions.

★

P28~29Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese
LanguageThis program provides training opportunities inJapan (Saitama Prefecture) or online for Japaneselanguage teachers teaching outside of Japan.

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Japanese Studies Overseas and International Dialogue■ Japan Individuals

Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI)This program dispatches Japanese nationals as
volunteer coordinators for two years to cultivate
grassroots exchanges to the Southern, Midwesternand Mountain regions of the United States.

P49~50■ Japan andOverseas
Individuals

The Japan Foundation Indo-Pacific Partnership(JFIPP) Research FellowshipThis program provides support for researchersand practitioners in Japan, Australia, India, or
the U.S. to conduct policy-oriented research oncommon issues in the Indo-Pacific region.

P51~52■ Japan andOverseas
Organizations

Grant Program for Japan-U.S. Global
PartnershipThis program supports collaborative and dialogue
projects that aim to build partnerships between
Japan and the U.S. to help resolve policy issues
facing the international community.

P53~54■ Overseas
Individuals

Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship
ProgramThis program provides overseas scholars andresearchers focusing on Japan with opportunities
to conduct research in Japan.

★

P55~57■ Overseas
Organizations

Grant Program for Japanese Studies Projects
This program provides grants toward various
Japanese studies projects (including online
projects) implemented by overseas organizations.

★

P58~59Others■ Japan andOverseas
Organizations

Use of the Name of the Japan Foundation as a
Supporter
This program allows for the use of the name of
the Japan Foundation as a supporter in cultural
events in Japan and overseas.

P60* Please refer tothe program
details

Designated Donations ProgramThis program provides tax benefits to donors whogive to specific international cultural exchange
projects.

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Arts and Cultural Exchange

Grant Program for Dispatching Artists
and Cultural Specialists
Application Form: Q-DACS (available in Japanese only)
Section in Charge: Performing Arts Section, Arts and Culture Department

This program is designed to provide financial support for artists and Japanesecultural specialists who participate in cultural events (e.g., performances,demonstrations, lectures and workshops) overseas with the aim of introducing
Japanese arts and culture or of contributing to international society through artsand cultural projects.
Eligibility
Applicants must be either:
1 Groups or individuals in the arts and cultural fields who are based in Japan and havereceived invitations to participate in cultural events overseas from foreign organizations;
2 Organizations and agencies that arrange and produce the projects described above.
Eligible Projects
1 Projects must be either:a. Performing arts (e.g., theatre, music, dance, folk arts, etc.);b. Lectures, workshops, and demonstrations related to Japanese culture, including
sports.
* Projects that are supported by grants from Japanese governmental organizations,
government-affiliated agencies, independent administrative institutions of Japan or
The Japan-Korea Cultural Foundation cannot receive grants under this program.
* Projects with invitation from Japanese diplomatic missions abroad alone are noteligible for the grant.
* Projects with invitation from applicant’s branch office abroad alone are not eligible forthe grant.
* Please refer to p. 16~17 “Exhibitions Abroad Support Program” for information on
support for exhibitions on Japanese art and culture.
2 Project period
1st Round: for projects which take place between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025
Project participants must depart Japan on or after April 1, 2024 and must
be back in Japan by March 31, 2025.
2nd Round: for projects which take place between October 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025.
Project participants must depart Japan on or after October 1, 2024 andmust be back in Japan by March 31, 2025.

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Grant Coverage
Partial support of the following expenditures:
1 International travel expense
2 Carriage (baggage/freight)* Please note that only the flights departing from Japan (round trip) are eligible for the grant.
Number of Grants (Reference)
32 out of 101 applications (for 1st Round of FY 2023)
Maximum grant amount awarded in FY 2023 (1st Round): Approximately JPY 4,000,000.
Selection Policy
1 See p. 3 for the selection policy common to all programs.
2 Screening will be conducted after consulting with experts in the field.
3 The following projects will be given a relatively higher evaluation:a. Projects touring more than one country and city efficiently;
b. Projects including a number of cultural events such as performing arts, demonstrations,lectures, and workshops;
c. Projects participating in major international festivals or major diplomatic anniversary
events (see p. 3);
d. Projects taking place in countries and regions with few opportunities for cultural
exchanges with Japan; and,e. Projects which will be actively publicized to the public.
4 The following projects will be given relatively lower evaluation:a. Projects of applicants who have received grants from the Japan Foundation in thesame fiscal year;
b. Projects whose effect is restricted to exchanges among specific groups/individuals;c. Projects focused on activities other than arts and cultural projects such as sightseeingor research activities;
d. Projects that will be implemented as exhibition related events such as lectures andworkshops;
e. Projects that are primarily part of friendship and goodwill activities among sistercities, schools or institutions;f. Projects organized by hobby groups or similar membership associations; andg. Projects with poorly-balanced budget estimates, such as plans in which the localorganizer is responsible for very little of the project costs and the applicant bears an
extremely high proportion of the overall costs.
5 Projects that are organized in the region where the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japanissues “Overseas Travel Safety Information”, may be selected under a condition related
to the safety situation in the region of the project. Even after the projects are selected,
it is possible for a grant to be cancelled depending on the status of the “Overseas Travel
Safety Information”.

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Application Deadlines
1st Round: Apply through Online Application Portal by 12 a.m. (midnight), November 30,
2023 (Japan Standard Time)(for projects which take place between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025)
2nd Round: Apply through Online Application Portal by 12 a.m. (midnight), May 30, 2024
(Japan Standard Time)(for projects which take place between October 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025)* The registration for the 2nd Round of application starts from 10 a.m., April 1, 2024
(Japan Standard Time).
* Applicants cannot reapply for funding at the 2nd Round of screening for a project thatwas rejected during the 1st Round.
Notification of Results
1st Round: April 2024
2nd Round: September 2024

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Arts and Cultural ExchangeInternational Creationsin Performing Arts
Application Form: Q-IC (available in Japanese only)
Section in Charge: Performing Arts Section, Arts and Culture Department

The Japan Foundation seeks organizations that will jointly organize international
creations in performing arts between Japanese and international artists.
Eligibility
Any organization located in Japan that meets all requirements listed below may apply.
1 An organization registered in Japan whose area of activities is arts and culture; however,if the organization applies for this program as an organizing committee, it shall meet
the application requirements on the condition that the core group of the organization isregistered in Japan.
2 An organization that will continue to have a vision to show performances and conduct
creative activities for overseas audiences after the completion of the international
creation project.
3 The foreign collaborative partner in performing arts of the international creation has
approved implementation of the project.
4 An organization that will be able to produce videos for distribution, including premiere
performances after creations, and agrees to online distribution by the Japan Foundation.
5 An organization that approves the acceptance of an external expert (i.e., process
observer) to record the creation process.
Eligible Projects
1 Project genres
All works in the field of the performing arts shall be covered by this program including
theater, dance, music, performance, traditional/folk performing arts, etc.
* Projects that are supported by grants from Japanese governmental organizations,
government-affiliated agencies, or independent administrative institutions of Japanare not eligible to receive grants under this program.
2 Project period
The project must start on or after April 1, 2024, and end by December 31, 2024 (in thecase of performing overseas, a project for which dates of departure from and arrival in
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Cost Coverage
The Japan Foundation will bear as its share of the cost to jointly organize the program,less than 70% of the total cost for planning and implementation AND a maximum of JPY
10,000,000 (including taxes).
Number of Projects (Reference)
4 out of 24 applications for FY 2023
Selection Policy
We will conduct screening in light of the following points based on application forms
submitted and decide on the acceptance or rejection of application after hearing opinionsfrom the screening committee members commissioned by the Japan Foundation in light of
the following criteria:
1 The need as a project jointly organized by the Japan Foundation (contribution tointernational exchange and mutual understanding, diplomatic need, ripple effect onother countries, etc.)
2 Details of the project (concreteness/feasibility, potentials, quality/level of the project,etc.)
3 Expectation to the “process observer”
4 Past achievements of the applicant and the foreign collaborative partner
5 Implementation framework of the project (progress of preparations, appropriateness ofthe budget plan or income and expenditure plan, schedule, efficiency/cost-effectivenessof the project, etc.)
6 Preparation and implementation framework of the video production, including premiere
performance, to be distributed online and significance of the online video distribution for
applicant
7 Safety conditions of the place where the project will be implemented
Application Deadline
Apply through Online Application Portal by 12 a.m. (midnight), November 30, 2023 (Japan
Standard Time)
Notification of Results
March 2024

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Ishibashi Foundation/The Japan Foundation
Fellowship for Research on Japanese Art
Application Form: Q-FW
Section in Charge: Visual Arts Section, Arts and Culture Department

This program aims to support the development of professionals specializing inthe study of Japanese visual arts by providing an opportunity for curators andresearchers from abroad to conduct research in Japan, and by so doing, promote
the study of the field and the introduction of Japanese art overseas.
Eligible Area and Activities
The research project related to Japanese visual arts should have clear objectives and plans toachieve its goal. The project should necessitate travel to Japan in order to carry out researchintensively, over a short period of time. The main target area is contemporary Japanese art.
Priority will be given to projects that include in its proposals, plans for research results to beshared widely among the overseas public through the implementation of exhibitions or the
publication of books.
Eligibility
Individuals who conduct the activities stipulated in “Eligible Area and Activities” living in acountry outside of Japan (curators, researchers, educators, conservators, etc.). All of thefollowing criteria must be met:
1 Applicants must hold nationality (or permanent residency) in countries that have
diplomatic relations with Japan.
2 Applicants must be in good health both physically and mentally.
3 Applicants must be proficient in either Japanese or English.
4 Applicants must be able to stay continuously in Japan for the term of fellowship.
5 Applicants must not violate the law or regulations of their own country by receiving afellowship from the Japan Foundation.
6 Individuals who do not apply for other grant programs of the Japan Foundation.
7 Previous recipients of Japan Foundation Fellowships (not only the Fellowship for Research
on Japanese Art but also all the other Fellowships of the Japan Foundation) are eligible
to reapply only if, on April 1, 2024, a full three years has elapsed since the termination of
their most recent Fellowship.
* For details, please refer to the Application Instructions of the Fellowship.

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Duration
21 days to 59 days
* The fellowship’s beginning date (date of arrival in Japan) for FY 2024‒2025 must fall
between June 1, 2024 and March 15, 2025.
Benefits
1 Round-trip airfare (discount economy class [most direct route])
2 Stipend and other allowances
Number of Fellowships (Reference)
17 out of 55 applications for FY 2023
Selection Policy
1 See p. 3 for the selection policy common to all programs.
2 In addition to 1, applications will be screened according but not limited to the following
points:a. The purpose and goal of research should be clear, and the goal should be achievable
during the proposed term of fellowship.
b. Research in Japan should be essential to the project.
c. The project should be planned in a concrete and practical framework and the proposed
term of fellowship should be of an appropriate length that enables the achievementof the project goal.
d. Applicants should hold notable achievements in their respective fields. The proposed
project should be consistent with these achievements and should potentially makefuture contributions to the field.
e. Applicants should have potential for future development as Japanese art experts.
f. Achievements based upon the fellowship should extend beyond the applicant’s
individual output and be shared with society at large through exhibitions andpublications.
g. Priority will be given to applicants who are likely to present the results of their researchshortly after the completion of their fellowship.
h. Applicants should potentially contribute to the development of their research field
and the establishment of its infrastructure.
Application Deadline
Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., November 30, 2023 (Japan Standard
Time)
Notification of Results
April 2024

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Exhibitions Abroad Support Program
Application Form: Q-EAS
Section in Charge: Visual Arts Section, Arts and Culture Department

This program is designed to provide financial support for museums and art
institutions overseas that organize exhibitions introducing Japanese art andculture to audiences overseas. In addition, this program is designed to support
overseas international exhibitions such as biennials/triennials introducing
Japanese artists and their works.
Eligibility
Overseas museums and art institutions* If the exhibition travels to more than one venue, the host institution should consolidate
the grant requests and only one application should be submitted for the whole project.
The Japan Foundation will not accept multiple applications for one project.
Eligible Projects
Exhibitions that will open between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025, and that will
1 Introduce Japanese art and culture, planned and executed by a museum or an art
institution abroad;2 Introduce Japanese artists and their works in the context of international exhibitions
held abroad, such as biennials/triennials;
3 Be created through artist-in-residence programs abroad and promote the expansion of
networks among artists, curators, and researchers in Japan and overseas, and have aclear concept and concrete plan for exhibitions.
Grant Coverage
Part of the following expenses incurred and paid between April 1, 2024 and March 31,
2025:
1 Packing and shipping costs of art works (excluding insurance costs);
2 Catalogue production costs (including digital catalogue costs; for international exhibitions,
support for catalogue production will be partial, based on the ratio of Japanese artists);
3 Traveling costs for dispatched or invited artists, curators, and specialists (air fare, train fare,and accommodation fees; excluding costs for preliminary research and development).
* Please note that this program does not cover the production cost of art works, installation
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Number of Grants (Reference)
28 out of 52 applications for FY 2023
Selection Policy
1 See p. 3 for the selection policy common to all programs.
2 Screening will be conducted after consulting with experts in the field.
3 The following projects will be given a relatively higher evaluation:
a. Exhibition projects with strong curatorial values that have not yet been staged in theapplicants’ countries;b. Projects that relate to major diplomatic anniversary events (see p. 3).
4 The following projects will be given lower priority:a. Projects organized by museums or institutions that have recently received financial
support from the Japan Foundation;b. Traveling exhibitions that have previously received grants from the Japan Foundation;c. Projects that are primarily part of friendship and goodwill activities among sistercities, schools or institutions;d. Exhibitions composed mainly of art works of public subscription; ande. Exhibitions organized by hobby groups or similar membership associations.
Application Deadline
Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., November 30, 2023 (Japan Standard
Time)
Notification of Results
April 2024

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Support Program for Translation
and Publication
Application Form: Q-TPS
Section in Charge: Planning and Coordination / Literary Arts Section, Arts and Culture Department

This program is designed to provide partial financial support for overseas
publishers intending to translate and publish works originally written in
Japanese. The program aims to foster better understanding of Japanese culture
by encouraging overseas publishers to translate and publish Japanese works.
The grant covers part of the translation and publishing costs (e.g., costs forpaper, typesetting, platemaking, printing, and binding).
Eligibility
Publishing companies outside of Japan.
Eligible Projects
Translation and publication projects of works in humanities, social sciences, or arts written in
Japanese and already published. The projects must fulfill all of the following requirements:
1 The translated work must be published between April 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025.
However, applicants may apply for support for translation fee only, provided that they
publish the translated edition within two years of completion of the translation. They may
also apply for support for the publication costs of the same project in a different fiscal
year (e.g., applying for translation support in the first year and for publication support in
the following year).
2 The original work written in Japanese must already be published at the time of application.
3 As a general rule, translations must be made directly from the original works. Regardingtranslation and publication in languages where the translator pool is limited, approval
may be given for support for translation from a previously translated edition of the work.
4 The contract for acquisition of translation rights of the original work must have beenconcluded or must be ready for signing. In the case of indirect translation, permission
must also be obtained from the copyright holder of the foreign language edition fromwhich the applicant’s translator intends to translate. As for the translation fee, a written
contract between the publisher and the translator must have been concluded at the time
the application is submitted. Please note that the details given in the contract (publication
deadline, etc.) and in the grant application (publication plan, etc.) must be consistent.
Submission of a copy of each contract is required for the application.
5 A part of the draft translation should accompany the application. The draft should beapproximately 30 pages long and double-spaced.

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6 The plan for the project should be appropriate to the realistic and practical completionof the translation.
7 Projects must not be used for religious or political purposes.
* Grant applications for e-book publication projects are accepted.
* The following categories of works are not eligible:• Works originally written in a language other than Japanese;• Translations already made public, including as a self-published book or a magazine oron a website. Reprints of out-of-print books;• Periodicals (including special issues), proceedings, exhibition catalogues, travel
brochures, language dictionaries, and Japanese-language teaching materials;• Works not expected to secure wide distribution, including those only to be published
for donation purposes;* Applicants cannot reapply for projects that were rejected in the past without a new planand/or revised translation.
* If payment to the translator is to be in the form of royalties (i.e., the translator is paid only
based on the actual number of copies sold after the book is published), the applicant may
not apply for support for translation (it is possible to apply for support for publicationonly).
Grant Coverage
Part of the following costs paid between April 1, 2024, and February 28, 2025:
1 Translation fee (paid to a translator by an applicant);
2 Publication costs such as costs for paper, typesetting/platemaking, printing, and binding;paid to printing companies.
* Copies of the contract between the translator(s) and applicant, as well as estimates
for the costs that the applicant intends to cover by the grant, from the printing or othercompanies, will be required at the time of application. Receipts from the translator(s),printing company, and paper manufacturers, will be needed when the applicant claims
the grant payment after publishing the book.
• Please note that only the expenses paid on and after April 1, 2024, are applicable. Any
expenses paid before April 1, 2024, are not applicable.
• The grant shall cover part of the translation cost and part of the publication costs
mentioned above.
• Costs for editing, acquisition of translation rights, copyright clearance, design layout,
shipping, proofreading, and other in-house expenses are not applicable.
• Grant payments will be made after the completion of translation and/or publication.
• The grant should not cover any part of the project expense(s) funded by otherorganizations.
Number and the average amount of assistance of Grants (Reference)
Number of assistance: 43 out of 68 applications for FY 2023
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Selection Policies
1 See p. 3 for the selection policy common to all programs.
2 Screening will be conducted after consulting with experts in the field.
3 Relatively higher evaluation will be given to the translation and/or publication of thefollowing works:a. The titles in Worth Sharing―A Selection of Japanese Books Recommended forTranslation and Lifelong Favorites―Selections from the Bookshelves of Young Readersin Japan. The list of the titles is available on the Japan Foundation’s website:
https://www.worthsharing.jpf.go.jp/en/b. Works that are considered to have a wide influence on society; not only limited toresearchers but expected to get a wide range of readers in the applicant’s country;c. Works by authors who have never been translated and published in the applicant’s
country before; andd. Works of direct translations from Japanese works in the area where translations ofJapanese works are rarely published.
4 The grant amount will be determined by the Japan Foundation based on the project plan.
Application Deadline
Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., November 20, 2023 (Japan Standard
Time)
Notification of Results
Late April 2024

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Japanese-Language Education
Assistant Program: J-LEAP
Section in Charge: International Operations Section II, Japanese-Language Dept. I

J-LEAP aims to strengthen and maintain the basic infrastructure of Japaneselanguage education and the understanding of Japan in the U.S. By dispatching
Japanese Assistant Teachers (ATs), J-LEAP endeavors to serve the needs of U.S.
K-12 educational institutions seeking to strengthen their Japanese-language
programs. ATs will engage in Japanese classes with and under the instruction of
their supervisors (Japanese-class teachers). ATs will help with creating materials
and curriculums, preparing homework and tests, and will also assist or conduct
other Japan-related activities at schools and in the community to contribute toa better understanding of Japanese culture and society.
Eligibility
The following individuals are eligible to apply:
1 Japanese nationals whose native language is Japanese;
2 Individuals under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2024;
3 Individuals who have an academic degree equivalent to a diploma from a four-year
university or higher;
4 Individuals who have a diploma in Japanese-language education (as a major or minor)
from a university or higher as of April 1, 2024, or complete a 420-hour (or more) Japanese
Language Teacher Training Course as of April 1, 2024, or have basic knowledge and skills
in Japanese-language education, as demonstrated by passing the Japanese-Language
Teaching Competency Test; and5 Individuals who have a valid Japanese driver’s license.
Duration
July 2024 to July 2026 (contracts are on a one-year basis, renewable [if mutually agreeable
among all parties] once, for a maximum total of two academic years)
ExpensesStandard payment (including a duty allowance), round-trip air tickets (discount economy
class), overseas travel insurance, housing allowance, vehicle purchase subsidy, car insurance
stipend, material purchase stipend, etc.

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Number of Participants (Reference)
6 participants for FY 2023
Application Deadline
January 2024
Notification of Results
March 2024
Remarks
Application Guideline and the Application Form will be available on the Japan Foundation’s
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NIHONGO Partners Program
Section in Charge: NIHONGO Partners Program Department

This program dispatches NIHONGO Partners to secondary educational
institutions etc. in Asia, mainly 10 ASEAN countries in order to support the local
Japanese-language teachers and students. The NIHONGO Partners will support
not only the educational activities of the local Japanese teachers but also aim to
spread the charms of the Japanese language and cultures through their learning
support and cultural activities inside and outside the classroom.
Through local activities and people-to-people exchanges, NIHONGO Partners
themselves are also expected to deepen their understandings toward thelanguage and cultures of the area or country where they stay, and serve as
liaisons within Asian countries in the future.
Eligibility
Applicants must fulfill the following criteria.
1 Eager to understand the objectives of this program and aspire to serve as liaisons within
Asian countries
2 Able to adapt to the local standard of living (housing, life-style, etc.)
3 Is between 20 and 69 years old, be of Japanese nationality, and be a Japanese native
speaker
4 Able to engage in everyday conversation in English
5 Able to participate in all pre-departure training conducted by the Japan Foundation(approximately one month in duration)
6 Able to cooperate with the Japan Foundation on disseminating information about
activities and publicize this program using SNS, website, and other media tools
7 Basic PC skills (sending and receiving e-mails, creating documents and/or materials etc.)* The above eligibility may differ according to the target area or country of dispatch.
Dispatch Areas
Mainly ASEAN countries
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Coverage
Round-trip air ticket (discount economy class fares), travel expenses, living allowance, etc.
* Accommodation will be provided by the Japan Foundation.
Remarks
1 Further information will be announced on the website of this program (https://asiawa.
jpf.go.jp/en/partners/).
2 Dispatch areas and duration are subject to change.

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Program for Specialists in Culturaland Academic Fields
Application Form: KC-G
Section in Charge: Educational Training Section, the JapanFoundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai

With the aim of providing support to specialists who require Japanese-language
proficiency in order to smoothly execute their specialist work and research
activities (such as researchers, graduate students, librarians, and museum andart museum curators), this program provides training for the acquisition ofpractical Japanese-language proficiency through a curriculum that is tailored tothe characteristics of the respective specialist work, conducted at the JapaneseLanguage Institute, Kansai.
* In FY 2024, only a six-month course will be offered.
Description of the Course
During the training course, participants will independently conduct interviews withspecialists in their field as well as plan their own trips to visit related facilities and, as theygather and understand research materials, they will be able to acquire the skills needed
to exchange, collect, and report information in Japanese. The participants will need toindependently plan their activities with an explicit theme. Participants are required to makea presentation about their research themes as their accomplishments of the course andspecialized activities conducted during their stay in Japan at the end of the course.
Duration
From late-September 2024 to late-March 2025
Eligibility
Individuals must fulfill the following to apply:
1 Individuals who fulfill A or B and need Japanese-language proficiency to carry out their
specialized work and research activities.
A. Individuals who fulfill at least one of the following requirements and have an employment
relationship with the organization outside Japan they are currently affiliated with, at
the time of participation in the program. It is expected that participants will continue
working in the aforementioned affiliated organization after completing this program.
a. Individuals who carry out research activities as teachers (professors, instructors,
teaching assistants, etc.), researchers, etc., at institutions of advanced education,such as universities, research centers, or other research organizations.

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b. Individuals who are engaged in a job of specialized research work in public sector
organizations, such as government agencies, think tanks, etc.
c. Individuals who are currently engaged in full-time librarian work at universities,
colleges, other institutions of advanced education, academic research institutions,cultural exchange organizations, or public libraries.
d. Individuals who are currently engaged in full-time curatorial work at museums andworking for international exchange programs that concern Japan.
B. Individuals who are officially registered as full-time students in a Master’s or Doctoral
course of a graduate school outside Japan at the time of application and participationin the program (excluding non-degree students) and who are planning to write their
Master’s or Doctoral dissertation on a subject related to Japan.
2 Individuals applying for this program must obtain the permission of the representative of
their affiliated organization mentioned above.
3 Individuals whose research area must be in the field of Japan-related social sciences orhumanities. Includes interdisciplinary fields with natural and applied sciences.
4 Individuals who have a specific and detailed theme related to Japan in their study orwork, and plan to make a presentation on the achievements.
5 Individuals who are nationals of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan.
* Taiwanese are eligible to apply for this program.
6 Individuals who have NOT received compulsory education in Japan for more than three
years.
7 Individuals in good physical and mental health.
8 Individuals who have Japanese-language proficiency that is equivalent to or higher thanLevel N4 in the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Level 3 of the old JLPT, or
A2 level in the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education at the time of application(please visit the official website of JLPT [https://www.jlpt.jp/e/about/levelsummary.html],
or the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education website [https://www.jfstandard.
jpf.go.jp/] to find the summary of linguistic competence required for each level).
9 Applicants must not have participated in Teacher Training Programs organized by
the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa in the last five years as ofNovember 30, 2023.
 Individuals who have NOT participated in the “Japanese-Language Program for
Librarians,” “Japanese-Language Program for Researchers and Postgraduate Students,”
or “Japanese-Language Program for Specialists (in Cultural and Academic Fields)”
organized by the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai.
However, the above excludes cases in which individuals who have participated in a twomonth or four-month program that ended more than five years ago, counting back from
November 30, 2023, apply to this program.
 Individuals who are NOT scheduled to study abroad at a Japanese educational institution,
participate in other training in Japan, work in Japan, or engage in other activities during
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Course Venue
The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai (JFJLI, Kansai) (Tajiri-cho,Sennan-gun, Osaka, Japan)
Benefits
1 Accommodations, meals during the program, insurance for sickness and injury during
the training period.
2 For those who have nationality of, and will be residing in the countries marked
in the table of Appendix (p. 63~64) upon the commencement of the program, the JapanFoundation will provide the followings. (However, those who do not reside in the above
said countries upon application will not be applicable):a. Round-trip air tickets (discount economy class) to and from the nearest international
airport from home residence;b. Airport tax, foreign travel tax;
c. Set amount of in-kind allowances (to cover expenses necessary for participation in
the program):* Residents in China who hold a BNO or Hong Kong SAR passport, and Macau residents
in China who hold a Macau SAR passport have to bear these expenses.
Number of Participants (Reference)
17 out of 38 applications for FY 2023
(1) Two-month course: 8 participants(2) Five-month course: 9 participants
Selection Policy
1 See p. 3 for the selection policy common to all programs:
2 The criteria peculiar to this program is as follows: applicants’ needs for Japanese-language
training and the possibility of improvement in their language skills, achievements intheir specialized fields, expected achievements and ripple effects by participating in thisprogram, possibility of success in their specialized fields.
Application Deadline
Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., November 30, 2023 (Japan Standard
Time)
Notification of Results
Late April 2024
Remarks
1 This course is primarily a language course for participants requiring Japanese-language
proficiency for specialized work and research activities. Professional education in their
specific areas of expertise is not included in the curriculum.
2 Participants must attend all classes and activities in the curriculum.
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Support Program for Organizations inJapanese-Language Education (Grants)
Application Form: J N-FK (only for Cambodia, Laos, Russia
and countries that DO NOT have JapanFoundation overseas offices)
Section in Charge: I nternational Operations Section I / Section II,
Japanese-Language Dept. I

This program aims to support Japanese-language education activities bytargeting Japanese-language teachers and students of overseas Japaneselanguage institutions and organizations.

1 Countries which have the Japan Foundation overseas offices, with the exception of
Cambodia, Laos and Russia(i.e., Korea, China, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar,
India, Australia, Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Italy, the U.K., Spain, Germany,
France, Hungary, and Egypt)* All support will be given via the overseas offices. Please contact the nearest office foravailable programs.
2 Cambodia, Laos, Russia, and countries that DO NOT have the Japan Foundation
overseas offices.
Eligibility
Overseas Japanese-language institutions and organizations, including Japanese-language
teacher associations and academic societies.
However, organizations are not eligible when national laws restrict receipt of aid fromoverseas organizations affiliated with governments.
Eligible Projects
Non-profit Japanese-language education activities carried out by overseas Japaneselanguage institutions and organizations. Examples of eligible projects are given below.
Applicants may also submit a combination of multiple projects:
1 Japanese-Language Activities Support Grant:This grant partially covers the costs related to projects intended to motivate students
and stimulate interest in Japanese-language education in the local area (e.g., speech/
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2 Salary Assistance Grant:This grant partially covers the salary given to Japanese-language teachers teaching theJapanese-language courses and to the staff carrying out activities to enhance the networkof Japanese-language institutions in the applicant’s region/country. In principle, this grantcovers them for up to three years (36 months). This grant is given on the condition thatthe course or activities are continued after the grant from the Japan Foundation ends.
3 Teaching Material Purchase Grant:This grant partially covers the cost of purchasing teaching materials, supplementary materials
and educational materials to introduce Japanese culture (e.g., tools for Japanese calligraphy,
yukata, origami paper etc.) needed by Japanese-language teachers when conducting Japaneselanguage courses. The costs of buying educational materials (including e-books) contributing
broadly to Japanese-language education that are widely available to the public in libraries orother facilities are also eligible for this grant. Materials that are to be given to students are noteligible for this grant, with the exception of consumables such as origami paper.
4 Conference Grant:This grant partially covers the cost involved in holding seminars, workshops, symposia,
training sessions and meetings for Japanese- language teachers.
5 Publication Grant:This grant partially covers the cost involved in preparing and publishing teaching materials
consistent with the local curriculum and needs.
6 Other Original Proposals:
This grant partially covers the cost involved in implementing projects planned by the applicant
that aim to promote Japanese-language education and train Japanese-language teachers.
Selection Policy
1 See p. 3 for the selection policy common to all programs;
2 Screening will be made in line with the following criteria:
a. Role of applicant in the country and region;b. Membership of “JF Nihongo Network (Sakura Network)”;(see https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/project/japanese/education/network/index.html for
more information about “JF Nihongo Network (Sakura Network)”)c. Specific outcome expected;d. Coalitions with other organizations and groups;
e. Ripple effect on diffusion of the Japanese language in the country and region.
Number of Grants (Reference)
103 out of 152 applications for FY 2023
Application Deadline
Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., November 30, 2023 (Japan Standard Time)
Notification of Results
After late April 2024
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Training Program for Teachers of
the Japanese Language
Section in Charge: Teachers Training Section, the Japan Foundation
Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa

Onsite Courses(1) Basic Training Program (p. 36~37)(2) Japanese-Language Program (p. 38~39)(3) Comprehensive Japanese Teaching Methods Program (Summer) (p. 40~42)(4) Comprehensive Japanese Teaching Methods Program (Autumn) (p. 40~42)(5) Japanese Teaching Methods Program for Teachers of Specified Skilled Worker Candidates(p. 43~45)
Online Course(6) Japanese Teaching Methods Program for Teachers of Specified Skilled Worker Candidates(Online) (p. 46~48)* Online Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language, conducted in FY
2021-2023, will not be conducted in FY 2024. Instead of the Online Training Program
for Teachers of the Japanese Language, we are opening the Online Self-Study Courseon the platform “JF Japanese e-Learning Minato” (starting in FY 2023; eight themes
in total will be opened sequentially). The on-demand teaching materials used in theOnline Self-Study Course will also be uploaded on the JFJLI, Urawa website.
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Japanese-Language Education Overseas[(1)~(5) Outline of 4 onsite programs]
For FY 2024, the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa (JFJLI, Urawa)organizes 4 onsite training programs for those currently working as Japanese-language
teachers teaching outside of Japan. The outline of each program is as follows.
(1) “Basic Training Program"
A 6-month program to improve the Japanese-language skill and the Japaneseteaching methodology skills.
(2) “Japanese-Language Program"A 6-week program to improve Japanese-language skill which is necessary as
teachers of Japanese language. There will be NO lessons of Japanese-language
teaching methodology skills.
(3) & (4) “Comprehensive Japanese Teaching Methods Program"A 6-week program to improve Japanese teaching methodology skills. There will be
NO lessons for improving Japanese-language skill. In FY 2024, this program will
be conducted in two separate groups (Summer Session/Autumn Session), divided
based on their Japanese teaching experience.
(5) “Japanese Teaching Methods Program for Teachers of Specified Skilled Worker
Candidates”
A 4-week program to improve Japanese teaching methodology skills for teachers atoverseas organizations that provide Japanese-language educational programs for
those who come to Japan on the working visa: Specified Skilled Worker (i).
* “Specific Theme Program" will not be conducted in FY 2024.
* This table shows the basic conditions for each training program. However, there are
additional conditions for each training program, so please check the explanation for theindividual training program in this guideline and the Application Instructions.

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Program

(1)

(2)

Basic

Japanese
Language

Japanese
Language

Main Content

Japanese-Language Education Overseas
(3)

(4)

Comprehensive
Comprehensive
JapaneseJapanese
Teaching Methods Teaching Methods(Summer)(Autumn)(5)
Specified Skilled
WorkerJapanese Language

Japaneselanguage
Teaching
Methodology
Japanese
Culture/Society

Japanese-language Teaching
Methodology
Japanese Culture/
Society

Qualified Area

Japanese Culture/
Society

Worldwide**(see below)

Worldwide① J apaneselanguage Teaching
methodology②U nderstanding
Japanese Affairs,Society and Culture

Mongolia, Indonesia,
Cambodia, Thailand,
the Philippines,
Vietnam, Malaysia,
Myanmar, Laos, India,
Sri Lanka, Nepal,
Pakistan, Bangladesh,Uzbekistan

Teacher’s eligibility

Nationality

Length ofTeaching
Japanese
Language

Rough guide of Japanese Proficiency

JapaneseLanguage
Proficiency
Test(JLPT)JF Standard
forJapaneseLanguage
Education(JFS)

Duration(tentative)• Nationals of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan*T aiwanese are eligible• Individuals who did NOT complete their compulsory education in Japan• Nationals of a country
that has diplomatic
relations with Japan

Japanese nationals are NOT eligible***(see below)

Japanese nationals arealso eligible

6 or moremonths andless than 5
years

Level N4 in
the JLPT,
Level 3 in the
old JLPT,
or theirequivalent

Level A2 orabove in the
JFS

August 27,
2024 February 20,
2025

6 or more months

Level N4 or N5 in
the JLPT, Level 3 orLevel 4 in the old
JLPT,or their equivalent* LevelN3 orhigher in the JLPTis NOT applicable
Level A2 in the JFSor the equivalent* L evel B1 or abovein the JFS is NOT
applicable

June 5, 2024 –July 19, 2024

2 or more
years and lessthan 5 years****(seebelow)

5 or moreyears

1 or more years

Level N3 in the JLPT, Level 2 inthe old JLPT,or their equivalent

Level N3 in the JLPT,Level 2 in the old JLPT,or their equivalent

Level B1 or above in the JFSor the equivalent

Level B1 or above in
the JFSor the equivalent

July 17,2024 –
August 30,
2024

Onsite (1):September 3, 2024 –October 4, 2024
Onsite (2):November 12, 2024 –December 10, 2024
Onsite (3):January 15, 2025 –February 14, 2025

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In China excluding Hong Kong and Macau, secondary educational institutions are
NOT applicable.
*** For individuals who meet the special condition for Japanese descendants, Japanesenationals or individuals who have completed their compulsory education in Japan are
eligible.
**** For individuals who meet the special condition for Japanese descendants, more than
1 year.
Eligibility (Common)
Overseas educational organizations that provide Japanese-language education will beapplicants.
Participants must satisfy the following conditions.
1 Teachers who have an employment relationship with the applying organization where itis agreed that they will continue to work after completing this program. Individuals who
are not working at overseas educational organizations teaching Japanese language orare studying to become Japanese-language teachers at the time of application are NOT
eligible.
2 Individuals who have no mental or physical conditions that would impede participationin the program.
Course Venue
The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa (JFJLI, Urawa) (Saitama City,
Saitama Prefecture)
Expense Coverage
1 Accommodations, meals during the program, insurance for sickness and injury during
the training period.
2 For those participants whose institution is located in the regions and countries marked
andin the table of Appendix (p. 63~64), the Japan Foundation will
provide the following:a. Round-trip air tickets (discount economy class) to and from the nearest international
airport from home residence;b. Airport tax, foreign travel tax;
c. Set amount of in-kind allowances (to cover expenses necessary for participation in
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Remarks
1 Candidates may simultaneously apply for multiple programs. However, candidates canonly be allowed to participate in one program at most.
2 Those who get accepted for “(1)～(5) Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese
Language (Onsite)" cannot apply for “(6) Japanese Teaching Methods Program for
Teachers of Specified Skilled Worker Candidates (Online)" (p. 46~48).
3 On the occasion of training participation, he/she cannot visit Japan accompanied byfamily.
4 The participants should devote themselves to the program and to attend every activityof the program during their stay.
5 Regarding the Japanese-language proficiency of candidates, please check the following
website.
a	The summary of linguistic competence required for each level of the JapaneseLanguage Proficiency Test (JLPT) of the official website of the JLPT[https://www.jlpt.jp/e/about/levelsummary.html]b	The levels of the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education (the JF Standard) of
the official website of the JF Standard.
[https://www.jfstandard.jpf.go.jp/publicdata/ja/render.do#sec02]
6 Other separate training programs are provided for organizations in Korea and China(excluding Hong Kong and Macau).
Korea: “The Intensive Training Program for Secondary School Teachers of the Japanese
Language from the Republic of Korea" (approximately three weeks)
China: “The Intensive Training Program for Secondary School Teachers of the Japanese
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Japanese-Language Education Overseas[Special Conditions for Teachers of the Japanese Language for JapaneseDescendants]
Special conditions will be applied to the organizations and individuals that meet thefollowing requirements for “(1) Basic Training," “(2) Japanese Language," and “(3) & (4)Comprehensive Japanese Teaching Methods (Summer/Autumn)."• Educational organizations for Japanese descendants that provide Japanese-language
education in qualified areas (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba,
Dominican Republic, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela).
• Candidates who are elected by the applying organization must be:(a) residents of the countries in the qualified areas, and Japanese emigrants or theiroffspring (in principle, up to the third generation);(b) individuals who are nationals of the countries in the qualified areas or Japanesenationals.
If the eligibility above is met, the following conditions will be applied:1	Individuals who have completed their compulsory education [nine years ofelementary and junior high school] in Japan are also eligible.
2	Length of Teaching the Japanese Language (Applicable only for “Comprehensive
Japanese Teaching Methods Program (Summer)”): Individuals with more than one
year of experience in teaching the Japanese language as of December 1, 2023
(teaching practice and private lessons not included) are also eligible.
* The conditions of Japanese proficiency and the participation of training programs inJapan are the same as written in the eligibility of each program.

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Japanese-Language Education Overseas(1) Basic Training Program for Teachersof the Japanese Language
Application Form: NC-BT
Section in Charge: Teachers Training Section, the Japan Foundation
Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa

This program is a 6-month program designed for teachers who are early in theircareer with an opportunity to improve their Japanese-language skills, acquire
the basic teaching methodology, and deepen their knowledge of Japan.
Eligibility
Overseas educational organizations that provide Japanese-language education.
Qualified Areas: Worldwide
The following individuals are eligible to participate in the program:(*The eligibility in regard to 1 and 2 below differs for the individuals who meet the “Special
Conditions for Teachers of the Japanese Language for Japanese Descendants”. Pleasesee p. 35)
1 Nationality: Individuals who are nationals of a country that has diplomatic relations withJapan;* Taiwanese are also eligible to apply for this program.
2 Individuals who have NOT completed their compulsory education [nine years ofelementary and junior high school] in Japan;
3 Length of teaching Japanese Language: Individuals with six or more months and lessthan five years of experience in teaching Japanese language as of December 1, 2023
(teaching practice and private lessons not included);
4 Japanese proficiency: Individuals who have proficiency in Japanese at either of thefollowing levels at the time of application;a. Level N4 in the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Level 3 of the old JLPT, or
their equivalentb. Level A2 in the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education (JFS), or the equivalent
5 The participation of training programs in Japan: Individuals who have not participated in a
Japanese-language teacher onsite training program conducted by the Japan Foundationor any other academic institutions in Japan for more than one month.
Duration
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Description of the Program
Participants will be divided into groups based on the results of a placement examination to
be taken upon arrival in Japan and will attend classes. In some cases, the program may be
conducted in two separate courses based on the number of participants and their Japaneselanguage proficiency.
1 Japanese Language
Participants will take classes that aim to improve their proficiency using the Japanese
language through various language activities.
2 Japanese-Language Teaching Methodology
Participants will organize their basic knowledge of teaching methods, recognize theirproblems through trial classes and review of their Japanese teaching activities, andconsider the solution.
3 Japanese culture / Japanese society
Participants will have exposure to Japanese culture and society in a real situation thatwill deepen their understanding of the Japanese language and culture. (Field trips andcultural programs are also planned)
Participants will obtain cross-cultural understanding ability which means deeper
understanding of their own culture and deeper understanding and respecting of cultureof other countries through interaction with their classmates.
In addition to 1, 2 and 3, special classes and individual instruction for trial classes areprovided.
Selection Policy
1 See p. 3 for the selection policy common to all programs.
2 Screening will be made in line with the following criteria: need for Japanese-language
teaching programs in candidate’s region/country, application from JF Nihongo Network(Sakura Network), candidate’s Japanese-language proficiency, teaching experience,teaching position (full-time or part-time) and influence in and out of the institution, etc.
For JF Nihongo Network (Sakura Network), please visit the following website.
https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/project/japanese/education/network/
3 Higher priority will be given to applicants aged 35 or under as of December 1, 2023
Number of Participants (Reference)
44 out of 123 applications for FY 2023
Application Deadline
Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., November 30, 2023 (Japan Standard
Time)
Results Notification
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Japanese-Language Education Overseas(2) Japanese-Language Program for
Teachers of the Japanese Language
Application Form: NC-JT
Section in Charge: Teachers Training Section, the Japan Foundation
Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa

This program is a six weeks program designed to provide an opportunity
to improve their Japanese-language skill which is necessary as teachers ofJapanese language. There will be NO lessons of Japanese-language teaching
methodology.
Eligibility
Overseas educational organizations that provide Japanese-language education.
Qualified Areas: Worldwide
The following individuals are eligible to participate in the program:(*The eligibility in regard to 1 and2 below differs for the individuals who meet the “Special
Conditions for Teachers of the Japanese Language for Japanese Descendants”. Pleasesee p. 35)
1 Nationality: Individuals who are nationals of a country that has diplomatic relations withJapan;* Taiwanese are also eligible to apply for this program.
2 Individuals who have NOT completed their compulsory education [nine years ofelementary and junior high school] in Japan;
3 Length of teaching the Japanese Language: Individuals with six or more months ofexperience in teaching the Japanese language as of December 1, 2023 (teaching practiceand private lessons NOT included);
4 Japanese proficiency: Individuals who have proficiency in Japanese at either of thefollowing levels at the time of application;a. Level N4 or N5 in the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Level 3 or 4 of theold JLPT, or their equivalentb. Level A2 in the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education (JFS), or the equivalent* Those who have the proficiency in Japanese more than the level of [a.] or [b.] are notexpected for this program.
5 The participation of training programs in Japan: Individuals who have NOT participatedin a Japanese-language teacher onsite training program conducted by the JapanFoundation or any other academic institutions in Japan for more than one month during
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Duration
June 5, 2024~July 19, 2024 (tentative)
Description of the Program
1 Japanese Language
Participants improve their proficiency using the Japanese language which is necessary as
teachers of Japanese language through several language activities. Also, participants willorganize knowledge about Japanese language such as vocabulary and grammar.
2 Japanese Culture/ Japanese Society
Participants will learn and experience Japanese culture and society that could be
introduced to their Japanese-language classes by several ways such as lectures andworkshops. Participants will obtain cross-cultural understanding ability throughinteraction with their classmates. In addition, field trip, visits to local schools and cultural
demonstration such as tea ceremony are planned.
Selection Policy
1 See p. 3 for the selection policy common to all programs.
2 Screening will be made in line with the following criteria: need for Japanese-language
teaching programs in candidate’s region/country, application from JF Nihongo Network(Sakura Network), candidate’s Japanese-language proficiency, teaching experience,teaching position (full-time or part-time) and influence in and out of the institution, etc.
For JF Nihongo Network (Sakura Network), please visit the following website.
https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/project/japanese/education/network/
3 Higher priority will be given to applicants aged 55 or under as of December 1, 2023.
Number of Participants (Reference)
32 out of 112 applications for FY 2023
Application Deadline
Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., November 30, 2023 (Japan Standard
Time)
Results Notification
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Japanese-Language Education Overseas(3) (4) Comprehensive Japanese Teaching
Methods Program for Teachers of theJapanese Language (Summer / Autumn)
Application Form: NC-MT-S (Summer) / NC-MT-A (Autumn)
Section in Charge: Teachers Training Section, the Japan Foundation
Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa

This program is a six weeks program designed to provide an opportunity to
improve the teaching methodology. This program will be conducted twice in FY
2024. There will be NO lessons for improving Japanese-language skill.
Eligibility
Overseas educational organizations that provide Japanese-language education.
Qualified Areas: Worldwide* In China excluding Hong Kong and Macau, secondary educational institutions (juniorhigh schools and high schools) are NOT eligible.
The following individuals are eligible to participate in the program (Conditions partly differ
between Summer and Autumn programs):(*The eligibility in regard to 1, 2 and 3 below differs for individuals who meet the “Special
Conditions for Teachers of the Japanese Language for Japanese Descendants". Pleasesee p. 35)
1 Nationality: Individuals who are nationals of a country that has diplomatic relations withJapan;* Taiwanese are also eligible to apply for this program.
2 Individuals who have not completed their compulsory education [nine years of elementaryand junior high school] in Japan;
3 Length of teaching the Japanese language:(Summer)	Individuals with two or more years and less than five years of experience inteaching the Japanese language as of December 1, 2023 (teaching practiceand private lessons NOT included);(Autumn)	Individuals with five or more years of experience in teaching the Japanese
language as of December 1, 2023 (teaching practice and private lessons NOT
included);
4 Individuals who have proficiency in Japanese at either of the following levels at the timeof application:a. Level N3 in the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Level 2 of the old JLPT, or
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5 Individuals who have NOT participated in a Japanese-language teacher onsite training
program conducted by the Japan Foundation or any other academic institutions in Japanfor more than one month during the period from April 2018 to December 1, 2023.
Recepients of the “Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute Executive Director'sAward" of the “Long-Term Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese Language" will
be exempted from this restriction.
Duration
Two courses will take place of six weeks each. (Please note that JFJLI, Urawa may be obliged
to offer a course other than the candidate's desired course.)(Summer) July 17, 2024―August 30, 2024 (tentative)(Autumn) October 1, 2024―November 14, 2024 (tentative)
Description of the Program
1 Japanese-Language Teaching Methodology
This program is aimed to introduce, organize, and expand knowledge on Japaneseteaching methodology with the aim of improving expertise as a teacher. Participants will
review their educational site and consider how to solve the problem utilizing the content
of this training program. In the Summer Course, which is targeted for teachers with little
teaching experience or teachers who did not have the chance to learn about Japaneseteaching methodology, participants will also learn about the basic Japanese teaching
methods and teaching techniques.
2 Japanese Culture/Japanese Society
Participants will have lectures and workshops to help them to consider the contents
and methods of culture introduction as part of Japanese-language education or crosscultural understanding education.
Selection Policy
1 See p. 3 for the selection policy common to all programs.
2 Screenings will be made in line with the following criteria: need for Japanese-language
teaching programs in candidate's region/country, application from JF Nihongo Network(Sakura Network), candidate's Japanese-language proficiency, teaching experience,teaching position (full-time or part-time) and influence in and out of the institution etc.
For JF Nihongo Network (Sakura Network), please visit the following website.
https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/project/japanese/education/network/
3 Higher priority will be given to applicants aged 55 or under as of December 1, 2023.
Number of Participants (Reference)
65 out of 138 applications for FY 2023

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Application Deadline
Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., November 30, 2023 (Japan Standard
Time)
Results Notification
Within April 2024

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Japanese-Language Education Overseas(5) Japanese Teaching Methods Program
for Teachers of Specified Skilled Worker
Candidates (Onsite)
Application Form: NC-SC-ST
Section in Charge: Teachers Training Section, the Japan Foundation
Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa

This program is a 4-week onsite training program for teachers of the Japanese
language at overseas organizations that provide Japanese-language education,with the aim of supporting Japanese-language educational programs for those
who come to Japan on the working visa: Specified Skilled Worker (i). The aimof the program is for the participants to improve their teaching skills and todeepen their knowledge on Japanese affairs, society, and culture.
Eligibility
Overseas organizations that provide Japanese-language education, with the aim ofsupporting Japanese-language education programs for those who come to Japan on theworking visa: Specified Skilled Worker.
Qualified Areas: Mongolia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam,
Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh,Uzbekistan
1 Applications are accepted from institutions and organizations in countries listed above,that provide Japanese-language education to people who are expected to reside or workin Japan on the working visa: Specified Skilled Worker (i). Applications from individuals
will not be accepted.
2 The institutions and organizations listed below are not eligible to apply.
a. Japanese organizations (administrative bodies and other national organizations), local
public organizations, independent administrative agencies and local independentadministrative agencies (hereinafter referred to as "national organizations").
b. Educational and research institutions and organizations established in Japan aswell as other agencies, institutions and organizations affiliated with the Japanese
government (Not including institutions and organizations with special legal status,
such as incorporated bodies or foundations in which the government of Japan is
involved in establishment).
c. Foreign government (ministries and other administrative bodies) and overseas
diplomatic missions of foreign governments.
d. International institutions and organizations contributed to by the Japanese
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3 The following individuals are eligible to participate in the program.
a. Teachers of the Japanese language who have an employment relationship with theapplying organization where it is agreed that they will continue to work for at least
one year at the organization after the end of the program. Individuals studying tobecome Japanese-language teachers at the time of application are not eligible;
b. Individuals who are Japanese nationals or nationals of a country that has diplomatic
relations with Japan;c. Individuals who have no mental or physical conditions that would impede participationin the program;d. Individuals with the experience in teaching the Japanese language for one or more
years as of April 1, 2023 (private lessons and teaching practice not included);e. Individuals who have proficiency in Japanese at either of the following levels at thetime of application;(a) Level N3 or higher in the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Level 2 orhigher of the old JLPT, or their equivalent(b) Level B1 or higher in the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education (JFS), or
the equivalentf. Individuals who have not participated in a Japanese Teaching Methods Program for
Teachers of Specified Skilled Worker Candidates (Onsite) conducted by JFJLI, Urawa.
* Those who get accepted for Onsite program cannot apply for Online program.
Duration(Session 1) September 3, 2024~October 4, 2024 (tentative)(Session 2) November 12, 2024~December 10, 2024 (tentative)(Session 3) January 15, 2025~February 14, 2025 (tentative)
Description of the Program
1 Japanese-language teaching methodologies
By learning how to teach “IRODORI: Japanese for Life in Japan," a Japanese-language
textbook developed by JFJLI, Urawa, participants will study a task-accomplishment
approach to teaching in order to deepen their understanding of how to teach the basic
Japanese necessary for living and working in Japan.
2 Understanding Japanese affairs, society and culture
Participants will consider methods that utilize the class as a way to study aspects of theaffairs, society, and culture of Japan that are useful for life and work in the country.
Selection Policy
1 See p. 3 for the selection policy common to all programs.
2 Selection is conducted according to the following criteria: need for Japanese-language
education training for Specified Skilled Worker candidates entry to Japan in theeligible country/area/organization, applicant's Japanese-language proficiency, teachingexperience, applicant's position (full/part time), influence, expected results.
3 Higher priority will be given to applicants aged 55 or under as of December 1, 2023
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Number of Participants (Reference)
55 out of 71 applications for FY 2023
Application Deadline
Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., November 30, 2023 (Japan Standard
Time)
Results Notification
Within April 2024

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Japanese-Language Education Overseas(6) Japanese Teaching Methods Program
for Teachers of Specified Skilled Worker
Candidates (Online)
Application Form: NC-SC-OT
Section in Charge: Teachers Training Section, the Japan Foundation
Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa

This program is an online training program for teachers of the Japaneselanguage at overseas organizations that provide Japanese-language education,with the aim of supporting Japanese-language educational programs for those
who come to Japan on the working visa: Specified Skilled Worker (i). The aim of
the program is for the participants to improve their teaching skills.
Eligibility
Overseas organizations that provide Japanese-language education, with the aim ofsupporting Japanese-language education programs for those who come to Japan on theworking visa: Specified Skilled Worker.
Qualified Areas: Mongolia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam,Malaysia,
Myanmar, Laos, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Uzbekistan
1 Applications are accepted from institutions and organizations in countries listed above,that provide Japanese-language education to people who are expected to reside or workin Japan on the working visa: Specified Skilled Worker (i). Applications from individuals
will not be accepted.
2 The institutions and organizations listed below are not eligible to apply.
a. Japanese organizations (administrative bodies and other national organizations), local
public organizations, independent administrative agencies and local independentadministrative agencies (hereinafter referred to as "national organizations").
b. Educational and research institutions and organizations established in Japan aswell as other agencies, institutions and organizations affiliated with the Japanese
government (Not including institutions and organizations with special legal status,
such as incorporated bodies or foundations in which the government of Japan is
involved in establishment).
c. Foreign government (ministries and other administrative bodies) and overseas
diplomatic missions of foreign governments.
d. International institutions and organizations contributed to by the Japanese
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3 The following individuals are eligible to participate in the program.
a. Teachers of the Japanese language who have an employment relationship with theapplying organization where it is agreed that they will continue to work for at least
one year at the organization after the end of the program. Individuals studying tobecome Japanese-language teachers at the time of application are not eligible;
b. Individuals who are Japanese nationals or nationals of a country that has diplomatic
relations with Japan;c. Individuals who have no mental or physical conditions that would impede participationin the program;d. Individuals with the experience in teaching the Japanese language for one or more
years as of April 1, 2023 (private lessons and teaching practice not included);e. Individuals who have proficiency in Japanese at either of the following levels at thetime of application;(a) Level N3 or higher in the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), Level 2 orhigher of the old JLPT, or their equivalent(b) Level B1 or higher in the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education (JFS), or
the equivalentf. Individuals who have not participated in a Japanese Teaching Methods Program for
Teachers of Specified Skilled Worker Candidates (Onsite or Online) conducted by
JFJLI, Urawa.
* Those who get accepted for Onsite program cannot apply for Online program.
DurationJanuary 15, 2025~February 21, 2025 (tentative)
Description of the Program
The training consists of preliminary assignments to be completed by each participant andinteractive live classes, aiming to deepen their understanding of the theory and of theapproach for Japanese-language teaching methodologies aimed at accomplishing tasks
and improve their teaching skills of the Japanese language necessary for living and working
in Japan.
By learning how to teach with the textbook “IRODORI Japanese for Life in Japan,” which wasdeveloped by JFJLI, Urawa, participants will deepen their understanding on methodologies
for teaching the basic Japanese required for life and work.
Selection Policy
1 See p. 3 for the selection policy common to all programs.
2 Selection is conducted according to the following criteria: need for Japanese-language
education training for Specified Skilled Worker candidates entry to Japan in theeligible country/area/organization, applicant's Japanese-language proficiency, teachingexperience, applicant's position (full/part time), influence, expected results.
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Number of Participants (Reference)
18 out of 24 applications for FY 2022
TBD for FY 2023
Application Deadline
Summer 2024
Results Notification
Autumn 2024
Remarks
1 Those who get accepted for “(1)～(5) Training Program for Teachers of the Japanese
Language (Onsite)" cannot apply for “(6) Japanese Teaching Methods Program for
Teachers of Specified Skilled Worker Candidates (Online)" (p. 46~48).
* Those who have participated in online program this year may apply for onsite program
another year.
2 Participants shall arrange all the necessities (communication devices such as Desktop/
Laptop computer or tablet, internet connection, web camera, microphones, etc.) toparticipate in online classes. Communication costs are borne by participants.
3 Participants are requested to ensure a quiet environment suitable for attending theonline program.
4 Regarding the Japanese-language proficiency of candidates, please check the following
website.
a	The summary of linguistic competence required for each level of the JapaneseLanguage Proficiency Test (JLPT) in the official website of the JLPT[https://www.jlpt.jp/e/about/levelsummary.html]b	The levels of the JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education (the JF Standard) in
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Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI)
Section in Charge: International Operations Section II, Global Partnerships Department

This program is designed to dispatch Japanese individuals in the Southern,
Midwestern and Mountain regions of the U.S. for two years as outreachcoordinators. Coordinators provide information about Japanese culture, society,everyday life, and language in local community settings and organize activities
that foster interactions between Japan and the U.S.
Example of Activities
1 Conducting presentations and activities on Japanese culture and society for schools,
colleges, and the community.
2 Organizing or coordinating festivals based on a Japanese holiday, event, or custom.
3 Organizing or coordinating lectures or discussions on traditional and/or current Japaneseculture and society.
4 Facilitating and developing exchange activities between the local community and Japan.
Eligibility
Eligible individuals must meet all the following criteria:
1 Japanese national;
2 Have a four-year college degree or higher;
3 Have a valid driver's license;
4 Have an excellent command of English to conduct activities;
5 Have basic computer skills (Word, Excel, etc.);
6 Physically and mentally healthy as well as be able to live and work in the U.S. throughout
the two-year term;
7 Have an interest and motivation to actively participate in international cultural exchanges;
8 Attend the selection interview and orientation in Japan.
Duration
2 years (August 2024 to July 2026)
Benefits
A US$1,362 monthly stipend, round-trip air tickets, housing, etc., are provided.
Number of Coordinators (Reference)
8 for FY 2023

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Application Deadline
January 9, 2024
Notification of Results
Late March 2024
Remarks
This program is administered jointly by Global Partnerships Department and Laurasian
Institution. All applications and inquiries should be directed to Laurasian Institution.
For further details, please contact: Laurasian Institution (Tokyo Office)
TEL: 03-3712-6176 FAX: 03-3712-8975
E-mail: joi@laurasian.org
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The Japan Foundation Indo-PacificPartnership (JFIPP) Research Fellowship
Application Form: JFIPP-R
Section in Charge: International Operations Section I,
Global Partnerships Department

This program provides support for researchers and practitioners in Japan,
Australia, India, or the U.S. to conduct research activities on the common policy
issues in the Indo-Pacific, mainly in the four countries, excluding the fellow’s
country of origin.
Duration: 4 to 12 months
At least half of the fellowship tenure period must be in Japan for non-Japanbased fellows or in one of the other three countries (Australia, India, or the U.S.)
for Japan-based fellows.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
1 Applicants must be citizens of Japan, Australia, India, or the U.S., or must have at least
five years of strong and serious professional experience at an institution in one of thesefour countries;
2 Researchers must hold a Ph.D. or the highest academic degree in their field of expertise.
Non-research professionals must have a total of seven or more years of work experiencein a field related to their proposed research.
Benefits
1 Round-trip discount economy class international airfare (only for Fellow);
2 Accommodation and research allowance;
3 A one-time lump-sum payment for relocation expenses;
4 Additional allowance for dependent family members that accompany the fellow overseas
for a minimum of 3 continuous months;
5 Overseas travel insurance.
Number of Fellowships (Reference)
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Selection Policy
1 See p. 3 for the selection policy applicable to all programs.
2 Projects are evaluated on their policy-relevance and foreseeable contribution(s) to themaintenance and strengthening of a free and open international order in the Indo-Pacificregion, that will bring about peace and prosperity to the entire region.
Application Deadline
Summer, 2024 (TBD)
Notification of Results
Autumn, 2024
* Application documents (Guidelines and Application Forms) will be available on the JapanFoundation website Spring, 2024.

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Grant Program for Japan-U.S. Global
Partnership
Application Form: GP-GP
Section in Charge: International Operations Section I,
Global Partnerships Department

This program supports collaborative and dialogue projects that aim to build
partnerships between Japan and the U.S. to solve policy issues facing theinternational community. In addition to projects in three thematic areas: "Buildinga resilient society", "Developing an inclusive society", and "Creating a societyenriched by science and technology", projects that address global common issues
that are of importance for the U.S. and Japan to work together are also eligible.
Eligibility
Japanese and U.S. non-profit organizations
Eligible Projects
These Japan-U.S. collaborative projects must begin between April 1, 2024 and March 31,
2025.
The following are not eligible for support under this grant: projects focused on academic
research in medical, technical or natural science, commercial activities, projects in supportof specific doctrines or claims. For details, please refer to the “Japan-U.S. Global Partnership"
guidelines.
Grant Coverage
A portion of the costs necessary for the project can be covered by this grant. The following
are eligible for consideration:
1 Personnel & Honoraria (honoraria and staff salary)
2 Travel (international and domestic transportation costs, accommodation costs, and meal
costs)
3 Conference costs (room rental, audio and visual equipment rental, report and publication
costs, etc.)
4 Other direct project costs as deemed relevant and necessary
5 Indirect costs (no more than 10% of the direct costs the Japan Foundation supports)
Number of Grants (Reference)
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Selection Policy
1 See p. 3 for the selection policy applicable to all programs.
2 Applications will be selected based on a comprehensive assessment of the project
proposal, including topic, purpose, participants, methods, dissemination of outcome,etc.
3 Relevant area experts may be consulted during the review process as necessary.
Application Deadline
11:59 p.m., December 1, 2023 (Applications from the U.S.: Eastern Standard Time/
Applications from Japan: Japan Standard Time)
Notification of Results
April 2024
For projects that are scheduled to start in April 2024, please note that notification of results
may be sent after the scheduled start date.
Remarks
Please contact the section in charge for details on the application process.

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Japan Foundation Japanese Studies
Fellowship Program
Application Form: RJS-FW
Section in Charge: Japanese Studies Department

This program provides scholars and researchers in the field of Japanese studies
with opportunities to conduct research in Japan, with the aim of promoting
Japanese studies overseas. There are three subcategories as follows.
[Scholars and Researchers(Long-Term)][Scholars and Researchers(Short-Term)][Doctoral Candidates]

Applicants: Scholars andresearchers who have aPh.D. degree or equivalent
professional experience at thetime of application and are
conducting research related toJapan (comparative research
included) in the humanities andsocial sciences, whose projects
require them to travel to Japanto carry out research over a long
period of time.
Duration: 4 to 12 months

Applicants: Scholars andresearchers who have aPh.D. degree or equivalent
professional experience at thetime of application and are
conducting research related toJapan (comparative research
included) in the humanities andsocial sciences, whose projects
require them to travel to Japanto carry out research, gather
materials, etc., intensively over ashort period of time.
Duration: 21 to 89 days

Applicants: Ph.D. candidates
conducting research related toJapan (comparative research
included) in the humanities
and social sciences, who findit necessary to visit Japan tocomplete their dissertations.
Duration: 4 to 12 months

Eligibility
1 All of the following criteria must be met.
a. Applicants must hold nationality or lawful permanent resident status in countries thathave diplomatic relations with Japan.
* Taiwanese applicants are eligible to apply only for “Scholars and Researchers (LongTerm)" or “Doctoral Candidates."b. Applicants must secure all affiliation arrangements by the application deadline.
c. Applicants must be in good health and proficient in either Japanese or English.
d. In principle, applicants must be able to stay continuously in Japan for the term of Fellowship.
e. Previous recipients of Japan Foundation Fellowships (not only the Japanese Studies
Fellowship but also all the other Fellowships of the Japan Foundation) are eligible toreapply only if, on April 1, 2024, a full three years has elapsed since the terminationof their most recent Fellowship. Previous “Scholars and Researchers (Short-Term)"
Fellows are eligible to reapply only if, on April 1, 2024, one full year has elapsed since
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2 Individuals meeting any of the following conditions are not eligible to apply:
a. Scholars or researchers in the natural sciences, medicine or engineering;b. Undergraduates; Master’s degree candidates; those intending to enroll in
Undergraduate or Master’s courses at universities in Japan; or graduates intending toenroll in Ph.D. courses in Japan;c. Those who primarily intend to enhance their Japanese-language ability or industryrelated technical skills, to develop and/or produce Japanese-language teachingmaterials, or to acquire artistic training in the area of Japanese traditional culture (teaceremony, flower arrangement, etc.);
d. Those who plan to receive other grants/scholarships/fellowships covering expenses
for travel to and accommodation in Japan concurrently with the Fellowship;e. Those who will have been in Japan continuously for more than a year dating backfrom April 1, 2024;
f. Those who apply for any other grant program of the Japan Foundation.
* Please be informed that applicants for JF-GJS Fellowship program, which is coorganized with the Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia of the University of Tokyo,
or JF-Nichibunken Fellowship program, which is co-organized with the International
Research Center for Japanese Studies, are eligible to apply for the Japan Foundation
Japanese Studies Fellowship. These JF-GJS Fellowship and JF-Nichibunken Fellowship
programs are for post-doctoral researchers. For further information, please inquire at
r_info@jpf.go.jp by email.
Benefits
1 Round-trip airfare (discount economy class [most direct and economical route])
2 Stipend and other allowances
Number of Fellowships (Reference)
88 out of 253 applications for FY 2023
Selection Policy
1 See p. 3 for the selection policy common to all programs.
2 Project quality is evaluated on the basis of its significance to the field and to the applicant’s
professional development, necessity of residing in Japan for completion of the project,and feasibility in terms of time and resources. Applicants’ educational background,employment history, position in their affiliated institution, and research achievements
will also be considered.
3 Applicants who have received Japan Foundation Fellowships twice or more in the past
will be given much lower priority.

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Japanese Studies Overseas and International Dialogue

Application Deadline
Apply through Online Application Portal by 3 p.m., December 1, 2023 (Japan Standard
Time)* For U.S. applicants, application procedures are different. Please be sure to visit theJapan Foundation, New York’s website(https://ny.jpf.go.jp/grants/grants-for-japanese-studies/fellowship-program/).
The application deadline is 11: 59 p.m., December 1, 2023 (Eastern Standard Time).
Notification of Results
April 2024

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Japanese Studies Overseas and International Dialogue

Grant Program for Japanese Studies
Projects
Application Form: RJS-KP
Section in Charge: Japanese Studies Department

This program is designed to promote Japanese studies overseas by providing
grants toward various Japanese studies projects implemented by overseasorganizations.
Eligibility
Overseas non-profit organizations such as academic institutions from university levelupwards or research institutions that are implementing Japanese studies activities.
Eligible Projects
Japanese studies projects (including online projects) implemented between April 1, 2024
and March 31, 2025 that fall under any of the following:
1 Research or conferences on Japan; study or training in Japan; or publications that
promote and contribute to the development of Japanese studies;
2 Inviting scholars or researchers from Japan or another countries to deliver lectures on
Japan;
3 Obtaining books and materials on Japanese studies;
4 Other relevant projects which would further promote and expand the horizon of Japanesestudies.
* Projects in the field of natural sciences, commercial activities, arts and cultural activities,
activities in support of specific doctrines or claims, and so forth are not eligible for thisprogram. For details, please refer to the Application Instructions.
Grant Coverage
Part of the following expenses:
1 Meeting expenses (for preparing materials, venues, equipment, public relations, etc.);
2 Honorariums (for lecturers, collaborators, interpreters, assistants, etc.);
3 Travel expenses (for international and domestic transportation, accommodation, perdiem, etc.);
4 Other direct expenses (for purchasing materials, etc.).
Number of Grants (Reference)
27 out of 58 applications for FY 2023

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Selection Policy
1 See p. 3 for the selection policy common to all programs.
2 Projects will be selected by comprehensively considering applications, including theircontents, viability, relevance, efficiency, etc. The Japan Foundation also takes into accountthe regional and national distribution of its funding, and may select projects accordingly,
if need be.
3 Lower priority will be given to the projects based on existing partnerships, such as
agreements between organizations and sister institution relationships.
Application Deadline
Apply through Online Application Portal by 3 p.m., December 1, 2023 (Japan Standard
Time)* For U.S. applicants, application procedures are different. Please be sure to visit theJapan Foundation, New York’s website(https://ny.jpf.go.jp/grants/grants-for-japanese-studies/).
The application deadline is 11: 59 p.m., December 1, 2023 (Eastern Standard Time).
Notification of Results
April 2024
For projects that are scheduled to start in April 2024, please note that notification of results
may be sent after the project has already started.

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OthersUse of the Name of the JapanFoundation as a Supporter
Application Form: PR-NS
Section in Charge: The section most closely related to the contents of the proposed
project (General inquiries: Public Relations Department)

The Japan Foundation supports cultural projects that contribute to thepromotion of international cultural exchange, by granting the use of its nameas a supporter. The projects should accord with the objectives of the JapanFoundation's activities. Application form (PR-NS) and attachments should bereceived at least four weeks prior to the beginning date of the proposed project.

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OthersDesignated Donations Program
Division in Charge: Budget and Finance Division, Financial Affairs Dept.

The Japan Foundation receives donations from corporations and individuals
based in Japan to support specific international cultural exchange projects, andthen provides the received amount as grants for the designated projects. Since
the Japan Foundation is recognized as a Designated Public Benefit Organizationor Tokutei Koeki Zoshin Hojin in Japanese tax laws, the corporations andindividuals who give to the Japan Foundation are eligible to receive tax benefits.
Note
1 In order to be eligible, each donation, project, donation proposal submitter, donor andgrantee must meet a set of requirements.
* Please note that, from FY 2016, there is a minimum amount of Designated Donation.
In addition, donor is asked to secure a portion of the designated donation at the timeof proposal submission.
For details of this program including the above requirements, please refer to theguidelines on our website (https://www.jpf.go.jp/e/about/donation/program/index.
html). Alternately, the Budget and Finance Division can send details by post on request.
2 After reading through the guidelines, please contact the Budget and Finance Division
directly before submitting a draft proposal, to make sure your project is eligible and meetthe requirements.
3 Whether the designated donation proposal is accepted shall be determined after
the Screening Committee (consisting of outside specialists) has met and made a
recommendation.
4 The Japan Foundation does not raise donations for, nor introduce donors to, any specificproject.

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OthersDeadlines of Draft Proposal, Final Proposal and Timing of Notices of Results[1st screening round]
Deadline of Draft Proposal:
April 1, 2024
Deadline of Final Proposal:
May 7, 2024
Timing of notices of results:
Late June to early July 2024

[2nd screening round]
Deadline of Draft Proposal:
September 2, 2024
Deadline of Final Proposal:
October 1, 2024
Timing of notices of results:
Late November to early December
2024* For detailed information about the application deadlines after FY 2025, please contact
the Budget and Finance Division.
* Draft proposal must be submitted one month prior to the proposal deadlines.

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Appendix

East Asia

List of Applicable Areas and Countries in the Japan Foundation Programs ist of Applicable Areas andLCountries in the Japan Foundation
Programs (as of August 2023)
People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Japan, Republic of Korea,
Macau, Mongolia, Taiwan

Southeast Asia

Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines,
Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam

South Asia

Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Oceania

Australia, Cook, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall, Micronesia, Nauru, New
Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon, Tonga,
Tuvalu, Vanuatu

North America

Canada, United States of America

Central America

Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Costa
Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Grenada,
Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama,Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago

South America

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana,
Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela

Western Europe

Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg,
Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vatican

Eastern Europe

Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina,
Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyz Republic, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro,
North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia,
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Middle East

List of Applicable Areas and Countries in the Japan Foundation Programs

Afghanistan, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon,
Oman, Palestinian Interim Self-Government Authority, Qatar, Saudi
Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Yemen

North Africa

Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia

AfricaAngola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape
Verde, Central Africa, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of
the Congo, Republic of Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Equatorial
Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana,
Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar,
Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger,
Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles,
Sierra Leone, Somalia, Republic of South Africa, South Sudan,
Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

The country and area where the Japan Foundation will provide round-trip air tickets, airport
tax, foreign travel tax and set amount of in kind allowances, in “Program for Specialists in
Cultural and Academic Fields." (p. 25~27):
The country and area where the Japan Foundation will provide round-trip air tickets, airport
tax, foreign travel tax and set amount of in kind allowances, in “Training Program for Teachersof the Japanese Language." (p.30~48):
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