JAPAN FOUNDATION OFFICES
Japan
Headquarters, TokyoJapanese-Language Institute, Urawa
Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai
Kyoto Office
The Americas
New York, United States
Los Angeles, United States
Toronto, Canada
Mexico City, Mexico
São Paulo, Brazil
Asia and Oceania
Seoul, Korea
Beijing, China
Jakarta, Indonesia

Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Bangkok, Thailand
Manila, Philippines
Hanoi, Vietnam
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Yangon, Myanmar
Vientiane, Laos
New Delhi, India
Sydney, Australia
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Rome, Italy
Cologne, Germany
Paris, FranceLondon, United Kingdom
Madrid, Spain
Budapest, HungaryMoscow, Russia
Cairo, Egypt

The Japan Foundation, established in 1972, is Japan’s
only institution dedicated to carrying out comprehensive
international cultural exchange programs throughout
the world. The mission of the Japan Foundation is topromote international cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries.
The Japan Foundation activities, aiming comprehensive andeffective development of its international cultural exchange
programs, consist of following three major categories:
Arts & Cultural Exchange
Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange
Japanese-Language Education Overseas
The Foundation maintains its headquarters in Tokyo andoperates through a network of 25 overseas offices in 24
countries worldwide. The Japan Foundation is represented
by two offices in the United States—one in New York andthe other in Los Angeles.

March 2020

ARTS &CULTURALEXCHANGE
The Japan Foundation is a vital contributor to world
culture and the arts. We provide funding and exchange
opportunities for individuals and institutions across thespectrum of artistic and cultural disciplines, by supporting and initiating cross-cultural programs and events
including exhibitions, film screening, and festivals. TheJapan Foundation carries out arts and cultural exchange
programs to enhance mutual understanding between
Japan and the United States.

Performing Arts JAPAN (PAJ)
This program is designed to provide financial assistance to nonprofit
organizations in the United States and Canada with an aim to introduce
Japanese performing arts to local audiences. The Touring Grant supports the presentation of Japanese performing arts at multiple locationsin the United States and/or Canada. The Collaboration Grant facilitates
the collaborations between Japanese and American and/or Canadianartists to create new works which enhance the appreciation of Japaneseculture when presented to American and/or Canadian audiences.
Exhibitions Abroad Support ProgramThis program is designed to support museums and art institutions in
the United States organizing exhibitions introducing Japanese art andculture. International exhibitions, such as biennials/triennials, introducing Japanese artists and their works are also eligible.
Ishibashi Foundation/The Japan Foundation Fellowship for
Research on Japanese Art
This program aims to support the development of professionals specializing in the study of Japanese art by providing an opportunity for curatorsand researchers from the United States to conduct research in Japan,and by so doing, promote the study of the field and the introductionof Japanese art overseas. This fellowship is implemented by the JapanFoundation with generous funding from the Ishibashi Foundation.
Support Program for Translation and Publication on Japan
This program provides support for foreign publishers to translate and/or publish Japanese works to promote Japanese Studies and a better
understanding of Japanese culture. The program encourages publishers
in the United States to publish Japan-related books that are difficult topublish commercially.
JFNY Grant Program — Arts and Culture
This grant aims to support projects that will promote further understanding of Japanese arts and culture such as performances, exhibitions, film screenings, and workshops.
Samurai Warrior Helmet and Armor
Two sets of samurai armor (replicas) are available for loan and use at
Japanese cultural events. They can be worn.
For further information, please visit our website:
jfny.org/arts-cultural-exchange

Photo: Shank’s Mare, Yara Arts Group(Recipient of the 2015-16
Performing Arts JAPAN Collaboration
Grant and the 2016-17
the Performing Arts JAPAN Touring Grant)© Ayumi Sakamoto

JAPANESESTUDIESTo deepen the understanding of Japan and to promote
Japanese Studies in the United States, the JapanFoundation supports institutions, researchers, andundergraduate and graduate students through several
institutional grant programs and fellowship opportunities.

Institutional Project Support (IPS) ProgramThis program is designed to encourage innovative and sustained growthof Japanese Studies in the United States. Applicants should formulateconvincing proposals that enhance the teaching of Japan, the quality of
research on Japan, the quality of equipment andmaterials (including libraries), and provide opportunities for students
and faculty to travel to Japan.
Institutional Project Support (IPS) — Small Grant ProgramThis program is designed to:(i) Support institutions that face difficulties maintaining current
levels of infrastructure due to cuts in funding for Japanese Studies
in the United States.
(ii) Stimulate interest in Japanese Studies by research institutions
without an established program of Japanese Studies or those thatlack personnel or resources.
(iii) Provide support for particularly innovative programs that promote
Japanese Studies.
JFNY Grant —Japanese Studies
This grant aims to support projects that will promote further understanding of Japan through academic exploration. Such projects
generally take the form of conferences, colloquia, symposia, presentations, and lectures within the United States.
Japanese Studies Fellowship Programs
This program is designed to provide scholars, researchers, andprofessionals in the humanities and social sciences with theopportunity to conduct research in Japan. There are three categories:
Research Fellowship (Long-Term), Research Fellowship (Short-Term),and Doctoral Fellowship
For further information, please visit our website:
jfny.org/japanese-studies/

JAPANESELANGUAGEEDUCATION
Learning a language bestows a greater understanding
and familiarity towards the culture of the target language.
The Japan Foundation supports Japanese language
education around the world to ensure that people get theproper quality of education in an appropriate environment.
Programs include organizing the Japanese-Language
Proficiency Test, developing teaching materials, supporting Japanese courses, and providing training programsfor Japanese language teachers, as well as conducting
worldwide surveys to meet the needs of all Japanese
language practitioners.

Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is designed to evaluate
and certify the Japanese-Language proficiency of non-native speakersof Japanese. It is the largest Japanese-language test in the world.
For further information on JLPT, please visit website: jlpt.jp.

Japanese Language Education Assistants Program (J-LEAP)
This program brings native Japanese language assistant teachers toK-12 educational institutions in the United States. The goal of thisprogram is to strengthen Japanese language programs by providing anative speaking assistant teacher to team-teach with the lead teacher
in their classes. For further information on J-LEAP, please visit website:
jflalc.org/jle-j-leap.

Grant Programs
The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles provides several types of grant The
Japan Foundation, Los Angeles provides several types of grant programs to promote Japanese-language education in the United States.
For further information on the grant programs, please visit website:jflalc.org/grants-jle

e-Learning
JF Japanese e-Learning ‘Minato’ (minato-jf.jp/) provides an online
Japanese language course for people who do not have a school closeby, or who are interested in Japanese but have nowhere to learn
casually. The Japan Foundation also promotes e-learning materials
such as Japanese learning websites and apps in response to rapidchanges in learning environments with the spread of ICT as well as thediverse needs of learners. Please visit our website: kansai.jpf.go.jp/en/
resource/e-learning/CGP

INTELLECTUAL
EXCHANGE
CGP’s Intellectual Exchange Program provides opportunities for a broad spectrum of individuals and institutions
from Japan and the United States to collaborate andbuild partnerships for a more peaceful and equitableglobal order.

Regular Grant Intellectual Exchange ProgramThis program supports U.S.-Japan collaborative projects conducted byuniversities, think tanks, and other nonprofit organizations. Projects
foster dialogue and promote partnerships between the two countries
through the exploration of policy-oriented issues. Priority is given toprojects with tangible outcomes, and effective dissemination plans thathave broad policy impact.
Case Studies Japan
This program supports field research in Japan for faculty members andgraduate students, in the humanities and social sciences. The objective
is to provide participants, especially those who may not be familiar withJapan, with firsthand experiences to gain a deeper understanding of andmake connections in Japan that will be useful in their own disciplines.
Discretionary Grants
This program supports policy-oriented projects conducted by U.S. institutions including universities, think tanks, and nonprofit organizations.
Projects explore contemporary issues of global concern and issues
common to the U.S. and Japan.
Abe Fellowship ProgramThis fellowship program encourages international multidisciplinary
research on topics of pressing global concern. The program fosters thedevelopment of a new generation of researchers interested in policyrelevant topics of long-range importance. This program is administeredby the Social Science Research Council.
Abe Fellowship for Journalists ProgramThis fellowship program encourages in-depth coverage of topics ofpressing concern to the U.S. and Japan through individual short-term
policy-related projects. This program is administered by the Social
Science Research Council.
U.S.-Japan Network for the FutureThis two-year program builds and enhances the network of U.S.-andJapan-based Japan specialists, with the goal of bringing diverse expertise and perspectives to the bilateral policy-making process in themid- and long-term. This is a joint program with the Maureen and Mike
Mansfield Foundation.
Japanese American Leadership SymposiumThis annual public symposium in Japan features Japanese-American
leaders on the Japanese American Leadership Delegation Program;it strengthens ties and advances the U.S.-Japan relationship. Thissymposium is co-organized with the U.S.-Japan Council.
For further information, please visit our website:
cgp.org/intellectual_exchange

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GRASSROOTSEXCHANGE &EDUCATION
CGP’s Grassroots Exchange and Education Programaims to support projects that promote the understandingof Japan, strengthen networks and mutual understanding among the civil societies of Japan and the UnitedStates, and nurture the next generation who will lead theU.S.-Japan partnership.

Regular Grant Grassroots ProgramThis program seeks to promote understanding of Japan by supportingorganizations in the U.S. such as universities, museums and Japanesegardens, and nonprofits, of which their activities are related to Japanthrough exchange, networking, capacity building, program developments, etc.
Discretionary Grant
This program aims to create and strengthen networks between nonprofit
organizations and citizens groups in the U.S. and Japan around commonsocial issues.
Education Grant
This program seeks to increase awareness and understanding of Japanin the U.S. through the support of teacher training, educational workshops and community outreach efforts addressing the needs of K-12
students, teachers and the larger community.
Japan Outreach Initiative (JOI Program)This program, which is jointly administered by CGP and LaurasianInstitution, aims to promote awareness and understanding of Japan bydispatching Japanese coordinators to regions in the U.S. that have few
Japan-related activities. The coordinators will volunteer for 2 years to provide community outreach activities about Japan and to foster exchange.
For further information, please visit our website: cgp.org

The Japan Foundation,New York

1700 Broadway, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10019
Tel (212) 489-0299
Fax (212) 489-0409
info@jfny.org
jfny.org

The Center for Global Partnership (CGP) was establishedwithin the Japan Foundation in April 1991 with offices inboth Tokyo and New York. CGP is dedicated to strengthening the global U.S.-Japan partnership and cultivating
the next generation of public intellectuals necessary tosustain this partnership.
MISSION• To promote collaboration between Japan and the United States withthe goal of fulfilling shared global responsibilities and contributing toimprovements in the world’s welfare.
• To enhance dialogue and interchange between Japanese and U.S. citizens on a wide range of issues, thereby improving bilateral relations.
To carry out its mission, CGP supports an array of institutions and individuals, including nonprofit organizations, universities, policymakers,
scholars and educators, through grant programs, fellowships as well
as self-initiated projects. CGP’s activities fall into the two following
categories: policy-oriented Intellectual Exchange, and community-based
Grassroots Exchange & Education.

The Japan Foundation,
Los Angeles

5700 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90036
T (323) 761-7510
jflalc.org

The Japan Foundation
Headquarters
The Center for Global
Partnership, New York

1700 Broadway, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10019
Tel (212) 489-1255
Fax (212) 489-1344
cgp.org

jflalc.org

The Center for Global
Partnership, Tokyo
jpf.go.jp/cgp

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