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The Japan Foundation is Japan’s principle organisation for promoting international cultural exchange between Japan and the rest of the world.

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Upcoming Events

*Register Now* JF/BAJS PhD Workshop 2026

Thu 26th February 2026 - Fri 27th February 2026

Dates: Thursday 26 - Friday 27 February 2026 ...

Beyond Words: Understanding Japanese Society Through Literature and Translation

Fri 23rd January 2026

In recent years, Japanese literature has been gaining attention in the UK. Reading literature offers much more than the enjoyment of a story; it provides a window into the social and cultural values that shape it. This session explores how literary works help us understand Japanes...

Refresher Course - Spring 2026

Mon 26th January 2026 - Sat 11th July 2026

Do you think your Japanese level is getting rusty? Why not study Japanese online to brush up your Japanese level? This course is for non-native-speaker-level...

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