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SUBSCRIBE NOW VIEW OUR OLD NEWSLETTERS About Us Arts & Culture Japanese Education Classes E-Library Contact Headquarters New York Office Newsletter THE JAPAN FOUNDATION, LOS ANGELES 5700 Wilshire blvd, Suite 100 Los Angeles, CA 90036 [email protected] 323.761.7510 @JFLALC @JF_LosAngeles JapanFoundationLosAngeles @JFLALC © 2026 The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Web Design | Sitemap About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! 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Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking Signup For Newsletter About Arts & Culture Japanese-Language Education Classes Contact --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! 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Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking --> Keishonihongo Resources EN --> 1. JFLA Grant Programs a. JFLA’s Salary Assistance Grant Eligible programs may apply for up to $30,000 that can be used as a seed money grant to launch a brand-new program, to increase course offerings, or as a stop-gap measure to save a program facing budget cuts or closure. Those interested in applying for the Salary Assistance Grant (annual application deadline: 4/10) should first be aware that we prioritize applicants who provide a strong letter of support from their local stakeholders (superintendent, school president, dean, principal, etc.) and commit to continuing their program well beyond the grant period. For more information about this grant, please visit JFLA’s website . b. JFLA’s Teaching Material Purchase Grant Non-profit educational institutions in the U.S. are eligible to apply for JFLA’s Teaching Material Purchase Grant (annual application deadlines: 3/15, 9/15), which offers to reimburse up to $1,000 for teaching materials and “cultural items” such as origami supplies, classroom games/décor, etc. Many recently-expanded or brand-new programs who have received this grant have used it to build up their school/department libraries with authentic Japanese reading materials, or to redesign their course curriculum by adding DVDs, cultural activities, etc. For more information about this grant, please visit JFLA’s website . c. Purchased with the Support of JFLA’s Teaching Material Purchase Grant Finding appropriate teaching materials for JHL students can be challenging. Linked below is a compilation of teaching materials purchased by JHL programs who received JFLA’s Teaching Material Purchase Grant between 2018 and 2022. Items in this list are separated according to type (textbook, reading materials, multimedia, etc.). We hope this list will serve as a helpful reference of popular teaching materials currently being used in JHL education, and that the items listed will give parents and educators alike some helpful ideas for fortifying their learners’ JHL education. Wish List Compilations d. Grant History Below is an annually updated list of JHL programs that have received our Japanese-language grants within the past five years. To learn more about JFLA’s Japanese-language grant programs, please visit JFLA’s website . Grant History 2. Japan Foundation Resources The Japan Foundation has an extensive catalog of Japanese-language learning resources available online: Our e-learning platform Minato is a convenient way for students to self-study or supplement their existing efforts. For a quick and convenient way to study the fundamentals on-the-go, our Memory Hint apps are a great way to learn and review hiragana, katakana and kanji. Hirogaru is a topic-based study platform for all skill levels and is especially recommended for heritage language learners looking to know more about Japan and its culture. Marugoto is the Japan Foundation’s textbook and course series. Teachers are invited to incorporate Marugoto into their classroom and direct students to utilize the web component. JF USA Digital Library is a service which makes various digital materials available to rent such as Japanese-language textbooks and Japanese picture books for children. 3. Teaching Resources a. JHL 奥村三菜子・櫻井直子・鈴木裕子（2016）『日本語教師のためのCEFR』くろしお出版 カナダ日本語教育振興会 (1997)『継承語としての日本語教育ーカナダの経験を踏まえてー Japanese as a Heritage Language: The Canadian Experience』 https://www.cajle.ca/other-publications-その他の刊行物/ カミンズ・ジム（中島和子著訳）（2021）『言語マイノリティを支える教育（新装版）』明石書店 カミンズ・ジム、ダネシ・マルセル著（中島和子・高垣俊之訳）（2005）『カナダの継承語教育 多文化・多言語主義をめざして』明石書店 近藤ブラウン妃美・坂本光代・西川明美（2019）『親と子をつなぐ継承語教育-日本・外国にルーツを持つ子ども』くろしお出版 佐藤郡衛他（2020）『海外で学ぶ子どもの教育 日本人学校、補習授業校の新たな挑戦』明石書店 佐藤郡衛（2019）『多文化社会に生きる子どもの教育 外国人の子ども、海外で学ぶ子どもの現状と課題』明石書店 佐藤郡衛・片岡裕子（編) (2008)『アメリカで育つ日本の子どもたち-バイリンガルの光と影』明石書店 ダグラス昌子・知念聖美 (2014)『アメリカの継承語教育』 https://www.aatj.org/resources/publications/book/Heritage_DouglasChinen.pdf デイビッド・C・ボロック、ルース＝ヴァン・リーケン（訳 嘉納もも、日部八重子）（2010）『サードカルチャーキッズ』スリーエーネットワーク 早津邑子（2004）『異文化に暮らす子どもたち ことばと心をはぐくむ』金子書房 箕浦康子（2003）『子どもの異文化体験増補改訂版 人間形成過程の心理人類学的研究』新思索社 糸永真帆・勝部和花子・札谷緑（編）（2014）『ドイツ発 つなぐーわたし・家族・日本語』日本文化言語センター b. Bilingual/Multilingual Education 桶谷仁美（編著）（2024）『家庭でバイリンガル・トライリンガルを育てるー親と教師が知っておきたい基礎知識ー就学前を中心に』明石書店 桶谷仁美（編著）（2007）『家庭でバイリンガルを育てる 0歳からのバイリンガル教育』明石書店 中島和子（1998: 2018）『アルク選書シリーズ完全改訂版 バイリンガル教育の方法 12歳までに親と教師ができること』アルク 中島和子（編著）（2010)『マルチリンガル教育への招待 言語資源としての外国人・日本人年少者』ひつじ書房 中島和子（1998）『言葉と教育』海外子女教育振興財団 Cummins, J. (2021). Rethinking the Education of Multilingual Learners. A Critical Analysis of Theoretical Concepts. Linguistic Diversity and Language Rights: 19, Bristol: Multilingual Matters. Cummins, J. (1996, 2001). Negotiating Identities. Education for Empowerment in a Diverse Society. Ontario: California Association for Bilingual Education. Cummins, J. and Early, M. (eds.) (2011) Japan Foundation Los Angeles | --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking Signup For Newsletter About Arts & Culture Japanese-Language Education Classes Contact --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! 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Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking --> --> Event Type Culture & Language Events Language Events Library Hours Clasification Organized Sponsored Supported Unaffiliated Month January February March April May June July August September October November December State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming 2018 Past Events Special Screening @Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles, December 08, 2018 Japanese-Taiwanese Co-Production Movie Mom Thinks I’m Crazy to Marry a Japanese Guy (94mins, 2017) Directed by Akihisa Yachida Saturday, December 8 @2:00PM (Door opens @1:30pm) Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles (1137 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles) * Parking Information This Event is Full. Light refreshments will be served. A film adapting the Facebook page as well as photo book of a Taiwanese woman and a Japanese man which relates their becoming acquainted through to their marriage. Popular Taiwan actress and also director, Jian Man-shu, co-stars with model-turned-actor, Yuta Nakano. The film was shoot in various locations like Jiufen, Kengting in Taiwan and Kamakura, Hiroshima in Japan. details Brewing Happiness, December 03, 2018 Secrets Behind a Century-Old Sake-Making Family Business Monday, December 3, 2018 7pm JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles , Hollywood and Highland, Level 5 Japan is known as a nation of long-lived families and family businesses. There are more than 30,000 centuries-old companies that exist in Japan* and many of them have been family-run for many generations. details MAQUIA: When the Promised Flower Blooms, November 29, 2018 Directed by Mari Okada Tuesday, December 18 @7:00PM Free Admission, NO RSVP REQUIRED Seating is on a first come first serve basis and subject to capacity. Please arrive early for best seating. *MAQUIA mini-poster giveaway! (while supplies last) Animation that marks the directorial debut for Mari Okada, the scriptwriter of works including The Anthem of the Heart . Depicts the "eternal moment" of a boy and girl who meet amidst the passage of time. details Tremble All You Want, November 28, 2018 Directed by Akiko Ooku Wednesday, November 28 @7:00PM Free Admission, NO RSVP REQUIRED 24-year-old office employee Yoshika (Mayu Matsuoka) has a secret crush on her former junior high school classmate Ichi (Takumi Kitamura), but then her colleague Ni (Daichi Watanabe) asks her to be his girlfriend. details Her Sketchbook, November 28, 2018 Directed by Masaya Ozaki Wednesday, December 12 @7:00PM Free Admission, NO RSVP REQUIRED Mami rarely leaves home since she dropped out from middle school. She has been escaping reality by immersing herself in copying her favorite manga and illustrations in her room full of books and comics. Her father, Eisuke, worries a lot about her ever since he divorced with her mother, Mika. details Re-Imagining Kurosawa, November 26, 2018 Lecturer: David Desser, Ph.D. (Dean, Anaheim University Akira Kurosawa School of Film) Special Guest Panelists: George Takei, John Powers, David Ehrenstein Monday, November 26 @7:00PM JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles , Hollywood & Highland, Level 5 (6801 Hollywood BLVD., Los Angeles, CA 90028) FREE Admission, Registration REQUIRED Dr. David Desser (Dean, Anaheim University Akira Kurosawa School of Film) will help you “Re-Imagine Akira Kurosawa” as he provides you unique insight into Kurosawa and his classic film, High and Low (1963), which was adapted from Ed McBain’s detective novel King’s Ransom . Panel discussion/Q&A session follows the lecture. details Let's Go, JETS!, November 14, 2018 From Small Town Girls to U.S. Champions?! （チア☆ダン） (121mins, 2017) Directed by Hayato Kawai Wednesday, November 14 @7:00PM Free Admission, NO RSVP REQUIRED Hikari (Suzu Hirose) joins high school cheer dance club for the sole reason of cheering on a boy she has known from their junior high days. However, the club’s coach, Saotome (Yuki Amami), is a harsh and no-nonsense task master who suddenly declares: “Our aim is to become U.S. champions! No fringes or boyfriends allowed!” details Wooden Chopsticks, Metal Chopsticks, November 07, 2018 Grab Japanese and Korean Culture through the Languages wednesday, November 7 @7-9PM Free admission, rsvp requested Japan and Korea are neighboring countries that share many similarities and contrasts in customs and language. For example, both countries use chopsticks but did you know that the types of chopstick are dif Japan Foundation Los Angeles | --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking Signup For Newsletter About Arts & Culture Japanese-Language Education Classes Contact --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking --> --> --> 2026 Past Events LECTURE & DEMONSTRATION ORIN: Japanese traditional singing bowl The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles 05/15/2026   ORIN: Japanese traditional singing bowl --> Read More MOVIE SCREENING Carving the Divine: Buddhist Sculptors of Japan Murasaki Hall, The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles 05/06/2026   Carving the Divine: Buddhist Sculptors of Japan --> Read More WORKSHOP Heart Sutra Recitation in Two Traditions Murasaki Hall, The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles 04/22/2026   Heart Sutra Recitation in Two Traditions --> Read More ART EXHIBITION Guardians of Beringia: Kami Kamuy - A Ceramic Retrospective on Ainu, Shinto, and Native American Spirit Worlds Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles 03/05/2026 - 04/18/2026   Guardians of Beringia: Kami Kamuy - A Ceramic Retrospective on Ainu, Shinto, and Native American Spirit Worlds... --> Read More ENGLISH EDITION BOOK LAUNCH Bestseller Sakura with author Kanako Nishi and translator Allison Markin Powell The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles 04/16/2026   Bestseller Sakura with author Kanako Nishi and translator Allison Markin Powell... --> Read More REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Tender for 2026 U.S. Japanese Language Teacher Training Program Arrangements 04/02/2026 - 04/13/2026   Tender for 2026 U.S. Japanese Language Teacher Training Program Arrangements... --> Read More WORKSHOP Same Body, Different Presence | Workshop by Yuri Yamamura The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles 04/06/2026   Same Body, Different Presence | Workshop by Yuri Yamamura... --> Read More CONVERSATIONS ON JAPANESE ART The Beauty of Japanese Sculpture: From the Muromachi to Edo Periods The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles 04/01/2026   The Beauty of Japanese Sculpture: From the Muromachi to Edo Periods... --> Read More WELLNESS Meditation with Art The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles 03/26/2026   Meditation with Art --> Read More SPECIAL PROGRAM TRAINING PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR (K-16) NON-NATIVE US TEACHERS OF JAPANESE Urawa, Japan 02/26/2026 - 03/13/2026   TRAINING PROGRAM APPLICATION FOR (K-16) NON-NATIVE US TEACHERS OF JAPANESE... --> Read More DIALOGUE & DEMONSTRATION Cross Cultural Series 2 CLAY in Santa Fe Atrium at MOIFA 03/12/2026   Cross Cultural Series 2 CLAY in Santa Fe --> Read More Test Test Consequat Ex enim n 03/01/2026   Test --> Read More PERFORMANCE Fluxus Art for Yoko Ono The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles 02/28/2026   Fluxus Art for Yoko Ono --> Read More LITERARY SERIES An Evening with Author Keiichiro Hirano The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles 02/26/2026   An Evening with Author Keiichiro Hirano --> Read More MOVIE & AUTHOR'S TALK 'A Man' Screening and Chat with Keiichiro Hirano Los Feliz 3 Theatre 02/25/2026   'A Man' Screening and Chat with Keiichiro Hirano... --> Read More GALLERY TALK Tools and Techniques of Buddhist Art on View at LACMA Resnick Pavilion, LACMA 02/19/2026   Tools and Techniques of Buddhist Art on View at LACMA... --> Read More SPECIAL PROGRAM LA Gathering for Friends of the Japan Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2026 JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles 02/19/2026   LA Gathering for Friends of the Japan Pavilion at Venice Biennale 2026... --> Read More WORKSHOP Workshop: Paper Sculpture by Jeff Morrical The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles 02/12/2026   Workshop: Paper Sculpture by Jeff Morrical --> Read More CONVERSATION TEA TIME AT JFLA The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles 02/07/2026   TEA TIME AT JFLA --> Read More IN-PERSON LECTURE SERIES The Beauty of Japanese Sculpture: Kamakura Period The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles 02/04/2026   The Beauty of Japanese Sculpture: Kamakura Period --> Read More MUSIC & ART In the Tune of Art: Taiko & World Drum Beats The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles 01/28/2026   In the Tune of Art: Taiko & World Drum Beats --> Read More WORKSHOP New Year Workshop: Calligraphy Uma (Horse) The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles 01/24/2026   New Year Workshop: Calligraphy Uma (Horse) --> Read More WORKSHOP Celebrate the New Year – Write Your Wish on an Ema! The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles 01/17/2026   Celebrate the New Year – Write Your Wish on an Ema!... --> Read More IN-PERSON LECTURE SERIES The Beauty of Japanese Sculpture: Heian Period The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles 01/07/2026   The Beauty of Japanese Sculpture: Heian Period --> Read More 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events Old 2020 Past Events Old 2019 Past Events Old 2018 Past Events Old 2017 Past Events Old 2016 Past Events Old 2015 Past Events Old 2014 Past Events Old 2013 Past Events Old 2012 Past Events Old 2022 Past Events Old 2021 Past Events Old 202 Japan Foundation Los Angeles | --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking Signup For Newsletter About Arts & Culture Japanese-Language Education Classes Contact --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! 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Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking --> About Us --> About Us The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA) promotes international awareness and mutual understanding between Japan and the U.S. through cultural exchange. 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Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking Signup For Newsletter About Arts & Culture Japanese-Language Education Classes Contact --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking --> --> Event Type Culture & Language Events Language Events Library Hours Clasification Organized Sponsored Supported Unaffiliated Month January February March April May June July August September October November December State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming 2017 Past Events Meditation with Japanese Singing Lin Bowl, December 20, 2017 Wednesday, december 20 12:30pm, 1:00pm (20min sessions) free admission Mid-week fatigue is a familiar foe to many of us. Why not maximize your relaxation and join us for a Sound Bath at Lunchtime! The Singing Lin Bowl harmoniously combines the healing qualities of the Tibetan singing bowl and its Japanese counterpart, the Lin bowl. Relax and feel your stress dissipate into thin air as the sounds of the singing-Lin bowl lead you into a meditative state. There is no charge and no reservation required. All are welcome to come, sit, listen, and refresh! details Lecture Series: Deities in Japanese Art, December 19, 2017 Session 4: Wisdom kings In collaboration with LACMA tuesday December 19, 2017 @7pm What do you know about the Wisdom Kings (Myo-o in Japanese) in Buddhism? They are third-ranked deities after Buddhas and Bodhisattavas who, with their wrathful visages and weapons, protect the Buddhas and intimidate wayward Buddhist practitioners back into devotion. In this lecture, we will be introduced to the many kinds of Wisdom Kings and their various roles, as well as how they are portrayed artistically. This will be the fourth lecture in this series and will begin with a quick review of what was covered in previous lectures to give first-time attendees context as to where Wisdom Kings fit into the hierarchy of deities in Buddhism. No prior knowledge is necessary to enjoy this fun and fascinating talk! Note : We are now using EventBrite as our RSVP system so don't be surprised if this looks different than before! details A Bride for Rip Van Winkle, December 13, 2017 Beautiful Romance with Multilayered Sense of Cynical Amusement Wednesday, December 13 @7PM Free Admission, NO RSVP REQUIRED You could win a director Iwai's autographed poster! Nanami(Hana Kuroki) is an apathetic, part-time junior high school teacher, whose only solace comes from connecting with others on “Planet,” a new social network service. One day, a young man named Tetsuya messages her and asks to meet in person. The two begin dating and quickly become engaged. When Tetsuya begs Nanami to increase her guest list for the wedding, Nanami reaches out to online-friend, Amuro(Go Ayano), a self-proclaimed jack-of-all-trades, who hires actors to play Nanami’s guests on her big day. A few weeks following the ceremony, Tetsuya’s mother confronts Nanami with allegations of lying and cheating. details Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime, December 06, 2017 Wednesday, December 6, 2017 12:30pm 1:00pm (2 sessions, 20min/ session) Wellness Wednesdays : We offer Wellness programs every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at lunchtime! October 18 is Yoga day! In this program, no need to change clothes or use a yoga mat; you will be seated in a chair receiving relaxing instruction from a bilingual (English and Japanese) instructor. Learn simple Japanese phrases during the instruction and stretch your mind as well as your body. There will be two free sessions beginning at 12:30pm and 1:00pm. No reservation necessary, all are welcome. details Shin Godzilla, November 22, 2017 A God Incarnate. A City Doomed. Wednesday, November 22 @7PM Free Admission, NO RSVP REQUIRED *Short Translation Lecture Before The Show Make way for the ultimate homage to one of the most enduring legends of the big screen—Godzilla! The King of the Monsters is back in Tokyo for a city-crushing crusade that speaks to the very roots of the world-renowned franchise. details Deities in Japanese Art: Session 3, November 14, 2017 Session 3: Bodhisattva in Collaboration with LACMA Tuesday, November 14, 2017, 7PM Free Admission, RSVP required The bodhisattvas are deities who have achieved enlightenment themselves but have delayed their own exit from the cycle of rebirth to guide others to enlightenment. Japanese Buddhism is full of these strange yet wonderfully virtuous attendant deities, from the monk-like bodhisattva of the hells to the horse-headed bodhisattva of compassion. details Japanema on the Road - Your Name, November 12, 2 Japan Foundation Los Angeles | --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking Signup For Newsletter About Arts & Culture Japanese-Language Education Classes Contact --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking --> Keishonihongo News EN --> 8/8/2025 – Workshop for Japanese Heritage Language Educators On Friday, August 8 th , 2025, the Japan Foundation (Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture) will be hosting an in-person workshop for Japanese Heritage Language (JHL) teachers. The workshop will focus on: Discussing the current landscape of Japanese Heritage Language education Sharing findings related to JHL education teaching materials Helping JHL educators connect with each other from all around the world. Please come join us! The deadline for applications to participate is Friday May 23rd, 2025 at 12:00 AM (Japan Time). While there will be no reimbursements or payments for travel-related expenses to the workshop, we encourage those who will be in Japan around the time of the workshop to please apply. Click here for a PDF of the workshop details Insights from a Japanese Heritage Language Seminar in Arizona In late September 2024, Arizona Association of Teachers of Japanese (AzATJ) and Arizona Gakuen School jointly held a Special Lecture on Keisho Nihongo/Japanese as a Heritage Language (JHL) in Phoenix, AZ, which the Japan Foundation Los Angeles (JFLA) supported through its Japanese-Language Education Project Grant. Aya Nakanishi McDaniel of AzATJ has kindly compiled the results of the survey and shared her findings. Her report can be viewed via the following link: 継承語日本語のセミナーを終えて Online Event: Joint Class Zoom Event in October for Elementary Schoolers New Resource: 「本 大好き」 / “I Love Books” 「本 だいすき！」 /”I Love Books!” is a site which was recently launched for the purpose of providing Japanese leveled reading materials for children in the early literacy stage. The site’s linked collection of Japanese books can support and guide children in this crucial stage (K-1st Grade) as they journey toward literacy and start learning to read independently. The books produced from this project are adapted from collections like Bloom Library ( https://bloomlibrary.org/read ) and StoryWeaver ( https://storyweaver.org.in/en/ ), both of which feature Creative Commons-licensed collections. Carefully selected and translated into Japanese, these books cater to early literacy stages, divided into 10 levels (Level A – Level J), following criteria specific to each literacy level during translation and formatting. Masako Douglas (Professor Emerita, California State University Long Beach) served as Project Director, and Japanese translations of the readers were overseen by her and a team of three other teachers, all of whom have extensive experience teaching children of reading age in Japanese immersion programs at elementary schools throughout the United States. Their background in education and bilingualism ensured that the translations resonated with children, making each book engaging and enjoyable. Final proofreading was conducted by a Japanese language school teacher whose concentrated efforts were indispensable to completing this project. JFLA provided financial support for this project through its Project Grant. Online Support Summit on the Promotion of Japanese Language Education [Summary and Objectives] In accordance with the "Act on the Promotion of Japanese Language Education" (promulgated and enforced on June 28, 2019) and the "Act on the Promotion of Education at Overseas Educational Institutions (abbreviated as the Promotion Act)" (promulgated and enforced on June 17, 2022), it is essential to develop an educational environment for diverse students from the perspective of "Japanese language education," as aimed by overseas educational institutions. In light of this, this summit will: ★ Related organizations will announce their efforts and discuss future directions with teachers in the field. ★ Teachers in the field will share their efforts and concerns (things they are worried about). Through these efforts, we aim to promote education that can respond to diverse needs, to highlight specific issues regarding Japanese language education, which is a subject of consideration under the Promotion Act, to discuss concrete strategies for resolving these issues, and to utilize these findings in future efforts. [Target] Teachers who teach at supplementary schools, etc. [Date and Time] Wednesday, September 4, 2024 ① 8:00-10:00 ② 18:00-20:00 * Japan time [Format] Zoom (meeting format) [Participation Fee] Free [Capacity] 100 people per session [Organizers] Co-organized by the following three organizations: The Japan Foundation (JF), Japan Overseas Educational Support Foundation (JOES), and Bilingual and Multilingual Children's Network (BMCN). [Program] Sessions 1 to 5 will have the same content. 1. Speech: "What we expect from children who will lead society in the future and the state of Japanese language education" by Toshiaki Endo, Member of t Japan Foundation Los Angeles | Doors to Arts of Japan --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking Signup For Newsletter About Arts & Culture Japanese-Language Education Classes Contact --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking --> --> Doors to Arts of Japan --> ON DEMAND --> About Exhibition: --> DOORS TO ARTS OF JAPAN - INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE BY MEHER MCARTHUR The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles has launched a new weekly program “Doors to Arts of Japan – Introductory Message by Meher McArthur”. The portal site “Doors to Arts of Japan” , hosted by the Japan Foundation, compiles many videos with concise explanations regarding various forms of Japanese art and culture such as painting, ceramics, dolls, sushi and manga. L.A.-based Asian art historian Meher McArthur will introduce the videos one by one, adding insightful commentary from her own professional perspective. These short introductory videos are posted on our Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube channel and include links for each video Ms. McArthur introduces. Let Ms. McArthur guide you to open the door to the arts of Japan! The Superlative Artistry of Japan 1. The Techniques of Japan That Shocked the World 2. Namikawa Yasuyuki and Cloisonné 3. Makuzu Kozan and Pottery 4. Shoami Katsuyoshi and Metalworking 5. Sword Accoutrements 6. The Master Painter Ito Jakuchu 7. Genes Passed Down Through Time MANGA Culture in Japan 1. How Manga Magazines Bring Diversity to Manga 2. The Making of a Manga 3. Museums and Manga 4. The Spread of Manga Culture 5. The World of Female-Focused Manga about the Speaker Meher McArthur Meher McArthur is an Asian art historian specializing in Japanese art, with degrees from Cambridge University and London University’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). She was Curator of East Asian Art at Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, CA (1998-2006) and for over a decade has curated traveling exhibitions for International Arts & Artists (IA&A), most recently Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper (2021-2024). Her most recent exhibition SHIKI: The Four Seasons in Japanese Art opened at the Sturt Haaga Gallery at Descanso Gardens in February 2023. She was Creative Director for the Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden, Pasadena (2014-2020), Academic Curator for Scripps College, Claremont (2018-2020) and Art and Cultural Director for JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles (2020-2022). Her major publications include Gods and Goblins: Folk Paintings from Otsu (PAM, 1999), Reading Buddhist Art (Thames & Hudson, 2002) and The Arts of Asia (Thames & Hudson, 2005), Confucius (Pegasus Books, 2011), Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami (IA&A, 2012), New Expressions in Origami Art (Tuttle, 2017), Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper (IA&A, 2021) and An ABC of What Art Can Be (The Getty Museum, 2010). --> DOORS TO ARTS OF JAPAN - INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE BY MEHER MCARTHUR The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles has launched a new weekly program “Doors to Arts of Japan – Introductory Message by Meher McArthur”. The portal site “Doors to Arts of Japan” , hosted by the Japan Foundation, compiles many videos with concise explanations regarding various forms of Japanese art and culture such as painting, ceramics, dolls, sushi and manga. L.A.-based Asian art historian Meher McArthur will introduce the videos one by one, adding insightful commentary from her own professional perspective. These short introductory videos are posted on our Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube channel and include links for each video Ms. McArthur introduces. Let Ms. McArthur guide you to open the door to the arts of Japan! The Superlative Artistry of Japan 1. The Techniques of Japan That Shocked the World 2. Namikawa Yasuyuki and Cloisonné 3. Makuzu Kozan and Pottery 4. Shoami Katsuyoshi and Metalworking 5. Sword Accoutrements 6. The Master Painter Ito Jakuchu 7. Genes Passed Down Through Time MANGA Culture in Japan 1. How Manga Magazines Bring Diversity to Manga 2. The Making of a Manga 3. Museums and Manga 4. The Spread of Manga Culture 5. The World of Female-Focused Manga about the Speaker Meher McArthur Meher McArthur is an Asian art historian specializing in Japanese art, with degrees from Cambridge University and London University’s School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). She was Curator of East Asian Art at Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena, CA (1998-2006) and for over a decade has curated traveling exhibitions for International Arts & Artists (IA&A), most recently Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper (2021-2024). Her most recent exhibition SHIKI: The Four Seasons in Japanese Art opened at the Sturt Haaga Gallery at Descanso Gardens in February 2023. She was Creative Director for the Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden, Pasadena (2014-2020), Academic Curator for Scripps College, Claremont (2018-2020) and Art and Cultural Director for JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles (2020-2022). Her major publications include Gods and G Japan Foundation Los Angeles | --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking Signup For Newsletter About Arts & Culture Japanese-Language Education Classes Contact --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking --> Teacher Training Program in Urawa --> 2026 TRAINING PROGRAMS for JAPANESE-LANGUAGE TEACHERS Application Deadline Is Now Over The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa (JFJLI, Urawa) organizes onsite training programs for those currently working as Japanese-language teachers teaching outside of Japan: “Basic Training Program”, “Japanese-Language Program”, and “Japanese Teaching Methods Program”. The outline of each program is as follows. Program Outline (PDF:1.6MB) JFJLI, Urawa “Training Programs” JFJLI, Urawa “Former participants voice” (in Japanese) Basic Training Program [Six Months] (for non-native speakers of Japanese) Japanese Language Program [Seven Weeks] (for non-native speakers of Japanese) Comprehensive Teaching Methods Program [Six Weeks/Summer/Winter Sessions] (for non-native speakers of Japanese) Note: We are offering a self-study course for Japanese-language teachers, "Teaching Methods for JapaneseLanguage Teachers Online Course" on our website "JF Japanese e-Learning Minato," and we will gradually increase the content, so please take advantage of it. JF Japanese e-Learning Minato website: https://minato-jf.jp/ Grant Coverage There are no tuition fees. Participants will reside at the Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa (single rooms) and we will cover meals, and insurance for sickness and injury during the training period. We will NOT cover airfare for US citizens. Program Venue Japan Foundation - Japanese Language Institute (in Urawa, Japan) Application Deadline Apply through Online Application Portal by 1 p.m., December 2nd, 2025 (Japan Standard Time) [8PM, December 1st, 2025 Pacific Time] Online Application Portal: https://www.apply.jpf.go.jp * Visit the website to view the manual for this procedure. Contact: Click here and use the form to contact us with any questions or to inform us of your intention to apply to one of these programs (Select Anything Related to Japanese Language Education). Notification of Result: Within April, 2026 1. [BT] Basic Training Program (Long-term) Duration: September 1, 2026 – February 25, 2027 (tentative) This program is a 6-month program designed for teachers who are early in their career with an opportunity to improve their Japanese-language skills, acquire the basic teaching methodology, and deepen their knowledge of Japan. Past Participant Comments (Japanese Only) 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 Application Materials 2. [JT] Japanese Language Program Duration: June 2, 2026 - July 26, 2026 (tentative) This program is a seven-week program designed to provide an opportunity to improve their Japanese-language skill which is necessary as teachers of Japanese-language. There will be NO lessons of Japanese-language teaching methodology. Application Materials 3. [MT] Comprehensive Japanese Teaching Methods Program Summer Course: July 14th, 2026 - August 27th, 2026 (tentative) Winter Course: January 19th, 2027 - March 4th, 202 (tentative) Training Programs of six weeks duration, which are designed to improve the teaching methodology, will be conducted two times: in Summer, and Winter in FY 2026. There will be NO lessons for improving Japanese-language skill. 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Japan Foundation Los Angeles | --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking Signup For Newsletter About Arts & Culture Japanese-Language Education Classes Contact --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! 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Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking --> Keishonihongo Resources --> Click Here For English 1. 国際交流基金ロサンゼルス文化センター (JFLA) 助成プログラム a. 給与支援助成 給与支援助成では、新規日本語コースの立ち上げ、コースの増設、予算削減や閉鎖の危機にあるコース存続の支援のために、最大＄30,000まで助成します。地域関係者（教育長、学校長、学部長、校長など）から強い推薦状が提出され、また助成期間後もプログラム継続を約束する応募申請を優先的に採用します。この助成の申請提出期限は毎年4月10日です。 この助成の詳細については、 JFLAのウェブサイト をご覧ください。 b. 教材購入助成 教材購入助成は、米国の非営利日本語教育機関・団体が対象となります。申請提出期限は毎年3月15日と9月15日の年2回です。この助成では、教材や文化備品（折り紙、教室でできるゲーム・装飾品など）の購入にかかる経費を最大$1,000まで助成します。これまでこの助成を受けた学校の中には、日本語の書籍を備えた図書室を開設したり、授業にDVDや文化活動の導入を行うなどして、日本語コースの立ち上げや拡大を実現させたところもあります。 この助成の詳細については、 JFLAのウェブサイト をご覧ください。 c. 教材購入ウィッシュリスト 継承日本語教育の学習者に適した教材を見つけることは大変難しい作業です。そこで、2018年から2022年にかけてJFLAの教材購入助成を受けた機関・団体が、実際に購入を希望した教材を「ウィッシュリスト」にまとめました。リストは種類別（教科書、図書教材、マルチメディアなど）になっています。継承日本語教育で現在一般的に使用されている教材をご覧いただくことで、継承日本語教育の発展に向けて日々尽力されている保護者や教育関係者の方々の参考となれば幸いです。 Wish List Compilations d. 助成実績 過去5年以内にJFLAの日本語助成を受けた継承日本語教育プログラム（機関・団体）の一覧です（毎年更新）。このプログラムの詳細については、 こちら をご覧ください。 Grant History 2. 国際交流基金日本語学習教材 国際交流基金では多くの 日本語学習教材カタログ をオンラインで公開しています。 eラーニングプラットフォーム「みなと」 は日本語を自主学習している方々や、更に向上させたいと思っている方々に適している、いつでもどこでも始めることができる日本語学習プラットフォームです。 どこでも気軽に日本語の基礎学習をしたい方々には、「 メモリーヒントアプリ 」がお勧めです。ひらがな、カタカナ、漢字を楽しく学べるアプリです。 「ひろがる」 はすべてのスキルレベルに対応した、トピックベースの学習プラットフォームです。日本や日本文化についてもっと知りたいという継承語学習者に特にお勧めです。 「まるごと」 は国際交流基金がJF日本語教育スタンダードに基づいて開発した教科書のシリーズです。授業に教科書として取り入れると、ウェブにある資料を利用することができます。 JF USA Digital Library はオンライン上で日本語の教科書や絵本などを含む日本に関連した様々な電子書籍を借りることができるサービスです。 3. 教育書籍・リンク集 a. 継承日本語教育 奥村三菜子・櫻井直子・鈴木裕子（2016）『日本語教師のためのCEFR』くろしお出版 カナダ日本語教育振興会 (1997)『継承語としての日本語教育ーカナダの経験を踏まえてー Japanese as a Heritage Language: The Canadian Experience』 https://www.cajle.ca/other-publications-その他の刊行物/ カミンズ・ジム（中島和子著訳）（2021）『言語マイノリティを支える教育（新装版）』明石書店 カミンズ・ジム、ダネシ・マルセル著（中島和子・高垣俊之訳）（2005）『カナダの継承語教育 多文化・多言語主義をめざして』明石書店 近藤ブラウン妃美・坂本光代・西川明美（2019）『親と子をつなぐ継承語教育-日本・外国にルーツを持つ子ども』くろしお出版 佐藤郡衛他（2020）『海外で学ぶ子どもの教育 日本人学校、補習授業校の新たな挑戦』明石書店 佐藤郡衛（2019）『多文化社会に生きる子どもの教育 外国人の子ども、海外で学ぶ子どもの現状と課題』明石書店 佐藤郡衛・片岡裕子（編) (2008)『アメリカで育つ日本の子どもたち-バイリンガルの光と影』明石書店 ダグラス昌子・知念聖美 (2014)『アメリカの継承語教育』 https://www.aatj.org/resources/publications/book/Heritage_DouglasChinen.pdf デイビッド・C・ボロック、ルース＝ヴァン・リーケン（訳 嘉納もも、日部八重子）（2010）『サードカルチャーキッズ』スリーエーネットワーク 早津邑子（2004）『異文化に暮らす子どもたち ことばと心をはぐくむ』金子書房 箕浦康子（2003）『子どもの異文化体験増補改訂版 人間形成過程の心理人類学的研究』新思索社 糸永真帆・勝部和花子・札谷緑（編）（2014）『ドイツ発 つなぐーわたし・家族・日本語』日本文化言語センター b. バイリンガル・マルチリンガル教育 桶谷仁美（編著）（2024）『家庭でバイリンガル・トライリンガルを育てるー親と教師が知っておきたい基礎知識ー就学前を中心に』明石書店 桶谷仁美（編著）（2007）『家庭でバイリンガルを育てる 0歳からのバイリンガル教育』明石書店 中島和子（1998: 2018）『アルク選書シリーズ完全改訂版 バイリンガル教育の方法 12歳までに親と教師ができること』アルク 中島和子（編著）（2010)『マルチリンガル教育への招待 言語資源としての外国人・日本人年少者』ひつじ書房 中島和子（1998）『言葉と教育』海外子女教育振興財団 Cummins, J. (2021). Rethinking the Education of Multilingual Learners. A Critical Analysis of Theoretical Concepts. Linguistic Diversity and Language Rights: 19, Bristol: Multilingual Matters. Cummins, J. (1996, 2001). Negotiating Identities. Education for Empowerment in a Diverse Society. Ontario: California Association for Bilingual Education. Cummins, J. and Early, M. (eds.) (2011). Identity Texts. The Collaborative Creation of Power in Multilingual Schools. Oakhill: Trentham Books Limited. Cummins, H. and Hornberger, N. (eds.) (2008). Encyclopedia of Language and Education. Vol. 5. Bilingual Education. New York: Springer. c. カリキュラムデザイン 奥村 好美・ 西岡加名恵 （2020）『「逆向き設計」実践ガイドブック: 「理解をもたらすカリキュラム設計」を読む・活かす・共有する』 日本標準 斎藤ひろみ・池上摩希子・近田由紀子（編）『外国人児童生徒の学びを作る授業実践ー「ことばと教科の力」を育む浜松の取り組み』くろしお出版 ダグラス昌子 (2021) 継承日本語教育における早期リテラシー発達期における指導法のデザインに向けて: 読みの指導を中心に Japanese as a Heritage Language SIG e-journal Vol.5, https://www.aatj.org/sites/default/files/uploads/JHLJournalVol05.pdf ダグラス昌子 (2006) 年少者のための継承日本語教育におけるプロジェクトア プローチを使った合同授業のデザイン. Japanese as a Heritage Language SIG e-journal Vol.1. https://www.aatj.org/sites/default/files/uploads/JHLJournalVol01_0.pdf 西岡加名恵（訳）(2012)『グラント ウィギンズ, ジェイ マクタイ 理解をもたらすカリキュラム設計―「逆向き設計」の理論と方法』日本標準 (原本Wiggins, G., & McTighe, J. (2005). Understanding by Design (expanded 2nd edition). Alexandria, VA: ASCD） 横溝紳一郎・坂本正（監修・著）（2012）『教案の作り方編』アルク Jensen, J. and Sandrock, P. (2007). The Essentials of World Languages, Grades K-12. Effective Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. d. 指導法・アプローチ法 奥野由紀子、小林明子，佐藤礼子，元田Me静，渡部倫子 (2021) 『日本語でPEACE』凡人社 奥野由紀子 , 小林明子 , 佐藤礼子 , 元田静 , 渡部倫子 (2018) 『日本語教師のためのCLILL入門』凡人社 柏木賀津子 , 伊藤由紀子 (2020) 『小中学校で取り組むはじめてのCLILL授業つくり』大修館書店 鎌田 修 , 嶋田 和子 , 迫田 久美子 (2008) 『プロフィシエンシーを育てる~真の日本語能力をめざして』凡人社 PBLガイドブック（高校版）(2022) 岡山教育委員会 https://www.pref.okayama.jp/site/16/778524.html 佐伯夕利子(2021) 『教えないスキル ビジャレアルに学ぶ7つの人材育成術』小学館新書 e. 評価方法 カナダ日本語教育振興会（2000）『子どもの会話力の見方と評価ーバイリンガル会話テスト（OBC)の開発 Oral Proficiency Assessment for Bilingual Children』éditions SOLEIL publishing inc. https://www.cajle.ca/other-publications-その他の刊行物/ 国際交流基金. JF日本語教育スタンダード(2018) https://jfstandard.jp/top/ja/render.do;jsessionid=9824663A6A43132627BF72C2238E2B96 近藤ブラウン妃美（2012）『日本語教師のため Japan Foundation Los Angeles | --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking Signup For Newsletter About Arts & Culture Japanese-Language Education Classes Contact --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! 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Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking --> --> Event Type Culture & Language Events Language Events Library Hours Clasification Organized Sponsored Supported Unaffiliated Month January February March April May June July August September October November December State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming 2021 Past Events Free Online Japanese Cinema Screening--, December 15, 2021 No Matter How Much My Mom Hates Me (104mins, 2018) Directed by Osamu Minorikawa Date: December 22, 7PM(PT) – Thursday, December 23 , 7PM(PT) Free to Watch, No Registration Required Click Here to Watch (accessible during screening period only) Taiga of Pumpkin and Mayonnaise and Yoh Yoshida of Hanalei Bay perform the roles of mother and son suffering through a frayed relationship. Co-stars Win Morisaki of Ready Player One . details Double Feature Saturday, December 11, 2021 Makuko (108mins, 2019) Directed by Keiko Tsuruoka Saturday, December 11, 3PM JESUS (77mins, 2018) Directed by Hiroshi Okuyama Saturday, December 11, 5:30PM Free Admission, NO Registration REQUIRED *Visitors (over 12 years old) will be required to present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours in order to enter the venue and attend this screening. Visitors are required to put face mask on during the screening. Makuko --- Drama directed by Keiko Tsuruoka, whose student films The Town of Whales and My First Love earned acclaim at overseas film festivals. Based on Yellow Elephant's Kanako Nishi's novel by the same title. JESUS --- The first feature-length film by 22-year-old promising new director, Hiroshi Okuyama, who also wrote, shot, and edited the film. It screened at the 66th San Sebastian International Film Festival where it won the New Directors Award. details Free Japanese Cinema Screening, November 30, 2021 Gift of Fire (111mins, 2020) Directed by Hiroshi Kurosaki December 15 & 16, 7PM / December 18, 3PM Free Admission, Registration REQUIRED (Limited Seating) Click HERE to Register for Dec. 15 Screening FULL Click HERE to Register for Dec. 16 Screening FULL Click HERE to Register for Dec. 18 Screening FULL *Visitors (over 12 years old) will be required to present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours in order to enter the venue and attend this screening. Visitors are required to put face mask on during the screening. In the midst of WWII, a young Japanese researcher struggles to honor his obligations to science, his family, his country, and his own morality while working to develop an atomic bomb. details Free Japanese Cinema Screening, November 20, 2021 The Night I Swam (79mins, 2018) Directed by Kohei Igarashi, Damien Manivel Saturday, November 20, 3PM & 5PM Free Admission, NO Registration REQUIRED *Visitors (over 12 years old) will be required to present proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours in order to enter the venue and attend this screening. Visitors are required to put face mask on during the screening. A Japan-France jointly produced film co-directed by Kohei Igarashi of Hold Your Breath Like a Lover and Damien Manivel of A Young Poet . It was screened at the 74th Venice International Film Festival. details Virtual Lecture: Wooden Chopsticks, Metal Chopsticks, November 18, 2021 Grab Japanese and Korean Culture through the Languages Thursday, November 18 7pm (PT) ADMISSION FREE, REGISRATION REQUIRED Japan and Korea are neighboring countries that share many similarities and contrasts in customs and language. In this lecture, by sampling from various Korean and Japanese video clips, we will explore some unique aspects of the two cultures, especially as it connects to how people communicate with one another. This lecture is for everyone--regardless of your previous knowledge of either country's language. All are welcomed to explore the two cultures with us! details ONLINE EVENT - A lecture and demonstration by Shozo Michikawa, November 17, 2021 wednesday, november 17, 2021 7:00 PM (pt) The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles is honored to present an online lecture and demonstration event by renowned ceramic artist Shozo Michikawa, and we invite you to witness his dynamic artistry during this special occasion. details Pre-opening JFF Online 2022, November 14, 2021 Pre-opening JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL ONLINE 2022 November 15 @0:00am(PT) / 3:00am(E Japan Foundation Los Angeles | --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! 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子ども主体の活動では、文部科学省検定済教科書を土台に10歳ごろまでは日本語を通して暮らしや学びを楽しめる活動を、高学年以降は内容探究とことばの習得を同時に行いながら、地域社会につながる学びを目指しています。対面・オンライン型の良さを各々に生かした活動の実践と、オンラインでのアプローチを活かして国内外の継承日本語グループと合同の活動も定期的に行うなど、多彩な視点を持った子ども達が州や国を超えて集まり、共に学び合えるのがこの教室の特徴です。 さらに、子どもの日本語教育にはそれを支える保護者への支援、そして地域の継承語グループの存在が欠かせないという考えから、新生児の時期から日本語での子育てに関心を持っていただく為の対外活動、各地域で日本とつながる子ども達を支える活動を行う方々への支援する活動も行っています。 MUSUBIアイオワ継承日本語教室 学校案内 https://sites.google.com/view/musubi-iowa/home 日米友好親善活動を目的とする SC 日米協会のもとに「 SC にほんごクラブ/SC Nihongo Club (under the Japan-America Association of South Carolina) 」は開校しました。2021 年4月より⻑期滞在邦人子弟のための継承日本語教育を提供しています。継承語1と継承語2の二クラスのほか 2023 年秋より幼児のための親子ルームを加えました。「プロジェクト型アプローチを使った合同授業」を中心とし、児童の複言語・複文化能力を活かす活動を通して生涯に渡って楽しく日本語を学ぶ姿勢を養うことを目的としています。日本人としてのアイデンティティを育み、グローバルに活躍できる国際人材の育成を目指しています。また JFLA の教材助成支援を受け、本好きな語彙力の高い子どもを育てるべく、「多読」をカリキュラムに加えました。音声付きオンライン教材の普及以来、地道に効果が出始めています。海外週末授業校が直面する運営上の問題を解決するため様々な取り組みをしています。生徒間の日本語能力差が大きいクラス運営のための T A(指導助手)導入、コミュニティ活動やスポーツなどで毎回の出席が難しい生徒のための授業料回数券制度、そして慢性的教師不足を解決するための教師ローテーション方式があります。 South Carolina Nihongo Club Presentation https://jaasc.org/about/sc-nihongo-club/ ロッキーズ日本語アカデミー(Japanese Academy of the Rockies – JAR) は、日本人子弟へ継承語として日本語を教える週末学校として2006年9月に設立されました。当時は3-5歳の生徒20名ほどと3名の教師で始まりましたが、2023年8月現在、2歳からAPクラスの高校生まで150名ほどが在籍する学校に成長しました。開校当初、国際交流基金のMaterial Purchase Grant をいただき、幼児向けカリキュラムや活動を充実させることができました。 当校の教育方針は、あらゆる背景を持つ生徒に日本語と日本文化を教えることです。現在、「継承語としての習熟度別プログラム」、そして、「外国語としての日本語教育プログラム」の2つの異なる教授法を柱に、生徒の年齢も考慮した編成にて15クラスを開講しています。どちらのプログラムにおいても、生徒自身が、他者と日本語でコミュニケーションをとれるようになることを大きな目標としています。 また、ロッキーズ日本語アカデミーの所在地であるデンバーメトロ地域において、生徒・保護者・教職員はもちろん、日本人および日本語学習者が、楽しく交流し、支え合えるコミュニティーの構築も目指しています。 http://www.japaneseacademyoftherockies.org/ プリンストン日本語学校 (Princeton Community Japanese Language School – PCJLS) は「日本語や日本文化を学ぶ意欲のあるすべての人に門を開く」というスピリットのもと、1980年に開校されました。創立当初から「補習校」と日本語を外国語として教える「JASLプログラム」が設置されています。継承日本語教育は1995年にアメリカの大学に進学予定の高校生を対象に、「国語」ではないカリキュラムを提供したのが始まりです。その後学校内で長期滞在や永住家庭の生徒の割合が増え、小学生にも継承日本語のカリキュラムを求める声が大きくなり、2004年に小学部低学年を対象に継承日本語のプログラムを開始しました。2007年には中学部を増設し、2012年には小学1年生から高校3年生が一貫して学べる継承日本語プログラムになりました。PCJLSでは、幼稚園を卒園した子供たちは、目的や日本語力に応じて、補習校部、継承語プログラム、外国語プログラムのいずれかで日本語と日本文化を学習することができます。継承日本語プログラムでは、生徒が持つ「生活言語」を基に「学習言語」を獲得することを目指しており、教材は内容が生徒の年齢に適したものや日本での生活経験がなくても理解できるものを選んでいます。生徒が自分の日本語で自信を持ってコミュニケーションを取れることが目標です。また教員は定期的に研修を行い、言語教育のトレンドなどを勉強して授業のスキルアップに努めています。 https://sites.google.com/a/pcjls.org/en_site/ ポートランド日本語継承学校(Japanese Heritage School of Portland – JHSP) は２０１４年９月に「継承語として日本語を学習する場」として開校し、オレゴン州ポートランドメトロエリアに住むキンダーから８年生までの子供たち向けに、復学年の４クラスを提供しています。 当校は実験、実習、観察、調査などのハンズオンのアクティビティを通して「生きた日本語」を学習し、実際に自分で「考える」「作る」「調べる」作業を通して言葉の意味や使い方を学習していくカリキュラム作りに力を入れています。また、運動会、秋の味覚、お正月、節分、春祭りなどの文化的イベントを授業に盛り込み、日本の文化に触れる機会も多数提供しています。さらに、授業の最後の行う縦割りグループによる合同アクティビティの時間を通して、下級生は上級生から日本語を学び、上級生は下級生のお手本となる機会が生まれます。 子供たちが継承学校での活動を通して、ポジティブなアイデンティティーとして日本語と日本の文化を学ぶことで、生涯を通じて日本語と関わり、将来国際社会で活躍できる人材を 育てることを目標としています。 https://www.keishopdx.com オレンジコースト学園 (Orange Coast Gakuen – OCG) はカリフォルニア州オレンジ郡で最も歴史がある一番大きな日本語学校です。保護者のボランティアによって成り立っており、生徒の日本語のバックグラウンドや習熟度に関係なく、すべての生徒に日本語を教えています。この学園に通う生徒の大半は、継承日本語学習者か、日本にルーツを持つ子どもたちです。OCGは生涯を通して日本語を学んでいきたいという学習者を育てることを目指しています。参加型の楽しいレッスンこそが学習の成果をもたらす、という考えに基づき、生徒たちの生活に関連のあるテーマを選択し、対話型かつテーマベースのカリキュラムを提供しています。テーマの例としては、日本・アメリカでの家庭生活・学校生活、遊びやスポーツ、食べ物、健康などです。これらは生徒たち Japan Foundation Los Angeles | --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: 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Have a VHS tape of My Neighbor Totoro that you just cannot throw away? Still bragging to your friends about the cherry blossom you saw in Tokyo five years ago? We think Japanese culture no longer belongs only to the Japanese nation, but has become a global asset that anybody in the world is entitled to enjoy on their own terms. So many different aspects of Japanese culture are here to inspire your senses, enlighten your mind, engage your own creativity, and encourage your learning. In other words, Japan is yours. In “This is My Japan” video project run from May 2019 through March 2020, we introduced one hundred video clips from the participants who shared “their” Japan. We’ve compiled some of those videos into the following six digests. You can also see all original video clips on our YouTube channel. Digest 1: Digest 2: Digest 3: Digest 4: Digest 5: Digest 6: Please tell us about your Japan! how to share your Japan • Take a one minute video with your phone/video camera. • Show something that is a symbol of your Japan and share your story. • Within one minute, tell your story in English. • Start by saying “Hi, I am (name). My Japan is (something)” • Conclude the video by saying “This is My Japan”. • Send your video to us! The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles will post your video on our Facebook and Instagram. Thank you very much for your cooperation! Contact us: [email protected] Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! 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Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking --> Virtual On-Demand Events -->   Doors to Arts of Japan The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles has launched a new weekly program “Doors to Arts of Japan – Introductory Message by Meher McArthur”. details     Discussion With Shion Miura In collaboration with Amazon Crossing, The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles invites you to watch the vido presentation program "World of Kamusari Series: Discussion with Shion Miura". details     This is My Japan Project Have a VHS tape of My Neighbor Totoro that you just cannot throw away? Still bragging to your friends about the cherry blossom you saw in Tokyo five years ago? We think Japanese culture no longer belongs only to the Japanese nation, but has become a global asset that anybody in the world is entitled to enjoy on their own terms. So many different aspects of Japanese culture are here to inspire your senses, enlighten your mind, engage your own creativity, and encourage your learning. In other words, Japan is yours. details     Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music Music Mondays Virtual Concert Playlist Weekly Program in April 2020 – May 2021 Thank you to all of the amazing artists who made Music Mondays possible! We offered this virtual live concert series during lunch time every Monday from April 2020 to May 2021 via JFLA Facebook LIVE. And thank you to all of you who viewed Music Mondays. We hope we were able to cheer you up over the past year. You can still view the performances anytime with the playlist. Please enjoy!! details     My Life, My Japanese We interviewed five individuals who have learned Japanese to varying degrees at different points in their lives for a variety of reasons. This has led them to meet amazing friends, explore new career paths, and see the world from new perspectives. For the interviewees, Japanese will continue to be a part of their lives. details     Sensei! Why Japanese? Ever wonder how you could use Japanese as a career? Look no further! We interviewed some of our lovely senseis in US who learned Japanese as a second language and embarked on a career in teaching Japanese. Not only did they talk about their experience as a Japanese learner but their experience becoming a sensei and the positive effects it has had in their lives! We hope these videos encourage you in continuing your journey in learning Japanese and that you too, can be a sensei! details     Go Mike-san! In these short, entertaining videos, Mike-san tries his best to navigate the ambiguous Japanese cultural and language-related situations he finds himself in working at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA)! details     Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime No need to change clothes or use a yoga mat; you will be seated in a chair and receive an instruction from our instructor in bilingual (English and Japanese). There will be one session starting at 12:30pm. Just go to JFLA's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/JFLALC). details     Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl The singing bowl used for this program harmoniously combines the healing qualities of the Tibetan singing bowl and its Japanese traditional singing bowl. Relax and feel your stress dissipate into thin air as the sounds of the singing bowl lead you into a meditative state. There will be one session starting at 12:30pm. Just go to JFLA's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/JFLALC). details     Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime World class instructors from Kyokushin Karate of Los Angeles will give you a set of beginner’s level exercises from their basic movement with English instruction. There will be one session starting at 12:30pm. Just go to JFLA's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/JFLALC). details   Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! 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Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking --> Japanese Language Education Reports --> 2024 JF Survey Survey Report (English coming soon) The "Survey on Japanese-Language Education Abroad 2024" conducted by the Japan Foundation in 2021 has been released as follows. It is currently only available in Japanese, but the English report is scheduled for release in the near future. To find the North America report, look for the "北米" pdf. Each PDF file is downloadable from the following link: 報告書 国際交流基金（JF）が2024年度に実施した、「海外日本語教育機関調査」の結果報告書を公開します。 以下よりPDFファイルをダウンロードすることができます。 全ページ【PDF：16MB】 ※大容量のため、Wi-Fi環境での閲覧・ダウンロードを推奨します。 地図で見る日本語教育機関で学ぶ学習者数（国・地域別）【PDF：255KB】 －構成－ 本調査について【PDF：1.7MB】 1章 調査の結果概要【PDF：7MB】 2章 地域別の日本語教育状況 1. 東アジア【PDF：5.8MB】 2. 東南アジア【PDF：7.5MB】 3. 南アジア【PDF：5.9MB】 4. 大洋州【PDF：5.7MB】 5. 北米【PDF：5.5MB】 6. 中米【PDF：6.1MB】 7. 南米【PDF：6.1MB】 8. 西欧【PDF：6.7MB】 9. 東欧【PDF：6.2MB】 10. 中東【PDF：5.8MB】 11. 北アフリカ【PDF：5.1MB】 12. アフリカ【PDF：6.2MB】 総括表（国・地域別の日本語教育機関数・教師数・学習者数）【PDF：5.1MB】 ※全集計表のエクセルデータはページ下部のリンクからご確認いただけます。 調査票サンプル【PDF：3.6MB】 2021 JF Survey Survey Report The "Survey on Japanese-Language Education Abroad 2021" conducted by the Japan Foundation in 2021 has been released as follows. Each PDF file is downloadable from the following link: All contents (PDF:5.1MB) MAP (PDF:193KB) Text (PDF:4.7MB) Contents About this survey (PDF:91KB) Chapter1 Overview of the results of the survey (PDF:1.4MB) Chapter2 Status of Japanese-language education by region 1. East Asia (PDF:303KB) 2. Southeast Asia (PDF:305KB) 3. South Asia (PDF:295KB) 4. Oceania (PDF:291KB) 5. North America (PDF:289KB) 6. Central America (PDF:300KB) 7. South America (PDF:291KB) 8. Western Europe (PDF:309KB) 9. Eastern Europe (PDF:309KB) 10. The Middle East (PDF:297KB) 11. North Africa (PDF:287KB) 12. Africa (PDF:298KB) Summary tables (PDF:203KB) Other spreadsheets of the survey results are available here . (JAPANESE ONLY) Survey form sample (PDF:354KB) Search engine for institutions offering Japanese-language education The information about each institution answering this survey is available on the database. Click the following link to the search engine page. Search engine for institutions offering Japanese-language education . 2018 JF Survey Every three years, the Japan Foundation conducts a worldwide survey of institutions which teach the Japanese language. This includes Japanese-teaching public schools, private schools, non-profit organizations, for-profit companies, and more. The global results is available at the Japan Foundation Headquarters website . The main website will also feature a free database of schools which answered the 2018 JF Survey. The 2018 database is available here . The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA) re-edited the survey data to overview the circumstances in the United States. Please click the link below to download the official report of the results. THE JAPAN FOUNDATION SURVEY ON JAPANESE LANGUAGE EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS 2018: U.S. DATA (PDF: 2.82KB) In the U.S., the number of learners decreased by 2.39% since 2015, with a total of 166,905 individuals . Number of Learners 166,905 2.39% decrease since 2015 survey (170,998) Number of Institutions 1,446 1.09% decrease since 2015 survey (1,462) Number of Teachers 4,021 3.26% increase since 2015 survey (3,894) 2015 Survey Every three years, the Japan Foundation conducts a worldwide survey of institutions which teach the Japanese language. This includes Japanese-teaching public schools, private schools, non-profit organizations, for-profit companies, and more. The global results will be available soon at the Japan Foundation Headquarters website . The main website will also feature a free database of schools which answered the 2015 JF Survey. The 2012 database is still available here . The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA) re-edited the survey data to overview the circumstances in the United States. Please click the link below to download the official report of the results. The Japan Foundation Survey on Japanese Language Education Institutions 2015: U.S. Data (PDF: 2.2KB) In the U.S., the number of learners increased by 9.7 % since 2012, with a total of 170,998 individuals . Number of Learners 170,998 9.7% increase since 2012 survey (155,939) Number of Institutions 1,462 0.9% increase since 2012 survey (1,449) Number of Teachers 3,894 8.8% decrease since 2012 survey (4,270) 2012 Survey The Japan Foundation conducts the Survey on Japanese-Language Education Abroad every three years to gauge the most current status of Japanese-language education around the world. Some of the information is summarized below and includes PDFs of some graphs. For information on how to obtain a physical copy of the book of statistics or the summary, please visit the Japan Foundation Headquarters website . PDF excerpts of the report are available th Japan Foundation Los Angeles | --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking Signup For Newsletter About Arts & Culture Japanese-Language Education Classes Contact --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking --> Keishonihongo Interview --> 日本語を外国語としてではなく継承語として学ぶことには多くの課題が伴います。特に専門的な教育やコミュニティへのアクセスが限られている場合はその困難は一層際立ちます。バイカルチュラルなアイデンティティが言語習得の過程に影響を及ぼし、その葛藤が日本語の学習を難しくすることがあります。このインタビューシリーズでは、継承日本語の学習者たちに焦点を当て、直面した個々の課題や、それを乗り越えるための工夫を深堀します。先輩学習者のアドバイスや視点、ユニークな体験談を通じて、全米の継承日本語学習者にとって有益で励みとなる内容をお届けします。 Being a Keisho Nihongo/Japanese-as-a-Heritage-Language (JHL) learner, as opposed to a Japanese-as-a-Foreign Language (JFL) learner, can carry with it a set of unique challenges when there is a lack of local access to specialized education and community. Bicultural identity, especially in countries rich in diversity like the U.S., can factor into these learners' language acquisition and can be difficult for them to navigate. In this interview series, we talk with Keisho Nihongo learners about the personal challenges they faced and what helped them overcome those challenges. We hope that the advice, perspectives, and unique stories offered in these interviews will help and motivate other Keisho Nihongo learners throughout the U.S. Yuuka Itoh : Orange Coast Gakuen (Huntington Beach, CA) William Kimmel : Princeton Community Japanese Language School (Lawrenceville, NJ) Luke Takuya Palermo : Princeton Community Japanese Language School (Lawrenceville, NJ) *Please get in touch with us at [email protected] if you or someone you know would be interested in being interviewed for this series! 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Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking --> --> Event Type Culture & Language Events Language Events Library Hours Clasification Organized Sponsored Supported Unaffiliated Month January February March April May June July August September October November December State Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming 2013 Past Events Ai Kuwabara Trio Project, November 16, 2013 LOS ANGELES, CA NOVEMBER 16, 2013 @7:30PM The Los Angeles Theatre Center Other Events 9 details Japanese Kites, October 22, 2013 Crafts Workshop and Lecture Tuesday, October 22, 2013 Other Events 8 details Lecture 14: New Visions of Japanese Studies at UCLA, October 21, 2013 With Professor Katsuya Hirano and Professor Michael Emmerich October 21st , 2013 at 7PM Lecture Series 14 details Hachi - A Dog's Tale, September 28, 2013 Outdoor Movie Screening September 28, 2013 Other Events 7 details Lecture 13: Washi - Infinite Ideas in Traditional Techniques, September 19, 2013 With Master Papermakers, Hironao Hamada and Osamu Hamada Lecture by Yona Warmin, Director of Hiromi Paper Inc. September 19th, 2013 at 7PM Lecture Series 13 details Lecture 12: Japanese Swordsmith, September 03, 2013 World of Deadly Valor and Tempered Beauty: The Japanese Sword Paradox Master Swordsmith Kunimasa Matsuba September 3rd, 2013 at 7PM Lecture Series 12 details Lecture 11: Pioneers in Courage, July 13, 2013 PIONEERS IN COURAGE AND SPECIAL FILM SCREENING Lecture by Masako Iino, Former President of Tsuda College, and Screening of Hisako Matsui's "Leonie" Saturday, July 13th, 2013 at 3PM Lecture Series 11 details Exhibit 6: Handcrafted Form, July 11, 2013 TRADITIONS AND TECHNIQUES JAPAN FOUNDATION, LOS ANGELES (JFLA) AND CRAFT AND FOLK ART MUSEUM (CAFAM) TO PARTNER FOR COLLABORATIVE EXHIBITION OF TRADITIONAL JAPANESE HANDCRAFTS July 11 - August 21, 2013 Exhibit 6 details Lecture 10: Future Beauty, June 28, 2013 30 Years of Japanese Fashion With Akiko Fukai, Director and Chief Curator of the Kyoto Costume Institute Friday, June 28th, 2013 at 7PM Goethe-Institut (directly across the courtyard from JFLA) Lecture Series 10 details Lecture 9: Art, Protest, Revolution, June 05, 2013 Avant-Garde Madness in 1960s Japan With Professor William Marotti June 5th, 2013 at 7PM Lecture Series 9 details JAPAN FILM FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES 2013, May 15, 2013 Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 Other Events 6 details Director's Talk, May 11, 2013 YOUR HOMETOWN: THE POWER OF PLACE IN COMING-OF-AGE FILM Saturday, May 11, 2013 Other Events 5 details Lecture 8: Curators' View, April 18, 2013 Japanese Contemporary Photography Thursday, April 18th, 2013 at 7PM Lecture Series 8 details Lecture 7: Watch & Learn: Classical Japanese Dance and Make-Up, April 10, 2013 By Masako Nishika & Kirk Nishikawa Dixon Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 at 7PM Lecture Series 7 details Lecture 6: Bento - Japanese Culture in a Box, April 08, 2013 By Debra Samuels Monday, April 8th, 2013 at 7PM Lecture Series 6 details Exhibit 5: Sakura (Cherry Blossoms), March 26, 2013 PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION TUESDAY, MARCH 26TH - SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH, 2013 Exhibit 5 details Lecture 5: Asian Voices, March 01, 2013 By Aiko Doden Friday, March 1st, 2013 at 7PM Lecture Series 5 details Lecture 4: Anime and Hollywood, February 20, 2013 By Roland Kelts Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 at 7PM Lecture Series 4 details Exhibit 4: Hinamatsuri Japanese Doll Festival, February 05, 2013 February 5 - March 9, 2013 Exhibit 4 details Lecture 3: Restoration of Fukushima, January 24, 2013 Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 7PM Lecture Series 3 details Lecture 2: PARO, January 12, 2013 The World's Most Therapeutic Robot Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 1PM Lecture Series 2 details Exhibit 3: Celebrating New Years With Japanese Toys, January 08, 2013 January 8 - January 31, 2013 Exhibit 3 details 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Subscribe to Our Newsletters Sign up to our newsletters to find out about the latest news, exhibitions and events from the Japan Foundation, Sydney --> Sign up to our newsletters to find out about the latest news, exhibitions and events from the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles! subscribe Now VIEW OUR OLD NEWSLETTERS View Our old newsletters --> About Us Arts & Culture Japanese Education Classes E-Library Japan Foundation Los Angeles | --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! 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Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking --> Frequently Asked Questions --> Here is a list of questions which students, parents, teachers, and administrators frequently ask about Japanese language education. Learners Why should I study Japanese? What linguistic skills are Japanese employers looking for when hiring? Where can I find a school which teaches Japanese? Where can I find a school which teaches AP Japanese/offers the AP Japanese test? What websites can I use to study Japanese on my own? I really want to go to Japan-related events in my area. How can I find out about them? I’m interested in studying abroad in Japan. Where can I get information about that? Does JFLA offer any study abroad scholarships? I’m interested in taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). Where should I start? Teachers I would like to be a teacher of Japanese language in the U.S. How do I get a teaching license and position? How can I find out which U.S. schools offer Japanese? I would like to visit some Japanese classes. Can you give me some names of schools that I could visit? I would like to contact other Japanese teachers in the area. How would I go about it? Where can I find online teaching resources? Where can I borrow Japanese textbooks and library books? I want to hold a Japan-related event for my students and community. Have any ideas? My administration is thinking about cutting the Japanese program. How can I convince them not to? Could you please send me some Japan Foundation merchandise for my school event? I’m trying to arrange for a guest speaker/native speaker to come and talk to my students. How can I find someone? How do I start an official AP Japanese class? Parents Why should my child study Japanese? I want my child to study Japanese. Where should I start looking for schools which teach it? I want my child to take the AP Japanese Exam. Where can I find a school which teaches AP Japanese/holds the exam? I want my child to take the JLPT. Where can I find information about that? Administrators Why should I offer Japanese at my school? How can I raise awareness of my school's Japanese program in my community? I’m interested in getting funding for my school’s Japanese program. Where do I find out about that? LEARNERS Why should I study Japanese? -Mid-Atlantic Association of Teachers of Japanese (MAATJ) has created a handy new flyer which answers this question with the most up-to-date information available! -Please check out our section for learners . It gives dozens of excellent reasons to study Japanese. What linguistic skills are Japanese employers looking for when hiring? -Check out MAATJ's in-depth "Business Needs for Japanese Language Learners" Survey Report Where can I find a school which teaches Japanese? Please visit the Japan Foundation’s Directory of Japanese-Language Educational Institutions . Using this directory, you can search for schools which teach Japanese by state and education level. It also includes contact information, and is searchable in Japanese and English. If you are looking for a university which offers a Japanese major, you can use the directory above and search by Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree search option, or you can visit the Directory of Japanese Studies in the United States and Canada which gives a great deal of information about university programs. It also includes Japan Studies and East Asian Studies majors. Where can I find a school which teaches AP Japanese/ Offers the AP Japanese test? The AP Course Ledger is a searchable directory of all official AP classes. You can search by city and subject. You can also call/email College Board’s AP Services for Students to request a list of local high schools offering the AP Japanese exam to external students. -Phone: 888-225-5427 -Email: [email protected] What websites can I use to study Japanese on my own? There are quite a few. Please visit our Learning Materials page for a detailed list. I really want to go to Japan-related events in my area. How can I find out about them? The best way is to contact your local Japan consulate (see a list of Japan consulates in America here ) and see if they have a newsletter or events calendar. Also, check to see if your city has a chapter of a Japan or Asia society of some kind. Then you might consider joining their newsletter or liking their Facebook page for event information. If you live in Los Angeles, please consider signing up for JFLA’s monthly newsletter BREEZE which features all of our events. You can sign up from our home page (the button is on the left). I’m interested in studying abroad in Japan. Where can I get information about that? A great source of information on study abroad in Japan is at the website of the American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ). The page is called All Abou Japan Foundation Los Angeles | --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! 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Virtual Bilingual Yoga at Lunchtime Virtual Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl Virtual Karate Exercise at Lunchtime Upcoming Events Upcoming Events 2026 Past Events 2025 Past Events 2024 Past Events 2023 Past Events 2022 Past Events 2021 Past Events 2020 Past Events 2019 Past Events 2018 Past Events 2017 Past Events 2016 Past Events 2015 Past Events 2014 Past Events 2013 Past Events 2012 Past Events Arts & Culture Grants JF Digital Collection Steam Gallery at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles Japanese Education Language Grants Japanese Language Education Assistant Program (JLEAP) Japanese Language Training Programs Teacher Training Program Program for Specialists Student Resources Teacher Resources How to become a Japanese teacher Teaching Jobs Japanese Language Education Reports Frequently Asked Questions JLPT Classes Course Listing E-Library Keishonihongo Keishonihongo About Keishonihongo Map Keishonihongo Support Programs Keishonihongo Support Programs EN Keishonihongo Resources Keishonihongo Resources EN Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs Keishonihongo Highlighted Programs EN Keishonihongo Links Keishonihongo Interview Keishonihongo News Keishonihongo News EN Contact 2026 Holidays Parking --> Japanese-Language Education --> This page is for learners/parents , and teachers / administrators who are interested in Japanese language education in the United States. Check out our programs, find out about schools which teach Japanese, and check out our FAQ for frequently asked questions. Be sure to follow our blog for inspiration, ideas, and resources for your Japanese teaching and learning!   Language Grants The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles awards grants in support of Japanese language at the pre-K-12 and post-secondary level throughout the United States. Please click the link to learn more about currently available grants. details     Student Resources This page is for learners who are interested in finding more about Japanese language education such as schools that offer japanese, going to Japan, and testing to find out your Japanese proficiency. Many of these links are useful for parents as well. You can also find media we put together to help you learn more about Japanese such as our Manga Edutainment lineup, our own Japanese cultural video series featuring Mike, and our video series with Japanese teachers all across the country explaining the benefits of learning Japanese! details     Teacher Resources One of the main pillars of our work here at JFLA is to support Japanese-language teachers all across the country and this link has useful resources such as our Advocacy Goods, which are free to Japanese-language teachers who are planning an event. We also have information for those are looking to become a teacher as well as information for what to do in case your program is not doing so well. You can also find teacher associations in your area to join to help with development. details     How to become a Japanese teacher If you are looking for specific information about how to become a Japanese teacher, please check out this page. details     Teaching Jobs If you are looking for a Japanese teaching job, look no further. We have collected listings from all across the country and compiled it for your convenience. If you want to post a job, please contact us with the information. There is no fee, but we are only accepting teaching jobs! details     Japanese Language Education Reports Every few years, the Japan Foundation conducts a world-wide survey to find out the current condition of Japanese-language education. 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This page lists job openings that we collect daily from various sources around the country. If you are offering a teaching related job and would like us to post your information (free of charge), please contact us. Please also visit the AATJ website for additional updated job listings: American Association of Teachers of Japanese https://www.aatj.org/jobs JOB LISTINGS: -------- Job Title : 2026-2027 Lecturer in Japanese (Full-Time) School : University of California Los Angeles Location : Los angeles, ca Description : Position title: Pre-Six Lecturer Salary range: The current minimum pay range is $70,977 - $75,301 , as defined in Table 15 of the UC salary scales. Review timeline: Spring 2026 Application Window Open date: May 5, 2026 Next review date: Thursday, Jun 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Thursday, Jun 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures (ALC) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applications for a full-time (100%) Lecturer position in Japanese language starting in fall 2026. Qualified candidates must have native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English. Candidates should hold an M.A. or Ph.D. degree in applied linguistics, Japanese language/linguistics, education, language pedagogy, and/or other language education-related areas. Three years or more of experience in teaching all levels of Japanese language courses at a university level is desirable. Complete application must include: 1) cover letter; 2) teaching statement; 3) curriculum vitae; 4) sample sets of student evaluations (if available); 5) names of three references; 6) sample lesson plans for an introductory class, an intermediate class and an advanced class; 7) statement on your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission; and 8) video demonstration of recent classroom teaching (link must be included in CV). Qualifications Basic qualifications Qualified candidates must have native or near-native proficiency in Japanese and English. Candidates should hold an M.A. or Ph.D. degree in applied linguistics, Japanese language/linguistics, education, language pedagogy, and/or other language education-related areas. Three years or more of experience in teaching all levels of Japanese language courses at a university level is desirable. Applications must be completed by June 4, 2026. Application Requirements Document requirements Cover Letter Statement of Teaching Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Course Evaluations - Sample sets of student evaluations, if available (Optional) Sample Lesson Plans - Sample lesson plans for an introductory class, an intermediate class and an advanced class UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Names of references are requested. If selected to move forward in the review process, references may be contacted for letters. Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11006 Help contact: [email protected] --------------------------------------- Job Title : Japanese Teacher AY 2026-27 School : Hall Dale Middle & High School (Kennebec Intra-District Schools, RSU2) Location : Farmingdale, ME Description : Hall-Dale Middle and High School is seeking a passionate a Japan Foundation Los Angeles | --> About Us Director's Greeting Donations Volunteer ボランティア募集 Japan Related Links JFLA Name & Logo Use Arts & Culture Virtual On-Demand Events Doors to Arts of Japan Discussion With Shion Miura This is My Japan Project Music Mondays: Virtual Concert with Japanese Music My Life, My Japanese Sensei! Why Japanese? Go Mike-san! 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Do you like Japanese culture, language and arts? Do you want to gain experience working in an international environment? Then check out the exciting volunteer opportunities as part of The Japan Foundation Volunteer Team! Volunteer work with our organization is basic and we will give you necessary instruction, so, please join us! Who can volunteer? Anyone interested in Japan and its culture, arts and language is welcome to join our volunteer list! Conversational English is a basic requirement for most volunteer tasks and you must be 18 or older. Knowledge of Japanese is not necessary; however it will be beneficial. What kind of work? Working with our public relations team Assisting with arts, cultural, and language events Assisting Japanese language instructors Helping organize books at our office Helping with translation and proofreading Basic office tasks such as assisting with mailings, photocopying, etc. Procedures Click Here to complete the online application. 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Come and get a free one-year membership! Thursday, December 3, 2015 Other Events 20 details Change the World With Onigiri, November 17, 2015 SUPPORTING WORLD FOOD DAY CAMPAIGN Tuesday, November 17, 2015 Other Events 19 Lecture 31: FRAGILITY IN PHOTOS, October 02, 2015 A Photographer's Intimate Study of the Human Body and Soul October 2, 2015 7PM Lecture Series 31 details Japanese Design Today, September 03, 2015 SPECIAL LECTURE EVENT UNIQUE, EVOLVING, BORDERLESS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, AT 4:00PM Other Events 18 details Kyogen Performance/Workshop, August 25, 2015 Performance/Workshop Tuesday, August 25th, 2015 Other Events 17 details Daidengaku Dance Workshop, August 22, 2015 COME DANCE WITH US! Saturday, August 22nd, 2015 @1PM Other Events 16 details Lecture 30: Curating the State of the ‘Art’, July 28, 2015 Diversity Inspires Creativity Inspires Tech July 28, 2015, 7PM Lecture Series 30 details Mashi Murakami Meet & Greet, July 06, 2015 LECTURE BY ROBERT FITTS AND BOOK SIGNING WITH MASANORI MURAKAMI Monday, July 6th, 2015 @7PM Other Events 15 details Lecture 29: Brewing a community, June 25, 2015 A Sake Maker's Journey to Her Roots and Beyond June 25, 2015, 7PM Lecture Series 29 details Exhibit 13: Metamorphosis of Japan After the War, June 12, 2015 Photo Exhbition June 12 - July 11, 2015 Exhibit 13 details Lecture 28: Delicious Devotion, June 09, 2015 Soulful Vegetarian Cooking for the Body & Mind June 9, 2015, 7PM Lecture Series 28 details Daughters of the Samurai, May 11, 2015 DISCUSSION AND BOOK SIGNING WITH JANICE P. 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