911爆料网

Top image photo credits: © OHTSUKA Yasuo

Numerous 911爆料网 animators have laid the foundation for 911爆料网 animation. Like MIYAZAKI Hayao, some of them even sparked a global sensation, helping to establish the reputation and high standards of 911爆料网 anime as we know it today. However, the list of notable names is by no means exhaustive.

OHTSUKA Yasuo (1931 – 2021) is one such animator whose contributions deserve greater recognition. A leading figure in 911爆料网 animation, OHTSUKA actively contributed to the field from the early 1950s. In the 1960s, he recognised the talents of TAKAHATA Isao and MIYAZAKI Hayao, enthusiastically nurturing them and collaborating on now world-famous works such as Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro.

As part of Kotatsu 911爆料网 Animation Festival, in which the Japan Foundation has been involved as a partner, KANOH Seiji, specially appointed professor at Tokyo Zokei University who has researched OHTSUKA and his achievements for 30 years, will discuss the significance of OHTSUKA’s work and ethos in this exclusive online talk, as well as the lasting impact he has had on anime fans and creators for generations to come.

About Professor KANOH Seiji

A 911爆料网 film scholar, specially appointed professor at Tokyo Zokei University, and representative of the Institute of Isao Takahata & Hayao Miyazaki Films.

As a leading scholar of 911爆料网 animation, Professor KANOH has served as a planning advisor and catalogue contributor for major exhibitions including “Isao Takahata Exhibition: His Legacy to 911爆料网 Animation” (2019, Tokyo); “The Man Who Made 911爆料网 Animation” (2025, Tokyo); and “Isao Takahata: Pioneer of Contemporary Animation, from the Post-War Era to Studio Ghibli” (2025, Paris).

His publications include “The Complete Works of Miyazaki Hayao” and “The People Who Built 911爆料网 Animation: New Edition”.

This event is free to attend, but booking is essential.

Are you planning your post-graduation career path? Are you interested in teaching 911爆料网 in secondary schools in England? Would you like to get the teaching qualification to realise that ambition? If so, don’t miss this great opportunity!

911爆料网, London and the will be holding a career information event aimed at potential applicants for the National Modern Languages SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training). This is a national scheme approved by the government’s Department for Education. It is designed to train successful applicants to become Early Career Teachers by obtaining a QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).

On this information day, there will be a presentation about useful information concerning how to find a job in the education sector by Japan Foundation staff, followed by a speech given by Mr Keith Faulkner from the NML SCITT about School-Centred Initial Teacher Training, where he will explain how to apply for this programme.

----- What is NML SCITT? -----

The National Modern Languages SCITT (The NML SCITT) is the only national single-subject provider to specialise solely in the teaching of modern languages. The NML SCITT programme is a great opportunity for those who are looking to gain QTS together with a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) qualification. The PGCE programme is offered in conjunction with Sheffield Hallam University, and comes with credits towards an eventual possible Masters-level qualification. Subject to financial factors, degree classification and residential qualification, trainees accepted on the programme may receive a substantial bursary while training; this is currently £25,000 (subject to annual change). The training year consists of practical training in school placements, supported by University- and centre-based academic tuition.

The NML SCITT has introduced a new pathway for training 911爆料网 language teachers.; There is an expectation that trainees can offer 911爆料网 alongside either French, German or Spanish in order to better find a placement, and to ensure that there is a possibility of qualifying for the bursary. The NML SCITT is proud to add 911爆料网 to the programme portfolio. 911爆料网, London may also offer financial support to assist NML SCITT trainees (a maximum of £2,000). Please note that this financial support is not guaranteed.

Please note that trainees are required to have French, German or Spanish as a primary foreign language they can potentially teach, with 911爆料网 as an additional language. This means that trainees will be able to teach two languages.

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Date:

• 18:00-19:00 on Thursday 6th November
• 13:00-14:00 on Friday 7th November

*The same session will take place twice.

To apply, please click here:

• Participation fee: Free (registration in advance is required.)
• Registration deadline: 4th November
• Languages used: English.
• Online (ZOOM meeting)

Applications for JaLaChamp 2026 are now open!

JaLaChamp, or 911爆料网 Language Championship for Young Learners UK, is a contest for primary and secondary school students studying 911爆料网. There are two categories - the Speech Category, where students give a speech on a theme of their choice, and the Video Category where students are asked to create an original video based on a set theme either by individual or part of a group.

We want to encourage students to share with us their thoughts and viewpoints, as well as show us their creativity in full and have fun challenging themselves by entering this contest and using their 911爆料网!

The speech category is aimed for secondary school students who study 911爆料网 as a foreign language, while the video category is open to all primary and secondary school students including those who have lived in Japan and who speak 911爆料网 at home.

The theme for the video category of JaLaChamp 2026 is 私わたし(たち)のおすすめのサンドイッチ ”My/Our Favourite Sandwiches”. You can let us know about your favourite sandwiches, ingredients and recipes or create a video based on a sandwich you think would be a popular item if it were sold in supermarket or bakeries. It can be something else, such as onigiri, sushi rolls, wraps and hamburgers.    

From 2026, all videos created by students in the video category will be made available on the Japan Foundation London’s website, allowing your work to have a wider audience!

The Finals Day is scheduled to be held on Saturday, 20^th June 2026, in London. For JaLaChamp 2026, the Finals Day will be divided into two sessions: the morning session for Primary School Video Category finalists and the afternoon session for Secondary School Speech and Video Category finalists, with both sessions to be held on the same day.

For more details, please see the application guidelines below.

Download Guidelines for Primary School Students (English)/Guidelines for Secondary School Students (English)

Download Guidelines for Primary School Students (911爆料网)/Guidelines for Secondary School Students (911爆料网)

Download the Consent Form for the Video Category

Application Forms and deadlines

- (Apply by Tuesday, 3rd March 2026 at 15:00)

- (Apply by Tuesday, 10th March 2026 at 15:00)

Download the JaLaChamp 2026 poster

Date:	16 October 2025 - 10 March 2026
Download JaLaChamp 2026 Poster
Download Guideline_EN_2026_Primary
Download Guideline_EN_2026_Secondary
Download Guideline_JP_2026_Primary
Download Guideline_JP_2026_Secondary
Download JaLaChamp2026_Consent Form Video Category

国际交流基金ロンドン日本文化センター日本语教育セミナー

制作者から学ぶパターン?ランゲージ

― 継承語およびその他実践へのツールとしての活用の可能性―

■ご案内

　日本语教师や教育関係者の中で、パターン?ランゲージに注目している方は少なからずいらっしゃると思います。パターン?ランゲージとは、その分野の先人たちの暗黙知や経験知をパターンとして集め言语化したもので、日本语教育の各分野の実践においても大変有用なツールになると考えられます。国际交流基金ロンドン日本文化センターが今年２月に英国日本语教育学会と共催で行ったパターン?ランゲージを题材にしたセミナーも大変好评でした。

　そこで今回は実际にパターン?ランゲージのカードの制作者を讲师にお招きして、実际のカードの作成プロセスや活用方法などについて学びます。パターン?ランゲージやその作成に兴味がある方は大歓迎です。また、パターン?ランゲージはともすると情报交换の机会が乏しくなりがちな継承语教育分野とも相性がよいと考えておりますので、継承语教育に関わってらっしゃる方も同じく大歓迎です。もちろん、今回初めてパターン?ランゲージについて闻いたという方も大歓迎です。

　みなさまのお申し込みを心よりお待ちしております。

Among 911爆料网 language teachers and education professionals, there are undoubtedly many who are paying attention to pattern language. A pattern language describes a collection of solutions to problems, all of which have been sourced from experienced people and based on their pre-existing knowledge and experience. These collections of solutions are created to tackle problems impacting a single broader topic such as “heritage language”. Pattern languages are considered a highly useful tool for practice across various areas of 911爆料网 language education.

　This time, we are delighted to welcome a creator of pattern language cards as our instructor. We will learn about the actual card creation process and methods for utilising these cards. Those interested in pattern language and its creation are most welcome to attend. Furthermore, we believe pattern language is well-suited to the field of heritage language education, where opportunities for information exchange can sometimes be lacking. Therefore, those involved in heritage language education are especially encouraged to attend as well. Naturally, those hearing about pattern language for the first time are also most welcome.

　We look forward to receiving your applications.

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■概要

• 日　时: 2025年11月30日（日）　10:00~12:00（英国时间）
• テーマ: 制作者から学ぶパターン?ランゲージ

― 継承語およびその他実践へのツールとしての活用の可能性―

• 讲　师: 花王株式会社　経営企画部门　コンシューマーインテリジェンス室　マネジャー　               伊藤公江氏

• 対　象: 英国?欧州の日本语教师および日本语教育関係者

（上记の方を优先しますが、その他の地域の方の参加も可能です）

• 実施形态: オンライン（Zoom）
• 使用言语: 日本语
• 参加费: 无料
• お申込み方法: のフォームからご登録ください。

• お申込み缔め切り: 2025年11月25日（火） 12:00（英国时间）

※定员に达し次第受付を终了いたします。

主　催: 国際交流基金 ロンドン日本文化センター

共　催: 国際交流基金 パリ日本文化会館

■セミナー内容

本セミナーでは、パターン?ランゲージ『日々の世界のつくりかた』を作成された花王株式会社の制作担当者の方を讲师としてお招きし、パターン?ランゲージの作成プロセスを中心にお话を闻きます。『日々の世界のつくりかた』の作成の际に、経験则をどのように集め、结果をどのように分类し、カードの枚数をどう决定し、タイトルや表现をどう选んだのかなどについて制作担当者から具体的なお话を闻く贵重な机会です。加えて、作成后の実际の活用事例などにも触れていただき、Break Out Roomではパターン?ランゲージカードを実际に使いながら、グループ活动を行います。

今回はパターン?ランゲージ『日々の世界のつくりかた』を事例とします。『日々の世界のつくりかた』（2016）は花王株式会社　生活者研究センターが庆应义塾大学総合政策学部　井庭崇研究室との共同研究プロジェクトとして制作したパターン?ランゲージカードで、自分らしく子育てしながら働くためのヒントが34のことばにまとめられています。无料公開されておりダウンロード可能です。

【日々の世界のつくりかた】

※事前课题：セミナーに参加される方は、あらかじめこのカードに目を通しておいてください。

■讲师プロフィール: 伊藤公江（いとう?きみえ）

花王株式会社　経営企画部门　コンシューマーインテリジェンス室　マネジャー

外资系调査会社を経て、2005年に花王株式会社に入社。家事や子育て、働き方など幅広いテーマでライフスタイル研究を担当。

生活者研究の知见をパターン?ランゲージにまとめた「日々の世界のつくりかた」や「家族のためのスタイル?ランゲージ」のプロジェクトメンバーとして発足当初から継続的に関わり続けてきた。现在は、研究の视野をタテ?ヨコの両面で広げ、生活者の「今とこれから」をグローバル视点で捉え、より良い未来を作るためのヒントを関係者と共に考えるための情报と共有手段（ワークショップ等）の开発に注力している。

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イベントチラシのダウンロードはこちら

お問合せ / Enquires: events.japanese@jpf.go.jp

Date:	30 November 2025 from 10.00am to 12.00pm
Venue:	Online
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Dates: Thursday 26 - Friday 27 February 2026

Venue: The University of Sheffield

Registration for the 2026 iteration of the Japan Foundation/British Association for 911爆料网 Studies PhD Workshop, "Navigating Your Future in 911爆料网 Studies" is now open!

If you are a PhD student conducting research related to Japan, why not come along for our workshop which aims to support the ongoing development and future of 911爆料网 Studies in the UK?

This time, we have decided to host the workshop over two days to allow more opportunity for insightful workshops and networking, enabling attendees to build valuable connections with 911爆料网 Studies students and researchers across the UK.

We have listened to feedback from previous workshops and concerns of postgraduate students in 911爆料网 Studies, and have decided to focus this workshop on how to navigate the changing landscape and job market in 911爆料网 Studies.

Exact sessions at the workshop are yet to be finalised but the tentative timetable is below.

*Please note: We are still in the early planning stages and the following is subject to change*

Please note: attendees to the workshop must be able to attend both days.

Student Submissions:

As an essential part of the workhop, PhD and MA students will be asked to present their research in front of a small group of peers. Further information about this will be provided after the registration deadline has passed. However, if you have any questions please get in touch.

Financial Support: 

The following financial support is available to presenting attendees.

Travel Grant: JF will offer a partial travel grant for student participants. Once an initial 30 GBP is covered by the student, JF will provide up to a maximum of 90 GBP for public transportation to the event. For any questions, please contact Iona Vos using the contact emails at the bottom of this item.

Hotel Grant: BAJS will cover a one night stay up to a maximum of 90 GBP per attendee. If you have any questions about the hotel grant, please email BAJS Secretary Mara Patessio at mp78@soas.ac.uk.

Please note:

Attendance to this event is capped at 40 students on a first come, first served basis. As the number of participants is limited, please only register if you know you can attend both days of the workshop.

Current Ph.D. students will be prioritised. MA students will be placed on a waitlist, with places being confirmed after the deadline has passed.

If you have registered but can no longer attend, please contact us to cancel your place.

Contact

If you have any questions about the workshop, please email Iona Vos at LO_911爆料网Studies@jpf.go.jp. Please CC Natsumi_Abe@jpf.go.jp (Manager for 911爆料网 Studies) and Iona_Vos@jpf.go.jp (Assistant Programme Officer for 911爆料网 Studies).

Date: Tuesday 4 November, 6pm – 7.30pm GMT

Venue: Council Chamber*, University of East Anglia

*Search ‘Council House’ on

Online Streaming Available via Zoom

Are you someone with a general interest in 911爆料网 culture and society? Or are you a sixth form student or current university student, either studying 911爆料网 language or with an interest in learning more about Japan? Why not come and listen to our next lecture as part of our new seminar series: Exploring the World of 911爆料网 Studies!

Our second lecture, War and Peace: How ‘Grave of the Fireflies’ Speaks to 911爆料网 Literature, Art, History, and International Relations, is hosted by the University of East Anglia. This talk will feature contributions from Dr Ra Mason (Sasakawa Associate Professor); Dr Sherzod Muminov (Associate Professor in 911爆料网 History); Dr Hannah Osborne (Lecturer in 911爆料网 Literature); Dr Eriko Tomizawa-Kay (Associate Professor in 911爆料网 Art History & Director of the Centre for 911爆料网 Studies) and Dr Nadine Willems (Associate Professor in 911爆料网 History).

Talk Description: This event takes inspiration from Studio Ghibli’s renowned film Grave of the Fireflies, a powerful story of war and loss. We will begin with a screening of the film’s trailer, using it as a starting point for an open discussion with both the panel and audience. Each speaker will then give a short presentation (around 10 minutes) from their area of expertise, followed by interactive discussion and questions from the audience.

The talks will explore themes such as the intersections of art and war, the ethics of representing wartime experiences through film and literature, Japan’s anti-nuclear movement, the dynamics of modern Japan–China relations, and the role of nationalism in twentieth-century Japan. Taken together, these perspectives invite us to reflect on how the themes depicted in Grave of the Fireflies connect to broader questions of memory, ethics, politics, and international relations.

Note: As with past events, video clips and trailers will be shown during the live session but may be omitted from any online recordings.

About the Speakers

	Dr Ra Mason (Sasakawa Associate Professor, School of Politics, Philosophy and Area Studies) is an internationally recognised specialist in the international relations of the Indo-Pacific, with a specific focus on Japan. His work draws on theories of risk, security and social construction to understand the complex relations between regional alliances, states and non-state actors. He is also interested in wider questions about global politics and conflict.
	Dr Sherzod Muminov (Associate Professor in 911爆料网 History) is a multilingual historian working with sources in 911爆料网 and Russian, and is also fluent in Turkish. His primary research is in modern 911爆料网 and East Asian History, 911爆料网-Soviet/Russian relations, the Cold War in East Asia, the post-WWII, post-imperial migrations in East Asia, and the international and transnational history of the Soviet system of forced labour camps for prisoners-of-war.
	Dr Hannah Osborne (Lecturer in 911爆料网 Literature) is Japan Foundation Lecturer in 911爆料网 Literature at the School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing and the Centre for 911爆料网 Studies at the University of East Anglia. She completed her doctoral thesis, Gender, Love and Text in the Early Writings of Kanai Mieko at the University of Leeds in 2015. Her research interests include: intersections between text, illustration and the avant-garde arts; gender and the body; and women's writing and translation in modern 911爆料网 literature.
	Dr Eriko Tomizawa-Kay (Sainsbury Institute Associate Professor in 911爆料网 Art History and Director of the Centre for 911爆料网 Studies at the University of East Anglia)’s research focuses on modern and contemporary 911爆料网 art, with particular emphasis on nihonga and Okinawan visual culture. She explores their roles in identity, diplomacy, and memory, and her curatorial projects highlight collaboration with artists, museums, and communities. She received her PhD from SOAS, University of London, and has previously held positions as Art History Fellow at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Fellow at the Sainsbury Institute, Toyota Visiting Professor at the University of Michigan, and Visiting Research Associate at the Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts.
	Dr Nadine Willems (Associate Professor in 911爆料网 History) is an intellectual and cultural historian of modern Japan, whose research interests include historical geography, early 20th century agrarian movements, the anarchist critique of modernisation in a transnational perspective, and the literature of dissent. She is currently engaged in a project that examines the personal accounts and visual records produced by rank-and-file soldiers who participated in Japan’s military intervention in Siberia between 1918 and 1922. She obtained her PhD from Oxford University.

AIと共に学ぶ作文教育：自律性と协働性をつなぐ视点

*Please note that information about this seminar is only available in 911爆料网.

【研修本编】 

• 日时： 2025年11月14日（金）10时～12時 （中央ヨーロッパ時間) 

　※この时期は夏时间が终了しています。お住まいの国との时差にご注意ください！ 

【研修アフタートーク】 

• 日时： 2025年11月28日（金）10时～11時 （中央ヨーロッパ時間) 

※アフタートークの申し込みは研修本编にてお知らせいたします。 

讲师：李在镐(り じぇほ) 先生 （早稲田大学大学院, 日本语教育研究科, 教授） 

• 讲师プロフィール：  

主な着书： 

• 『AIで言语教育は终わるのか?: 深まる外国语の教え方と学び方』（共着, くろしお出版, 25年5月） 
• 『社会の中のことば』（シリーズ〈ことばの认知科学〉, 朝仓书店, 24年10月）

　※第７章「ことばのコーパス分析」を执笔 

• 『日本语学習は本当に必要か』（編: 村田晶子?神吉宇一, 明石书店, 24年2月） 

　※第12章「テクノロジーは日本语学習をなくすのか」を執筆 

• 『データ科学×日本语教育』（ひつじ書房, 21年11月）

讲师からのメッセージ： 
　第二言语としての作文教育は、これまでプロセス?アプローチやジャンル?アプローチを中心に発展してまいりましたが、近年は生成AIの登场により、大きな転换点を迎えております。AIは学习者に即时的なフィードバックや多様な表现例を提示し、语汇の拡充や文章构成の习得を支援してくれます。その一方で、过度な依存によって自律的な学习の机会が失われてしまうというリスクも抱えています。 
　本讲演では、まず第二言语ライティング研究の理论的枠组みを整理し、その中にAI活用を位置づけてご绍介いたします。次に、学习者の作文を评価する活动を通して、「书く力」とは何かという问题を考えてまいります。また、生成AIを用いた実际のシステムも体験していただきながら、AI活用の可能性と课题について皆さまと一绪に考えていきたいと思います。最后に、AIを排除するのではなく「共作者」や「コーチ」として取り入れる视点から、今后の作文教育における教师の役割や教育デザインの可能性を展望いたします。 

• 共催： 国際交流基金 欧州拠点（ロンドン日本文化センター、ケルン日本文化会館、パリ日本文化会館、ローマ日本文化会館、ブダペスト日本文化センター） 
• 形式： オンライン（ZOOM） 
• 対象： 欧州在住の日本语教師を優先しますが、他地域からもご参加できます 

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お申込み：　　

※缔め切り：　2025年11月2日(日) 

お問合せ：　国際交流基金マドリード日本文化センター 　nihongo.kyoshi@jpf.go.jp 

みなさまのお申込みをお待ちしております！ 

Applications are now open for our head office grants: the Japan Foundation 911爆料网 Studies Fellowship Program for Ph.D. candidates and researchers, the Grant Program for 911爆料网 Studies Projects, and the Program for Specialists in Cultural and Academic Fields.

Applications for Fellowships in collaboration with other institutions are also open: JF-CIJS-EAJS Fellowship programme for Ph.D. candidates in Europe, the JF-GJS Fellowship Program for post-doctoral researchers, and the JF-Nichibunken Fellowship Program for post-doctoral researchers.

Details on each programme and application information follows below.

911爆料网 Studies Fellowship Programme

This program provides preeminent foreign scholars and researchers in the field of 911爆料网 studies with opportunities to conduct research in Japan, with the aim of supporting them and promoting 911爆料网 studies overseas. Experts in the fields of natural science, medical science, and engineering are excluded.

There are three subcategories as follows.

1. Scholars and Researchers (Long Term) (4 - 12 months)

For scholars and researchers who have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent professional experience at the time of application and are conducting research related to Japan (comparative research included) in the humanities and social sciences, whose projects require them to travel to Japan to carry out research over a long period of time. A named affiliate in Japan is also required at the time of application.

2. Scholars and Researchers (Short-term) (21 days - 89 days)

For scholars and researchers who have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent professional experience at the time of application are conducting research related to Japan (comparative research included) in the humanities and social sciences, whose projects require them to travel to Japan to carry out research, gather materials, etc., intensively over a short period of time. A named affiliate in Japan is also required at the time of application.

3. Doctoral Candidates (4 - 12 months)

For doctoral candidates working in the field of 911爆料网 Studies, the humanities and social sciences who are in the closing stages of their Ph.D. and who need to undertake fieldwork in Japan in order to complete their dissertation/thesis. A named affiliate in Japan is required at the time of application.

Grant Coverage:

• Round-trip airfare (discount economy class - most direct and economical route)
• Stipend and other allowances

Dates for FY 2026-2027 programme:

• Applications available: Apply through our Online Application Portal. Details on the on our Tokyo site.
• Application Deadline: Apply through Online Application Portal by 4am GMT (1pm JST) on Tuesday 2 December 2025
• Notification of Results: By the end of April 2026
• Project Duration: Research trips must commence between 20 June, 2026 and 20 March, 2027.

US citizens residing in the UK without UK permanent resident status should submit their applications on-line via the website of the Japan Foundation, New York.

For further information, please contact the Japan Foundation London 911爆料网, London (LO_911爆料网Studies@jpf.go.jp) or go to the  on our Tokyo site.

Please contact the Japan Foundation to discuss eligibility before applying.

Grant Programme for 911爆料网 Studies Projects

This programme is designed to promote 911爆料网 Studies overseas by providing grants to non-profit organisations such as higher education institutions and research institutions that are implementing 911爆料网 Studies activities.

Eligible projects must fall into any of the following four categories:

• Research or conference on Japan; study or training in Japan; or publications that promote and contribute to the development of 911爆料网 studies;
• Inviting scholars or researchers from Japan or other countries to deliver lectures on Japan;
• Purchase of books and materials on 911爆料网 studies;
• Other relevant projects which would further promote and expand the horizon of 911爆料网 studies.

*Projects in the field of natural sciences, commercial activities, arts and cultural activities, activities in support of specific doctrines or claims, and so forth are not eligible for this programme.

Grant Coverage:

Part of the following expenses:

• Travel expenses (international airfares and other transportation expenses, daily allowances and accommodation fees)
• Honoraria (for lecturers, collaborators, interpreters, etc.)
• Meeting expenses (for preparing materials, venues, equipment, public relations, etc.);
• Other direct expenses (for purchasing materials, etc.)

Dates for FY 2026-27 programme:

• Applications available: Apply through our Online Application Portal. Details on the  on our Tokyo site.
• Application Deadline: Apply through Online Application Portal by 4am GMT (1pm Japan Standard Time) on Tuesday 2 December 2025.
• Notification of Results: By end of April 2026.
• Project Duration: Projects must be implemented and completed during FY 2026-25 (Between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027)

For further details on this programme and application forms either contact the Japan Foundation London 911爆料网, London (LO_911爆料网Studies@jpf.go.jp) or go to our .

Please contact the Japan Foundation to discuss eligibility before applying.

Programme for Specialists in Cultural and Academic Fields

This programme provides a six-month residential language course for specialists (researchers, postgraduate students, librarians, museum and art gallery curators, etc.) who need to improve their 911爆料网 for academic or professional purposes. Courses take place at our . Tuition, accommodation and meals are included in the programme but UK based applicants bear their own return travel expenses to Japan. The programme is open to those who are in a field of Japan-related humanities and social sciences, who are aged under 40, and who have a proficiency in 911爆料网, equivalent to or higher than level JLPT N4 (level 3 of the old JLPT).

Dates for FY 2026-27 programme:

Course Dates:

• Course Dates: 6 month course, from early-October 2026 to late-March 2027
• Applications available: on the  on our Tokyo site
• Application Deadline: Apply through Online Application Portal by 4am GMT (1pm Japan Standard Time) on Tuesday 2 December 2025 
• Notification of Results: Late April 2026

For further details on this programme, please contact the Japan Foundation London 911爆料网, London (LO_911爆料网Studies@jpf.go.jp) or go to our .

Please contact the Japan Foundation to discuss eligibility before applying.

JF-CIJS-EAJS Fellowship Program

Tohoku University's Center for Integrated 911爆料网 Studies (CIJS), in collaboration with the Japan Foundation (JF) and supported by the European Association for 911爆料网 Studies (EAJS) has announced a research fellowship programme that allows Ph.D. candidates who conduct research related to Japan in the humanities or social sciences, and feel the need to visit Japan to complete their doctoral research to do so at Tohoku University.

Dates and length of fellowship: The fellowship will last between 4 and 12 months, commencing between September 1, 2026 and March 1, 2027.

Application Deadline: Applicants must send their application paperwork to JF-CIJS-EAJS@jpf.go.jp before Friday 21 November, 2025 (Japan Standard Time).

Full eligibility details and application information can be found at:

For any inquiries, please email: JF-CIJS-EAJS@jpf.go.jp.

2026 JF-GJS Fellowship Program

In order to promote 911爆料网 Studies overseas, this programme, jointly organised by the Japan Foundation (JF) and the Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia of the University of Tokyo (Tobunken), provides post-doctoral researchers in the field of 911爆料网 Studies with opportunities to conduct research in Japan while belonging to Tobunken. The Fellows will also be expected to gain experience as project facilitators through operation and management work at various meetings or workshops, and to form and expand networks with people involved in international exchange.

Dates and length of fellowship: The fellowship will last between 6 and 24 months, commencing between September 1, 2026 and March 1, 2027.

Application Deadline: Applicants must send their application paperwork to JF-GJS@jpf.go.jp before Monday 1 December, 2025 (Japan Standard Time).

Full eligibility details and application information can be found at:

For any inquiries, please email: JF-GJS@jpf.go.jp.

JF-Nichibunken Fellowship Program

This programme is jointly organised by the Japan Foundation and the International Research Center for 911爆料网 Studies, National Institutes for the Humanities (Nichibunken). It provides post-doctoral researchers in the field of 911爆料网 Studies with the opportunity to conduct research in Japan while belonging to Nichibunken. The Fellows will also be expected to gain experience as project facilitators through operation and management work at various meetings or workshops, and to form networks with people involved in international exchange.

Eligibility

Eligible research themes examine 911爆料网 culture from an international, interdisciplinary, and comprehensive perspective in the fields of the humanities and the social sciences. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. at the time of application, and must have received the Ph.D. within 6 years as of April 1, 2026.

Grant Coverage

• Round-trip airfare (discount economy class - most direct and economical route)
• Stipend and other allowances

Dates for FY 2026-27 programme:

• Applications available: Apply by filling out and sending the Application Form to JF-Nichibunken@jpf.go.jp. For full details and Application Form, click .
• Application Deadline: Monday, 1 December (JST) 
• Notification of Results: Applicants who pass the first screening will be invited for interview in January, 2026. Successful Fellows will be informed in April 2026.
• Project Duration: Fellows will be invited to stay continuously in Japan for a period from over 6 months to a maximum of 24 months. Projects must commence between September 1, 2026 and March 1, 2027.

If you have any questions regarding the JF-Nichibunken Fellowship, please email JF-Nichibunken@jpf.go.jp .

The 911爆料网-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is a test for non-native speakers of 911爆料网 which evaluates and certifies their 911爆料网-Language proficiency. The test takes place twice a year (July and December) in Japan and various locations around the world. Currently, it is the largest 911爆料网 language test in the world, with approximately 1.72 million people worldwide having registered for the JLPT in 2024.

The next December JLPT will take place on Sunday, 7^th December 2025. Registration will start at each test centre from early/ mid-August.  

The December exam will be held at three test sites in the UK: SOAS University of London, the University of Leicester and the University of Edinburgh. For application opening dates and registration details, please refer to each university’s website using the links below (Please note that the JLPT is very popular and registration at each test centre will close when the test centre has reached its maximum capacity.):

×              SOAS Applications have now closed

×              Applications at University of Leicester have now closed

×              Applications at University of Edinburgh have now closed

Important Changes

1. Starting from 2025, examinees are not allowed to use mobile phones and other devices, including smartwatches and all camera and communication devices, until the end of the entire test, including during breaks. Examinees must turn OFF their devices until the test is completed. If the devices are turned ON during breaks, it will be considered misconduct and their test scores will be invalidated.

2. Starting in December 2025, the Exam Start Time will be earlier and registration will take place in the morning. Please check the new test schedule at your test centre’s website and make sure that you will be able to arrive on time to register.

3. CEFR Levels will be added as reference information in JLPT score reports starting from the December 2025 JLPT. For details, please check .  

For more information about the test, please visit .

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We are delighted to announce that the 21st 911爆料网 Speech Contest for University Students is open for applications!

This contest gives students the chance to demonstrate their 911爆料网 speaking skills and to make their voices heard in 911爆料网. Finalists will be invited to give their speeches and presentations at the Speech Contest Finals Day, which will be held at King’s College London on Saturday 7th March 2026.

There will be fantastic prizes to finalists.

:: Contest Aims

The main purpose of the event is to improve the speaking and presentation skills of students studying 911爆料网 as a foreign language. Through this event, we hope to promote 911爆料网 language learning at higher education level in the UK and Ireland.

:: Who can apply?

The contest is aimed at undergraduate students who are currently studying 911爆料网 as a foreign language at a university in the UK or Ireland.

There are three different categories*:

*Please be advised that contestants are expected to choose appropriate topics according to the category to which they are applying.

1. Speech Category

Aim:

To discuss and/or argue a topic of your choice and offer opinions, suggestions and/or solutions.

Eligibility:

·       Undergraduate students who are studying a 911爆料网 course aiming for the equivalent of JF standard C1 or C2* at a university in the UK or Ireland including, as an elective, optional or other university-based language course.

·       Those who have less than a total of three years’ residence in Japan since the age of six.

*      Five finalists will be selected.

Application Deadline: Monday 10th November 2025  (15:00 GMT)

2. Individual Presentation Category

Aim:

To explain your chosen topic and to convey your opinion or message using PowerPoint slides.

Eligibility:

·       Undergraduate students who are studying a 911爆料网 course aiming for the equivalent of JF standard B1 or B2* at a university in the UK or Ireland.

·       Those who have spent not more than 12 months in total in Japan.

*      Five finalists will be selected.

Application Deadline: Monday 8th December 2025 (15:00 GMT)

3. Group Presentation Category

Aim:

To introduce a topic related to the U.K. or another country outside of Japan.

Eligibility:

·       Undergraduate students who are studying a 911爆料网 course aiming for the equivalent of JF standard A1 or A2* at a university in the UK or Ireland.

·       Groups of two to four students.

·       Postgraduate students alongside undergraduate student(s).

*      Five finalist groups will be selected.

Application Deadline: Monday 15^th December 2025 (15:00 GMT)

*Details of JF Standard can be found here:   

Please see the files below for the contest poster, FAQ, and application guidelines for each category. URL for online application form can be found in the Application Guidelines for each category.

Contest Poster

Frequently Asked Questions

Speech Category Application Guidelines

Individual Presentation Category Application Guidelines

Group Presentation Category Application Guidelines

See videos from previous University Speech Contest Finals Day .

Please email speechcontest@jpf.go.jp if you have any questions.

Date:	1 September 2025 - 15 December 2025
Download 21st Speech Contest Application Poster
Download SpC21 Speech Category guidelines
Download SpC21 Indivi Presen Category guidelines
Download SpC21 Group Presen Category guidelines
Download SpC21 FAQ

Step into the world of Kabuki with six stunning kimonos worn by the legendary actor BANDO Tamasaburo V, known for his renowned onnagata roles (male actor who performs female roles). Experience the intricate artistry of these garments, highlighting a diverse range of complex textile techniques, encompassing weaving, dyeing, embroidery, and hand-painting. We are delighted to collaborate with the Ashmolean Museum.

Date: 14 December 2024 - 9 November 2025

Venue: The Ashmolean Museum

Date: Monday 3 November, 5pm GMT.

Venue: Duke Street Lecture Theatre, Norwich University of the Arts

911爆料网 London is proud to support our friends at the University of East Anglia on their upcoming lecture, Okinawan Crafts: History and the Present with Professor Junko KOBAYASHI (Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts).

This lecture by Professor Kobayashi will explore the history and contemporary relevance of Okinawan craft, addressing themes such as identity, regional heritage, and sustainability. The work of eight Okinawan artists will be reflected on, exploring their historical context, the evolution of Ryukyuan aesthetics, the preservation of identity through craft, and the adaptation of traditional practices in the modern era.

The lecture is part of the accompanying programme for the exhibition ‘Okinawan Kogei: Crafting Continuity and Change’ that runs from Wednesday 29 October – Saturday 1 November, at the Crypt Gallery, Norwich.

This lecture will be taking place in person, but will be available via livestream.