Featured Events
01/28/2026 - 02/01/2026
Arlington, Virginia & Washington, D.C.
The Dream Karuta Festival- 02/12/2026 - 02/18/2026
New York & Binghamton, NY
Music From Japan Festival 2026 New York - 01/25/2026
New York, NY
New Year Dance (Odori-zome) by Sachiyo Ito & Company Dance School
Latest News/Reports
- [Call for Applications] “U.S.-Japan Network for the Future” program, Cohort 8
- Wa-Sho Seeds Partnership Program: Recruiting Partner Instructors
- Japan’s Traditional Sake Making Included in UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List
- Our Latest Newsletter Has Been Published | JFNY Newsletter – November 7, 2025
- Office Relocation Notice
About Us
The Japan Foundation, established in 1972, is Japan’s only institution dedicated to carrying out comprehensive international cultural exchange programs throughout the world. The Japan Foundation activities, aiming comprehensive and effective development of its international cultural exchange programs, consist of following three major categories:
Online Contents
Explore our online contents including Pop Culture webinar series, STAGE BEYOND BORDERS and more!
USA Digital Library
Our digital library has over 1,800 free titles in broad genres such as manga, literature, Japanese language, art, history, culture, society, cooking & food, etc!!
News from JFNY
The Japan Foundation, New York publishes a monthly newsletter which features news of and events from our programs and projects of our grantees. Please click the link below to stay in touch!
Japanese-Language Education
The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles provides comprehensive assistance for Japanese-language education in the United States. For more information related to Japanese-language education, including grants, special programs, advocacy, job opportunities, useful resources, and E-learning, please visit The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles.
