Featured Events
11/15/2024 - 11/17/2024
New York, NY
Foreign Exchange: Anime Inspirations & Visionaries with LeSean Thomas
09/28/2024 - 01/30/2025
Various Locations
Japan Foundation Film Series 2024
09/04/2024 - 12/14/2024
New York, NY
The Appearance: Art of the Asian Diaspora in Latin America & the Caribbean
Latest News/Reports
- Japanese Studies Fellowship 2025-2026 Information Session
- [Call For Applications] The Japan World Exposition 1970 Commemorative Fund
- JFF Theater Now Live!
- [REPORT] NYdV Explore Japanese Culture: Cultural Immersion Program at NYC Recreation Centers and the Leaders High School
- [Call For Applications] 2025 SSRC-JFNY Japan Global Workshop
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.
