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The Japan Foundation, which was established in 1972 as a special legal entity to undertake international cultural exchange, became an independent administrative institution on October 1, 2003. As part of the changes being initiated, a new organizational structure was adopted in May 2004 that consists of the following four categories in order to aim toward the even more comprehensive and effective development of its international cultural exchange programs. These include:
The Japan Foundation, Manila is the 18th Overseas Office to be established. It was inaugurated in June 1996. Its work is promoting programs for the introduction of Japanese culture through cooperation with local groups. Its regular activities include lectures, film festivals, exhibitions and performances. It also conducts the annual Japanese Language Proficiency Test in cooperation with other Japanese Language Education institutions. The Japan Foundation, Manila • Tel: 8116155 to 58
Expressing our initials in small rather than capital letters and in a dynamic cursive style, the new logo embodies our stance as responsive and accessible transmitters of culture. The flexible and graceful curves of the logo represent freedom from ignorance and prejudice as well as the dynamism necessary for mutual understanding and intellectual creativity transcending national boundaries and cultural differences. The center of the butterfly-like symbol is Japan. The gentle form created of lines that soar outward from the center and then return to the center symbolizes the cycle of efforts to carry Japanese culture, arts, language, and ideas to other parts of the world as well as to bring into Japan the diverse culture, arts, language, and ideas of other countries. Purple has been the Japan Foundation's color since its founding; we will continue to use this color. The English letters j and f used in the logo also express our endeavor to promote a common perception of the Foundation both in Japan and overseas.
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The Japan Foundation aspires to the role of catalyst for international exchange throughout the world, transmitting what is valuable and appealing in Japanese culture empathy and understanding with other peoples around the globe.