The Japan Foundation, Manila in consonance with the Department of Education/Bureau of Secondary Education’s “Special Program in Foreign Language” is currently conducting the Summer Intensive Training Course (April 18 -  May 22).

The said course is aimed to develop the capacity of high school teacher participants in teaching the Japanese...

The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) is bringing another fascinating traditional Japanese art workshop to Manila this May.  Kirié isthe traditional Japanese paper cutting art of depicting scenery, plants and animals by cutting paper precisely and skillfully with a knife.  The Kirie Paper Cutting Art Workshopby Mr. Shu Kubowill be held on...

            The Japan Foundation, Manila will administer the competitive / qualifying examination and interview on 12 May (Saturday, 8:30 a.m.) for the 2012 Japanese Language Program for Overseas Students (outstanding students). The program is intended to offer outstanding students of the Japanese Language at universities / colleges and other educational institutions the opportunity...

The Japan Foundation, Manila (JF, Manila) will hold the 5th reunion of “The Japan Foundation Fellowship Program Grantees“, on Saturday - 17 March 2012 (10:00 a.m.)  at the MakatiShangri-La (Makati Room - B), Ayala Avenue, Makati City. The event is part of the active engagement of the JF, Manila in promoting...

This year’s Nihongo Fiesta displayed some of the most fascinating facets of Japan’s rich and evolving culture—from the Japanese language and traditional Japanese desserts to modern jazz music. The annual festival by the Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM), which aims to promote international cultural and arts exchange between Japan and the...

Please be advised that in view of the transfer of The Japan Foundation Manila (office and library) to the 23rd floor of the Pacific Star Bldg., the JFM Library will be closed to visitors, researchers and library members from 25 February until the end of April. Thus, all members (borrowers)...

Watch Filipino students and professionals from all over the country show off their skills in the Japanese language in the 39th Nihongo Speech Contest on Saturday, February 25, 10 am at The Tents, Alphaland Southgate Mall in Makati City.

As part of the Nihongo Fiesta 2012, the contest is in line...

Satisfy your sweet tooth in this year’s Nihongo Fiesta as the Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) brings to Manila three Japanese pastry chefs to give Filipinos a unique look into the food artistry behind traditional Japanese sweets or wagashi.

Wagashi: Japanese Traditional Confectionary Lecture/Demonstration will be held at the Atrium of The...

The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) in pursuit of its objective of promoting cultural exchange through Japanese Language Education in the Philippines, announces the Nihongo Speech Contest 2012to be held on Saturday, 25February(10:00a.m at The Tents, 6/F Alphaland Southgate Mall, EDSA cor. 2258 Chino Roces Ave.”Pasong Tamo”, Makati City). The speech contest,...