๐ธ On 11 October 2026, The Japan Foundation, New Delhi participated in The Japan Opportunities for Youth (JOY) Hyderabad event took place at Cyber Gardens, bringing together approximately 40,000 participants to celebrate Japanese culture.๐ธ๐Organised by NaRa Japan Hub, with support from the Japan Foundation, New Delhi (JFND), the Consulate General of Japan in Chennai and The Hyderabad Anime Club, the event featured a vibrant mix of anime, cosplay, food, technology and cultural performances. ๐๐ฎFND was happy to connect with visitors through its Japanese language learning booth! Visitors explored our online learning resources. We also hosted an engaging Kendama and Fukuwarai challenge. ๐ฎ๐ค Additionally, Mr. Koji Sato, Director General of JFND, gave inspiring speech about Japanese language learning and its career pathways. ๐ค๐ต To engage the audience further, we also performed a few Japanese and Hindi song as a way of merging two cultures on this special day. ๐ต๐ค Thank you to everyone who visited our booth and joined us in exploring and enjoying japan on such an eventful day. We look forward to welcoming more learners on their Japanese language journey! ๐ค#japanfoundationdelhi#joyhyderabad#japaneselanguage#JapanIndiaFriendship#animeandculture...
๐ฌ Japanese Cinema at Imphal Japan Harmony Week! ๐ฌ๐ฟ Join us at the Imphal Peace Museum for three captivating Japanese films โ Mourning Recipe, The Lines That Define Me, and MONDAYS: See You โthisโ week! โ exploring stories of love, loss, art, and the unexpected twists of life. ๐ฟ๐๏ธ Imphal Peace Museum ๐๏ธ๐ 1โ2 November 2026 ๐ โจ Come experience the magic of Japanese cinema with us! โจ#ImphalJapanHarmonyWeek #japanesefilmscreening #japanindiafriendship #japanesecinema #imphalpeacemuseum#japanfoundationdelhi...
๐ธ Bringing Japan Closer to Northeast India Through Culture and Creativity! ๐ธ๐ The Japan Foundation, New Delhi (JFND), in collaboration with Assam Skill University and the Indo-Japan Business Council (IJBC), is bringing Japanese culture to academic institutions through a series of cultural exchange programmes under the Japanese Language Teacher Development Programme (JLTDP). ๐๐จFrom Japanese calligraphy and origami to traditional attire, Bon Odori and introductory Japanese language sessions, students will have the opportunity to discover and experience the beauty of Japanese culture through fun and interactive activities.๐จ๐ค The initiative aims to promote Japanese language and culture, introduce students to career opportunities related to Japan, and provide JLTDP candidates with valuable hands-on teaching experience. Through these exchanges, the programme also seeks to deepen cross-cultural understanding and strengthen the bonds between India and Japan. ๐ค๐ Programme Duration: 28 October โ 15 November 2026 ๐ ๐ฑ For more details, please scan the QR code.๐ฑ#JapanFoundation#CulturalExchange#japaneselanguage#AssamSkillUniversity#indojapan...
๐ On October 22nd , 2026, we held a certificate ceremony for 4 dedicated teachers from across India who completed The Japanese Language Teacher Training Course (84 hours) 3rd Batchโan advanced program for TTC-A 360-hour graduates, conducted in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Embassy of Japan in India. ๐๐ Over the past months, they honed their skills through lesson planning, mock classes, and practical sessions with participation support from students of The English and Foreign Languages University, Doon University, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Banaras Hindu University, University of Delhi and its constituent colleges, focusing on teaching intermediate level Japanese. ๐๐ค The ceremony was kindly greeted by Mr. Fumio Yamazaki, Minister for Economic and Development, Embassy of Japan in India, who delivered an inspiring congratulatory address. Mr. Koji Sato, Director General, The Japan Foundation, New Delhi also gave his regards and graced the ceremony with congratulatory remarks. ๐ค๐ We celebrate all the teachers achievement and look forward to seeing them shape the future of Japanese language education across India! ๐#japaneseteacher#japanfoundationdelhi#japaneselanguageeducation#teachertraining#EmbassyofJapan...
๐ป The Japan Foundation, New Delhi had an online Japanese Teachers' Workshop on "ๆๅญใฎๆใๆน" on October 21. ๐ป๐ We had a wonderful group of 28 teachers join us from India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka! ๐๐ Together, we reviewed the step-by-step process of teaching Hiragana and Katakana, shared helpful teaching resources, and discussed the true role of a teacher. ๐๐ฏWe reaffirmed that our job as teachers is to: ๐ฏ๐ค 1. Support our students every step of the way. ๐จ2. Offer diverse learning methods. ๐ก3. Help students find the learning style that suits them best.๐ฌIt was inspiring to hear so many great ideas and tips shared by the participating teachers, too! ๐ฌ๐ฑ We encourage all participants to take what we learned and adapt these methods to fit your own classrooms.๐ฑ#japaneselanguage#japaneseteacher#hiragana#katakana#japanfoundationdelhi...
๐ On 24 October, The Japan Foundation, New Delhi (JFND), organized an engaging event named โLetโs Talk with NIHONGO Partners and Learn Real-Life Japanese with IRODORI,โ bringing together 30 participants to explore Japanese language and culture through IRODORI: Japanese for Life in Japan.๐๐ The event was divided into two parts. In Part 1, participants learned about IRODORI and practiced basic Japanese introductions.๐๐ฃ๏ธ In Part 2, participants were divided into seven groups, each joined by a NIHONGO Partner (NP). First, they interviewed the NPs about their hometowns in Japan, hobbies, and interests. ๐ฃ๏ธ๐จThey then created posters based on topics inspired by IRODORIโs Tips for Life in Japan column, which introduces various aspects of daily life in Japan, and presented their findings to everyone. ๐จ๐ We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the participants and NIHONGO Partners for their enthusiasm, creativity, and active participation in making this event a wonderful learning experience! ๐๐ฑ Follow us for more updates on our events and activities! ๐ฑ#irodori#nihongopartners#japanfoundationdelhi#japaneselanguage#learnjapanese #jfnd ...
โจ **Join Us for a Special Online Workshop on Japanese Language Education!** โจ๐ **JALTAP and JFND are excited to host an upcoming online workshop: "Sparking Motivation with the ARCS Model: Strategies for the Japanese Language Classroom."** ๐๐ญ **- "How can I make my classroom activities more dynamic?"** ๐ญ๐ก **- "What's the best way to keep students motivated?"** ๐ก๐ฅฑ **- "How do I deal with students looking bored during class?"** ๐ฅฑ๐ **If youโve ever asked yourself these questions, this workshop is for you!** ๐๐ **The ARCS Model is a practical framework that explores how teachers can actively build and sustain student motivation.** ๐๐ฑ **Together, weโll share insights and explore creative strategies to boost learner engagement.** ๐ฑโ **Are you incorporating 'ARCS' into your lessons yet? Come find out!** โ๐ **Event Details:** ๐๐ **- Date & Time: Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 9:00 AM โ 12:30 PM (IST / UTC+5:30)** ๐ ๐ป **- Location: Online (Zoom)** ๐ป๐ **- Fee: Free** ๐๐ฅ **- Capacity: 90 participants (First-come, first-served)** ๐ฅ๐ **- Eligibility: Open to anyone interested in Japanese language education** ๐๐ฃ๏ธ **- Language: Japanese** ๐ฃ๏ธ๐จโ๐ซ **- Facilitator: Makoto Saito (Senior Advisor on Japanese Language Education, JFND)** ๐จโ๐ซ๐ **Registration: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/PNqCV2bsEcโณ **Deadline: Friday, October 30** โณ#japaneselanguage#japaneseteacher#arcsmodel#japanfoundationdelhi#teachingjapanese...
โจ The Japan Foundation, New Delhi (JFND) conducted the IRODORI Japanese Language Brush-up Training from 15th September to 15th October 2026. โจ๐ During the training, participants brushed up on their Japanese language skills through IRODORI: Japanese for Life in Japan A2-2. ๐๐ฅ Participants experienced the flow of IRODORI lessons by reflecting both as a learner and teacher after each session. ๐ฅ๐ก They engaged with the materials as a student and contemplated on their own teaching methods as a teacherโs perspective. ๐ก๐ฑ We hope that they gained valuable insights about IRODORI as a teacher and can implement it in their teaching. ๐ฑ๐ We wholeheartedly appreciate the efforts of put by each and every participant during the training. ๐๐ฑ Follow our social media for more such training related information. ๐ฑ#irodori#japaneselanguage#japanfoundationdelhi#japaneseteacher#languageteaching...
๐ We will have an online brush-up course for Japanese Language Teachers in South Asia. ๐ฌ Topic: ๆฅๆฌใซใคใใฆ็ฅใใ๏ผ่ฉฑใใ๏ผ ๐ฌ๐ Date: November 10, 12, 17, 19 (Tue & Thu) ๐ โฐ Time: 10:30-11:30 (IST) โฐ๐ป Venue: Zoom (online) ๐ป๐ฏ Target: Japanese language teachers living in South Asia, JF Standard A2-B1 level / JLPT N4 and above ๐ฏโณ Application Deadline: 17:00 (IST) on November 5 (Thu) โณ๐ Application form: Scan the QR Code or Link ๐docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDIdQ3oP5ic5Td4tiinIpbHaOxuoeUl029OHsZEwvYsb62xA/viewform#JapaneseLanguageTeacher #JapaneseTeacher #JapanFoundation #StudyJapanese #JLPT...
.We organized a Japanese cultural event at Trongsa College of Heritage and Contemporary Studies (TCHS), Royal University of Bhutan! ๐ธMany students enthusiastically participated in the event, experiencing Japanese culture firsthand through activities such as wearing yukata, Japanese calligraphy, and origami. They also had the opportunity to learn basic Japanese greetings and practice introducing themselves in Japanese.The event provided a wonderful opportunity to deepen mutual understanding and foster cultural exchange between Japan and Bhutan. ๐ฏ๐ต๐ค๐ง๐นWe extend our sincere gratitude to TCHS for their generous support and cooperation in making this event a success. We would also like to thank all the students for their enthusiastic participation and eagerness to learn about Japanese culture.We look forward to bringing more opportunities to experience Japanese culture across South Asia. Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming activities! โจ#JapanFoundation#Bhutan#japan#arigatouRoyal University of Bhutan...
.Had an amazing day at Japan Week in Bhutan2026!!๐ง๐น๐ฏ๐ตA heartfelt thank you to the Royal Government of Bhutan, the Embassy of Japan in Bhutan, JICA Bhutan Office, and everyone who helped make Japan Week a success. ๐And most of all, a big thank you to everyone who visited the Japan Foundation booth!๐๐ธ Your energy and enthusiasm truly brightened our day. Thank you so much!!We are also currently running a Japanese language course in Thimphu. If youโre interested in learning Japanese, this could be a great opportunity for you!Keep an eye out for announcements from the MoESD Youth Program for more details.We look forward to strengthening these bonds and creating more opportunities for cultural exchange and Japanese language learning!!๐ฏ๐ต๐ค๐ง๐น#JapanFoundation#Bhutan#nihongo#ใใใใจใใใใใพใใ...
.On 10th October 2026, celebrations marking the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bhutan and Japan opened with the Japanese Language Speech Contest, providing a wonderful opportunity for learners to share their thoughts, experiences, and passion for the Japanese language.๐คโจA heartfelt thank you to all participants and everyone who contributed to making the contest a success. Special thanks to Mr. Yoichiro Kimata, Chief Representative of JICA Bhutan Office, and Mr. Takashi Kobayashi, First Secretary at the Embassy of Japan in Bhutan, for serving as judges.May the joy of learning Japanese continue to strengthen the bonds of friendship between Bhutan and Japan! ๐ฏ๐ต๐ค๐ง๐น#JapanFoundation#nihongo#Bhutan#friendship#ใใใใจใใใใใพใใ...
.The Japan Foundation held a Japanese-language exchange event with participants of the Japanese language course offered in collaboration with Bhutanโs Ministry of Education and Skills DevelopmentโจWe have also dispatched a Japanese-language education expert to Bhutan to support its implementation and promote the further development of Japanese-language education in the country.Through opportunities like this, we hope to gradually expand the circle of exchange and deepen the friendship and mutual understanding between Japan and Bhutan. ๐ฏ๐ต๐ง๐น#japanfoundation #bhutan #nihongo#kadrincheyla...
๐ Mitsui & Co. Scholarship Program for India 2027 ๐๐ Mitsui & Co. has been engaged in business activities in India for many years. ๐๐ค Through the Mitsui & Co. Scholarship Program for India, we aim to nurture the next generation of leaders who will strengthen India-Japan relations and contribute to the future development of both countries through higher education in Japan. ๐ค๐ The program supports outstanding Indian students who aspire to pursue a bachelor's degree at Japanese universities. ๐๐ Through intensive Japanese language training, academic studies, and long-term support, scholars develop the skills, perspectives, and cross-cultural understanding needed to thrive in an increasingly connected world. ๐๐ Are you ready to take on the challenge of studying in Japan and becoming part of the next generation of leaders who will strengthen India-Japan relations? ๐๐ For the details about the program, please visit Mitsui & Co. Scholarship Program for India | LinkedIn ๐[www.linkedin.com/showcase/mitsui-scholarship-for-india/](www.linkedin.com/showcase/mitsui-scholarship-for-india/)๐ Application Period: 09 October 2026 to 08 November 2026 ๐ ๐ป Apply here: [mitsui.acumen.education](mitsui.acumen.education) ๐ป๐ Please carefully review the Prospectus for details on the program structure, eligibility requirements, fields of study, scholarship benefits, selection process, and other important information. ๐๐ง Please note that applicants will receive application and selection-related communications from MitsuiScholarship_India@acumen.education. This is the official email address used for the scholarship selection process. ๐ง#mitsuischolarship#studyinjapan#japanfoundationdelhi #highereducation #japanscholarship ...
On October 10, we conducted the Irodori Pre-Intermediate (A2/B1) Seminar for Japanese-language teachers.The seminar began with introduction of the key features of the A2/B1 level and its differences from the beginner level. Participants experienced a model lesson featuring speaking activities and exchanged ideas through lively discussions, gaining practical insights into how Irodori A2/B1 bridges basic and intermediate Japanese learning.We sincerely thank all the participants for their enthusiastic engagement and for making the seminar a meaningful learning experience.Follow us for more such Seminar related information. ...
๐ฌ๐ฟ๐โจ Thatโs a wrap on Japanese Film Festival Delhi 2026! ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฅ๐๐ฅ๐๏ธ๐คฉ From the big-screen magic to fun interactions, exciting conversations, and a theatre full of Japanese film lovers โค๏ธ๐ฟ๐, the festival was packed with unforgettable moments! ๐ฌ๐ฅณ๐ธโจ๐ฎ๐ A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, brought the energy, and made JFF Delhi 2026 such a blast! ๐ซถ๐๐ซ Until next time, keep watching, keep exploring, and keep your love for Japanese cinema alive! ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฅ๐ฟ๐ธ๐๐ฌ๐ฅโจSee you again!๐๐ฅณ๐๏ธ#japanesefilmfestival#jffdelhi2026#japanfoundationdelhi #japanesecinema #japaninindia #anime #jfnd ...
๐ธ Swagatam ! JFND๐ธOn 6 October, we were delighted to welcome students from St. Francis School, Meerut to The Japan Foundation, New Delhi. The students were warmly welcomed by our Director General, Mr. Koji Sato followed by an introduction to The Japan Foundation and a fun introduction to basic Japanese.The students also enjoyed an exciting Kamizumo (Paper Sumo) origami activity, where they cheered on their paper sumo wrestlers! ๐The visit concluded with a tour of our JFND Library, where students explored our collection of Japanese books, manga, and other resources. ๐โจA fun and engaging glimpse into Japanese language and culture! ๐ฏ๐ต๐ธ ...
Tashi Delek, Bhutan! ๐ง๐นโจWe are happy to share the programme details for Japan Week in Bhutan 2026! ๐ธJoin us on 10 October at Clock Tower Square, Thimphu, as we celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations and friendship between Japan and Bhutan. ๐ฏ๐ต๐ค๐ง๐นThe event will be organised by the Embassy of Japan, #jicabhutanoffice and @jfnd_india, in cooperation with the Royal Government of Bhutan.๐ 10 October 2026๐ Clock Tower Square, Thimphu๐๏ธ Free Entry | No registration requiredWe look forward to welcoming you! ๐ฏ๐ต๐ง๐น ...
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