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Sparking Motivation with the ARCS Model: Strategies for the Japanese Language Classroom

Join Us for a Special Online Workshop on Japanese Language Education!

JALTAP and JFND are excited to host an upcoming online workshop: “Sparking Motivation with the ARCS Model: Strategies for the Japanese Language Classroom.”

“How can I make my classroom activities more dynamic?”

“What’s the best way to keep students motivated?”

“How do I deal with students looking bored during class?”

If you’ve ever asked yourself these questions, this workshop is for you!

The ARCS Model is a practical framework that explores how teachers can actively build and sustain student motivation. Together, we’ll share insights and explore creative strategies to boost learner engagement. Are you incorporating ‘ARCS’ into your lessons yet? Come find out!

Event Details:

Date & Time: Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (IST / UTC+5:30)

Location: Online (Zoom)

Fee: Free

Capacity: 90 participants (First-come, first-served)

Eligibility: Open to anyone interested in Japanese language education

Language: Japanese

Facilitator: Makoto Saito (Senior Advisor on Japanese Language Education, JFND)

Registration: Please fill out this form

Deadline: Friday, October 30

Online brush-up course for Japanese Language Teachers in South Asia

We will have an online brush-up course for Japanese Language Teachers in South Asia.

Topic: 日本について知ろう！話そう！
Date: November 10, 12, 17, 19 (Tue & Thu)
Time: 10:30-11:30 (IST)

Venue: Zoom (online)
Target: Japanese language teachers living in South Asia, JF Standard A2-B1 level / JLPT N4 and above

Application Deadline: 17:00 (IST) on November 5 (Thu)

Application form
Scan the QR Code or Link
https://forms.gle/Gcfo58QLSyWBppiD7 

Mitsui & Co. Scholarship Program for India 2027!

🎓 Mitsui & Co. Scholarship Program for India 2027 🎓

🌏 Mitsui & Co. has been engaged in business activities in India for many years. 🌏

🤝 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. 🤝

📚 The program supports outstanding Indian students who aspire to pursue a bachelor’s degree at Japanese universities. 📚

🌟 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. 🌟

🚀 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? 🚀

🔗 For the details about the program, please visit Mitsui & Co. Scholarship Program for India | LinkedIn 🔗
[https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mitsui-scholarship-for-india/](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mitsui-scholarship-for-india/)

📅 Application Period: 09 October 2026 to 08 November 2026 📅

💻 Apply here: [https://mitsui.acumen.education](https://mitsui.acumen.education) 💻

📋 Please carefully review the Prospectus for details on the program structure, eligibility requirements, fields of study, scholarship benefits, selection process, and other important information. 📋

📧 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. 📧 

Applications Now Open for FY2027 Grant Programs 

The Japan Foundation Headquarters (JFHQ), Tokyo has officially opened applications for its Grant Programs and Fellowships for FY2027–28. The Japan Foundation, New Delhi (JFND) is pleased to share this opportunity with applicants across India & Bhutan on behalf of JFHQ, Japan.  

About the Program 

For details on the full range of grant programs and fellowships offered, eligibility requirements, and application timelines, please visit the official JFHQ pages below: 

🔗 The Japan Foundation (Official Website) 

🔗 The Japan Foundation – Program Guidelines 

*Please note that the application deadline for all Grant programs and Fellowship is 1:00 PM, 1st December 2026 (Japanese Standard Time) 

How to Apply — Step-by-Step Video Guides 

To help applicants navigate the online application portal, JFHQ has provided the following tutorial videos. We recommend watching them in order before beginning your application:

  1. 🎥 Grant Program Application ① — How to create an account for the online application portal / アカウント登録 
  2. 🎥 Grant Program Application ② — How to prepare your application documents / 申請書記入 
  3. 🎥 Grant Program Application ③ — How to upload application documents / 申請書アップロード 

For queries specific to the application process, applicants are encouraged to refer to the official JF Program Guidelines linked above. For general inquiries, JFND may be contacted through our office channels. 

JF Koza Online classes for observation for Japanese language Teachers and Aspiring Teachers!

Interested in observing a Japanese Language class?

We’re opening JF Koza Online classes for observation for Japanese language Teachers and Aspiring Teachers all across India!

If you’d like to observe our online classes, please apply in advance.

Application Link – Online JF Koza Course: Observe a Class

Who can apply ? Japanese Language Teachers | Aspiring Japanese Language Teachers | Applicants Residing in India

Please note: 

.This opportunity is not for learners

Observation is by appointment only

Applications must be submitted at least one week in advance

Participants are required to complete a feedback survey before and after the observation
Scan the QR code in the post or visit the link above to register 

JFF THEATER : NEW RELEASES

5 new films added today!

Discover new Japanese stories on JFF Theater.

Japanese Books―Stories, Writers & Cinema

Midsummer’s Equation (2013)

The summer sea, fireworks, a boy … and a mystery that must not be solved. FUKUYAMA Masaharu returns as Yukawa, the brilliant physicist and Detective Galileo.

Suspect X (2008)

A body disfigured beyond recognition and a killer out for revenge with detectives hot on the killer’s trail, with a brilliant physicist and the mysterious Suspect X locked in a mesmerising battle of wits.

The Hotel of my Dream (2024)

The Hill Top Hotel is the destination of all celebrated authors. But the promising Kayoko, who cannot catch a break, knows it takes more than hard work; it also takes cunning to be a great writer.

Japanese Horror―Echoes of Fear

The Complex (2013)

Another chilling film from NAKATA Hideo, director of the global hit and J-Horror classic Ring. Asuka uncovers the truth behind the noise from next door causing her to confront a terrible dark secret of her own.

One Missed Call (2004)

A missed call from your own phone carries a premonition — what will happen when the moment arrives in three days’ time? The J-Horror classic from MIIKE Takashi later remade in Hollywood as One Missed Call.
https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/