Travel Japanese
Looking to travel to Japan but worried about what to say when you get there? Join our “Travel Japanese” class on June 17th!
Japanese-language education support overseas is one of the central activities of the Japan Foundation. It plays a key role in promoting Japanese-language education in Canada through its various activities.
Japanese Language Classes
For people who want to learn more about the Japanese language and culture.
Events for Learners
For Japanese language learners at different levels.
Teachers’ Professional Development
Workshops, network development, etc. for Japanese-language teachers in Canada.
Training Programs in Japan
Programs administered by the Japan Foundation Head Office in Japan for Japanese-language teachers as well as specialists in Japan-related cultural and academic fields.
Local Grant Program
Available to Canadian educational institutions to support the dissemination of Japanese-language and the development of Japanese-language education.
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
Held annually in Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, and Vancouver.
Japanese-Language Resources
Useful links for teachers and learners of Japanese as well as information about Japanese-language education overseas.
Inquiries
Noriko Saito, Program Officer noriko_saito@jpf.go.jp
Rita Wong, Program Officer at rita_wong@jpf.go.jp
Message from People Studying Japanese of the World ― It’s fun to study Japanese!
The Japan Foundation has put together a selection of messages from people studying Japanese, including Canada’s own KEVIN REYNOLDS!
To read his and other interviews, please check out the links here! Messages in [ENGLISH] and in [JAPANESE]
Latest News
2019 JFT Summer Workshop for Japanese-Language Teachers
On July 4-6 we will once again be hosting a Summer Workshop for Japanese-Language Teachers in Burnaby, BC! Please join us to learn about Flipped Classrooms, ICT, the Action Oriented Approach, and more!
Online Network for Heritage Language Education 1: Kingston Nihongo Class & The Japanese School of Toronto Shokokai Inc.
In the first meeting of the Online Network for Heritage Language Education on June 20, there will be school introductions by Kingston Nihongo Class & The Japanese School of Toronto Shokokai Inc., followed by time for networking and discussion.
