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.
For people who want to learn more about the Japanese language and culture.
For Japanese language learners at different levels.
Workshops, network development, etc. for Japanese-language teachers in Canada.
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.
Available to Canadian educational institutions to support the dissemination of Japanese-language and the development of Japanese-language education.
Held annually in Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, and Vancouver.
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
In the 29th event of the series on Saturday, April 27th, we will view videos taken during classes held at the Japan Foundation, Toronto (cf. “Continuing Learning Japanese 28”).
Posted on April 8th, 2019 in Japanese Language
On Friday, April 26 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm EDT we will host an Online EdCamp for Japanese Language Teachers. Participants are welcome to suggest topics related to any problems they may have or something they want to hear others’ opinions on, etc.
Posted on April 4th, 2019 in Japanese Language
Join us every second Saturday from May 11 to July 20, for a new intermediate Japanese language class! This class is made up of 6 two-hour lessons covering the “Forms of transport in my town” topic from Marugoto: Japanese Language and Culture Intermediate 2 (B1) textbook, including activities focusing on all four areas of communication (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
Posted on March 15th, 2019 in Japanese Language