Additional Resources

For additional resources on learning about Japan, study or teaching Japanese, or study in Japan, please see the following.

 

Learning About Japan

	Concise information about Japan by topic, from general information to politics, society, sports, government, economy, nature, and more. Great for country reports!
	Published by the Government of Japan's Public Relations office, this online magazine captures a current view of Japanese people and society. It is published monthly.
	The Japan Foundation provides a wide range of programs relating to the exchange of persons, support for Japanese Studies and Japanese-language instruction, exchanges in the arts, and assistance for media-related projects. The JF adminsiters the Japanese Language Proficiency Test in Los Angeles each year.
	Japan Video Topics offers a comprehensive view of Japanese culture, nature, science and technology, and tourism etc. You can enjoy streaming content in six languages. English DVDs are available for loan from our office.
	An interactive and fun website for kids to navigate on their own. See how Japanese kids live! Learn basic Japanese! Read Japanese folk tales! Cook Japanese food! And much more!
	An interactive and fun website for kids to navigate on their own. See how Japanese kids live! Learn basic Japanese! Read Japanese folk tales! Cook Japanese food! And much more!
	The archives of the no-longer-published Nipponia Magazine are a storage chest of information and beautiful photos! Read about uncommon aspects of life & culture, travel, history, the arts, and the stories of Japanese people.
	Track what's popular in Japan now! You can see the latest in fashion, pop culture, lifestyle, science & technology, food & travel, and the most recent Tokyo Street Style!
	Your source for all information on Japan, whether you're learning about the country for the first time or you're got the basics down but want to know more.

 

Studying Japanese

The Japan Foundation provides a wide range of programs relating to the exchange of persons, support for Japanese Studies and Japanese-language instruction, exchanges in the arts, and assistance for media-related projects. The JF adminsiters the Japanese Language Proficiency Test in Los Angeles each year.

 

Japanese Heritage Language Education

The Japan Foundation cooperates in providing information on the following websites regarding Japanese Heritage language education:

Organization	Country	Website
JFLA Keisho Nihongo Platform	United States	https://keishonihongo.org/

The Japan Foundation also provides information on Heritage Japanese language education in countries outside the United States:

Organization	Country	Website
Korea Association Heritage Japanese Language	South Korea	http://krkeishougo.net/?ckattempt=2
Japan-Related Community Organizations In Australia And New Zealand	Australia & New Zealand	https://jpf.org.au/japan-related-community-organisations-in-australia/
"Japanese as community language"（Online Seminars）	Australia & New Zealand	https://jpf.org.au/japanese-as-community-language/
Nihongo de Sodateyou	Canada	https://sites.google.com/view/nihongocanada/home
Team Motto Tsunagu	Germany	https://tsunagu-jki.de/

Teaching Japanese

	The Japan Foundation has resources available for Japanese language educators.
	American Association of Teachers of Japanese 全米日本語教育学会
	Arizona Association of Teachers of Japanese アリゾナ
	California Association of Japanese Language Schools
	California Association of Japanese Language Teachers
	Teachers of Japanese of Southern California 南カリフォルニア日本語教師会

 

Studying in Japan

	Your comprehensive guide to studying in Japan -- information for propsective, current, and former students: how to get there, what to do when you're there, and what to do when your studies are complete. Student and alumni interviews included!
	Established in 2004, JASSO helps prepare students for study in Japan, providing language training support, information about scholarships for international students, and administering the Examination for Japanese University (EJU).
	A comprehensive site for making your study in Japan a reality.
	Some Sister City organizations offer exchange programs to Japan. Visit our Sister Cities page to learn more.