An Online Newsletter Showcasing Our Programs for the Month of October, 2022! |
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This is the last month of our Railroad exhibition and to further commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Japanese rail, we will be organizing two online lectures, the first by John Tedford on contemporary rail in Japan and the second by Shinobu Kobayashi on Ekiben or railway bento, in collaboration with Japan National Tourism Organization and JR-East. If you haven't already done so, make sure to RSVP at the event listing below.
With the start of fall also comes the start of the Japan Foundation's programs for Japanese language and Arts & Culture. For Japanese language education, we will cover the details in the Japanese language education update below.
For Japanese Arts & Culture programs, we support those in the 13 states West of the Rocky Mountains. If you are in a state east of the Rockies, you will need to get your information through our New York Office. They also handle grants related to Japanese studies. For Arts & Culture, we will offer support of exhibitions abroad, translation/publication, and the fellowship for research on Japanese art. The museum infrastructure support program has not been announced yet. There is a new online application portal this year so you will need to apply through there.
Lastly, we will also be continuing our trio of wellness events this month with monthly themes so make sure to join us on Facebook every Wednesday at 12:30PM PT.
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EXHIBITION
Engines of Progress: Images of Railroad Culture in Modern Japan
from the Paulette and Jack Lantz Collection
Ends October 31, 2022
Closed: Monday, September 5th
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The speeding steam locomotive is an enduring symbol of technological progress and an emblem of modern ideas of enlightenment, exploration, and empire. Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the first rail line in Japan, this exhibition focuses on railroad culture as captured in mass-produced woodblock prints and related objects.
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THE JAPAN FOUNDATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR FY2023 |
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The Japan Foundation offers programs in Japanese language as well Arts & Culture. Please read below for information for each category.
This year, we created a new online application portal so applicants will need to submit their applications electronically through the new website. Please note however that the site will not be available until after October 14th, 2022!
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JAPANESE TRAINING PROGRAMS - NOW AVAILABLE! |
➤TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM
(DEADLINE: 7:00PM PST, DEC. 1ST, 2022)
The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa organizes training programs on Basic Training, Japanese Language, Japanese Teaching Methods, and Online Training On A Specific Theme for Japanese-language teachers outside of Japan.
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➤JAPANESE LANGUAGE PROGRAM FOR SPECIALISTS IN CULTURAL & ACADEMIC FIELDS
(DEADLINE: 7:00PM PST, DEC. 1ST, 2022)
This program provides specialists (Researchers, Postgraduate Students, Librarians, Museum Curators, etc.) who need a good command of Japanese language to conduct field work and research through an intensive residential training course on the Japanese language.
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ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAMS - NOW AVAILABLE!
The Japan Foundation Los Angeles office (JFLA) accepts applications for projects that take place within the 13 states west of Rocky Mountains listed below for the JFLA Grant throughout the year. This grant aims to support projects that will enhance further understanding of Japanese arts and culture.
Click below to download the online application forms and guidelines.
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➤EXHIBITIONS ABROAD SUPPORT PROGRAM
(DEADLINE: 7:00PM PST, DEC. 1ST, 2022)
This program is designed to provide financial support for museums and art institutions overseas that organize exhibitions introducing Japanese art and culture to audiences overseas. In addition, this program is designed to support overseas international exhibitions such as biennials/triennials introducing Japanese artists and their works.
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➤TRANSLATION AND PUBLICATION SUPPORT PROGRAM
(DEADLINE: 7:00PM PST, NOV. 17TH, 2022)
This program is designed to provide partial financial support for overseas publishers intending to translate and/or publish books originally written in Japanese. The program aims to foster better understanding of Japan by encouraging overseas publishers to translate and publish Japanese books. The grant covers part of the translation cost and/or publishing costs (e.g. costs for paper, typesetting, printing and binding). Applicants may apply for one of the following categories: “translation only” “publication only” or “translation and publication.”
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➤ISHIBASHI/JAPAN FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP FOR RESEARCH ON JAPANESE ART
(DEADLINE: 7:00PM PST, DEC. 1ST, 2022)
This program aims to support the development of professionals specializing in the study of Japanese visual arts by providing an opportunity for curators and researchers from abroad to conduct research in Japan, and by so doing, promote the study of the field and the introduction of Japanese art overseas. This fellowship is implemented by the Japan Foundation with generous funding from the Ishibashi Foundation.
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2023-23 J-LEAP LEAD TEACHER APPLICATION HAS BEGUN!
PART 1 DEADLINE: DEC. 1ST 2022
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Interested in a grant opportunity which brings an assistant teacher from Japan to help strengthen and enhance your K-12 Japanese language program? J-LEAP (Japanese-Language Education Assistant Program), co-administered by Laurasian Institution and Japan Foundation, is currently in its eleventh year and is now accepting applications from host schools for the 2023 cycle!
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ONLINE LECTURE
150 YEARS OF JAPANESE RAIL HISTORY
TUE., OCT. 11TH, 2022 @7:00pm (PT)
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In October 1872, the first passenger rail service in Japan was initiated connecting Shimbashi in downtown Tokyo with the adjacent port city of Yokohama. In this 150th anniversary year, the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles and East Japan Railway Company are jointly presenting a short lecture with a unique personal slant on railways in Japan.
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ONLINE LECTURE
“EKIBEN” RAILWAY BENTO: JOURNEY TO LOCAL TASTE
TUE., OCT. 18TH, 2022 @7:00pm (PT)
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“Ekiben” or “railway bento” is a special bento sold on trains and at train stations in Japan. Ekiben contains local delicacies which are packed colorfully and compactly into a box. Each region of Japan has its own ekiben, and tasting different areas' ekiben is part of the fun of train travel!
In association with the railway 150th anniversary exhibition, we will invite Shinobu Kobayashi, “Queen of Ekiben” , from Japan to give a virtual lecture about ekiben. The expert will introduce you to the history of ekiben and the various features of each region’s ekiben, and she will show you popular ekibens with sizzling photos.
Following the lecture, JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization) will give you some basic, helpful information and tips about railroad travel as well as ekiben.
*Shinobu Kobayashi’s lecture was given in Japanese, and English consecutive interpretation is provided.
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VIRTUAL MEDITATION WITH JAPANESE SINGING BOWL
Wednesday, October 5th & 26th
12:30PM PT (15 Min Session)
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Meditation with Japanese Singing Bowl will be offered this month via JFLA Facebook LIVE! The catchphrase for this month is "Iidesune (Sounds good...)!"
The singing bowl used for this program harmoniously combines the healing qualities of the Tibetan singing bowl and its Japanese traditional singing bowl. Relax and feel your stress dissipate into thin air as the sounds of the singing bowl lead you into a meditative state.
There will be one session starting at 12:30pm. Just go to JFLA's Facebook page. Stretch and refresh yourself with us at home!
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VIRTUAL KARATE EXERCISE AT LUNCHTIME
Wednesday, October 12th
12:30PM PT (15 Minute Session)
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Whether at work or at home, let's refresh yourself for 15 minutes on your lunchtime together with us! Karate Exercise will be offered via JFLA Facebook LIVE!
World class instructors from Kyokushin Karate of Los Angeles will give you a set of beginner’s level exercises from their basic movement with their English instruction.
There will be one 15-minute session starting at 12:30pm. Just go to JFLA's Facebook page. Achieve the unity of body and spirit!
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VIRTUAL BILINGUAL YOGA AT LUNCHTIME
Wednesday, October 19th
12:30PM PT (15 Minute Session)
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Bilingual Yoga will be offered this month via JFLA Facebook LIVE! This month's theme is "Relive body fatigue."
No need to change clothes or use a yoga mat; you will be seated in a chair at home and receive an instruction from our instructor in bilingual (English and Japanese). Easy and relaxed!
There will be one session starting at 12:30pm. Just go to JFLA's Facebook page. Refresh and recharge yourself with us at home!
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2022-2023 Japanese Language Grants Now Available! |
Grant for Nationwide/Statewide/Region-wide Projects for TEACHERS
(Examples: Conferences/Seminars/Workshops for Teachers, Teaching Material Development, Research Projects, etc.)
Deadline: 2 months before the project start date
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Advocacy Support Letter
If your Japanese language program is in danger of being cut due to COVID-19, we will send a support letter to stakeholders (Superintendent, Principal, Dean, etc.).
Please contact
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ONLINE JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSE
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Our online Japanese course Fall term is in full swing. If you missed it at this time, your next chance would be Winter 2023. Stay tuned!
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General Invitation to Join JF USA Digital Library |
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We started our digital library back in April in coordination with our New York and Toronto offices. There have been an overwhelming amount of interest in Libby and we appreciate everyone who have signed up to use this free service. If you know anyone who is interested in a digital library that specializes in Japanese language and culture related books, please forward them this newsletter and they can find more information at the link below. Applicants need to be 14 years or older and confirmation emails will be sent out at the end of the day on Tuesdays and Thursdays with directions on how you can login to the system and start checking out digital books on your phone or computer. Please make sure to check your spam box, especially for Gmail users and you do not need to register multiple times. If you do not receive a welcome email from us within a few days of registering, please make sure to contact us. If you have any questions, please reply to this email. We hope you will enjoy this new service from the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles!
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Japanese Language Education Update 106 |
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As mentioned in the introduction, this month is the start of the Japan Foundation's Japanese language programs organized by our Headquarters in Tokyo as well as our Japanese language institutes in Urawa and Kansai. We are also accepting applications for the J-LEAP program that is co-administrated by the Laurasian Institute.
Successful J-LEAP Lead Teachers will have the opportunity to host an Assistant Teacher at their school for up to two years. We provide all the financial support for the AT during this time and work with the Laurasian Institute to provide training and guidance. This is a good program to bring in a native Japanese perspective into your classroom.
Since the start of Covid, we also started offering online programs and this year they will cover two themes including teaching Japanese characters and assessment of language learning. Both themes start in June of 2023 with five sessions each.
Our Japanese language institute in Kansai also offer two programs mostly for researchers and graduate students but librarians, and museum curators can also apply. The Program for Sepcialists in Cultural and Academic Fields provides Japanese language training for those who need it to complete their research. There is a two month program over the winter and a longer five month program from Summer through fall. We currently have on participant on that program now and we will hear back from him when he returns in December.
If you are looking for information on our Japanese language grant programs, we will have more information about that in early 2023!
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