The Japan Foundation, Manila

𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻-𝗗𝗼 𝗗𝗼𝗷𝗼! みなさん、お疲れ様でした (𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻, 𝗼𝘁𝘀𝘂𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗮)!

Nihongo skills leveled up once again with this amazing group of Nihongo learners ♡ Thanks for making our Can-Do Dojo more fun.

We hope to see you in the next Can-Do challenge!

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, 𝗡𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟭)!

Nihongo Partners (NPs) Batch 11 arrived in the Philippines yesterday! Ten NPs will be stationed at public high schools across various regions: 4 in NCR, 2 in Region 4A (Laguna and Batangas), 1 in Albay, 2 in Cebu, and 1 in Bohol. They will work together with Filipino Japanese language teachers to support students in learning the Japanese language, culture, and customs.

During their six-month stay, we hope the NPs will form strong bonds with the Nihongo teachers and students at their host schools, learning from each other’s language and culture.　がんばってね。

𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐍𝐈𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐉𝐈𝐍 𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐒

We are looking for essays that highlight the unique experiences of Nihongojin—both teachers and learners—across the Philippines. While the motivations driving us toward our goals may differ, the journey and challenges we face are universal. Share your story that inspires and connects fellow Nihongojin.

Three talented winners will have their essays published in the latest edition of Nihongojin Connect!, the official newsletter of The Japan Foundation, Manila’s Japanese Language Education section. Each winner will also receive a cash prize of Php 1,000.00.

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝟭𝟴 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 (𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆), 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵 𝗣𝗠.

Click the link below for more information and submission details.
https://jfmo.org.ph/events-and-courses/nihongojin-across-philippines-essay-open-call-fy2024/

We're resharing these fantastic entries from Quezon City High School and STI West Negros University to inspire you to submit your own for our Minna no Nihongo fiesta! We're looking for photos that showcase how your institution celebrates Japanese language and culture.

✨ 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://forms.office.com/r/nCLwgZNCbv

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝟭𝟱 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

※ Detailed submission requirements, guidelines, and instructions can be found within the form.
※ Certificates of Participation will only be issued under the name of educational institutions and not its representatives.

From Luzon, Visayas, to Mindanao, let's celebrate everyone's Nihongo Fiesta together!

Congratulations too, Tomotosi!!!

With his innovative “Street Inasal meets Franchise Inasal” project, stood out due to its relevance to the current challenges faced by local food vendors. This project addresses the displacement of local delicacies by commercial developments, a concern deeply felt in Bacolod. His work not only highlights regional issues but also speaks to global themes of cultural preservation amid economic shifts. He has a clear understanding of the purpose of his proposal and how this affects our people and our regional culture.

We are looking forward to have you here!

【 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 】𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘅𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗺 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼 '𝗖𝗮𝗻-𝗗𝗼' 𝗗𝗼𝗷𝗼!
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Missed the first Can-Do Dojo last July 25? Don’t worry, we're having another one!

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗻-𝗗𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵:
- Can share information about oneself and one's current interests at a social media or online gathering

𝗖𝗮𝗻-𝗱𝗼 𝗗𝗼𝗷𝗼 𝗮𝗶𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘀. First-time registrants are encouraged to apply!

🗓️ 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
【 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 】5 September 2024 (Thursday)
【 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 】7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
【 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 】Zoom
【 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 】3 September 2024, 12:00 NN (Tuesday)

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/hst0c31nC3

※ The form may close earlier than the deadline, depending on the number of registrants.
※ Please be informed that we will NOT issue any certificates for this event.

The Japan Foundation President, Mr. Shinya KUROSAWA, was honored with a luncheon reception August 29, 2024, hosted by Atty. Angelo A. Jimenez, President of the University of the Philippines.

Mr. KUROSAWA received a warm welcome featuring cultural presentations, including Kiri from the Noh play Hagoromo (The Robe of Feathers) performed by the UPCIS Noh Ensemble, and Pansak-Ag-iring (Traditional Sama Bangingi Paired Dance) by Ranzmina Tanjili and MCM Santamaria with the San Andres Kulintangan Ensemble.

The luncheon also featured meaningful exchanges, with Dr. Matthew M. Santamaria of the UP Asian Center discussing the history of Japanese Studies in the Philippines.

The Japan Foundation President, Mr. Shinya KUROSAWA, visited the panel discussion on "Public History Through House & Local Museums in Southeast Asia" held at the Ayala Museum today, August 29, 2024.

The session was organized by the Southeast Asian Studies Regional Exchange Program (SEASREP), moderated by Dr. Maria Serena I. Diokno, Executive Director of SEASREP, and supported by The Japan Foundation Manila (JFM). The panel explored house museums as living documents that reflect both a specific past and present, highlighting the essential connections between formal and informal narratives, as well as individual and collective memory.

Mr. KUROSAWA also engaged in a fruitful discussion with two of the panelists, Dr. Kisho TSUCHIYA from the Center for Southeast Asian Studies at Kyoto University and Dr. Maitrii V. Aung-Thwin from the Department of History at the National University of Singapore.

Let's take a look back at this JFM project that features athletes from the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

SULONG: Legacy of 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games is 3-part fashion video project aims at promoting inclusivity in society particularly for the differently abled. SULONG presents a paradigm shift through the story of the athletes, showcasing not only the heart of the Filipino para athlete, but also their “astig” not in spite of, but because of their conditions.

The project features discus, shot put, and javelin thrower JEANETTE ACEVEDA, swimmer GARY BEJINO, and wheelchair racer JERROLD MANGLIWAN and 2020 Tokyo Paralympic flag bearer of the Philippine contingent.

Watch all 3 films here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSUr-9DRVoE&list=PLZtiZfYq6OPyqj1IA61_d3UZnzz420ngZ&pp=iAQB

SULONG: Legacy of 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games
Directed by Al Amin
Costume Design by Jerome Lorico
Written by Matthew James Balicudiong
Executive Produced by Kamille Ann Luy

[JLPT Advisory]

July 7: The latest test results of the JLPT is now available for viewing. Click the link below to view:
https://www.jlpt.jp/e/guideline/results_online.html

December 1: The JLPT December 2024 application deadline has been extended until Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Click the link below to register.
https://jlpt-apply.jfmo.org.ph/

We wish everyone good luck!

APPLICATIONS FOR THE NEXT-GEN NIHONGO LEADERS PROGRAM ARE NOW OPEN.

We are excited to offer this unique opportunity to equip aspiring and current Japanese language instructors with the necessary skills and knowledge to improve both teaching practices and student learning. This program is designed to create an environment and community where participants can learn from their instructors, as well as from their peers, helping one another reach a common goal.

Individuals who exemplify high standards of teaching excellence and those who demonstrate the potential to become outstanding Nihongo educators will be selected for this highly competitive program.

Visit the following link or scan the QR code below to begin application process: https://forms.gle/YwwcvrdpEAVGdsjj6

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Mid-September to the end of November
𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲: Online, combining synchronous and asynchronous learning
𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 8 September 2024

A huge thank you to all who joined our recent Sensei no Wa focused on reflective assessment last August 15, 2024! Charry sensei from Pitogo High School and Cris sensei from UP Diliman shared valuable insights and practical examples of how reflective learning and learning records can be adapted in high school and university settings.

We explored the use of self-assessment tools like JTree in enTree and the Learning Record. JTree is a self-reflection tool used by students in Course on Japan for High School Classroom Instruction (CJH) schools. Students are asked to write their honest and meaningful reflections and manage their own learning process. The Learning Record, on the other hand, is a literacy assessment tool that uses teacher forms and scales, among others, to track student progress and encourage self-directed learning.

It was a fruitful session as we learned the benefits of having students take charge and document their learning. With over 30 participants, including aspiring teachers, this event fostered a vibrant learning community.

Mark your calendars for our next Sensei no Wa on Thursday, October 17th. Stay tuned for more details on this exciting opportunity to connect and share knowledge.

Please be advised that the JLPT Online System error has been resolved.

🔴𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝗝𝗟𝗣𝗧 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗥 (𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗩𝗘𝗗)🔴

We would like to invite everyone to experience our exhibition of exquisite Japanese ceramics that chronicle the history of yakishime, from its beginnings in pre-feudal era of Japan to its modern form as contemporary art.

YAKISHIME - Earth Metamorphosis at the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art

Museum Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00AM - 6:00PM

ILOMOCA is located at the Casa de Emperador, Festive Walk Parade, Mandurriao, Iloilo City.

On show until 4 September 2024. Admission to the exhibition is FREE.

The Asian Center, UP Diliman is now accepting abstracts for the 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

This is your moment to make waves in the world of Japanese Studies! See their post below to learn more.

🎉 Attention, Aspiring Researchers! 🎉

Get ready to dazzle at the𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 as we open the Call for Abstracts! 🌟 Submit your abstracts and let your research shine on the big stage. This is your moment to make waves in the world of Japanese Studies! 🚀📚

Visit our website for more details: bit.ly/jsrdc7call

This activity is organized by the UP Asian Center in partnership with The Japan Foundation, Manila

The YAKISHIME - Earth Metamorphosis exhibition opened last Friday, 16 August 2024, at the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art and will be on show until 4 September - FREE and open to the public.

This is the first JFM exhibition at the ILOMOCA, and the city gave us such a remarkably warm welcome. We are truly grateful to all who celebrated the exhibition's opening with us.

This is the final stop of YAKISHIME's tour of the Philippines and we hope you get to see this wonderful exhibition of Japanese ceramics before it embarks on its next journey.

Please visit ILOMOCA's official website for their hours. https://www.ilomoca.org/

The 8th Japanese Language Education Conference (JLEC) co-organized with the Association of Nihongo Teachers in the Visayas (ANT-V) was a resounding success! Held at UP Visayas, Cebu on July 22, 2024, the event brought together passionate teachers from the Philippines and around the world to deepen their Nihongo language skills. All participants received a special sensu (folding fan) and tenugui (hand towel) from the Japan Foundation, London as a token of appreciation for their participation. We extend our gratitude to all participants for their active engagement, involvement, and enthusiasm.

We are excited to see the future of Kobanashi in the Philippines and believe that this has huge potential, considering the Filipinos’ love for humor. Stay tuned for our future online Kobanashi workshops!

Special thanks to ANT-V for their invaluable partnership in making this event possible. Together, we are committed to fostering language education and building stronger global connections.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR LEADERS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE OF NIHONGO LEARNING IN THE PHILIPPINES.

The Next-Gen Nihongo Leaders Program is a new program designed to equip aspiring and current Nihongo teachers with the skills to become future leaders in Nihongo education.

Those who demonstrate the potential to become outstanding Nihongo educators will be selected for this highly competitive program. We are looking for individuals who exemplify high standards of teaching excellence.

If you have the passion then applications start 26 August 2024.

Stay tuned for updates.

Last August 8 2024, we had the privilege of presenting the talk Cross-Cultural Storytelling: A Conversation on Philippine-Japan Co-Production as part of this year's Cinemalaya offerings.

Filmmakers Jaime Pacena II and Yuki Takashi, directors of Kono Basho and DitO respectively, shared their experiences in making their films in each other's countries. Moderated by JFM Director Ben Suzuki, the talk gave great insight on how Japanese and Filipino filmmakers navigate through each other's culture.

They were later joined by Kono Basho producer Masumi Soga and actor Satoshi Nikaido who also shared their thoughts and expressed their appreciation for their Filipino counterparts.

We would like to thank everyone who attended and we hope you support Kono Basho and DitO in their future screenings.

Throwback to Minna no Nihongo Fiesta ‘24!

It was amazing to see the love for Japanese language and culture celebrated across the Philippines! Thank you to all the schools and institutions that shared their “Own Nihongo Fiesta”, the photos were beautiful!

Want to join Minna no Nihongo Fiesta ‘25? Submissions are open! ✨

Submit your educational institution’s best photos here: https://forms.office.com/r/nCLwgZNCbv

Submission Deadline: 15 December 2024

※ Detailed submission requirements, guidelines, and instructions can be found within the form.
※ Certificates of Participation will only be issued under the name of educational institutions and not its representatives.

From Luzon, Visayas, to Mindanao, let's celebrate everyone's Nihongo Fiesta together!

Minna No Nihongo Fiesta In preparation for the Nihongo Fiesta in February 2024, we invited all Philippine public and private institutions offering Nihongo classes or courses to subm...

The YAKISHIME - Earth Metamorphosis exhibition makes its final stop in the Philippines in the blooming city of Iloilo.

From August 17 to September 4, the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art will showcase the timeless beauty of Japanese ceramics.

Discover the artistry of Yakishime, from its ancient roots to contemporary masterpieces, and explore a world of earthy tones and elegant forms.

JFF Theater is an online streaming service showcasing the best of Japanese films.

The best part is that registration is absolutely FREE!

Here are the titles you can enjoy right now!

🎞"It’s a Summer Film!"
🎞"Happy Flight!"
🎞"Time of EVE the Movie"
🎞"SUMODO～The Successors of Samurai～"
🎞"Tora-san in Goto"

Watch Japanese films and videos for FREE with multilingual subtitles on JFF Theater✨

Streaming period varies depending on the title.

For more details, please check our website https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/

The Philippine premiere of the DitO (2024) was a huge success! We truly appreciate each and everyone who attended this very special screening.

It was great to see the cast and crew of the film, who were also in attendance, get to engage with the audience and enjoy the film together.

We would like to thank director Yuki Takashi who took time to fly in from Japan to grace the event, and also to Cinemalaya for giving us a platform to showcase this amazing film.

Rest assured that the Japan Foundation, Manila will continue to support projects that strengthen friendship between Japan and the Philippines

Omedetou gozaimasu to the Kono Basho team for winning 4 awards at the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival!

Again, we are honored to be part of this storytelling journey that strengthens the creative bond and cultural friendship between Japan and the Philippines. Otsukaresamadesh*ta!

We're excited to continue the journey with the Kono Basho team!

KONO BASHO TURNS THE TIDE 🌊🏆

CONGRATULATIONS, TEAM KONO BASHO!!!! GO GET THAT BAG 🔥🥹 Kakaiba talaga ang lalim, loob, at lakas ng mga taong bumuo ng pelikulang ito lalo na ang mga nakatanggap ng Balanghai 🇵🇭✨

Best Director - Jaime Pacena II
Best Actress - Gabby Padilla
Best Cinematography - Dan Villegas
Best Production Design - Eero Francisco

Maraming salamat, Cinemalaya XX at sa lahat nang sumuporta sa KONO BASHO 🤍

'Til the next screening! 👀

Kono Basho (2024) directed by Jaime Pacena II is a Philippine-Japan co-produced film supported through the Japan Foundation, Manila Arts & Culture Grant. Starring Gabby Padilla and Arisa Nakano, the film has garnered tremendous positive reception during its run in this year's CINEMALAYA Film Festival.

We would like to congratulate everyone involved in the film, and we are happy to be part of this endeavor to create stories that bridge the friendship between Japan and the Philippines.

Today, the Japan Foundation, Manila, and the UP Open University (UPOU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote Japanese language education in the Philippines and strengthen the cultural ties between the two countries.

The event marked a significant milestone in the partnership between the two institutions, aiming to improve the Japanese language education environment, particularly with a focus on the capacity development of those involved in teaching the Japanese language.

CLOSED

Job Vacancy Announcement: Program Coordinator – Performing Arts

Primary Purposes of Job:
1. To support the Arts and Culture projects, mainly in the field of Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Intellectual Exchange, which will be carried out under the initiative of the Japan Foundation. In particular, to support project implementation and assessment, research, and program design/development.

2. To help with the Arts and Culture Team, which includes creating and implementing a marketing strategy/plan and writing and editing an article related to JFM activities.

Deadline of Application: 19 August 2024, Monday

Visit link below for more details and application procedures:
https://jfmo.org.ph/events-and-courses/joba-vacancy-announcement-program-coordinator-performing-arts/