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Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Program for Specialists in Cultural and Academic Fields
Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai
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This Japan Foundation course gives researchers, graduate students and museum or library staff six months of Japanese language training in Osaka for their work. The foundation provides housing, training, most weekday meals and insurance.
Deadline
December 1, 2026
Funding
Single room, training costs, weekday breakfast and lunch, health and travel insurance, research subsidy up to 100,000 yen
Where
Japan
Who it's for
Researchers, librarians, curators and graduate students
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Applicants need Japanese at JLPT N4 or higher, a Japan-related research theme and either a job at an overseas organization or full-time enrollment in a master's or doctoral program outside Japan.
Field of study
Japan-related humanities and social sciences
Length
6 months
Details like deadlines and eligibility can change from year to year, so check the official program page before you apply.
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