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	THE JAPAN FOUNDATION NEW YORK
		Established in 1972 by special legislation in the Japanese Diet, the Japan Foundation became an Independent Administrative Institution in October 2003.
		The mission of the Japan Foundation is to promote international cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries.
		The Foundation maintains its headquarters in Tokyo and operates through a network of 19 overseas offices in 18 countries worldwide.
	www.jfny.org (102 words)

	The Asia Foundation
		In 1998, The Asia Foundation, working together with the Japan campus of Temple University, initiated a 10-week 20-hour pilot course titled, “International English for NGOs,” the aim of which was to increase the capability of Japanese NGO staff to work with foreign counterparts.
		The Foundation also cooperated with the Japan U.S. Community Education Exchange organization to hold a series of workshops aimed at assisting Japanese NGOs in the design and launching of English-language websites with a view to facilitating closer contacts between Japanese and U.S. NGOs.
		In 2002, the Foundation also initiated an international symposium on “The State and the NGO.” More than 160 NGO staff, academics, and journalists attended presentations by U.S., Dutch, and Japanese practitioners on the ideal relationship between international NGOs delivering humanitarian and social development assistance and the state agencies whose funds they dispense.
	www.asiafoundation.org /Locations/japan.html (0 words)

	Japan 21 - Teachers - Japan Foundation study tour
		The Japan Foundation is now inviting applications from full-time secondary schoolteachers and from those working in the administration of secondary education with previous teaching experience, to the Japan Foundation's annual two week Study Tour to Japan.
		The Tour offers a valuable introduction to Japan's education system, society and culture, aiming to deepen participants' understanding of the country and to enhance their teaching resources.
		Fully funded by the Japan Foundation, the Study Tour is organised in co-operation with the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; and local Prefectural Boards of Education.
	www.japan21.org.uk /teachers/stst.html (0 words)

	Scripps Howard Foundation: About the Foundation
		Scripps Howard Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to its core values -- improving journalism, a free press, diversity, excellence and service -- as it moves into its 45th year.
		The Foundation started in 1962 as a small organization dedicated to "improving journalism." Today, resources have expanded but so has the mission.
		We're the largest corporate foundation in Greater Cincinnati, living on the income from our endowment and on generous contributions from our supporters.
	foundation.scripps.com /foundation/about/aboutmain.html (0 words)

	Australia-Japan Foundation
		The Australia-Japan Foundation (AJF) is a bilateral foundation, establised in 1976, to strenghten the Australia-Japan relationship across a broad range of areas including, education, culture and business.
		As a part of the implementation of the Australian Government's response to the Review of Corporate Governance of Statutory Authorities and Office Holders, the Australia-Japan Foundation was re-formed within the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on 1 December 2006.
		The Foundation's key activities have been delivered to promote people-to-people engagement in a broad range of areas including education and business.
	www.ajf.australia.or.jp /english/aboutajf (0 words)

	Japan Opportunities (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Japan Center for Michigan Universities - A study abroad center in Hikone, Japan, of which U-M is a member institution.
		Japan Foundation - Established in 1972 under the MOFA, the Japan Foundation promotes mutal understanding and friendship on the international scene.
		Japan Exchange and Teaching - JET Program information for those wishing to travel to Japan and work as Assistant Language Teachers, Coordinators for International Relations, or Sports Exchange Advisors.
	www.umich.edu /~iinet/cjs/resources/opportunities.html (464 words)

	The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles
		The Japan Foundation is an independent administrative institution whose purpose is to promote international cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and overseas countries.
		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 such as publications, translations, and film or video productions.
		The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (formely The Japan Foundation Los Angeles Office 1983-1994, and The Japan Foundation Los Angeles Office and Language Center 1994-2004) opened its first office in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles in February 1983.
	www.jflalc.org /?act=tpt&id=1 (0 words)

	The Center for Global Partnership
		Kazuo Ogoura, President of the Japan Foundation, critiques the concept of soft power as it relates to Japan.
		From Small Steps to a Big Impact: Exploring Japan from the Southern U.S. The following are some snapshots of the education projects in the South that have made a lasting impact and opened the doors to a new culture for many youth and adults.
		James Gannon, Executive Director of the Japan Center for International Exchange (JCIE/USA) gives an account of a study to analyze the efforts of foundations and philanthropists in restoring and strengthening bilateral relations.
	www.cgp.org (0 words)

	Japan Foundation Film Series - Gridskipper, the Urban Travel Guide
		Luckily, the Japan Foundation comes to the rescue with their foreigner-friendly film series.
		With the goal of offering "English-subtitled prints to foreign residents of Japan so that they [can] have the opportunity to experience the wealth of Japanese cinema," they make it even better by pricing tickets at a ridiculously low 600 yen (the regular ticket price in Japan is 1,800 yen).
		All screenings take place at the Japan Foundation Forum in Akasaka, and a full listing of the films to be shown can be found here.
	www.gridskipper.com /travel/tokyo/japan-foundation-film-series-160397.php (0 words)

	JAPAN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		Japan from an Anthropological Perspective An analytical text divided into three sections: Geography and History, Culture and Society, and Contemporary Issues.
		Japan Policy Research Institute (JPRI) "As of November 1997, JPRI has now released all publications prior to 1997.
		Counseling and Support in Japan "A 'bi-lingual' page with its main aims are to give information on counseling, online support and mental health care available in Japan and to provide a forum where anyone experiencing emotional challenges can communicate their feelings and get support."
	asnic.utexas.edu /asnic/countries/japan (854 words)

	photo.net guide to Japan - photo.net
		Japan does not observe Daylight Savings Time, so the time difference from New York will be 13 hours in the summer.
		Japan is about as safe and crime-free as a country with 125 million people can be.
		Japan can be an enjoyable and satisfying place to visit - an understanding of the culture and consideration of others is the key which can lead to some unforgettable photo opportunities.
	www.photo.net /japan (4369 words)

	2006 Year of Exchange - Welcome
		The aim of the year is to promote friendship, deeper mutual understanding and cooperation between Australia and Japan, especially at the grass roots level.
		Events showcasing Japan in Australia are the responsibility of the Japanese authorities.
		Year of Exchange Coordinators can be contacted in Japan on +81 3 5232 4111 or yoe-japan@dfat.gov.au, and in Australia on +61 2 6261 2034 or 2006yoe@dfat.gov.au to discuss arrangements for the year and answer any questions.
	www.yoe.australia.or.jp /english (0 words)

	ISC Programs \| Japan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		The Dialogue project was designed to exchange ideas among environmental education professionals in Japan and the U.S. by focusing on the current debate surrounding education for sustainability and identifying model community partnerships.
		The project was supported by the Freeman Foundation and the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership.
		ISC and its U.S. partner, Shelburne Farms, undertook an assessment trip to Japan in October of 1997 to learn more about environmental education practices in Japan, refined a proposed exchange design based on first-hand experiences and input from key Japanese experts in the field, and met with potential Japanese partners and exchange participants.
	www.iscvt.org /programs/psjapan.html (474 words)

	UVa Library: Subject Guides: AMELC: Japan
		Japan Information Network, this site is from the Japan Center for Intercultural Communications (JCIC) to be the place to come for Web users seeking all kinds of information about the society,culture, education and other aspects of Japan.
		Japan Encho: A bimonthly presenting translations of selected articles from the Japanese media on a wide range of topics including politics, the economy, social affairs, culture.
		Japan Documentation Center at the Library of Congress Asian Division The Japan Documentation Center (JDC) is a project that specializes in Japanese public policy information.
	www.lib.virginia.edu /subjects/amlc/japan.htm (714 words)

	Japan Study - Study Abroad in Japan - Scholarships
		Each recipient will be expected to send a brief report about his or her study in Japan to the ATJ office within 60 days of returning from abroad.
		Available to undergraduate and graduate students who are studying Japanese language and/or culture as their major or minor, and must have a high level of Japanese language proficiency.
		Students must be in 3rd or 4th year of undergraduate study or enrolled in a graduate level program, under 30 years of age, and financing their own education.
	jpns.remotedb.earlham.edu /study_abroad_japan/scholarships.html (1941 words)

	Article \| news @ your library \| Library \| University of Waterloo
		The provision of courses with a focus on Asian Art is a new endeavor for UW's Fine Arts Department.
		Each year, the Japan Foundation invites libraries at research institutions involved in education or research relating to Japan to apply to its Library Support Program.
		Japan Foundation's Library Support Program provided one of these special opportunities.
	www.lib.uwaterloo.ca /newsatlib/050627/japan_book.html (340 words)

	JAPANESE STUDIES NETWORK FORUM (JS-NET) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-28)
		In the case of Japan, several scholars have focused particularly on the impact of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics on the nation's post-war infrastructure and psyche.
		The remarkable ideological and financial support received by female athletes in Japan seems to stand in stark contrast with the image of Japanese society as being highly patriarchal and imbalanced in terms of opportunities for women.
		Stable and cooperative relations of Japan and China, the two giants in East Asia, are increasingly seen as a central element in regional affairs as well as important to global arrangements.
	www.jsnet.org / - !http://www.jsnet.org (1147 words)

	Japan Society, New York - Fellowship Programs
		Japan Society established the U.S.-Japan Leadership Program in 1984 to help overcome the serious shortage of American leaders familiar with Japan.
		The Japan Society Local Government and Public Policy Fellowship provides Americans with the opportunity to learn about government and policy development in Japan and to facilitate communication among influential policy planners in both nations.
		Support for the Japan Society Local Government and Public Policy Fellowship is provided by The Starr Foundation, Yamanouchi USA Foundation and Shiseido Cosmetics (America) Ltd. Support for the United States-Japan Foundation Media Fellows Program is provided by the United States-Japan Foundation.
	www.japansociety.org /education/fellowship.cfm (0 words)

	NewsOnJapan.com - Japan Directory - Education/Scholarships and Grants
		CICC was established in June 1983 to cooperate and assist developing countries in the introduction of computers and information technology, and to promote computerization thereby for their economic and social development.
		The foundation wishes to promote the international exchange of ideas among young researchers from both Japan and abroad, and provides financial assistance for travel expenses to international conferences held in Japan in order to stimulate basic research in information science.
		The ITOH Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit charitable institute devoted to helping young people pursue academic study that will encourage better understanding between Japan and other countries.
	newsonjapan.com /html/linkbase/Education/Scholarships_and_Grants (434 words)

	The Japan Foundation, Sydney : About us - The Japan Foundation
		The Japan Foundation is located on Level 1 of the Chifley Plaza building, located at 2 Chifley Square in the Sydney CBD.
		The Japan Foundation, Sydney does not teach Japanese to the general public, however, we do have a conversation course catered to intermediate Japanese speakers.
		The Japanese Language Proficiency Test is conducted worldwide in December each year, by the Japan Foundation and the Association of International Education Japan.
	www.jpf.org.au /01_aboutus/faq.htm (0 words)

	UCLA Asia Institute: Japan Foundation Doctoral Fellowship
		Those proposals submitted for The Japan Foundation's support must be within the disciplines of humanities or the social sciences and must be related in substantial part to Japan.
		Any change in the grant period specified in the award is possible only upon the Foundation's prior approval; please note, however, that extension of a fellowship beyond the period specified in the award will not be considered.
		However, if a fellow is accompanied by his/her dependents when going to or returning from Japan using discount tickets, the Foundation may, under certain circumstances, reimburse the actual cost of these tickets up to the amount of one full-fare, round-trip, economy-class ticket.
	www.international.ucla.edu /asia/article.asp?parentid=17620 (929 words)

	Education, the Japan Society of San Diego and Tijuana
		However, the Foundation is always seeking to encourage the nation's top educators to consider applying for the award.
		A two-page project proposal describing how you would use the award's $5,000 project funds to enhance understanding of Japan at your school or in your school district (project funds are typically awarded to the applicantf s school).
		Complete applications must be received by the Foundation on or prior to February 1, 2005 to be considered for the 2005 award.
	www.japan-society.org /education_elginheinzawards.html (0 words)

	THE JAPAN FOUNDATION NEW YORK
		In 2004, the Japan Foundation was revamped and reorganized.
		The Japan Foundation seeks to improve its operations by setting clear objectives and targets for each program group, by merging, redesigning, or abolishing programs as necessary.
		To encourage the sustained and innovative growth of Japanese Studies in national as well as transnational contexts, the Japan Foundation is significantly expanding its Institutional Support Program in the United States.
	www.jfny.org /hqactivities.html (0 words)

	Boston Consulate General of Japan - Announcement
		The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership (CGP), in partnership with the Japanese American National Museum, annually invite Japanese American leaders who are selected from various parts of the United States.
		The trip creates an opportunity for Japanese American leaders to get to know Japan and to meet and exchange information with Japanese leaders in the government, business, political, non-profit, and cultural sectors during their week-long visit to the country.
		While the relationship between the United States and Japan is considered by many as the most important bilateral relationship in the world, the connection between Japanese and Japanese Americans is atypical and more complex than that shared by other Americans and their ancestral peoples and lands.
	www.boston.us.emb-japan.go.jp /japanamericandelegation.htm (661 words)

	Library of Congress / Federal Research Division / Country Studies / Area Handbook Series/ Japan / Bibliography
		Japan's Renaissance: The Politics of the Muromachi Bakufu.
		Japan's Struggle with Internationalism: Japan, China and the League of Nations, 1931-3.
		Japan in the Global Community: Its Role and Contribution on the Eve of the 21st Century.
	memory.loc.gov /frd/cs/japan/jp_bibl.html (11208 words)

	Japan Center \| Friends World Program \| LIU
		When you are traveling abroad, in Japan or other foreign countries, it is a general rule that the exchange rate offered at banks in a foreign country, for the currency of that country, is better than the rate you can get for the foreign currency in your home country.
		In addition to the former publicly owned Japan Railways (JR) there are a good number of privately operated railways which range from large regional operations to streetcar sized companies.
		The Japan Foundation has a large selection of books on Japan and they are usually quite willing to help students find books which are not in their library.
	www.brooklyn.liu.edu /fw/east_asia/practical_matters.htm (2147 words)

	National Clearinghouse for U.S–Japan
		The National Pre-collegiate Japan Projects Network was formed and co-coordinated by Linda Wojtan at the University of Maryland and Donald Spence at East Carolina University.
		The Center for Global Partnership (The Japan Foundation) and the United States–Japan Foundation were the major funding agencies of the National Clearinghouse for U.S.–Japan Studies and were instrumental in its success and longevity.
		Numerous grantees of the United States–Japan Foundation and the Center for Global Partnership as well as educators throughout the United States and Japan have contributed to providing information on Japan and U.S.–Japan relations for the Clearinghouse and disseminating the information to classroom teachers, supervisors, and department heads.
	spice.stanford.edu /clearinghouse (512 words)

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