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Upcoming Events

The Place of Japanese Cinema in the UK
The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme 2021 Online Special - Talk Series

Fri 19th February 2021

Geographically, Japan is 6000 miles away from the UK but the position of Japanese cinema may be much closer to the hearts of some Brits. Thanks to the enormous efforts and enthusiasm of UK-based cinema experts belonging to such organisations as BFI, ICA, and many film festivals, certain names from Japan’...

The 16th Japanese Speech Contest for University Students - Finals Day / 第１６回大学生のための日本語スピーチ・コンテスト　決勝大会

Sat 6th March 2021

We are excited to announce that the Finals Day of the Sixteenth Japanese Speech Contest for University Students will take place online on 6th March 2021. Finalists in three categories will give informative and inspiring speeches in Japanese on a number of fascinating topics. They will be judged by ...

Nihongo Cup 2021 - Applications Open!

Wed 16th December 2020 - Mon 29th March 2021

Applications are now open for the 2021 Nihongo Cup. The Nihongo Cup is the Japanese Speech Contest for Secondary School students across three categories: Key Stage 3, Pre-GCSE Key Stage 4 and 5, and Post GCSE Key Stage 4 and 5. Finalists will be invited to perform their speeches as part of an onlin...