Japanese language initiatives
Posted on 03/11/2026 11:04:00
News Date: 3 November 2026
News Source: Japan Foundation
The Japan Foundation offers a variety of initiatives to support the learning and teaching of Japanese language and culture. Follow the appropriate link below for more information:
- Japanese language local project support programme - applications for projects promoting Japanese language education in the United Kingdom are now open. Institutions can apply for up to £2500 for non-profit-making projects or activities which promote Japanese language education in the UK. Online information session 12 November. Apply by 19 November.
- JaLaChamp 2027 - the Japanese Language Championship for Young Learners UK, is a contest for primary and secondary school students who are learning and studying Japanese in the UK. Speech category and video category available. Applications now open.
- Japanese Speech Contest for University Students - offers undergraduate students the chance to demonstrate their Japanese speaking skills and express their ideas and opinions in Japanese. Three separate categories with deadlines in November and December.