Japanese Studies & International Dialogue
Supporting academic research, intellectual exchange, and scholarly collaboration
Welcome to Japanese Studies & International Dialogue
To support the continuation and development of Japanese Studies in the UK, we provide funding for both organisations and individuals working within the field through our grant programmes. We also offer support for various conferences which take place nationwide. We create a survey on the state of Japanese Studies in the UK, as well as organising events to promote Japanese Studies and international dialogue.
For any enquiries relating to Japanese Studies and International Dialogue, please contact us using the email address below.
Japanese Studies Survey
Read our Japanese Studies survey for latest analysis and directories of universities, researchers, students and organisations in the field of Japanese Studies or Japan-related research.
The JF Japanese Studies Survey 2025
Japanese Studies Talk Series – Exploring the World of Japanese Studies
Our regular seminar series brings together leading scholars to discuss cutting-edge research across all areas of Japanese studies.
Exploring the World of Japanese Studies Talk Series
Japan Up Close Essay Series
Through the eyes of researchers, this series offers fresh perspectives on Japanese society, culture, and everyday life.
Japan Up Close Essay Series
Events and Programmes
Explore our diverse range of cultural and educational activities
There are no upcoming events at the moment. Here are some of our recent events.
*Apply Now!* UCL-Japan Youth Challenge 2026
The UCL-Japan Youth Challenge is back again! This is a prestigious annual summer school programme. In this summer school, pre-university students from Japan and the UK attend a series of university-style lectures on a wide range of subjects by academics from UCL, and engage in UCL Grand Challenge Workshop, which aims to investigate one of…
Voices for a Better Japan: Insights from Anthropology, Religion, Sociology, and History
On March 11, 2011, at 2:46 p.m., a 9.1magnitude earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan, triggering a devastating tsunami and a nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Marking the fifteenth anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake, this event will explore what happens when disasters and crises occur and how individuals and…
Japanese Studies Local Grant Funding Applications Open!
Japan Foundation London Grant Programme (Japanese Studies & Intellectual Exchange) 2026-2027 This programme is designed to provide grant assistance to projects (e.g. lectures, workshops, conferences) in any discipline of the humanities and social sciences that have a significant Japan element, or involve collaboration with Japanese researchers/practitioners. Projects must take place in the UK to be…
JF/BAJS PhD Workshop 2026
Dates: Thursday 26 – Friday 27 February 2026 Venue: University of Sheffield Registration for the 2026 iteration of the Japan Foundation/British Association for Japanese Studies PhD Workshop, "Navigating Your Future in Japanese Studies" is now open! If you are a PhD student conducting research related to Japan, why not come along for our workshop which aims to…
News & Reports
Stay updated with our announcements
Report – Voices for a Better Japan: Insights from Anthropology, Religion, Sociology, and History
On Wednesday 11 March, our fourth talk in our ‘Exploring the World of Japanese Studies’ series took place at The University of Manchester. This time, to commemorate the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, the topic was Voices for a Better Japan: Insights from Anthropology, Religion, Sociology, and History. The…
Report: JF/BAJS PhD Workshop 2026
On Thursday 26 and Friday 27 February, the Japan Foundation/British Association for Japanese Studies 2026 took place, this time at the University of Sheffield. This year, we decided to organize the workshop over two days, to allow the students more time for networking, and to enable a varied programme with…
Report – Beyond Words: Understanding Japanese Society Through Literature and Translation
On Friday 23 January, we hosted our third talk in our ‘Exploring the World of Japanese Studies’ series. This time, we were supported by the University of Leicester. The talk topic was Beyond Words: Understanding Japanese Society Through Literature and Translation. We were lucky to be joined by three speakers:…
Report – War and Peace: How 'Grave of the Fireflies' Speaks to Japanese Literature, Art, History and International Relations at UEA
On Tuesday 4 November, we held our second talk in our ‘Exploring the World of Japanese Studies’ series at the University of East Anglia. The wide spread of specialisation amongst the staff at UEA allowed us to truly showcase the diversity of research at this institution. To align with the…
Funding
Fellowship Programme
Outstanding fellowship opportunities for researchers in Japanese Studies, the Humanities and the social sciences with research interests related to Japan.
Learn more (opens in a new tab)Intellectual Exchange Conferences
Grants for non-profit making organisations to carry out international intellectual exchange programmes focusing on Japan.
Learn moreSponsorship for Japanese Studies Projects
Grants to support projects related to Japanese Studies activities at higher education institutions and research institutes.
Learn moreContact
For any enquiries relating to Japanese Studies and International Dialogue, please contact:
Japanese Studies & International Dialogue
LO_JapaneseStudies@jpf.go.jp
General Enquiries
LO_info@jpf.go.jp
Phone: +44 (0)20-7492-6570
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I apply for a Japan Foundation Fellowship in Japanese studies?
Please contact The Japan Foundation London or visit our Funding page.
How can I apply for a Japan Foundation grant for an international conference?
The Japan Foundation has a number of programmes designed to support the holding of international conferences in Japan or the UK. For full details please go to our Funding page or contact The Japan Foundation London by e-mail.