About Japan Foundation

The Japan Foundation is Japan’s only institution dedicated to carrying out comprehensive international cultural exchange programs throughout the world. With the objective of deepening mutual understanding between the people of...

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Events

Sep 19, 2026 ~ Sep 19, 2026
(9:30 AM –11:30 AM)

Disaster Preparedness Workshop: Thinking Together with Experts “How Can We Prepare for a Cyclone?”
September 1 is Disaster Prevention Day in Japan. Both Japan and Myanmar are countries that frequently experience natural disasters, and we share the experience of facing disasters such as earthquakes and cyclones.  This year, to...

Venue : The Japan Foundation, Yangon
No.70 Nat Mauk Lane (1), Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar

Sep 16, 2026 ~ Sep 16, 2026
(10:00 AM to 11:30 AM)

“Waku Waku Japanese” Event *~ Expand your knowledge of Japan & Japanese while enjoying homemade shaved ice (Kakigōri)! ~
*Available in 日本語 and မြန်မာ only*

Venue : The Japan Foundation, Yangon.
No.70 Nat Mauk Lane (1), Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar.

Sep 11, 2026 ~ Sep 11, 2026
(6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)

Discover! Japanese Everyday Culture
*Available in 日本語 and မြန်မာ only*

Venue : Online (Zoom)

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Notice & Announcements

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Activities

Arts and Cultural Exchange

Creating opportunities to engage in the values and virtues embodied in art and life Arts and culture—such as fine arts, performing arts, literature, films, food...

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Japanese-Language Education

The more people learn Japanese, the deeper their understanding of Japan becomes Learning a language bestows a greater understanding and familiarity towards the culture of...

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Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange

Combining Japan with the world’s public intellectuals is key to resolving issues that we all share. To deepen the understanding of Japan and to...

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