Japanese-Language Program for Specialists (Specialists in Cultural and Academic Fields) Application Instructions - For Fiscal 2023-24 [KC-G 2023]

Oct 5, 2026

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Japanese-Language Program for Specialists (Specialists in Cultural and Academic Fields) application instructions for Fiscal 2023-24 [KC-G 2023]. The program supports specialists who need Japanese proficiency to carry out smooth specialist work and research, using curricula tailored to their fields. It offers a two-month and a five-month course at the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai, requiring full attendance and focusing on practical speaking, listening, reading, and writing, plus specialist-related research information exchange and end-of-course presentations. Eligibility covers field, employment or graduate-student status, Japan-related humanities/social sciences focus, and JLPT/JF standards.

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Japanese-Language Program for Specialists (Specialists in Cultural and Academic Fields) Application Instructions For Fiscal 2023-24 [KC-G 2023] 1. Objectives With the aim of providing support to specialists who require Japanese-language proficiency in order to smoothly execute their specialist work and research activities (such as researchers, graduate students, librarians, and museum and art museum curators), this program provides training for the acquisition of practical Japanese-language proficiency through a curriculum that is tailored to the characteristics of the respective specialist work. 2. Program Outline (1) Duration There will be two courses as described below. Partial participation will not be accepted in either courses. a. Two-month course: From mid-January 2024 to early March 2024 b. Five-month course: From mid-July 2023 to mid-December 2023 (2) Course venue The Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai (JFJLI, Kansai) (Tajiri-cho, Sennan-gun, Osaka, Japan) (3) Description of the program a. Two-month course This course focuses on general Japanese-language proficiency and aims to assist participants improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for their specialist work and research activities. There are also classes aimed to improve Japanese skills necessary to gather and output information for the participants’ specialist work and research activities. In addition to Japanese language classes and exchange programs, at the end of the course there is also a presentation where participants will introduce their own research theme. b. Five-month course The five-month course is a course where participants work on increasing their level of functional Japanese, and especially the required language abilities for conducting actual specialist work and research activities. During the training course, participants will independently conduct interviews with specialists in their field as well as plan their own trips to visit related facilities and, as they gather and understand research materials, they will be able to acquire the skills needed to exchange, collect, and report information in Japanese. In addition to learning Japanese in classrooms, there are also periods for participants to focus on their specialized activities, so participants will need to independently plan their activities with a specific theme. At the end of the course participants are required to make a presentation about their research themes as their accomplishments of the course and specialized activities conducted during their stay in Japan. * Both programs are primarily language courses for participants requiring Japanese-language proficiency for specialist work and research activities. Professional education in their specific area of expertise is not included in the curriculum. Participants, in principle, must attend all classes and activities in the curriculum. 3. Eligibility Individuals must fulfill the following to apply: (1) Individuals who fulfill a. or b. and need Japanese-language proficiency to carry out their specialist work and research activities. a. Individuals who fulfill at least one of the following requirements and have an employment relationship with the organization outside Japan they are currently affiliated with, at the time of participation in the program. It is expected that participants will continue working in the aforementioned affiliated organization after completing this program. (a) Individuals who carry out research activities as teachers (professors, instructors, teaching assistants, etc.), researchers, etc., at institutions of higher education, such as universities, research centers, or other research organizations. (b) Individuals who are engaged in a job of specialized research work in public sector organizations, such as government agencies, think tanks, etc. (c) Individuals who are currently engaged in full-time librarian work at universities, col

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What is the main objective of the KC-G 2023 program?

To provide support for specialists who need Japanese-language proficiency so they can smoothly conduct specialist work and research activities. The curriculum is designed around practical Japanese for each participant’s field.

What are the available course durations and can applicants join partially?

The program has a two-month course (mid-January 2024 to early March 2024) and a five-month course (mid-July 2023 to mid-December 2023). Partial participation is not accepted in either course.

What eligibility requirements must applicants satisfy?

Applicants must have Japanese-language proficiency for specialist work and research, meet field requirements in Japan-related social sciences or humanities, obtain permission from their affiliated organization (for those employed), and satisfy additional conditions such as employment/student status and JLPT level requirements (among others).

Oct 5, 2026

Uploaded by Sarah