The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles has launched a new weekly program “Doors to Arts of Japan – Introductory Message by Meher McArthur”.

The Japan Foundation (JF) has started the project “STAGE BEYOND BORDERS—Selection of Japanese Performances,” which presents outstanding Japanese stage performances online for people throughout the world who are seeking opportunities to enjoy Japanese stage performances amid the spread of COVID-19.

In collaboration with Amazon Crossing, The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles invites you to watch the vido presentation program "World of Kamusari Series: Discussion with Shion Miura".

Have a VHS tape of My Neighbor Totoro that you just cannot throw away? Still bragging to your friends about the cherry blossom you saw in Tokyo five years ago? We think Japanese culture no longer belongs only to the Japanese nation, but has become a global asset that anybody in the world is entitled to enjoy on their own terms. So many different aspects of Japanese culture are here to inspire your senses, enlighten your mind, engage your own creativity, and encourage your learning. In other words, Japan is yours.

Music Mondays Virtual Concert Playlist
Weekly Program in April 2020 –  May 2021

Thank you to all of the amazing artists who made Music Mondays possible!  We offered this virtual live concert series during lunch time every Monday from April 2020 to May 2021 via JFLA Facebook LIVE.  And thank you to all of you who viewed Music Mondays.  We hope we were able to cheer you up over the past year.  You can still view the performances anytime with the playlist.  Please enjoy!! 

We interviewed five individuals who have learned Japanese to varying degrees at different points in their lives for a variety of reasons. This has led them to meet amazing friends, explore new career paths, and see the world from new perspectives. For the interviewees, Japanese will continue to be a part of their lives.

Ever wonder how you could use Japanese as a career? Look no further! We interviewed some of our lovely senseis in US who learned Japanese as a second language and embarked on a career in teaching Japanese. Not only did they talk about their experience as a Japanese learner but their experience becoming a sensei and the positive effects it has had in their lives! We hope these videos encourage you in continuing your journey in learning Japanese and that you too, can be a sensei! 
 

In these short, entertaining videos, Mike-san tries his best to navigate the ambiguous Japanese cultural and language-related situations he finds himself in working at The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles (JFLA)! 

No need to change clothes or use a yoga mat; you will be seated in a chair and receive an instruction from our instructor in bilingual (English and Japanese).  There will be one session starting at 12:30pm.  Just go to JFLA's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/JFLALC).  

The singing bowl used for this program harmoniously combines the healing qualities of the Tibetan singing bowl and its Japanese traditional singing bowl. Relax and feel your stress dissipate into thin air as the sounds of the singing bowl lead you into a meditative state.
There will be one session starting at 12:30pm.  Just go to JFLA's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/JFLALC).  

World class instructors from Kyokushin Karate of Los Angeles will give you a set of beginner’s level exercises from their basic movement with English instruction.
There will be one session starting at 12:30pm.  Just go to JFLA's Facebook page (www.facebook.com/JFLALC).