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The Japan Foundation, Budapest (herewithin referred to as 'the Centre') is pleased to announce the 2026 Japanese Presentation Contest. Details regarding participation and submission are outlined below.

Have you given up on learning Japanese because there are no Japanese language schools nearby, or you don't have time to attend classes? Why not start your Japanese learning journey online?

As usual, our library will be closed for a few weeks in August, but we look forward to welcoming all readers from August 24!

"Let's connect!Central and Eastern Europe and Japan" aims to provide an opportunity for communication using Japanese language by connecting native Japanese speakers with those studying Japanese in various countries, mainly in Central and Eastern Europe. We are looking forward to your participation to make this an enjoyable exchange!

Here comes the Japanese Film Week in 2026!

The Japan Foundation Budapest will hold an Online Japanese Film Club on Friday, July 24, 2026.

"Let's connect!Central and Eastern Europe and Japan" aims to provide an opportunity for communication using Japanese language by connecting native Japanese speakers with those studying Japanese in various countries, mainly in Central and Eastern Europe. We are looking forward to your participation to make this an enjoyable exchange!

The Japan Foundation Budapest will hold an Online Japanese Film Club on Friday, May 22, 2026.

The traveling exhibition of The Japan Foundation at the Museum of Ethnography between April 24 and August 16, explores the work of ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) titled Hokusai Manga, which consists of thousands of drawings and is an exceptionally influential collection. Although the exhibition is a panel-based travelling show, visitors encounter not only reproductions but also original works.

The call for applications for the 2026/27 edition of our Local Project Support Program is now live. Please refer to the renewed documents and deadlines before submitting your application!