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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!

In the Online Japanese Book Club, participants read a designated Japanese literary work beforehand, and on the day of the event, they freely exchange opinions about it in Japanese. Participants are asked to read the designated work before the event and then share their opinions and thoughts freely in Japanese during the reading session. Anyone who loves Japanese literature and can communicate in Japanese is welcome to join, whether you are currently studying the language, have studied it in the past, or are a native speaker.

The Japan Foundation Budapest will hold an Online Japanese Film Club on Friday, March 6, 2026.

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?

Thank you very much for participating in the 2025 Central and Eastern European Japanese Video Contest. Following a rigorous screening process, we are pleased to announce the first, second, and third-place winners from the many wonderful entries we received.

"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!

This workshop encourages young researchers poised to lead the future of Japanese studies in Central and Eastern Europe to present internationally and to engage in concentrated discussion, thereby offering a unique oppportunity to deepen their knowledge of their respective research field.

"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, November 21, 2025.