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The Japan Foundation Awards, which are presented to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to promoting international mutual understanding and friendship through academic, artistic and other cultural pursuits, were held both online and in-person for the first time ever in 2021. Special Feature 075 reports on the awards ceremony and shares illuminating interviews with the winning individuals and organizations.
Behind the Scenes
The 48th Japan Foundation Awards―Linking the World through Culture amid the COVID-19 Pandemic<1>
The 48th Japan Foundation Awards (2021) Ceremony Report
June 21, 2022
Top Stories
The 48th Japan Foundation Awards―Linking the World through Culture amid the COVID-19 Pandemic<2>
Interview with Koreeda Hirokazu, film director
"What It Means to Make Films That Transcend National Borders"
March 31, 2022
Feature Stories
The 48th Japan Foundation Awards―Linking the World through Culture amid the COVID-19 Pandemic<3>
Interview with Miyata Mayumi, shō (Japanese wind instrument) performer
"Seeking a Sound in Shō that Continues to Resonate across Time and Space"
June 3, 2022
The 48th Japan Foundation Awards―Linking the World through Culture amid the COVID-19 Pandemic<4>
Interview with Deans at the Faculty of Japanese Language and Culture, University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) / Faculty of Japanese, Foreign Trade University / Faculty of Japanese, Hanoi University
"From the Field: Linking Japan and Vietnam through Developing Human Resources with Japanese Language Skills"
June 13, 2022
Contributed Articles
The 48th Japan Foundation Awards―Linking the World through Culture amid the COVID-19 Pandemic <5>
Dr. Irmela Hijiya-Kirschnereit, Professor, Freie Universität Berlin
On Receiving the Japan Foundation Award
June 24, 2022