Cooperation is extended to educate personnel through mutual exchange programs, such as the dispatching and inviting of culture specialists to and from other countries, upon the request of developing nations. Furthermore, collaborative research on cultural properties and the preservation of cultural heritages are promoted.

We are working to introduce Japan's outstanding traditional and contemporary art forms to the world, including stage and performing arts such as dance, music and drama. We are also introducing stage arts from overseas that are relatively unknown in Japan. We are striving for distinctive and dynamic arts exchanges through co-productions and information exchanges between the artists of Japan and of other nations.

We are making contributions toward nurturing youth for future international exchanges and we are activating networks through the support of grass roots and youth exchange programs. We are also engaged in the invitation of high school teachers from abroad and in human resource development.

The Japan Foundation produces international versions of Japanese television programs (including dramas, documentaries and cultural and feature films) and offers them to overseas television stations as part of its activities to introduce Japanese culture overseas. Furthermore, the Japan Foundation plans film festivals featuring films from overseas nations that have few chances to be screened in Japan and provides assistance to international film festivals in Japan.