088 The 2025 Japan Foundation Prizes for Global Citizenship

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The Japan Foundation (JF) has presented the Japan Foundation Prizes for Global Citizenship since 1973 to individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to promoting mutual understanding between Japan and other countries through a wide range of cultural activities, including academic and artistic endeavors, and who are expected to continue their work in the future.

For the 52nd awards in fiscal year 2025, the recipients were Professor Jung Giyoung of Busan University of Foreign Studies(BUFS), who has devoted over 30 years to research and practice in Japanese language education based in South Korea, and Mr. Marty Gross, a Canadian film director and archivist who has long introduced Japanese culture to the world.

In Feature 88, we present reports from the commemorative lectures of each of the 2025 Japan Foundation Award recipients.

Behind the Scenes
Busan as a Bridge: Re-envisioning Japan-Korea Relations through Japanese-Language Education by Jung Giyoung

Prof.Jung Giyoung has led research and practice in Japanese language education at higher education institutions in South Korea, building a multifaceted career as an educator, researcher, and university administrator. What kind of Japanese language education can deepen mutual understanding and trust between Japan and Korea?

Behind the Scenes
Bridging 100 Years of Mingei History: Marty Gross on the Path of the Film Archive

Mr. Marty Gross has explored the appeal of Japanese culture through film while also working to promote Japanese cinema overseas and document valuable testimonies. He shares insights into the "Mingei Film Archive," which can be seen as the culmination of his work, along with behind-the-scenes stories of his activities.

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