What's new
April 2013
- ・JAPANESE GOVERNMENT(MEXT) SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2014
>>>See below section "Scholarships" for more information
February 2013
- ・JAPANESE GOVERNMENT(MEXT) SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2013
>>>See below section "Scholarships" for more information
January 2013
- ・[Important Announcement] Change of Email address of Embassy of Japan in Iceland.(28 January, 2013)
Our Embassy’s e-mail address has been changed as follows:
japan@rk.mofa.go.jp
November 2012
October 2012
September 2012
August 2012
July 2012
June 2012
May 2012
April 2012
- ・JAPANESE GOVERNMENT(MEXT) SCHOLARSHIP FOR 2013
>>>See below section "Scholarships" for more information
January 2012
November 2011
September 2011
July 2011
May 2011
April 2011
March 2011
February 2011
January 2011
December 2010
November 2010
October 2010
September 2010
August 2010
June 2010
May 2010
April 2010
March 2010
- ・An introduction to Japanese Calligraphy＞＞Report
January 2010
December 2009
- ・Rector of the University of Iceland, Dr. Kristín Ingólfsdóttir's trip to Japan＞＞Report
Great East Japan Earthquake 2011
Great East Japan Earthquake 2011
- ・To foreign nationals who postponed their visit to Japan due to the Great East Japan Earthquake (Termination of Special Measure)(MOFA website, PDF)(21 December, 2011)
- ・Visitors to Miyagi, Fukushima, and Iwate prefectures(PDF)(07 November, 2011)
- ・Interview to international student studying in Japan after earthquake(Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) website)(04 August, 2011)
- ・For "College Student" Who Left Japan without Obtaining a Re-entry Permit due to the Great East Japan Earthquake (Extension of the special measure)(PDF)(31 May, 2011)
- ・Information on Recovery: Japan Now on Video (Japan National Tourism Organization website)(16 May, 2011)
- ・"Japan Is Open for Business", contribution to the International Herald Tribune (30 Apr-1 May), by Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto
- ・For Those Who had been Staying in Japan with the Status of Residence "Technical Intern Training" or "Trainee" and Left Japan without Obtaining a Re-entry Permit due to the Great East Japan Earthquake(PDF)(18 April, 2011)
- ・Message from Prime Minister Naoto Kan: Kizuna – The Bonds of Friendship - (PDF)(11 April, 2011)
- ・For Persons Who Wish to Enter Japan after the Expiration of their Certificate of Eligibility, Due to the Great East Japan Earthquake(PDF)(4 April, 2011)
- ・To foreign nationals who wish to postpone their visit to Japan owing to the Great East Japan Earthquake(PDF) (4 April, 2011)
- ・President Mr. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson signs a Book of Condolence(23 March, 2011)
- ・Message from Prime Minister Naoto Kan Regarding Assistance Received from Overseas(22 March, 2011)
- ・Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Össur Skarphéðinsson signs a Book of Condolence(18 March, 2011)
- ・A Message from His Majesty The Emperor(17 March, 2011)
- ・Book of Condolence for the victims of the Earthquake and Tsunami(16 March, 2011)
- ・Information on Donations(16 March, 2011)
- ・Current situation and the Government of Japan's response(14 March, 2011)
- ・Statement by Prime Minister Naoto Kan on Tohoku district - off the Pacific Ocean Earthquake(11 March, 2011)
Events
- ・May 24th and 25th, 2012 18:00 Start
Lecture & Demonstration of Japanese Cuisine: Shojin Ryori at LIFANDI markaður (Borgartúni 24, 105 Reykjavík)
*An introduction of Shojin Ryori, a type of Japanese Cuisine, by Ms. Mari Fujii, a Shojin Ryori Cooking Specialist, from Japan
>>>Free admission. Prior registration essential.
To register, please send the following information to: japan@itn.is
(•Your name •Your email address •A telephone number •Your organization and occupation •The number of seats you would like to book •The full name of all guests •The day you wish to book for in the subject line of the email.)
*Please note the 24th is fully booked now. There are some seats available on the 25th.
- ・September 15th - October 7th, 2011 (Open: Tue - Fri 11:00- 17:00, Sat - Sun 13:00-17:00 *Closed: Sept. 16th)
A photo Exhibition "Japan eftir flóðið (Japan after the floods) by Egill Þórðarson and Yoko Arai
at Vikin-Maritime Museum in Reykjavik (Grandargarður 8, 101 Reykjavík )
- ・September 10th, 2011 13:00-
The Eighth Japanese Speech Contest for University level at Árnagarður 201, University of Iceland
*Please note that place of the event has changed to Árnagarður 201.
>>>skráningareyðublað/Entry Form(Word) Application Deadline: Friday 2 September 2011
>>>Program(PDF)
- ・September 3rd, 2011 13:00-16:00
Brosandi Born (Smiles for children) at Reykjavik University
>>>Program in English(PDF)
- ・August 20th, 2011 14:00-18:00
Reykjavik Culture Night at Reykjavik City Library (Tryggvagötu 15, 101 Reykjavík)
>>> Program (Reykjavik Culture Night Website)
*Introduction of Japanese Culture, co-organized by Reykjavik City Library, Japan Alumni Association and Embassy of Japan in Iceland
- ・May 31st, 2011 16:00
Japanese Cherry Tree Planting Ceremony at Hljómskálagardur Park
>>> Press Release (íslenska/English/Japanese)
>>> Post event Press Release from the City of Reykjavik (English)
- ・April 28th, 2011 08:10 - 09:45
The Fourth Japanese Speech Contest for High School Students at Miklagarði, Menntaskólanum við Hamrahlíð
>>>skráningareyðublað/Entry Form(Word) Application Deadline: Monday 18 April 2011
>>>Program(PDF)
- ・March 10th - 13th, 2011
Japanskir dagar í Bíó Paradís - Japanese days in Bio Paradis at Bíó Paradís
>>>Program
- ・February 21st – March 8th, 2011 (Open:Mon - Fri 08:20 - 19:00, Sat - Sun 12:00 - 18:00)
Mini Hiroshima Nagasaki A-Bomb Exhibition at Reykjavik City Hall
>>> Press release English íslenska
- ・January 29th, 2011 13:00-18:00
The Seventh Japan Festival at Háskólatorg of the University of Iceland
- ・December 5th, 2010
GRAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT at Grand Hotel Reykjavik
- ・November 21st - December 12th, 2010 (Open:Tue - Sun 12:00 - 17:00, Closed: Mon )
Japan Foundation Touring Exhibition “the Spirit of Budo”at Nordic House
>>> Press release íslenska
- ・November 19th, 2010 16:00 - 18:00
The Third Alumni Reunion at Embassy of Japan in Iceland
- ・September 16th - 18th, 2010
Driving Sustainability 10 Conference at Hilton Reykjavik Nordica Hotel (18th at University of Reykjavik)
- ・September 3rd - 5th, 2010
IKENOBO IKEBANA Exhibition at Garðheimar
- ・April 17th, 2010
The Seventh Japanese Speech Contest (university level) at Oddi 101, University of Iceland from 13:00Program
- ・April 13th, 2010
The Third Japanese Speech Contest for High School Students at Miklagarði, Menntaskólanum við Hamrahlíð from 08:10Program
- ・February 12th, 2010
Japan Innovation Forum 2010 at the ceremonial auditorium, main building, at the University of Iceland from 12:00 to 13:30
- ・January 23rd, 2010
Japan Festival 2010 at Háskólatorg of the University of Iceland from 13:00 - 18:00
- ・December 17th, 2009
Talk by a Japanese artist, Aki Nagasaka
at Samband íslenskra myndlistarmanna, SÍM from 19:30
- ・November 16th - 27th, 2009 (Open:Mon - Fri, 09:00 - 17:00)
The Small Exhibition of "Selected photographs of Sculptures from the Japanese Teahouse series 2005 - 2009" at the Embassy of Japan in Iceland
co-hosted by Gudrun Nielsen and the Embassy of Japan in Iceland
- ・October 6th - 10th, 2009
Japanese Film Week at Bæjarbíó
- ・September 16th, 2009
Ikebana demonstration at Nordic House
- ・June 13th - July 13th, 2009
101Tokyo at Nordic House
Scholarships
Attention to Japanese Government Scholarship
All application procedures for Japanese Government(Monbukagakusho:MEXT)Scholarships are conducted through Japanese embassies, consulates in your countries, or institutions of higher education in Japan.
If you require any further information regarding Japanese Government(MEXT)Scholarships, contact Japanese embassies, consulates in your countries, or institutions of higher education which you wish to enroll.
Application fee is not charged. So please be aware that organizations or individuals who charge application fee or deposits have no relation with the Japanese Government.
