The Japan Foundation is a non-profit organization established with the purpose of promoting mutual cultural exchange between Japan and other countries. The Kuala Lumpur office was established in October 1989 and its status upgraded to Cultural Centre in February 1992. Three years later in April 1995, the Language Centre was formed under the umbrella of the Cultural Centre. The facilities available at The Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur include the Tatami room and the Library. Tea ceremony classes are conducted on Saturdays while the Library is opened from Tuesdays till Saturdays.

The primary objective of the Japan Foundation Kuala Lumpur is to promote and support Japanese culture and studies in Malaysia. The office also facilitates and supports the exchange of personnel and experts as well as audio-visual and printed materials. Other objectives include developing a pool of local expertise in the field of Japanese language teaching and developing teaching materials suitable for local needs. Lastly it facilitates the exchange of information between bodies concerned with Japanese language education in the region.

OPENING HOURS

Cultural Affairs Department & Japanese Language Department Mon-Fri: 8.30 am - 4.30 pm JFKL Library Tues-Fri: 10.30 am - 6.30 pm Sat: 10 am - 6 pm JFKL Gallery Mon: 10:30 am - 4:30 pm Tue-Fri: 10:30 am - 6:30 pm Sat: 10 am - 6 pm Closed on Sundays, Public holidays & JFKL holidays

 

JFKL HOLIDAY CALENDAR 2010

1-3 January New Year’s Day 30 January Thaipusam 1 February Federal Territory Day 14 - 16 February Chinese New Year 26 February Birthday of P. Muhammad 1 May Labour Day 3 May Constitution Day (Japanese Holiday) 28 May Wesak Day 5 June Birthday of Y. P. Agong 19 July Marine Day (Japanese Holiday) 31 August National Day 10 - 11 Sept Hari Raya Puasa 16 Sept Malaysia Day 20 Sept Respect for the Aged Day (Japanese Holiday) 5 Nov Deepavali 17 Nov Hari Raya Haji 7 Dec Awal Muharram 25 Dec Christmas Day 29 - 31 Dec Year End Holiday