ORAL HISTORY ARCHIVE『日本語教育100年史』

Japanese language education is about teaching Japanese to non-native speakers, but its history is based in international exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and foreign countries.  The testimony of those who contributed to the dynamic development of
Japanese language education since the Second World War – politicians, bureaucrats, educators, researchers, publishers and learners – is incredibly rich. Their expertise, ideals and know-how play an essential role in future Japanese language education and international cultural exchange.
The purpose of this project is thus to expand the basic materials required for the formulation of policy alternatives on international cultural exchange as well as their execution through Japanese language education. It aims to do so by collecting these testimonies and making
them available to the public.