S2E07: Japan Foundation - A Talk with Lena & Meg

We're joined this week by Megan and Lena, the current and former Associate Program Officers, respectively, for the Japan Foundation Los Angeles. This conversation covers an incredible breadth of topics including but not limited to: family histories, language learning, the definition of "anime," ethnic identity, the JLPT, and the failings of Japan's soft power campaign. Of course, this is all in addition to some very helpful grants that the Japan Foundation offers for Japanese language teachers: salary assistance & professional development. Be sure to check the JFLA website for more information: https://www.jflalc.org/grants-jle