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The Association of Teachers of Japanese is an international, non-profit, non-political organization of individuals and institutions seeking to promote the study of Japanese language, linguistics, literature, culture, and pedagogy, primarily at the college or university level. The Association fosters professional development and the exchange of research, and seeks to coordinate its activities with related organizations to promote Japanese studies.

What's New:


Call for Papers and Panels: ATJ 2011 Annual Conference


Japan Foundation Grants for Teacher Professional Development, Teaching Materials Purchase, and Student Contests: Deadlines in September and October

2010-2011 Bridging Scholarship Recipients Announced

Become an Advocate for Japanese Language Education


JOINT Online Professional Development Courses for Teachers of Japanese

Give Back: Make a donation to the Bridging Scholarships, the ATJ Endowment, or Teacher Professional Development

New College Teaching Position posted September 1, 2010

New K-12 Positions (online and home-based) posted August 31, 2010



Janet Ikeda, President
Yasu-Hiko Tohsaku, Past President
Susan Schmidt, Administrative Director

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