Links - The Finnish Institute in Japan

This is an edited list of links to serve researchers, students and artists looking for information and possibilities in Finland and Japan.

The Institute is not responsible for the content of the links.

Index of links:

Scholarships and research funding
Education – Finland
Research – Finland
Arts – Finland
Education – Japan
Research – Japan
Arts – Japan

Other links to Finland
General information about Finland

Other links to Japan
General information about Japan
Trade information
Tourist information

Scholarships and research funding

AsiaNet
www.asianet.fi
The most extensive list of scholarships for studying and doing research in Asia is maintained by the National Network of Asian Studies. (in Finnish)

Embassy of Japan in Helsinki
www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp
The website of Embassy of Japan in Finland provides current information about studying in Japan and scholoarships for studying and doing research in Japan.

Embassy of Finland in Tokyo
www.finland.or.jp
Provides current information about studying in Finland, scholarship information, and studying Finnish language.

The Academy of Finland and Japan Society for Promotion of Science
www.aka.fi
www.jsps.go.jp
The Academy of Finland and Japan Society for Promotion of Science have an exchange agreement for increasing mobility between the two countries. Finnish researchers apply for mobility scholarships through Academy of Finland and Japanese scholars through JSPS.

International Center for Young Scientists ICYS
www.nims.go.jp/icys
The National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Japan, has a research mobility program called "International Center for Young Scientists / ICYS”. Under this program excellent and highly motivated young scientists from all over the world can be appointed as independent fellows to carry out basic research in materials science.

International Research Center for Japanese Studies
www.nichibun.ac.jp/
Leading research institute of Japanese Studies in Japan. Offers various programs for visiting scholars.

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Education – Finland

Ministry of Education
www.minedu.fi
The Ministry of Education has overall responsibility for education, science and cultural policies in Finland.

National Board of Education
www.oph.fi
NBE is a national research and development unit in the field of education services. It takes part in formulating the Finnish education policy and supplies development, evaluation and information services regarding education.

Centre for International Mobility (CIMO)
finland.cimo.fi
CIMO is a Finnish governmental agency operating in international mobility. CIMO offers training, information, advisory services and publications on Finnish study and practical training opportunities abroad.

Summer Universities in Finland
www.kesayliopistot.fi
Summer Universities offer short-term courses in various disciplines, including Finnish Language and are open to everyone regardless of age and prior education.

One of these Summer Universities is Helsinki Summer School.

summerschool.helsinki.fi

Academic Career Services in Finland
www.aarresaari.net/english/
Introduces possibilities for working in Finland.

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Research – Finland

Research.fi - Information on Finnish Science and Technology
www.research.fi
This site gives the most extensive information about research done in Finland. It contains key statistics and other data on Finnish science and technology, has the main policy documents available and contains a link list to all universities and polytechnics in Finland.

The Academy of Finland
www.aka.fi
The Academy of Finland is the main national funding organization of basic research. One of the many tasks of the Academy of Finland is to support researcher mobility.

The National Technology Agency (TEKES)
www.tekes.fi
Tekes is Finland’s principal public promoter of research and development especially in different fieds of technology. Tekes has their own office in Japan. Tekes in Japanese:

www.tekes.jp/index.html

Technical Research Center of Finland (VTT)
www.vtt.fi
VTT is an impartial expert organisation that carries out technical and technoeconomic research and development work.

The Finnish National Fund for RD (SITRA)
www.sitra.fi
The Finnish National Fund for Research and Development (Sitra) is an independent public foundation. Sitra provides research and training as well as innovation and business development. It is also a venture capitalist.

The National Research and Development Centre for Welfare and Health (STAKES)
www.stakes.fi
STAKES produces information and know-how in the field of welfare and health and forwards them to decision-makers and other actors in the field.

The Centre for Finnish Business and Policy Studies (EVA)
www.eva.fi
EVA is a think tank focusing on exploring future challenges of the society and identifying social phenomena.

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Arts – Finland

Gateway to Finnish Culture
www.kulttuuri.net
This is the most extensive website introducing Finnish culture and arts. The website lists artists, events, festivals, organizations, museums and galleries, media, specialist services etc.

Artists’ Association of Finland
www.artists.fi
Artists’ Association represents Finnish painters, sculptors, graphic artists, photographers and experimental contemporary artists. The aim is to promote Finnish art, artists’ conditions and to serve the audience.

Arts Council of Finland
www.taiteenkeskustoimikunta.fi
Governmental organization aiming to facilitate creative work and to broaden the interface between art and society by supporting and implementing national and regional programs.

AVEK - Promotion Centre for Audiovisual Culture
www.kopiosto.fi/avek (in Finnish only)
AVEK promotes Finnish audiovisual culture. The support activities cover the whole field of audiovisual culture, yet emphasizing production support for short films and documentaries.

Design Forum Finland
www.designforum.fi
Design Forum is an information centre of Finnish design presenting a wide range of news and materials on the achievements of Finnish design.

Finnish Dance Information Centre
www.danceinfo.fi
The centre provides information on dance in Finland and promotes international co-operation in the field. Here you can also find a calendar of dance performances in Finland.

Finnish Film Foundation
www.ses.fi/en/
The Finnish Film Foundation grants film production support, exhibition and distribution support and support for international activities. The Foundation is responsible for the cultural export of Finnish film.

Finland Festivals
www.festivals.fi
Finland Festivals provides information on the principal cultural events in Finland. The range is wide consisting of multi-arts festivals, music festivals, dance, theatre, literature and visual art festivals.

Finnish Literature Information Centre
www.finlit.fi/fili
FILI promotes the translation of literature and raises awareness of Finnish literature abroad.

Finnish Music Information Centre
www.fimic.fi
Fimic serves people who are professionally involved with music. The website offers information on Finnish composers, writers of lyrics and general background on various genres of music including classical, contemporary, jazz, rock and folk.

Finnish Theatre Information Centre
www.teatteri.org
Theatre Information Centre provides information on professional theatres and theatre activities in Finland.

FRAME- Finnish Fund for Art Exchange
www.frame-fund.fi
FRAME provides information on Finnish visual arts and artists. It also arranges exhibitions together with Finnish and foreign museums and galleries.

Guest Studios and Residencies in Finland
www.artists.fi/studio
Here you can find information on artist-in-residence programs in Finland.

Helsinki International artist-in-residence program
www.kaapelitehdas.fi
Helsinki based program providing residency for artists representing visual art, performing arts and choreography.

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Education – Japan

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
www.mext.go.jp/english/
The MEXT has overall responsibility of Education, Culture, Science and Technology policy in Japan.

Universities in Japan
kasuga.csce.kyushu-u.ac.jp/japan/japan_univ_by_area.html
List of links to Japanese Universities.

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme
www.jetprogramme.org
Through the JET Programme foreign individuals can come to Japan to work with local government organizations.

Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)
www.jasso.go.jp
JASSO promotes international student exchange with Japan.

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Research – Japan

Science and Technology Index (Web Japan)
web-jpn.org
Lists information on Japanese science and technology policy and links to many organizations in research.

The Asian Technology Information Program (ATIP)
www.atip.org
ATIP is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing objective and high-quality information about technology developments in Asia.

Japan Society for Promotion of Science
www.jsps.go.jp
Japan Society for Promotion of Science is a research funding organization which among other things promotes international research co-operation in various ways.

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
www.aist.go.jp/index_en.html
AIST is Japan's largest public research organization with many research facilities and around 3,200 employees. AIST works in research and development, measurement standards, geological studies and technological applications for private sector. AIST is often looking for research fellows from different parts of the world.

National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP)
www.nistep.go.jp
NISTEP is an independent institution working in science and technology policy formulation among other things. In NISTEP there is the Science and Technology Foresight Center, which publishes a quarterly review on Science and Technology trends in Japan. The review is available on this site. NISTEP has a co-operation agreement with Tekes and Academy of Finland.

New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization
www.nedo.go.jp
NEDO both does research and funds research in energy and industrial technology development.

National Institute for Material Science
NIMS works for improving the level of material science and technology. NIMS focuses on research and development work and does basic research in material science and technology. NIMS also has strong programs promoting international co-operation. (See Scholarships and research funding: ICYS)

National Institute for Research Advancement (NIRA)
www.nira.go.jp
NIRA is an independent think tank focusing on policy research. Nira has possibilities for research fellowship from abroad.

Japan Patent Office
www.jpo.go.jp
Information about patent laws and regulations in Japan.

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Arts – Japan

Japan’s artist-in-residence programs
www.jpf.go.jp/air/
The website offers up-dated information on residency programs in Japan. Most programs are open also for foreign artists.

Japan Directory of Culture (JINJAPAN)
www.jinjapan.org
Lists some cultural links under such topics as art, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, museums, and religion.

The Japan Foundation
www.jpf.go.jp
Organization supporting cultural exchange between Japan and foreign countries. The Japan Foundation provides funding for various cultural co-operation project e.g. in arts, education and research.

Japan Performing Arts Net (JPAN)
www.jpan.org
Find information on Japanese performing arts. Venues, companies, performers, promoters.

Museums in Japan
www.dnp.co.jp/museum/icc-e.html
A large directory of museums in Japan, including public and private art museums.

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