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Science Tuesday: Perceiving Nature Across Real and Virtual Worlds: Cross-Cultural Studies between Finland and Japan

June 9, 2026

This presentation examines how factors such as medium, realism, and cultural background shape sensory and emotional engagement with nature across real and virtual environments. The session also includes an interactive…

Tuuli Somma Selected for the Ureshino Ceramics Residency 2026

May 25, 2026

Tuuli Somma, a ceramic artist and designer from Espoo, Finland, has been selected as the 2026 residency artist in Ureshino. Congratulations, Tuuli! Photo: Tuuli Somma “My inspiration comes from the…

Webinar: From Classics to Contemporary Voices in Finnish Literature

May 21, 2026

Join us for an online event exploring Finnish literature, from classic works to contemporary voices. The event is organised together with FILI – Finnish Literature Exchange and The Department of…

People in the Summer Night Film Screening and Talk at EU Film Days 2026

May 15, 2026

As part of the Classic Selection programme for the EU Film Days 2026, People in the Summer Night (Ihmiset suviyössä, 1948) will be screened twice. The second screening is followed…

Science Tuesday: Beyond Competition: Dominant Party Affiliation, Seniority, and Legislative Shirking in Committees

April 28, 2026

In his presentation, Nordström explores how factors like party affiliation and electoral safety shape legislative behavior. Drawing on data from Japanese prefectural assemblies between 2003 and 2019, the findings offer…

2026年春｜フィンランド語会話講座 Puhekurssi（中級・対面）

March 25, 2026

Science Tuesday: To Grow or to Degrow – Is That the Question? The Limits to Growth and Civilizational Collapse

March 25, 2026

The debate between Green Growth and Degrowth is one of the defining controversies in interdisciplinary sustainability discourse — and one where empirical disagreements are deeply entangled with questions of value.…

Study in Finland Webinar: Summer Schools 2026

March 23, 2026

Interested in studying in Finland this summer? Join our free online webinar to learn more about summer schools at Finnish universities and discover why Finland is such an attractive destination…

2026年春｜フィンランド語会話講座 Puhekurssi（初級・オンライン）

March 20, 2026

Finland–Japan Horizon Europe Webinar: Fostering Joint Research Collaboration

March 19, 2026

Join us for an online webinar exploring Finland–Japan research collaboration and the new opportunities arising from Japan’s association with the Horizon Europe programme. The webinar is in collaboration with the…

Yoko Hayashi to Visit the ARMAS Festival

March 17, 2026

Japanese Elderly Care and Arts Expert Yoko Hayashi to Visit the ARMAS Festival Yoko Hayashi, director of the Japanese organization Arts Alive, will be a guest speaker at ARMAS Festival…

Traineeship at the Finnish Institute in Japan in Autumn 2026

March 5, 2026

Apply for an international internship at the Finnish Institute in Japan in Tokyo! The internship offers an opportunity to gain international work experience. The EDUFI application period is open until…

Science Tuesday: Finnish Equality in Focus: A Prelude to Minna Canth Day

March 3, 2026

Minna Canth (1844–1897) was a pioneering Finnish writer and social activist, whose works focused on women’s rights and equality. This event with Japanese and Finnish academics explores how the issues…

Ginko Hsu Selected for the Hamuro mAiR Residency 2026

March 2, 2026

Ginko Hsu, a Helsinki-based sculptor and interdisciplinary artist, has been selected for the Hamuro mAiR Residency 2026. Congratulations, Ginko!

We’re hiring: Communications Coordinator

February 25, 2026

The Finnish Institute in Japan is seeking a Communications Coordinator for a fixed-term development project aimed at mapping and strengthening higher education and research cooperation between Finland and Japan.

Science Tuesday: Perceiving Nature Across Real and Virtual Worlds: Cross-Cultural Studies between Finland and Japan

Tuuli Somma Selected for the Ureshino Ceramics Residency 2026

Webinar: From Classics to Contemporary Voices in Finnish Literature

People in the Summer Night Film Screening and Talk at EU Film Days 2026

Science Tuesday: Beyond Competition: Dominant Party Affiliation, Seniority, and Legislative Shirking in Committees

2026年春｜フィンランド語会話講座 Puhekurssi（中級・対面）

Science Tuesday: To Grow or to Degrow – Is That the Question? The Limits to Growth and Civilizational Collapse

Study in Finland Webinar: Summer Schools 2026

2026年春｜フィンランド語会話講座 Puhekurssi（初級・オンライン）

Finland–Japan Horizon Europe Webinar: Fostering Joint Research Collaboration

Yoko Hayashi to Visit the ARMAS Festival

Traineeship at the Finnish Institute in Japan in Autumn 2026

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