JLfest 2026 | The 19th Annual International Japanese Language Festival
JLfest 2026
Workshop & Talk
JLfest 2026 offers 2 talks on culture and 17 workshops. They are open to registered JLfest 2026 participants only. If you are not one yet, please register here.
Once signed up, the zoom link to the event will be emailed to you by Friday of the event's week. Please check your email regularly, including SPAM folder.
(Note: Teachers wishing to attend the workshop on pedagogy need not to register as JLfest 2026 participant.)
Missed our LIVE Zoom workshops due to time zone differences, a busy schedule, or an unexpected change of plan?
Now you can join at your own convenience!
For the very first time at JLfest, participants can enjoy a workshop on demand, complete simple tasks at their own pace within the access period, and receive a certificate of participation.
Kanji-Map Workshop-on-Demand 123
Access Period: May 20 - June 3, 2026
Sign up anytime from May 20, 2026.
Watch 3 short videos, complete 3 mini tasks by June 3, 2026, and earn your certificate of participation.
Workshop Content
STEP 1: YOUR FAVOURITE KANJI
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Watch Video 1 (5 min)
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Task 1: Choose your favourite kanji and share your personal connection with it
STEP 2: KANJI BASIC INFORMATION
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Watch Video 2 (2.5 min)
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Task 2: Gather useful information about your favourite kanji.
STEP 3: LET'S MAKE A KANJI MAP
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Watch Video 3 on Creating Kanji Map (11.30 min)
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Task 3: Use the outcomes from Tasks 1 and 2 to create a Kanji Map.
Who Can Participate
Registered JLfest 2026 participants who have some knowledge of Japanese.
Workshop & Talk Selection (on Zoom)
CULTURE
Wrap It Right Workshop
Japanese Gift-Wrapping Etiquette
OPEN NOW !
Signed up by: Wed. June 7 (Time)