The Japan Foundation Awards 2017 Recipients
2017/9/6
Since 1983, the Japan Foundation has annually presented the Japan Foundation Awards to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to promoting international mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and other countries through academic, artistic, and cultural pursuits. This year marks 45th year of the awards, and for 2017, three recipients have been selected.
Among the three recipients is Mr. Frederik Schodt (writer, manga commentator, and interpreter), who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Schodt received this award on his work bringing Japanese manga culture overseas and his devotion to facilitate international exchange between Japanese and American manga artists.
Among the three recipients is Mr. Frederik Schodt (writer, manga commentator, and interpreter), who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. Schodt received this award on his work bringing Japanese manga culture overseas and his devotion to facilitate international exchange between Japanese and American manga artists.
