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Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation

Logo: kanken.or.jp3

Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation is a Japanese benefit corporation based in Gion, founded in 1975.1 It was founded by Noboru Ōkubo.1

The Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation (公益財団法人日本漢字能力検定協会, Kōeki zaidan hōjin Nihon kanji nōryoku kentei kyōkai, litt. Fondation d'utilité publique, Association des examens d'aptitude en sinogrammes japonais) est une fondation japonaise dont le but premier est d'organiser les tests d'aptitude en kanjis (caractères chinois utilisés en japonais) ainsi que d'autres examens sanctionnant des compétences en langue japonaise ; les tests de kanjis sont connus sous le diminutif de kanken.2 From the French Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Apr 1975Founded1
  • HeadquartersGion, Japan1
  • Websitewww.kanken.or.jp
  • Legal formpublic interest incorporated foundation1

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Photo: mariemon, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons4

The story

Founded by Noboru Ōkubo on Apr 1975.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. Apr 1975Founded Founded1

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