Overview

Performing Arts Japan Program for Europe (PAJ Europe) was started by the Japan Foundation in 2006 to revitalize and facilitate the exchange between leading artists in Europe and Japan. The main feature of this scheme is that this grant will be made available to those organizers based in Europe who are planning to organize Japan related performing arts projects. The applications will be screened by an annually appointed panel of advisors who are specialists in the area of performing arts in Europe. Successful applicants will receive grants as part of the cost of implementing their project.

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2010-2011 PAJ Europe Guidelines	(PDF file / 65KB) (Word file / 290KB)
2010-2011 PAJ Europe Application Form	(PDF file / 83KB) (Word file / 258KB)

Application Schedule

Deadline for applications is October16, 2009. The applications must be received by mail October 16, 2009 at:
 
Maison de la culture du Japon à Paris
A l’attention de Yasuhiro KOBAYASHI
101 bis quai branly 75740 parie cedex 15 France

Or please send to to your nearest Japan Foundation office in Europe

The Japan Foundation PAJ Europe Advisory Committee will review applications in December 2009. Based on the recommendations of the Committee by screening, the final selection of awardees is made by the Foundation's Headquarters. Written notification of awards will be mailed in March 2010.

Awards
To date, PAJ Europe has funded 46 projects (including 17 touring and 16 collaborative projects) of Japanese performing arts in both traditional and contemporary art forms. In the 2009-2010 year, 14 projects (7 touring and 7 collaboration/co-production) were selected under the program, for a total amount of 182,400euros. PAJ Europe is advised by an annually appointed panel composed of approximately ten performing arts specialists from throughout Europe.

For more information about eligibilities, assessment criteria and etc, please read the guideline attached above.
List of grant awardees of PAJ Europe 2009-2010 and wide range of information about performing arts in Japan are available online at: