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List / I Arts and Cultural Exchange
The Japan Foundation supports exchange projects between Japan and other nations in three art fields (figurative arts, performing arts and audio-visual arts) and publication as well as in the fields of enhancement of understanding of Japan through culture, cultural cooperation and civic/youth exchange, in order to:
- Deepen the understanding of Japan abroad through the introduction of Japanese culture and arts; or
- Contribute to the preservation and restoration of indigenous cultural traditions, or to the peace-building or restoration in postconflict or post-disaster areas through cultural activities.
| Program | Eligibility | Application Deadline |
Application Instructions / Application Form |
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| Area | Applicant | ||||
| 1 The Introduction of Japanese Culture/ International Cultural Cooperation/ Leaders Exchange Program for Cultural Affairs among Citizen and Youth | |||||
| (1) | Grant Program for Cultural Presentation Abroad
Partial financial assistance for the overseas dispatch of specialists in Japanese culture to carry out
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Japan/ Overseas |
Organization/ Individual |
Dec. 1, 2009, May 6, and Sep. 1, 2010 |
Note: Application forms are available in Japanese only |
| (2) | Grant Program for Cultural Cooperation
Grants partially cover the expenses for the dispatch or invitation of specialists as a measure to support infrastructure development to foster human resources and international cultural exchange.
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Japan/ Overseas |
Organization/ Individual |
Dec. 1, 2009, May 6, and Sep. 1, 2010 |
Note: Application forms are available in Japanese only |
| (3) | Grant Program for Cultural Affairs among Citizen and Youth
Grants partially cover expenses for implementing projects to share experiences to deepen international mutual understanding.
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Japan | Organization | Dec. 1, 2009, May 6, and Sep. 1, 2010 |
Note: Since this program is for applicants in Japan, application forms are available in Japanese only |
| 2 Visual Arts Exchange | |||||
| (1) | Exhibitions Abroad Support Program
This program is designed to provide financial assistance to exhibitions introducing Japanese art and culture to audiences overseas.
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Overseas | Organization | Dec. 1, 2009 | Downloadable File
>>Reference Information *Fiscal 2009-2010 Program *Fiscal 2008-2009 Program |
| (2) | Support Program for Art Event Abroad at the Grass-roots Level
This program is designed to provide financial assistance to citizen-youth groups in Japan to plan and participate in international Art Events overseas.
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Japan | Organization | Dec. 1, 2009 | Note: Since this program is for applicants in Japan, application forms are available in Japanese only |
| 3 Performing Arts Exchange | |||||
| (1) | Grant Program for Overseas Performances
This program is designed to provide financial assistance for Japanese artists in the performing arts field who perform overseas or present international co-productions, as well as citizen/youth performance groups that implement international cultural exchanges through performing arts activities.
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Japan | Organization/ Individual |
Dec. 18, 2009, May 6, and Sep. 1, 2010 |
Note: Since this program is for applicants in Japan, application forms are available in Japanese only >>Reference Information
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| (2) | Performing Arts Japan for North America
This program is designed to provide financial assistance for performances or co-productions in the U. S. that aim to introduce Japanese performing arts to local audiences.
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Overseas | Organization | Nov. 2, 2009 | For detailed information, please contact The Japan Foundation, New York.
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| (3) | Performing Arts Japan for Europe
This program is designed to provide financial assistance for performances or co-productions in European countries that aim to introduce Japanese performing arts to local audiences.
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Overseas | Organization | Oct. 16, 2009 | For detailed information, please contact The Japan Cultural Institute in Paris.
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| 4 Audio-Visual and Publication Exchange | |||||
| (1) | Support Program for Translation and Publication on Japan
This program provides support to projects related to translating and/or publishing Japanese works and publishing books which introduce Japanese culture that are written in foreign languages.
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Overseas (Japan) |
Organization | Nov. 20, 2009 | Downloadable File
List of Recommended Works [PDF File  (573KB)]
>>Reference Information |
| (2) | Support Program for Film and Visual Media Production on Japan
This program provides assistance for the production of films, TV programs, and other visual materials.
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Overseas (Japan) |
Organization | Nov. 20, 2009 | Downloadable File
>>Reference Information |
| (3) | Support for Overseas Activities for Youth and Citizen in the Area of Film, TV and Publication
This Program is designed to support a portion of the travel expenses of event(s) which a Japanese citizen /youth organization holds overseas in the Area of Film, TV and Publication.
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Japan | Organization | Dec. 1, 2009 | Note: Since this program is for applicants in Japan, application forms are available in Japanese only |
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