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Ⅰ Arts and Cultural Exchange
The Japan Foundation supports exchange projects between Japan and other countries in three art genre: visual arts, performing arts and audio-visual arts as well as in publications. Projects aim to introduce Japanese culture and arts that deepen the understanding of Japan overseas.
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Application Instructions / Application Form |
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| 1 Grant Program for Dispatching Artists and Cultural Specialists | ||||
Grant Program for Dispatching Artists and Cultural Specialists
This program is designed to provide financial assistance to artists and Japanese culture specialists who conduct such cultural events overseas.
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Japan | Organization/ Individual |
Dec. 3, 2012 and June. 3, 2013 |
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| 2 Performing Arts Japan (PAJ) | ||||
(1) Performing Arts Japan for North America
This program is designed to provide financial assistance for performances or co-productions in North America that aim to introduce Japanese performing arts to local audiences.
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Overseas* | Organization | Oct. 22, 2012 | For detailed information, please contact The Japan Foundation, New York / Toronto.
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(2) 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 | Nov. 2, 2012 | For detailed information, please contact The Japan Foundation overseas offices in Europe(see the appendix).
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| 3 Exhibitions Abroad Support Program | ||||
Exhibitions Abroad Support Program
This program is designed to provide financial support to overseas museums and art institutions which organize exhibitions introducing Japanese art and culture to audiences overseas.
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Overseas | Organization | Dec. 3, 2012 | Downloadable File
>>Reference Information |
| 4 Support Program for Translation and Publication on Japan | ||||
Support Program for Translation and Publication on Japan
This program is designed to provide financial support to foreign publishers which conduct projects of translating and/or publishing Japanese works.
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Overseas (Japan)* |
Organization | Nov. 19, 2012 and June 3, 2013 |
【Selection of Japanese Books Recommended for Translation】
>>Reference Information *Japanese publishers can apply only if there is an agreement with foreign book distribution companies. |
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*Please read the details of each program and the appropriate application forms thoroughly.
*Please refer to FAQs for more information.
Inquiries
(1) Applicants from outside Japan:
Applicants should contact the nearest Japan Foundation overseas offices. When there is no regional office in the applicant's country of residence, please contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate-General of Japan.
(2) Applicants from within Japan:
Applicants from within Japan should contact the section in charge at the Japan Foundation domestic offices