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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:

 

  1. Deepen the understanding of Japan abroad through the introduction of Japanese culture and arts; or
  2. 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.

 

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Program Eligibility Application
Deadline
Application Instructions /
Application Form
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
lectures and cultural demonstrations.

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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
(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.


Eligibility Area: U.S.A (see details)


>>Reference Information

(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.

Eligibility Area: Europe (see details)


>>Reference Information

 

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 PDF (573KB)]

 

>>Reference Information

Fiscal 2008-2009 Program

(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

Fiscal 2008-2009 Program

(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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