Support Program for Translation and Publication

The Japan Foundation provides financial assistance for foreign publishers to translate and /or publish Japan-related books. The grant shall cover part of the translation cost and/or publishing cost (paper cost, plate-making cost, printing cost, binding cost, etc.).

“Worth Sharing - A Selection of Japanese Books Recommended for Translation”

Publisher Spotlight

As part of the follow-up to its Support Program for Translation and Publication, the Japan Foundation interviewed six publishers from among those that have translated and published Japanese books overseas under the Program.

Program Guidelines

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Arts and Culture Dept.
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