Art Guide to Asia: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam

In conjunction with the Mekong-Japan Exchange Year 2009, the Japan Foundation has compiled a guidebook on the arts activities in the Mekong region, Art Guide to Asia: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam.

Energizing Japanese Culture： The Performing Arts in Japan

From the World Heritage traditional arts of Noh and Kabuki theater to Japanese traditional music, theater and contemporary dance, the performing arts of Japan today are world renowned for their diversity and depth of expression and living proof of the cultural dynamism of the Japanese. Here are in-depth interviews with 30 artists who speak to the world.

Japan's Cultural Diplomacy

This English booklet contains a main article discussing the history of Japan’s cultural diplomacy and related articles contributed to Japan Times and other media.

Alternatives 2005: Contemporary Art Spaces in Asia

This guidebook was compiled for readers who may want to visit Asian cities to see the local contemporary art scene, those who are looking for partners and collaborators for an exchange program with arts professionals, those who are carrying out research, and many others who are interested in Asia and would like to access local information.

Japanese Literature in Translation Search

This database covers Japanese literary works translated into other languages, mostly after World War II. The data is searchable by author, title, translator, publisher and other terms in either Japanese or roman letters. This system was developed in cooperation with the Japan P.E.N. Club.