Creative grants and opportunities in Japan

Local governments, public halls, and municipal organizations in Japan.

Young musicians and music students who are seeking scholarship support for their musical studies and development.

Open to professional creators, corporations, and students (including high school students and groups) interested in digital art.

Organizations in the culture and arts sector looking to recruit, showcase their work, connect with talent, or expand their networks.

Artists conducting creative activities and specialists (such as curators, art managers, archivists, and exhibition technicians) working in Japanese contemporary art are eligible. Applications are open to both individuals and groups.

Individuals or organizations active in the contemporary art or traditional crafts fields in Japan who were affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake and heavy rains, or those conducting support initiatives for the victims.

Individuals or organizations active in the field of Japanese contemporary art are eligible to apply.

Organizations (such as arts groups, private organizations, or executive committees) with their headquarters or main office located in Tokyo. Individuals are not eligible to apply.

Artists working in visual arts, performing arts, craft, film, or other disciplines.

Activities utilizing regional characteristics of the Seto Inland Sea area (such as agriculture, seafood, food, lodging, tourism, history, folklore, tradition, natural environment, landscape) to foster community charm and regional development.

Collaborative projects between Japanese and British institutions or organizations in a wide range of fields, including academics, arts, culture, and education.

Artists, creators, and writers looking to retreat and create in Mogami, Yamagata.

Dancers or groups who have previously participated in Session House programs, such as 'Theater 21 Fes', must be involved in the planning.

Open to all nationalities and residencies. Applicants must manage coordination with artists and venues, attend online meetings, and handle exhibition setup, removal, and promotional materials.

Cultural and artistic activities aiming to foster rich sensibilities and creativity in diverse people in Toshima, including children, youth, children with disabilities, and children with foreign roots.

Projects contributing to the development of architectural culture in the areas of 1) Research, 2) Publication, or 3) Cultural Activities that show high novelty, originality, and academic or social extensibility.

Non-profit organizations, public interest corporations, voluntary groups, and individuals who can reliably execute the project. The project must feature professional or aspiring professional artists and have high artistic standards. For projects held overseas or by foreign nationals, the applicant must reside in Japan, have a domestic contact person, and a Japanese bank account.

Arts and culture practitioners, as well as operators of public cultural halls within Shiga Prefecture.

Practical projects utilizing regional characteristics in collaboration with local people and governments. Applicants must choose either the 'Startup category' (prioritizing potential and motivation for projects in planning stages) or the 'General category' (prioritizing relationship with the community and continuity for ongoing projects).

Activities preserving and promoting regional arts and culture under a recommendation-based public call system across four areas: 1) Artistic activities, 2) Traditional performing arts, 3) Traditional craft techniques, and 4) Food culture.

Applicants must reside, work, or study in Kawasaki City, or conduct creative activities within the city.

Nonprofit organizations, government-affiliated/sponsored institutions, or academic institutions legally registered in eligible Asian countries/regions or the U.S. with at least 5 years of artistic/cultural programming experience.

Artists, scholars, and arts professionals who are citizens or legal permanent residents of eligible Asian countries/regions. Must be at least 21 years old, have at least 5 years of professional experience, and communicate in English. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are not eligible.

Artists, scholars, and arts professionals from Asia and the U.S. proposing travel to a country/region new or less familiar to them. Must be at least 21 years old and have at least 5 years of professional experience in an eligible discipline.

Graduate students from Asia pursuing U.S.-based full-time graduate degree programs in eligible disciplines that are unavailable or underrepresented in their home region. Must be in the coursework phase (U.S. citizens/residents not eligible).

Artists engaged in painting, sculpture, crafts, or individuals active in exhibition planning/curating, conservation/restoration, or educational outreach. Must be between 20 and 39 years old as of April 1, 2027. Must hold Japanese citizenship or permanent residency. Must have a guaranteed acceptance from an overseas host mentor/institution.

Applicants must be Japanese citizens or permanent residents aged 20 to 39 engaged in visual arts, crafts, curation, or art preservation/restoration, with a secured host mentor or institution abroad.

Self-funded artists who choose to reside and work at PARADISE AIR on their own initiative.

Private museums, art galleries, and other tourist facilities in Tokyo looking to introduce multilingual support, ICT, international standard services, safety measures, or congestion-avoidance efforts.

Artists looking to stay and produce works on Sado Island, Niigata, Japan.

Artists and creators in various fields who are actively producing or researching, can respect communal living rules, and are generally 40 years old or younger.

Cultural and artistic organizations in Japan promoting performing arts, fine arts, and related activities.

Projects that utilize natural scenery, cultural properties, etc., in Yamanashi Prefecture as venues for cultural and artistic activities.

Organizations organizing domestic film festivals or related film activities in Japan.

Public theaters/music halls and performing arts organizations collaborating in Japan.

Cultural organizations and groups promoting the creation, dissemination, and regional development of diverse arts and culture in Japan.

Local cultural organizations, regional groups, or communities promoting diverse local cultural activities in Japan.

Film production companies, organizations, or producers based in Japan.

Promising young Japanese musicians (free loan of masterpiece string instruments and bows).

Creators, cultural facilities, and organizations building training programs and strengthening cultural infrastructure in Japan.

Private organizations based anywhere in Japan implementing arts and cultural projects in Tokyo with a focus on improving accessibility for audiences.

Individuals, organizations, and groups implementing projects that promote and support mutual exchange between Japan and the UK.

Art organizations, private groups, executive committees, and theaters/halls based in Japan conducting arts projects in Tokyo. Applicants must complete the online 'Introduction to Appreciation Support' lecture.

Organizations and individuals conducting activities, research, or performances in the fields of fine arts and music.

Activities in music, fine arts, theater, and traditional performing arts that contribute to the promotion of regional culture.

Musicians and students (musical instrument loan program).

Professional orchestra musicians and classical music ensembles in Japan.

Individual creators whose online copyright infringement consultations are deemed to have a high probability of infringement by a designated lawyer.

Arts and culture organizations based in Morioka City providing citizens with opportunities to experience and appreciate arts.

Projects featuring appearances or exhibitions by professional artists or those aiming to become professionals.

Excellent activities such as "performances", "lectures", "surveys/research", and "international exchange" in the field of "arts and culture applying electronic technology", as well as scholarships for students aiming to master electronic musical instruments.

Cultural and arts organizations in Yamanashi Prefecture seeking to promote independent and active local cultural activities.

Organizations or individuals implementing projects that contribute to local community development, culture, sports, or social welfare.

Various arts and culture organizations and projects in Japan.

Local governments, public cultural facilities, and local public entities in Japan.

Applicants seeking various grants in performing arts, traditional performing arts, visual arts, and music.

Young artists looking to train abroad, young Japanese-style (Nihonga) painters holding solo exhibitions in Japan, and artists or organizations conducting international art exchanges.

Domestic and international artists working in various creative fields. Selected artists are expected to communicate with local people in Yamaguchi and participate in exchange programs such as workshops, lectures, school visits, and exhibitions.

Young game creators

Applicants proposing projects that address the integration and challenges of migrants in Japanese society

Applicants proposing projects that co-create a new society using advanced technologies

Young artists focusing on fine arts and music

Organizations conducting social education activities in culture and arts, or projects promoting them.

Young sculptors aged 35 or under

Contemporary theater and dance artists, researchers, and arts administrators.

Performances of a certain artistic standard sponsored by professional classical music groups in Japan.

Organizations whose purpose is "education for children through music."

Grants for artistic, theatrical, and cultural activities, and support projects for the promotion of regional culture.

Individuals or groups aiming to promote and hand down traditional Japanese performing arts.

Contemporary theater and dance artists, researchers, and arts administrators.

Artists and arts administrators in the fields of contemporary theater and dance.

Artists, producers, and stage technicians based in Japan who have received an official invitation to participate in performances or competitions overseas.

Organizations performing highly public and effective projects rich in the spirit of social service.

Open to artists who apply through the public open call.

Artists, researchers, and administrators in the fields of contemporary theater and dance.

Contemporary artists who represent the next generation and seek opportunities to work internationally.

Activities tackling challenges in artistic creative environment, broadly surveying the overall field.

Artists with a connection to Nishinomiya City, regardless of genre, experience, or career background, who are actively creating and expected to be active in the future.

Projects that promise effective results in preservation, transmission, and promotion activities as well as research activities in Japan's intangible traditional culture.

Individual artists and arts administrators in contemporary theater and dance.

Students aged 25 or under who aim to become creators.

Amateur groups conducting international exchange activities in the fields of music and local performing arts.

Individuals and organizations undertaking bilateral collaborative projects between the UK and Japan in various fields including visual and performing arts.

Musicians and music students seeking scholarship support for their studies and musical activities.

Japanese elementary and junior high schools, NPOs, and cultural organizations can apply, provided the art appreciation or workshop is conducted as part of the official school curriculum.

Professional performing arts organizations and groups in Japan.

Projects with high artistic and social value in art exhibitions, media art, and music performances.

Artists, producers, and stage technicians based in Japan who have received a formal invitation to perform or participate in competitions abroad

Artists, creators, and cultural organizations active in or planning to conduct creative activities in Yamanashi Prefecture.

Projects that utilize natural landscapes, cultural properties, and other resources within Yamanashi Prefecture as venues for cultural and artistic activities.

Production area associations implementing successor training projects in traditional craft areas, and apprentices wishing to acquire traditional skills.

Activities and programs for the promotion of culture, performing arts, and sports for persons with disabilities.

Human resource development in music, preservation and maintenance of regional traditional culture, and training of successors.

Cultural activity projects conducted by arts and cultural organizations.

Young classical musicians.

Support for artistic activities of persons with disabilities.

Theater companies conducting excellent theatrical activities in Japan.

Young artists aged between 18 and 45.

Orchestras and related music organizations in Japan.

Lectures, performances, concerts, and exhibitions related to culture and arts in line with the purpose of the foundation's projects.

Individuals, groups, or organizations (including corporations) engaged in cultural and artistic activities who meet all of the following: 1) Have an address, organization headquarters, or base of activities in Kyoto City; 2) Have a track record of conducting cultural and artistic projects; 3) (For the Project Certification Type) Have a sufficient record or plan of securing donations for the proposed project.

Organizations conducting concerts, lectures, research, and international exchange in the field of "art and culture using electronic technology," as well as students studying electronic musical instruments.

Individuals or organizations undertaking projects or research that bridge culture, arts, and science/technology.

Highly creative and artistic performing arts organizations, activities supporting emerging artists, theaters, concert halls, and Japanese film production.

Theatres, music halls, and public cultural facilities or organizations operating them in Japan.

Individual artists and arts managers based outside of Japan who can communicate in English or Japanese and can stay in Japan for 20 to 35 days during the residency periods.