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To find out about working in Japan, collaborating with Japanese artists, and seeking funding for events in Japan or with a Japan focus.
The Sendai International Music Competition started in 2001, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the founding of Sendai City. The competition, which is held every three years, aims to boost the careers of talented young musicians, and thereby contributing to the promotion of music and international cultural exchange.
The Japan Jewellery Fair 2012 will be held from 28 – 30 August 2012 at Tokyo Big Sight. If you are interested in participating in the fair as an exhibitor, please enter through its website.
Annual architecture competition. This year’s theme is “Town Hall in a Regional Environment”. Judges include Riken Yamamoto and Kengo Kuma.
Two competitions - one for art and one for design - hosted by Tokyo Midtown, the large, upscale redevelopment project in Tokyo's Roppongi district. Total prize money of over 1 million for each award is up for grabs. Entrants must reside in Japan for specific periods during the award. Information available in Japanese only.
Applications accepted for Akiyoshidai International Art Village Residence program located in Akiyoshidai, Yamaguchi prefecture. Return airfare, lodging and studio space, production expenses up to 200,000 yen and perdiems are provided. The residency period is between 22 January and 12 March 2013.
The call for entries for DESIGNTIDE TOKYO 2012, a trade show of interior design and commercial products is now open.
Accommodation and studio space is available for performing artists at Kyoto Art Center for stays of up to three months during fiscal 2013 (1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014). A residency for artists working in the performing arts will be held in 2014.
Two competitions - one for art and one for design - hosted by Tokyo Midtown, the large, upscale redevelopment project in Tokyo's Roppongi district. Total prize money of over 1 million for each award is up for grabs. Entrants must reside in Japan for specific periods during the award. Information available in Japanese only.
The Setouchi Triennale, a contemporary art festival that takes place on multiple islands of the Seto Inland Sea, was first held in 2010 and attracted a huge response from hundreds of thousands of visitors. The organisers are calling for art proposals for the second festival to be held in 2013.
International competition for picture books of 10 pages or more measuring up to 42.4-30.3cm.
The Kyoto International Student Film and Video Festival, Japan’s biggest international student film festival is calling for applications from student filmmakers.
The Japan Foundation carries out arts and cultural exchange programs to enhance mutual understanding among countries throughout the world.
The Japanese Agency for Cultural affairs has various funding programs for "Encouraging Creative Artistic Activities".