Artist Residencies in Japan with Housing

AIR 3331

Tokyo, Japan

AIR 3331, based in the heart of Tokyo, Japan, is an Artist in Residence program that continues to thrive despite the closure of its parent facility, 3331 Arts Chiyoda, in 2023. Managed by Command A, an artist-run initiative, AIR 3331 immerses artists in the local community and offers a platform to cultivate creativity across various disciplines including visual and media art, design, performance arts, music, and architecture. The program, under the supervision of Masato Nakamura, a prominent figure in Japan's art scene, provides artists the unique opportunity to stay, create, and present their work in one of the world’s most vibrant cities, encouraging deep engagement with the local culture and art community.

Akiyoshidai International Art Village

Japan

There is an AIR program “AIAV Fellowship Program”.The period of “Fellowship Program” changes every year. For more information, please visit the “ Fellowship Program” page of the AIAV website.Residency Programme since: 1998Description of Organisation: Akiyoshidai International Art Village, designed by the architect, Arata Isozaki, was founded in 1998 with the aim of providing a platform for artists in residence as well as for a variety of art forms and cultural activities. AIAV’s main hall ha

Aomori Contemporary Art Center (ACAC)

Aomori, Japan

The Aomori Contemporary Art Center (ACAC) offers an Artist-in-Residence program titled "SPINNING SCAPES" that invites contemporary artists, curators, and researchers to engage deeply with their practices in a supportive and fully equipped environment. Located at the foothills of the Hakkoda Mountains in Aomori, Japan, the ACAC is celebrated for its distinctive architecture by ANDO Tadao and its integration into the lush local landscape, offering a unique space for creative exploration and public engagement. Residents at ACAC can participate in various lengths of stays, from two weeks to up to six two-week terms, depending on their project needs. The program is flexible, allowing for both in-person and remote participation. It encourages artists to immerse themselves in the local community and environment to inspire new "scapes" or perspectives within their work, whether through exhibitions, performances, or other collaborative projects. Key features include access to specialized workshops (engraving, silkscreen, ceramics, digital production, construction), a personal studio space, communal living areas, and exhibition opportunities. The residency is supported by a dedicated team, offering logistical, technical, and community engagement assistance, aimed at fostering meaningful cultural exchanges and expanding the artists' practices and visibility.

Aomori Contemporary Art Centre, Aomori Public University

Japan

ACAC（アジア芸術文化センター）は、アーティスト・イン・レジデンス（AIR）プログラムを公募しています。現代美術作家、キュレーター、研究者など、文化芸術活動に携わる方々に、展覧会、パフォーマンス、ワークショップ、トークなどの活動に向けた準備の実践機会を提供しています。これらの活動を通して、世界中からアーティストが集まり、青森の地域社会と国際交流を行う機会を提供しています。選考に選ばれたアーティストは、最長3ヶ月間ACACに滞在することができ、滞在費、渡航費、制作費が支給されます。滞在中は、リサーチと制作活動に加え、ワークショップ、トーク、共同制作、地域社会との交流プログラムなどに参加し、展覧会やパフォーマンスなど、様々な形で成果をあげることができます。ACACは、アーティスト、学生、そして地域住民が多様な交流を通して芸術体験を育む機会を提供することで、芸術教育と芸術文化の振興を目指しています。Residency Programme since: 2002Description of Organisation: 青森公立大学附属国際芸術センター青森（ACAC）は、八甲田山麓のダイナミッ

Art Center Ongoing

Tokyo, Japan

Art Center Ongoing, founded in January 2008 in Tokyo, Japan, is a vibrant art complex featuring a gallery, library, and café. Known for fostering experimental art, it has introduced numerous artists and facilitated various events, including talks, performances, and workshops. Since 2013, Art Center Ongoing has run an artist-in-residence program, building a strong network with the international art community. The center offers a 2-month residency, providing accommodation and exhibition opportunities, and aims to be a space where diverse individuals can engage with contemporary art. Situated in the culturally rich Kichijoji area, it serves as a crucial hub for young, active artists in Tokyo’s art scene.

Art Studio Itsukaichi

Akiruno City, Japan

Art Studio Itsukaichi is a three-month artist-in-residence program in Akiruno City, Tokyo that invites young printmakers (one international and two Japanese) to create new works in a communal atmosphere. The program emphasizes cultural exchange through community workshops, exhibitions, and engagement with local residents, with artists expected to donate their residency artworks to Akiruno City.

Arts Initiative Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan

Arts Initiative Tokyo (AIT) is a residency program in Tokyo that hosts artists, curators, writers, educators, and practitioners for 1-3 month research-focused stays, emphasizing interdisciplinary work, international exchange, and connections to the Japanese art scene rather than production or studio work. It operates on a partnership model with international organizations, providing housing in a converted Japanese storehouse in Yukigaya or central apartments, and encourages participation in AIT's educational and dialogue activities. Recent themes include holism, well-being, climate crisis, art brut, spirituality, and alternative education.

Arts Itoya

Takeo, Japan

Arts Itoya is an artist residency located in Takeo, Saga Prefecture, Japan, established in 2018 after renovating an old kimono shop. The program, managed by Studio Kura, offers residencies for up to four artists at a time, with stays ranging from one to three months. Residents are provided with individual rooms in a shared traditional Japanese house, along with a partitioned studio space that also serves as an exhibition area. The residency emphasizes a balance between work and rejuvenation, with daily access to nearby hot springs (onsen) and electric bicycles for local transportation. Takeo, known for its rich cultural heritage, including ancient hot springs and its proximity to famous porcelain towns like Arita and Imari, provides a tranquil yet inspiring environment for artists. The residency fee is 100,000 JPY for a four-week stay, with deposits required upon acceptance. Artists are responsible for their own daily expenses, materials, and travel, and are encouraged to seek funding independently.

Beppu Project

Beppu City, Japan

Beppu Project is a non-profit art organization founded in April that operates artist residency programs in Beppu City, a renowned hot spring area in southern Japan. The organization hosts the KASHIMA Artist in Residence program (since ) and short-term residencies at Kiyoshima Apartment, welcoming artists across multiple disciplines to create work while engaging with the local community.

Bridge Studio

Sakyo Ward, Japan

Name of Residency: Bridge StudioOriginally used as a pediatric hospital, Bridge Studio was left vacant for 23 years. In February 2024, it is reborn as our largest and newest location. There are a total of eight rooms in use across two floors, including a former examination room, waiting room, and living space. The building itself has a unique architectural blend of half Western and half Japanese; it is being carefully renovated to preserve its character and history.Bridge Studio welcomes artists

Casa Wabi Fundación (Foundation)

Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Fundación Casa Wabi, a non-profit civil association, promotes contemporary art and local community engagement through its residency program. Located in three locations: Puerto Escondido, Mexico City, and Tokyo, Casa Wabi operates under the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi, finding beauty in simplicity and imperfection. Founded by Mexican artist Bosco Sodi, the headquarters in Puerto Escondido is designed by renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando. The residency program invites national and international artists to engage in multidisciplinary exchanges that foster social development. Residents benefit from comprehensive facilities, including studios, exhibition galleries, and communal spaces, to inspire creativity and community interaction.

CHINO BASE AIR

SHIGA, Japan

The Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park (SCCP) in Shiga, Japan, offers an Artist in Residence program since 1992, providing ceramic artists and visual artists a creative space to work freely without a fixed curriculum. Residents can stay from 2 months to 1 year, with access to studios, accommodations (fee charged), technical support, exhibitions, and for guest artists, travel grants, artist fees, and material costs.

Contemporary Art Center Kitakyushu

Kitakyushu, Japan

Non-profit center est. 1997 in Kitakyushu for study/research in contemporary art. Offers fellowships for young artists/curators in art, curatorial work, design, architecture; includes studios, seminars, exhibitions.

CROSS ART TOKONAME

Tokoname, Japan

TOUCH!TOKONAME is an artist-in-residence program established in by CROSS ART TOKONAME to support the 70th Anniversary of Tokoname City. The program provides studio and residence space to artists from Japan and abroad to conduct fieldwork and artistic activities in Tokoname, a historic pottery town with 1000 years of ceramic tradition.

DAIS Ishinomaki (Diversity Art Interactive Studio)

Japan

Name of Residency: DAIS AIRDAIS AIR is a self-directed Artist In Residence (AIR) program that emphasizes the production process rather than the result/outcome. Residents can interact with diverse communities and visitors, enjoy the natural environment, and “plan and execute their own plans.” Currently, we are still testing and developing pilot programs, but in the future we hope to launch the following four categories (at this point… so no guarantee):CategoriesInvitational Residency: Field Trip

DANCE BOX

Shin-Nagata, Japan

DANCE BOX is an artist residency program based in Shin-Nagata, Kobe, Japan, focused on contemporary dance and performing arts, welcoming international artists, scholars, and curators for experimentation and research often tied to local contexts like Shin-Nagata and Japanese society. Residencies typically last around 35 days or up to 8 months, providing housing, stipends, airfare support, and facilities for creation and public presentations in Kobe and partner locations. The program emphasizes collaboration with locals, rehearsal processes over final products, and themes such as transformations in arts and folk performing arts.

The premise includes a 70 years old concrete block building, two 100 years old wooden houses, a steel-frame warehouse with a ceiling height of 5 meters and a wooden warehouse with a ceiling height of 5 meters. The lumber warehouse with a ceiling height over 5 meters would be open to artists as a studio. The premise is accessible from two streets, therefore suitable as an open public space. The traditional Japanese wooden houses will be used for accommodation. After the completion of the artists

Edeiken International Arts Foundation

Yokohama, Japan

The Edeiken International Arts Foundation (EIAF) offers a one-month Artist-in-Residence program at 7artscafe in Yokohama, Japan, exclusively for professional musicians, composers, sound artists, and interdisciplinary creators. The program provides a $10,000 USD grant covering travel, housing, and living expenses, with residents required to present at least four free public events and a final concert or sound installation.

EIAF Artist-in-Residence Grant at 7artscafe for international musicians/sound artists. 1-month residency (Apr -Mar ), $10K grant for travel/housing/etc. Requires 4 public events & final performance.

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum Artist in Residence

Fukuoka, Japan

The Fukuoka Asian Art Museum Artist in Residence Program, started in 1999, invites local and international artists, including those from Asia, to stay in Fukuoka for 70-90 days to create and exhibit artworks such as paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs, films, and performances. Participants collaborate with local artists and the public, organize workshops and talks, and contribute to cultural exchange and understanding of contemporary Asian art. The program provides studio space in Artist Cafe Fukuoka and short-stay apartment accommodation, with financial support for one person per group in open calls.

Fusion

Kaga, Japan

Fusion is a multidisciplinary, cross-cultural artist residency located in Ishikawa, Japan. This immersive program brings together artists from various disciplines, including visual arts, performance, music, and dance, to create and collaborate in the serene setting of Kaga City, a traditional Japanese hot spring resort. The residency provides artists with shared accommodations, studio spaces, and event venues to showcase their work through exhibitions, performances, and collaborative activities. Participants engage with local culture, explore Japan’s natural beauty, and interact with fellow artists, creating a unique environment where tradition and contemporary artistic practices intersect. The program emphasizes collaboration, dialogue, and artistic experimentation, fostering a global exchange of ideas.

Hayama

Hayama-machi, Japan

Hayama Artist Residency, located in the scenic town of Hayama in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, offers a nurturing environment for artists to immerse in Japanese culture. The residency includes a roundtrip flight to Japan, shared accommodations at hôtel ami hayama for 4 weeks, and a weekly stipend for meals and transportation. Artists enjoy a blend of scheduled events and free time for reflection, without the pressure to create new work. A highlight is the group exhibition hosted by KOKI ARTS in Tokyo's art district, Bakurocho. Selection for the residency is made by an esteemed committee of international curators and arts professionals. The program fosters future opportunities, including a fee waiver for reapplying artists the following year.

KAB Library and Residency

Tokyo, Japan

KAB Library and Residency is a membership library and artist residency program located in an old renovated folk house in Kyojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, operating as a guesthouse for international artists and curators to immerse in research and creation. Established in January by a private organization, it combines a mysterious library with lodging facilities in the heart of old Tokyo. Visitors are welcome by appointment only, with easy access from nearby stations like Keisei-Hikifune.

Kamiyama Artist in Residence

Tokushima, Japan

The Kamiyama Artist in Residence (KAIR) program, established in 1999, invites 3-5 artists annually to Kamiyama, Tokushima, Japan, for collaborative projects with locals, culminating in exhibitions, workshops, and open studios. Artists reside in provided two-story houses and studios, drawing inspiration from the town's natural surroundings and cultural heritage to create original works. A self-funded 'Bed & Studio' option is available outside the main September-November period.

The Karuizawa Mokuhanga School offers artist residencies focused on mokuhanga, traditional Japanese woodblock printmaking, suitable for beginners and professionals, with personal tuition from a qualified artist in a fully equipped studio within a traditional Japanese house. Residencies provide access to professional tools, tatami room accommodation, and inspiration from Karuizawa's scenic Alpine setting, near Tokyo. Options range from guided learning to self-directed work for experienced practitioners, emphasizing skill development in an authentic environment.

Kinosaki International Arts Center

Toyooka, Japan

The Kinosaki International Arts Center (KIAC) in Toyooka, Japan, is an artist-in-residence program focused on contemporary performing arts, including theater, dance, music, and performance, offering residencies year-round from 7 days to 3 months. It provides free access to a hall, six rehearsal studios, and housing for up to 7 rooms, with technical staff support, though artists cover production costs and pay a small daily utility fee. Selected through an open call process, residents engage in creation, research, and community exchange in the scenic hot spring town of Kinosaki Onsen.

Koganecho Area Management Center

Yokohama, Japan

The Koganecho Area Management Center (KAMC) in Yokohama, Japan, runs artist-in-residence programs to revitalize the Koganecho district through art and community engagement. It offers short-term residencies of 3 months and long-term ones of 1 year (renewable up to 5 years), providing studios and shared facilities for active artists of various genres. Programs support research, creation, local interactions, and public presentations, with a focus on visual arts, performing arts, and more.

Kyoto Art Center

Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto Art Center's Artist-in-Residence Program supports emerging artists and researchers in pursuing creative activities in Kyoto, alternating annually between visual arts and performing arts, with focused on visual arts, literature, and cross-genre works. Participants must plan and implement public exchange projects and communicate in English or Japanese, with stays up to three months between April and March . The program provides accommodation, a studio, round-trip economy airfare, a 200,000 JPY production subsidy, and coordinator assistance.

MA UMI RESIDENCIES is a self-funded, not-for-profit international hub for artists and researchers located on the northern peninsula of Ishigaki Island, Japan, fostering experimentation with land, ocean, and local communities amid climate change concerns. It hosts one resident at a time for short-term stays of about 14 days, emphasizing fieldwork, interdisciplinary practices, and public presentations without being results-driven. Founded by artist and architect Valérie Portefaix, it includes sites like Green Rabbit, Pink Turtle, and Blue Seahorse, promoting sustainable ecological and economic models.

MA Umi Residencies

Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan

MA Umi Residencies is a self-funded, non-profit international residency program based in the northern peninsula of Ishigaki Island, Japan, part of the Yaeyama archipelago. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and research, offering participants an opportunity to engage with the land, ocean, and local communities in a sustainable and immersive environment. Participants have access to complimentary lodging in private studios, shared facilities, and transportation within the area. The residency promotes ecological and cultural awareness, focusing on marine and coastal landscapes as part of its response to global climate challenges. Residents are encouraged to present their work publicly, whether through exhibitions, workshops, or discussions, fostering dialogue and intercultural collaboration. The program is open to artists, researchers, and creatives across disciplines, including visual arts, architecture, geography, oceanography, and literature. The selection process is based on artistic merit, the feasibility of proposed projects, and their alignment with the program’s mission.

Name of Residency: Metropolitan FukujusouThis old house was built in a time when Japan was not rich yet, the inside structure is simple and minimal. It may be inconvenient for you, but you will be able to feel something like Zen by being in this simple and minimal space, this simple lifestyle. And you will become feeling comfortable after you got used to it, and discover the pure beauty in these, and be able to have new inspirations. Such the experience is just one example, but it would be pleas

MI-LAB (Mokuhanga Innovation Laboratory) is an artist-in-residence program founded in that provides international artists, printmakers, and print teachers with extensive training in mokuhanga (water-based woodblock printmaking) techniques under professional Japanese instructors. The program, located at the foot of Mount Fuji near Lake Kawaguchi, offers residencies ranging from introductory to advanced studies, enabling participants to explore traditional printmaking techniques while experiencing Japanese culture.

NPO ANEWAL GALLERY

Kyoto, Japan

NPO ANEWAL GALLERY in Kyoto, Japan, runs non-profit international artist residency programs such as Kyoto Kinugasa Art Residence for Community (KKARC) and AN AIR, welcoming artists, writers, curators, researchers, and educators worldwide for personal exploration, professional development, co-living, and community collaboration. These programs provide accommodation, workspaces or studios (including garage studio for visual artists), and facilitate connections with local culture, historical sites, galleries, and artists, often in partnership with Kyoto Art Center. Residencies emphasize interaction with the Kinugasa area community, urban planning insights, and broadening artistic viewpoints beyond disciplines.

Oharano Studio Gallery

Kyoto, Japan

Oharano Studio Gallery in Kyoto's Oharano area offers artist residencies where participants engage with the region's rich nature, history, local research, and community exchanges to create artworks. Selected artists receive a free two-week stay, with their work featured in Don Magazine Issue 14, releasing September 20, . The program operates from an art studio space that doubles as a gallery for exhibitions.

PARADISE AIR

Matsudo-city, Japan

PARADISE AIR is an artist-in-residence program in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, housed in the vacant floors of a former hotel above a pachinko parlor, launched in to support artists, curators, and researchers. It offers three main programs: SHORTSTAY (about 3 weeks, open year-round), LONGSTAY (3 months with comprehensive support including travel and accommodation), and LEARN (fostering city interactions). The program aims to enrich Matsudo's culture through artist-resident collaborations.

Sadou Inn

Japan

Name of Residency: Naoshima Artist Residency (spring session)The Naoshima Artist Residency program is the rare opportunity for an extended stay on the exclusive art island, Naoshima. The resident can take their time to visit the museums, peaceful beaches, and explore the nooks and crannies of the island, absorbing the special magic of the Seto Inland Sea. The combination of stimulation and inspiration with isolation and peace, is ideal for creating a new body of work.Optional: The opportunity fo

SAIKONEON

Japan

Name of Residency: SAIKONEONArtist-in-residence SAIKO NEON was established in April 2019, aiming to provide a space for research, creation and exchange of knowledge for various artists and designers of various boundaries. The residency program is accepting applications throughout the year. Our residency staffs and the partner gallery staffs will be selecting artists who can create and express exciting works, as well as artists with works that provoke our curiosity about their unique personality.

Sapporo Artist in Residence

Sapporo, Japan

S-AIR (Sapporo Artist-in-Residence) was established in 1999 with partial funding by the Agency for Cultural Affairs to run an artist-in-residence programme in Hokkaido. Since , S-AIR has hosted 3 artists and one curator/researcher each year, mostly on an exchange basis, fostering unique arts and culture at an international level by inviting leading contemporary artists and promoting exchange with local artists and communities.

Sapporo Tenjinyama Art Studio

Sapporo Tenjiyama Art Studio (Inside Tenjin-yama park) 1-80, Japan

Tenjin-yama Art Studios offers ongoing residencies which are funded by the artist and provide them with a studio apartment, use of all the public facilities and a wealth of local knowledge from the staff. The ongoing residencies are open to any individual or group in any creative field who need access to activity in Sapporo, a space to research or produce work from, or a base from which to explore Hokkaido for creative means. Residencies that offer financial support to artists are detailed at th

Saruya Artist Residency

Japan

Name of Residency: Saruya Artist ResidencySARUYA is an Artist Residency in Japan,  located at the bottom of Mt. Fuji,in the city of Fujiyoshida.SARUYA Artist Residency offers studio space and accommodation in the Mt Fuji area in Japan. The duration of the residency is between 2 weeks and 3 months .Since 2017, SARUYA has received more than 30 artists from all over the world. As such, our goal is to foster cultural and artistic exchanges between Japanese artists and foreign artists. We accept any

The Seto Ceramics and Glass Art Center in Seto, Japan, offers an artist residency program focused on international exchange through ceramics and glass art, inviting non-Japanese artists to create works, interact with locals, and share techniques rooted in Seto's historic pottery tradition. Residents receive housing, materials, a daily stipend, studio access, and travel support for stays typically lasting 45-60 days, though the program has been suspended since .

Shiro Oni Studio

Fujioka, Japan

Shiro Oni Studio is an artist residency program in Onishi, Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, founded in by American artist Kjell Hahn to provide international artists with private studios, exhibition spaces, and opportunities for community interaction in a rural Japanese setting. Groups of 8-9 artists typically stay for 6 weeks, participating in workshops, local events, and a group exhibition while fostering cultural exchange. The program emphasizes individual work free from urban distractions, surrounded by mountains, and has hosted over 250 artists from 30 countries.

Space Department Nara

Nara, Japan

SPACE DEPARTMENT Nara is a design hub and artist-in-residence facility in the World Heritage city of Nara, Japan, welcoming artists, architects, designers, researchers, and students focused on spatial design, architecture, and creative activities related to 'space.' It supports residents in conducting research, creating works inspired by Japanese culture and philosophy, and presenting results through workshops, events, exhibitions, or talks to connect with local communities. Residencies typically last 1-6 months, with private accommodation and workspace provided for a fee, and no stipend offered.

Studio Kura

Nijomasue 586, Japan

Name of Residency: Studio Kura Artist in Residence ProgramA small artist-run residence program in a rural environment just 45 minutes away from one of the largest Japanese cities. The host wish that the resident artist will enjoy engaging with the unique community and environment. Japanese is not required.Residency Programme since: 2007Description of Organisation: Studio Kura is a company devoted to art. Our activities include art lessons and workshops for children as well as for adults, and org

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Teshima ShinAiKan AIR

Japan

Name of Residency: Teshima ShinAiKan AIROur residency invites artists from various disciplines to stay and create on Teshima, one of the venues of the Setouchi Triennale, located in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea and internationally known for its natural beauty and contemporary art.The island retains a strong sense of traditional Japanese community and food culture. Artists can immerse themselves in local life while focusing on their practice in a quiet and peaceful environment. By engaging with reside

The Kyoto Retreat

Kyoto, Japan

The Kyoto Retreat is an international residency designed for artists, curators, and writers seeking research and inspiration in Kyoto, Japan. The program offers participants a tranquil environment rooted in Japan’s cultural heritage, ideal for creative reflection rather than production. It emphasizes immersion in local traditions such as tea ceremonies, ikebana, and historical architecture. Participants are selected from all career stages and work across a wide range of artistic disciplines. The residency supports solo creative exploration, providing private accommodation in a shared house and a stipend for meals and local travel. Flights and local transportation are arranged for accepted residents, ensuring a smooth transition to the experience. While structured events are included, the residency encourages rest, cultural engagement, and self-directed discovery. The Kyoto Retreat champions inclusivity and maintains a supportive environment free from discrimination.

The Saison Foundation

Tokyo, Japan

The Saison Foundation's Artist in Residence program, based at Morishita Studio in Tokyo, supports international artists and arts managers in researching Japan's contemporary performing arts scene through residencies focused on theater, dance, and performance. It provides grants including travel, daily living expenses up to 5,000 JPY, research costs, accommodation, and studio access, with typical durations of 1-3 months such as November-December and January-March periods. The program fosters international networks and collaborations by selecting fellows expected to influence the global performing arts field.

Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS)

Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS) offers the International Creator Residency Program, inviting distinguished and highly motivated international creators in fields such as visual art, film, design, and architecture. The program provides opportunities for creative activities in Tokyo, emphasizing cultural exchange and independent project work. The residency is divided into two main categories: Individual Projects and Theme Projects. Individual Projects offer a 3-month residency during specified periods, while Theme Projects focus on specific themes, encouraging collaborative exploration. The residency provides airfare, living expenses, a fee for creative work, and living space in single rooms, with shared studio facilities. Applications are evaluated based on artistic merit and project proposals, culminating in a result exhibition or open studio presentation. TOKAS fosters an enriching environment for creators to develop their work and engage with Tokyo’s vibrant cultural landscape.

Toma House AIR

Japan

Toma House is an art space in an 18th-century former Shinto priest family’s house in Nara city. We aim to preserve this historic house and advocate art from different disciplines to the public with exhibitions and events.

Villa Kujoyama

Kyoto, Japan

Villa Kujoyama is a pluridisciplinary research residency located in Kyoto, Japan that has welcomed established and emerging artists, artisans, and creators since 1992. The residency provides time and space for residents to dedicate themselves fully to their practice and research while engaging with artistic, cultural, academic, and economic communities across Japan. It is operated by Institut français du Japon and supported by the Bettencourt Schueller Foundation.

Yamaguchi Shoten

Kyoto, Japan

Yamaguchi Shoten is an academic book publisher in Kyoto offering artist-in-residence stays in a historic Mingei-style building. Welcomes artists, designers, researchers, writers interested in folk art, handicrafts for 1-2 month residencies with shared facilities.

Youkobo Art Space

Tokyo, Japan

Youkobo Art Space is a Tokyo-based artist residency program providing studios, accommodation, and exhibition spaces for domestic and international artists to create new work, engage in research, and foster cultural exchange. Established in a former clinic, it offers flexible residency options prioritizing artists' goals across various disciplines, with opportunities for community involvement and networking. The program operates on a self-funded rental basis without financial support.

YUI-PORT(Niigata City Center for Creative Arts and International Youth Exchange)

Japan

In YUI – PORT´s Artist-in-Residence project, there are 2 programs “Invitation Program”and“Autonomous Activity Program”. In each program and season, we will invite two pairs of artists etc. by open calls.In “Invitation Program”, we support long-term residence of invited artists etc. who were selected by open calls in spring and autumn. In “Invitation Program”, transportation expense, production cost and residing expenses will be paid within regulations. Open call from August to September