This is a fully funded residency in Tokyo for creators and curators from around the world. It offers a chance to live, work, and explore your creative ideas in one of the world’s most inspiring cities.
There are three residency tracks available: the International Creator Program, Curator Program, and Research Program — each with different timelines. The maximum stay is up to 3 months. There’s no application fee, and all costs are covered.
Information:
- Host Nation: Japan
- Place: Tokyo
- Time Period: 3 Months
- Perks: Fully Funded
- Due Date: 25 June, 2025
Money Perks: the program covers:
- Free Round-Trip Flights
- Cost of Living Covered
- All Program Costs Covered
- Free Housing Provided
- Creative Workspace Provided
Kinds of Residencies and Their Goals:
- Art Residency for International Creators: Open to artists working in visual art, film, design, or architecture, this program offers a chance to create and grow in Tokyo.
- Curatorial Work Stay Program: For those working in curating, art writing, or cultural studies
- Creative Research Stay 2026: This program invites local and global artists to research Tokyo’s art and culture, in fields like visual art, film, design, music, performance, and curating.
Program Dates & Duration:
- Starting May and finishing in July 2026
- From early September through late November 2026
- January to March 2027, from start to finish
Requirements:
Art Residency for International Creators:
- Must live outside Japan.
- Have at least 5 years of experience in their field.
- Able to communicate well in English.
- Duo applications allowed if one creator lives outside Japan.
- Students can’t apply, except Ph.D. candidates.
Curatorial Work Stay Program:
- Must live outside Japan.
- Have at least 3 years of experience in their field.
- Able to communicate clearly in English.
- Duo applications are not accepted.
- Students cannot apply, except for Ph.D. candidates.
Creative Research Stay 2026:
- Open to creators from both around the world and Japan.
- Centers on studying arts and culture in Tokyo.
- Requires applicants to submit a clear research plan.
- Mostly for professionals; students can apply only if they’re Ph.D. candidates.
How to Apply: