Japan
Organizer Information The Global Comic Awards are hosted by CELSYS, Inc., the creator of Clip Studio Paint, in partnership with leading comic platforms such as Pixiv and other industry partners. CELSYS is a software and digital tools company dedicated to empowering comic and illustration creators worldwide through its flagship product, Clip Studio Paint, a leading […]
Organizer Information The Edeiken International Arts Foundation (EIAF), founded in 2021 by Dr. Nicole Edeiken, is committed to fostering artistic innovation, cultural exchange, and community transformation. Managed and administered by 7artscafe in Yokohama, Japan, EIAF provides opportunities for emerging and established artists, supporting creative exploration and cross-cultural collaboration. Its initiatives include Artist-in-Residence programs, community arts […]
Organizer Information: ARCUS Project is the most prominent and longest-running residency program in the field of contemporary art in Japan. Since 1994, it has supported artists engaged in creative activities worldwide by providing time, space, and a vibrant community. In 2025, ARCUS Project was selected as one of the Top 10 Best Artist Residency Programs […]
Organizer Information: Ephemere is a Tokyo-based platform that champions the photobook as a physical object that demands to be held. Moving away from the digital, they focus on eco-conscious production and tangible storytelling. Their mission is to identify projects with “good bones”—works where the sequence flows rhythmically and the narrative possesses a visceral resonance. They […]
Organizer Information: Ephemere Photo Journal is an independent publication dedicated to the intersection of photography and literature. Following the success of their first volume, which explored the theme of “Duality,” the journal is preparing its second collectible print edition. Ephemere is committed to creating tangible archives of work designed to be collected and preserved, championing […]
Organizer Information The Projection Mapping Association of Japan (PMAJ) is a globally recognized non-profit organization established in 2012. It serves as a pioneering force in the field of spatial digital art, dedicated to the growth and refinement of projection mapping as a sophisticated medium of artistic expression. PMAJ operates at the intersection of technology and […]
Organizer Information TOMA Unrestored (Toma House AIR) is an artist residency located in a historic 18th-century residence of a Shinto priest’s family in Nara, Japan. The organization is dedicated to the preservation of traditional Japanese arts and the “unrestored” beauty of cultural heritage. Led by professional practitioners, TOMA provides a space where international artists can […]
Organizer Information TOMA Unrestored (Toma House AIR) is an artist residency located in Nara, Japan, housed in a registered 18th-century Shinto priest’s residence. The organization works in collaboration with Seikadou, a century-old mounting studio from Osaka, and Bunkazaihozon Co. Ltd., one of the few studios in Japan accredited to restore National Treasures. TOMA Unrestored focuses […]
Organizer Information: The Adachi Foundation for the Preservation of Woodcut Printing is dedicated to sustaining and promoting the traditional Japanese art of ukiyo-e woodcut prints. Founded to preserve historical techniques, the Foundation supports both established and emerging artists by providing opportunities to collaborate with skilled carvers and printers, ensuring that the centuries-old craft continues into […]