Japan
Organizer Information Myoju 明珠—meaning “shining pearl”—is an independent artist residency and contemporary cultural initiative rooted in the quiet richness of the Shiga Prefecture, Japan. In addition to the residency program, the host operates a local jewelry brand utilizing sustainable freshwater pearls sourced directly from Lake Biwa, alongside a small gallery café that functions as a […]
Organizer Information This initiative is a small-scale, independently run art award jointly organized by ASP (Artist Support Project) located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and Project Space hazi located in Aichi, Japan. Both entities are independent art spaces that have grown directly out of individual creative practices and continue to sustain their activities through small, flexible, grassroots […]
Based in Shiga, we run a jewelry brand using freshwater pearls from Lake Biwa while creating a space where art and people connect through experiences. Myoju 明珠 — meaning “shining pearl” — is an artist residency rooted in the quiet richness of Shiga, shaped by the nature and deep history of Lake Biwa and the […]
Now in its 2nd year, The Kyoto Retreat is a residency program founded by Japan-based independent curator Dexter Wimberly. It offers artists, curators, and writers from around the world the opportunity to spend four weeks in Kyoto for research, exploration, and inspiration. Selected participants receive a roundtrip flight, private accommodation, and $800 USD to supplement […]
Organizer Information The Nakanojo Biennale is a long-running international contemporary art festival held every two years in Nakanojo Town, located in Gunma Prefecture. The program is deeply embedded in a rural Japanese mountain environment characterized by satoyama landscapes, historic hot spring villages (onsen), Ramsar-designated wetlands, and traditional cultural practices such as sericulture and local folk […]
Organizer Information The Tottori Prefectural Government is the official governmental body of Tottori Prefecture in Japan, internationally recognized for its long-standing support of manga culture, comic arts, and creative industries. Over the years, Tottori has actively promoted itself as the “Manga Kingdom” of Japan, celebrating manga as both a cultural heritage and a contemporary artistic […]
Organizer Information The Kinosaki International Arts Center (KIAC) is a Japan-based artist-in-residence institution dedicated to supporting contemporary artistic practices with a strong emphasis on experimentation, interdisciplinary exchange, and community engagement. Located in Kinosaki, a historic hot spring town in Hyogo Prefecture, KIAC operates as a creative platform where artists can develop research, rehearse, collaborate, and […]
Overview Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS) is a premier contemporary arts center dedicated to the creation, promotion, and international exchange of contemporary artistic expression. Acting as a critical incubator within Asia’s art ecosystem, TOKAS supports a wide spectrum of creative activities, including interdisciplinary, cross-genre, and highly experimental projects. By operating dual-track initiatives that feature both […]
Organizer Information The Toma House Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program, in collaboration with the century-old Seikadou mounting studio, presents an intensive immersion into the art of paper mounting. Based in Nara, Japan, this program connects contemporary practitioners with the practical techniques of a craft practiced since the 8th century. Title & Description 2026 Hyogu Residency: The Art […]