Japan

Short Description At TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FOTO AWARDS we recognize, honor and connect talented photographers from around the world to new audiences and new eyes in the creative circles of Tokyo, Japan. The competition is open to everyone and we invite photographers from all over the world to enter their work. Eligibility The TIFA competition is […]

Short Description: The contest is organized by Tottori Prefecture in Japan. Illustrators are invited to submit their original manga based on the theme of “Promise”. There are three categories:• 1 frame manga (1 page)• 4 frame manga (1-8 pages)• 4 to 24 page manga story Participants may submit entries in multiple categories. All works must be original and […]

Short Description “Research Residency Program” gives opportunities to conduct research on arts and culture in the city of Tokyo, targeting both international and local creators in the field of visual art, film, design, architecture, music, sound art, performing art and curation. The open-call program “Research Residency Program” aims to invite distinguished and highly motivated creators […]

Short Description: Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS), operated by a division of The Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, offers artist-in-residence programs for international creators working in various creative fields to stay, engage in creation, and conduct research activities in Tokyo. It also provides creators with the opportunities to exchange creative ideas and to present outcomes […]

Short Description: Presented by Benrido, the Hariban Award combines a 170-year-old analogue technique with contemporary photography. The award was launched in 2014 with the aim of introducing artists and photographers to collotype, an alternative photographic process. Glass plates have been used as collotype printing plates, which is why the award is called “Hariban” because “Hari” means glass […]

Short Description TOKAS International Creator Residency Program aims to invite distinguished and highly motivated international creators in the field of visual art, film, design, architecture, and to give opportunities to work in Tokyo.The result of their residency will be presented at the OPEN STUDIO and/or the Result Presentation at TOKAS Hongo. Residency Period: 3 months within […]

Organizer Information Founded by curator, Dexter Wimberly, The Kyoto Retreat offers artists, curators, and writers the opportunity to immerse themselves in various aspects of Japanese culture and to meet other creatives. Kyoto stands as a timeless testament to Japan’s rich history. As the country’s ancient capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto is a harmonious […]

Short Description: The mission of Hayama Artist Residency is to introduce visual artists from around the world to Japanese culture and offer them an opportunity to have their first gallery exhibition in Japan. The residency dates are June 1 – 30, 2026. This is a 4-week residency in a small, coastal Japanese town in Kanagawa Prefecture, on central […]

Theme Three-point perspective Project Summary The [R.E. Award 2025] and [r.e. award 2025] are residency and exhibition-based art awards designed to support diverse artistic practices and creators. The R.E. Award 2025 provides opportunities for artists and collectives with an established practice to deepen their engagement with new contexts, while the newly introduced r.e. award 2025 […]