International Creator Residency Program 2026
Deadline: June 25, 2025
Submission Fee: Free
Eligibility:
Resides outside of Japan
Has 5 years or more of experience in his/her specialized area of expertise
Has sufficient ability to communicate in English with other residing creators and TOKAS staff for mutual understanding
Independent and capable of working and living on his/her own
Creators working as a duo are also eligible (A duo consisting of at least one creator residing outside of Japan is eligible)
Students are ineligible (except for Ph.D. candidates)
About the residency: The open-call program “International Creator Residency Program” aims to invite distinguished and highly motivated creators in the fields of visual art, film, design, and architecture from all over the world and offer them with opportunities to work in Tokyo. We provide financial support to allow creators to develop and present new works and ideas. The result of the residency will be presented at the OPEN STUDIO and/or the Result Presentation at TOKAS Hongo.
What you get: Living space (single room), airfare, living expenses (per diem), and fee for creative work/project
