Artist residencies in Japan

All open calls here: 13

1. 31 Oct 2026

   SAIKONEON Artist in Residence — Lake Saiko, Mount Fuji

   SAIKONEONLake Saiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

   ResidencyPrivate studio and bedroom by Mount Fuji

2. 31 Oct 2026

   Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park — Artist-in-Residence 2027

   Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural ParkShigaraki, Shiga, Japan

   Residency¥200,000 honorarium + materials, firing

3. 31 Oct 2026

   SHIN-TONE — Residency for Animation and Manga Creators, Nagano

   Nagano Organic AIRNagano Prefecture, Japan

   Residency¥31,500 fee plus accommodation, travel and per diems

4. 31 Oct 2026

   MoriCAF Curator Residency Program 2027, Tokyo

   Mori Contemporary Art FoundationTokyo, Japan

   ResidencyFree to applyAirfare, apartment + up to ¥200,000

5. 3 Nov 2026

   TOKAS Local Emerging Creator Residency 2027, Tokyo

   Tokyo Arts and SpaceTOKAS Residency, Sumida, Tokyo, Japan

   ResidencyFree to apply¥200,000 production + ¥4,200/day

6. 3 Nov 2026

   TOKAS Two-City Exchange Residencies 2027 for Japan-Based Creators (Basel, Berlin, Brussels, Dublin, Helsinki, Montreal, Seoul, Taipei)

   Tokyo Arts and SpaceBasel, Berlin, Brussels, Dublin, Helsinki, Montreal, Seoul or Taipei (from Tokyo)

   ResidencyFree to applyFlight, production fee, per diem, studio

7. 30 Nov 2026

   L-AIR Himeji — Leather-Focused Residency, 2027 Seasons

   L-A·I·RHimeji, Hyōgo, Japan

   ResidencyUp to ¥150,000/month (int'l) + travel

8. 30 Dec 2026

   Expanded Photography Research Residency: Japan 2027-2028

   FotoCreativaBAKurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan (Hybrid: Online + In-person)

   ResidencyNo direct funding

9. 31 Mar 2027

   Sado Island International Artist Residency

   Sado Island International Art Promotion OrganizationSado Island, Niigata, Japan

   Residency

10. 30 Apr 2027

    Seto Art Residency 2027 at Salt Road Studio, Akō — Fully Funded

    Salt Road StudioAkō, Hyōgo, Japan

    ResidencyAirfare, lodging, studio + $1,000

11. 27 Sept 2027

    6okken — Artist-Run Residency at the Foot of Mt. Fuji, 2027 Terms

    6okkenFujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Japan

    ResidencySelf-funded residency with a house to yourself

12. Flexible stays until 21 February 2027; applications reviewed monthly

    PARADISE AIR - RePAIR Program (Flexible Residency)

    PARADISE AIRMatsudo, Chiba, Japan (Greater Tokyo Area)

    ResidencyNo direct funding

13. Rolling; stays start on the first day of a month

    TartAMI Residence — Tatami Workshop Residency, Osaka

    TartAMIIzumi, Osaka, Japan

    Residency