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The Japan Foundation Main office 4-4-1 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0004, Japan Arts and Culture Department Planning and Coordination Section Tel: 03-5369-6078 Fax: 03-5369-6038 E-mail: webmaster@jpf.go.jp Website http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/about/index.html Purpose and program areas The Japan Foundation carries out programs and activities in the following three major categories: Arts and Cultural Exchange Japanese-Language Education Overseas Japanese Studies and Intellectual Exchange The purpose of these programs is to introduce Japanese culture and arts that deepen the understanding of Japan overseas, or, to support cultural activities that contribute to the preservation and restoration of indigenous cultural traditions, or, to the building or restoration of peace in postconflict or post-disaster areas. Funding sources The Japan Foundation is a special legal entity supervised by the Foreign Ministry to undertake international cultural exchange and was subsequently reorganized as an independent administrative institution in October 2003. Its financial base is 111 billion yen, invested by the government, and its operation is funded by investment profits, a subsidy from the government and private donations. Eligible countries Worldwide Who can receive a grant Applicants must have the capabilities necessary for implementing the planned projects. When the applicants are organizations, applicants must not be commercial organizations. The receipt of grants or support from the Japan Foundation must not violate any laws, regulations, or ordinances. When applicants are organizations, applicants must have a bank account in the organization's name in order to receive grant money from the Japan Foundation. Recent grants Bunraku Performance in Russia Held at 2009 Chekhov International Theatre Festival A Thrilling Music Night with Four Japanese Musicians– Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia Concert Tour Japanese "Eiga-sai '09" Film Festival in the Philippines Airing of Honey and Clover TV Program in Four Central European Countries Participation in International Book Fair in Saudi Arabia 60
Application procedure Applicants can obtain application forms by downloading the appropriate forms from the Japan Foundation website (http://www.jpf.go.jp/e/program/index.html). Applicants can get hard copy format application forms at the local Japan Foundation office in the applicant's country of residence, or the nearest Embassy or Consulate-General of Japan. Funding restrictions In principle, the Japan Foundation does not provide grants for: The Japanese government (including national institutions) Foreign governments International organizations to which the Japanese government makes a financial contribution. Project Categories not supported by the Japan Foundation: Projects for religious or political purposes Projects for profit-making purposes 61
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