International funderBased in United Kingdom

The Japan Society

London, United KingdomWebsite

About The Japan Society

The Japan Society is a UK-based cultural and educational intermediary focused on deepening British–Japanese understanding through public engagement, schools, arts programming, and publications. Its grants tend to support small, highly visible projects that introduce Japanese culture, language, history, or contemporary exchange to UK audiences, especially when they involve grassroots organisers, educators, museums, and arts groups. It also supports books and publication-related projects that extend Japan-related learning and scholarship in the UK.

Focus Areas

Japanese Culture and Arts ProgrammingJapan Education in UK SchoolsGrassroots Cultural EventsUK-Japan Exchange and Public EngagementJapanese Language and Calligraphy WorkshopsJapan-Related Publications and Translations

Giving Approach

Small, ad hoc grants and publication subsidies; typically up to £1,000 for short-term projects, with rolling or no-fixed-deadline proposals and an invitation to apply rather than a formal competitive cycle.

How to approach this funder

For small grants, propose a specific UK-based event or project that increases awareness of Japan and is well-suited to a modest award; grassroots groups, schools, and educational events are especially encouraged. Publication ideas should be sent as a book proposal at any time, with a clear explanation of how the work advances UK–Japan understanding and what subsidy, marketing, or distribution support is needed.

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The Japan Society

About The Japan Society

Focus Areas

Giving Approach

How to approach this funder

Want a Personalized Pitch for The Japan Society?

Notable grantees:

Open Grant Opportunities

Publications support / 'Send a Book Proposal' (subsidy & publication support)

The Japan Society

About The Japan Society

Focus Areas

Giving Approach

How to approach this funder

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The Grant Brief

Notable grantees:

Open Grant Opportunities

Publications support / 'Send a Book Proposal' (subsidy & publication support)