Support Program for Translation and Publication
Supports overseas publishers in translating and publishing Japanese works to promote international understanding of Japanese culture, literature, and scholarship.
Funder: Japan Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application deadline via Online Application Portal, projected)
Funding Amounts: Partial support for translation/publication costs; typical maximum award per project is around JPY 4,000,000; actual amounts may vary by year and project.
Summary: Supports overseas publishers to translate and publish works originally written in Japanese, promoting global understanding of Japanese culture and scholarship.
Description
This program offers partial financial support to overseas publishers for the translation and publication of works originally written in Japanese. The primary goal is to foster a better understanding of Japan by encouraging the dissemination of Japanese literature and scholarship abroad. Funding may cover translation costs and various publication expenses, including paper, typesetting, platemaking, printing, and binding. The initiative is part of the Japan Foundation’s broader mission to promote Japanese arts and culture internationally.
