Support Program for Translation and Publication
The Japan Foundation's Support Program for Translation and Publication funds overseas publishers to translate and publish Japanese works, promoting global understanding of Japanese culture and literature.
Funder: Japan Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Partial funding; up to JPY 4,000,000 per project (recent maximum); covers a portion of translation/publication costs.
Summary: Supports overseas publishers in translating and publishing works originally written in Japanese to promote global understanding of Japan.
Description
This program provides partial financial support to overseas publishers seeking to translate and publish works originally written in Japanese. The goal is to foster international understanding of Japanese culture and literature by making Japanese works accessible in other languages and regions. Funding covers a portion of essential translation and publication expenses, including paper, typesetting, platemaking, printing, and binding. The program is highly competitive and is intended to encourage the dissemination of Japanese literature and culture worldwide.
