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Residencies

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Spaces for Creating, Exploring and Connecting in Japan

We support residency visits to Japan for artists, cultural professionals and researchers from Finland or based in Finland.

Residency periods and application dates for 2026:

Residency
Residency Period
Application Period
Hamuro mAiR
Residency Period
June 2026
Application Period
22 December 2025 – 19 January 2026
Tokyo Art & Science Research
Residency Period
November–December 2026
Application Period
2 January 2026 – 31 January 2026
Ureshino Ceramics Residency
Residency Period
September–October 2026
Application Period
3 February 2026 – 15 March 2026
Bioart Artist-in-Residence
Residency Period
March–May 2027 (1-3 months)
Application Period
1 October 2026 – 21 October 2026

Hamuro

A residency for cultural professionals, researchers and philosophers in Awara, Fukui Prefecture, Japan, organised in cooperation with Hamuro-kai.
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Tokyo

An art and science residency in Tokyo, organised in cooperation with BioClub Tokyo and SOLU / Bioart Society.
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Ureshino

A ceramics residency in Ureshino, Saga Prefecture, Japan, organised in cooperation with the Hizen Yoshida Porcelain Revitalisation Project.
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Shigaraki

A residency for ceramicists and visual artists in Shigaraki, Shiga Prefecture, Japan, organised in cooperation with Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park. The next residency will take place in 2027.
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Fukuoka/Rovaniemi

The Finnish Institute in Japan, the University of Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, and the National University Corporation Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan, are launching a new artist-in-residence collaboration.
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Open Calls and News

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OPEN CALL: Bioart Artist-in-Residence

OPEN CALL: Bioart Artist-in-Residence

October 1, 2026
The Finnish Institute in Japan, the University of Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, and the National University Corporation Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan, are launching a new artist-in-residence collaboration. The residency…
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Artist Talk: Genietta Varsi

Artist Talk: Genietta Varsi

September 17, 2026
A talk presenting previous work and the research that will be done during Genietta Varsi’s residency at BioClub Tokyo. During her residency, Genietta will research the connection between the body…
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