Established in 1972, the Japan Foundation is Japan’s principal agency for cultural relations between Japan and overseas countries. The Japan Foundation’s Performing Arts Japan (PAJ) programme for Europe supports organisations based in Europe that are planning performing arts projects related to Japan. The programme covers two categories of applications. • Touring Grant – assists the presentation of Japanese related performing arts projects in which the Japanese artist is included in the tour at multiple locations in Europe, with emphasis on locations outside major capital cities where there is no regular exposure to Japanese performing arts. • Collaboration/Co-Production Grant – assists collaborations between Japanese and European artists in order to create a new work that has the potential of being developed into a touring project in the near future, enhancing the understanding of Japanese culture when presented to European audiences. In 2012-2013 fiscal year, 12 projects (7 touring and 5 collaboration/ co-productions) were selected under the programme, for a total amount of 159,000 euros. Eligible Applicants for 2013-2014 PAJ is available to European organisations such as festivals, theatres or arts promotion companies planning Japan-related performing arts projects in European countries taking place between 1 April 2013 and 30 June 2014. Your application should be submitted to your local Japan Foundation office, so please consult the list below for details of an office in your region. Applicants are advised that consultation is essential before making an application. Application Deadline: 2 November 2012 Guidelines are available to download. For more information about the Performing Arts Japan (PAJ) Programme for Europe and to obtain advice and an application form, please contact the relevant Japan Foundation office.