Theater
SOIL Fellowship Program
Japan Performing Arts Solidarity Network
Official Social Media
Project Objectives
Japan's Performing Arts scene is characterized by its rich diversity, encompassing everything from traditional performing arts cultivated over centuries to modern theater and musicals introduced in the postwar era. This project leverages that diversity as a strength, aiming to create a framework through which Japanese producers and other creators can confidently pursue international opportunities. By participating in international festivals and presenting outcomes domestically, the project promotes the appeal of Japanese performing arts. It also seeks to establish a new cross-genre network that fosters knowledge sharing and innovation, contributing to the advancement of Japan’s performing arts industry and the development of a new ecosystem within the field.
Project Approach
This project aims to build a new foundation for Japan’s overseas performing arts strategy by
(1) creating international learning programs,
(2) dispatching artists to global markets like the Edinburgh International Festival, and
(3) promoting digital distribution.
It also accumulates know-how and shares it with the industry, fostering emerging producers with a global perspective.
