Training Program for International Performing Arts Coordinators

The Association of Public Theaters and Halls in Japan

The Association of Public Theaters and Halls in Japan is a nationwide umbrella organization comprising approximately 1,300 public cultural facilities—such as theaters and halls—established by local governments across Japan. Under the collective efforts of national and public institutions, The Association promotes regional culture and advances the nation’s cultural and artistic development through a range of initiatives, including:
1. Research and surveys 2. Human resource development 3. Cultural and arts information dissemination 4. Insurance services 5. Support programs
For this project, the Association in line with the objectives of this project, collaborates with the Yokohama International Performing Arts Meeting to reassess the contemporary significance of international engagement in the field of Performing Arts and to promote cross-border exchange among theaters and halls.

About YPAM
YPAM (Yokohama International Performing Arts Meeting) is a platform where performing arts professionals from around the world connect through performances and meeting programs to gain information, inspiration and networks for the creation, dissemination and vitalization of the performing arts. First established in 1995 as TPAM (Tokyo Performing Arts Market), and based in the “Creative City” Yokohama since 2011, YPAM has become internationally recognized as one of the most influential performing arts platforms in Asia, now in its 30th year. Most performance programs are accessible to non-professional audiences.