+ + THE SAISON FOUNDATION + +

PROFILE

+ OUTLINE

Mission
The goal of The Saison Foundation is to disseminate and improve the level of art and culture in Japan by making grants and by expediting international exchange in these fields.

Date of Establishment
July 13, 1987

Funds
¥7,359,315,150 (as of March 31, 2010)

+ PROGRAM OUTLINE

Grant Programs
The grantmaking activities of the Saison Foundation consist of domestic grant programs designed to activate the fields of contemporary Japanese theater and dance, and international grant programs intended to promote mutual understanding between Japan and other nations through international intellectual and artistic exchange projects.

Sponsorship Programs
The Saison Foundation sponsors performances by international artists/companies invited to Japan, and also hosts seminars and workshops.