Together with the local partner MUJUN, Stichting MONO JAPAN introduces the new artist in residency programme. Join us for the AKIYA AIR Programme 2024, an immersive three-month residency from October to December 2024, open to Dutch artists, designers, and researchers. Set in the beautiful town of Yunotsu, Japan, this programme transforms vacant houses (Akiya)—a significant societal issue

On May 20th, the application period for the MMP closed, and we received many highly motivated applications. Thank you to everyone who applied! Mark your calendars! The winners of this year’s MMP will be revealed on Friday, May 31st. We apologize for any confusion caused by previous announcements suggesting the results would be out at

NN Life Japan organized the kick-off online event today for the companies in their network. The participants were more than 30 and mainly from manufacturing companies with diverse specialities. The director of the MONO JAPAN Fair Emiko Chujo gave a presentation about the MONO MAKERS PROGRAM and to expand their businesses in Europe, and Yohei

The program aims to explore the intersection between Dutch and Japanese craft culture and to create a collaborative products that reflects the talent and creativity of each creators involved in the project. Application deadline is 15 May 2024!

Application details for MONO MAKERS PROGRAM. Get a unique opportunity to develop new products with your collaborator!