1. Is there any financial support for the collaboration if we are selected as the Grand Prize winners? Yes. The Dutch designer will receive a design fee of €2,000. While there is no financial reward for the Japanese participant, they will be invited to join a special study tour in the Netherlands. 2. Can we

The MONO MAKERS PROGRAM (MMP), hosted by MONO JAPAN and NN Life, will continue in 2025, with the Open Call opening on Monday, April 7! This program has consistently yielded impactful results, bringing together Japanese artisans and production specialists and Dutch creators to collaborate on innovative new products that shape the future. Additionally, the program

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