--- title: 2026 H2 open call from Japanese artist in residence SAIKONEON nearby Mt.Fuji description: >- Self-funded 1-3 month residency by Lake Saiko near Mt. Fuji, Japan, with private bedroom and private studio for visual art, design, literature, dance and music. url: 'https://www.artsume.com/programs/d2f327f5-c5e1-441c-a9ab-7b280d88f217' type: program status: open createdAt: '2026-09-04' updatedAt: '2026-09-30' programType: Residency organization: SAIKONEON organizationUrl: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/saikoneon' deadline: '2026-10-31' location: 'SAIKONEON, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Japan' isOnline: false compensationRange: >- No financial support; artists cover approximately 280,000 yen per month plus travel, living and production costs. Private bedroom and private studio provided. disciplines: - visual art - design - literature - dance - performance - writing - music - cartoon/manga - painting - photography - film - installation - manga --- # 2026 H2 open call from Japanese artist in residence SAIKONEON nearby Mt.Fuji **Hosted by:** SAIKONEON **Type:** Residency | **Location:** SAIKONEON, Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi, Japan | **Deadline:** October 31, 2026 ## About This Program Artist-in-residence **SAIKONEON** was established in April 2019, aiming to provide a space for research, creation and exchange of knowledge for various artists and designers of various boundaries. **SAIKONEON** is located about two hours away from Tokyo under the magnificent natural environment of Mount Fuji, with a facility on the shores of Lake Saiko in Yamanashi Prefecture. Since its founding, SAIKONEON has welcomed artists and designers from around the world working across a wide spectrum of media — including painting, photography, film, visual art, writer, dance performance, and installation. Our residency program accepts applications year-round. Participants are selected by the residency's curatorial team based not only on professional achievements, but also on their ability to produce compelling and imaginative work — artists whose practice sparks curiosity through originality and personality beyond career status. Through their stay, we aim to provide artists with opportunities to deepen their creative inquiry, research, and artistic growth, encouraging new discoveries within their practice. At SAIKONEON, we aspire to be a place known for this shared spirit — “something interesting always happens when you become part of this residency.” ~~Term 1：4/13~5/12~~ ~~Term 2：5/15~6/13~~ ~~Term 3：6/17~7/16~~ Term 4：7/21~8/19 Term 5：8/28~9/26 ~~Term 6：10/2~10/31~~ Term 7：11/4~12/3 ### Duration of residency 1 to 3 months. ### Accommodation Private bedroom and private studio and toilet, Shared kitchin, bathroom ect. ### Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Visual Art, Design, Literature, Dance, Performance, Writer, Music, Cartoon/Manga ect. ### Studio / Workspace Private studio ＆ shared space. ### Fees and support Applicants must cover the costs of facilities, travel and living expenses, as well as production costs. Prices around 280,000yen per month. Please note that we do not offer scholarships or financial assistance. However, if you require documents for grant or scholarship applications in your home country, we are happy to assist. ### Expectations towards the artist We cannot guarantee support for exhibitions or performances in Tokyo or elsewhere. Our program is intentionally small-scale, with a primary focus on supporting artists' creative activities within Yamanashi Prefecture. Many participated artists choose to focus on research and new project development rather than exhibitions, and they have achieved remarkable progress and valuable feedback through this approach. ### Application information Please send the following data to info@saikoneon.com. The maximum total file size for the above data is 5MB. Please combine data into one PDF. CV, Portfolio (Image files, video files, website links, etc.), Residency Project ## Eligibility & Requirements - **Career Stage:** Open to all - **Geographic Eligibility:** International - **Disciplines:** visual art, design, literature, dance, performance, writing, music, cartoon/manga, painting, photography, film, installation, manga - **Note:** Selection is made by the residency's curatorial team based not only on professional achievements, but also on the artist's ability to produce compelling and imaginative work, valuing originality and personality beyond career status. The program is intentionally small-scale, with a primary focus on supporting artists' creative activities within Yamanashi Prefecture; support for exhibitions or performances in Tokyo or elsewhere is not guaranteed, and many participants focus on research and new project development rather than exhibitions. ### Additional Requirements Send the following data to info@saikoneon.com, combined into one PDF with a maximum total file size of 5MB: CV, Portfolio (image files, video files, website links, etc.) and a Residency Project. ## Compensation & Benefits No financial support; artists cover approximately 280,000 yen per month plus travel, living and production costs. Private bedroom and private studio provided. Unpaid residency; participants pay approximately ¥280,000 per month covering facility use, and are responsible for their own travel, living, and production costs. No scholarships or financial assistance are offered, though SAIKONEON can provide documentation to support external grant or scholarship applications made in the artist's home country. ## What's Provided - **Housing:** Provided - Private bedroom and private studio with private toilet; shared kitchen and bathroom. - **Studio Access:** Provided - Private studio, plus access to shared workspace. ## Timeline - **Opens:** September 4, 2026 - **Deadline:** October 31, 2026 - **Program Start:** July 21, 2026 - **Program End:** December 3, 2026 ## Contact **Email:** info@saikoneon.com ## How to Apply