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
Up to 90days (about 3 months).
Accommodation
Private bedroom and shared kitchen, 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 details to 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
Application deadline: January 11, 2026