Fukuoka City Foundation for Arts and Cultural Promotion

Supports artistic and cultural activities in the city of Fukuoka, as well as cultural exchange, primarily within Asia. Website includes: introduction (with activities that are supported), magazine for information on arts and culture, links (institutions, events, etc.) [en, ja]

Ise Cultural Foundation

Founded in 1983 by endowments of the Ise Group Inc. to support artists and scholars, activities to introduce art and culture of other countries to Japan as well as Japanese art and culture to other countries, research and archival work about art and culture (Japan/international), a non-profit art gallery in New York, etc. [en, ja]

Kao Foundation for Arts and Sciences

Established by Kao Corporation. Supports cultural activities in Japan, in particular, arts and music, and international exchanges in these fields. [ja]

The Sumitomo Foundation

Founded in 1991 by 20 companies of the Sumitomo group, to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the opening of the Bessi Copper Mine in Ehime. Supports projects for Japan-related research as well as for the protection, preservation, and restoration of cultural properties in Japan and abroad. [en]