Japan Arts Council to Sponsor the 'Library Research Contest'®

The 'Library Research Contest'® (organized by the Japan Library Foundation), which will celebrate its 30th anniversary in fiscal year 2026, will now be sponsored by the Japan Arts Council, an independent administrative agency that operates the National Theatre and other facilities.

The Japan Arts Council is committed to raising awareness of traditional Japanese performing arts. With the desire for many people to become interested in traditional Japanese performing arts through research-based learning, they have decided to sponsor this contest and establish the 'National Theatre Award.' This award will be presented to works that research traditional Japanese performing arts.

We hope that this opportunity will encourage entries on the theme of traditional Japanese performing arts from all over the country.

Japan Arts Council

HP：https://www.ntj.jac.go.jp/

National Theatre

HP：https://www.ntj.jac.go.jp/kokuritsu/

The National Theatre operates the 'National Theatre Kids Website,' where children can enjoy learning about traditional performing arts.

Organization Overview

Established in 2008 with the aim of promoting libraries. In 2012, it was certified as a public interest corporation and transitioned to a public interest incorporated foundation. It conducts activities that support 'human growth' and 'community revitalization' starting from libraries, such as organizing the 'Library Research Contest®.'

Name: Japan Library Foundation
Address: 5-2-2 Koishikawa, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Established: November 18, 2008
Basic Assets: 4 billion yen
Representative: Yoshinori Ozawa, Chairman
URL: https://toshokan.or.jp