Deadline: September 8, 2026
Applications are open for the JICE Professionals’ Japan Visit Program for Co-creation 2026. Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) is pleased to announce that, as part of the “Japan-Africa Youth Program”—an international exchange initiative promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan—they are organizing and implementing a Professionals’ Japan Visit Program for Co-creation (Animation Production) targeting African anime creators.
Japan-Africa Youth Program is an international exchange initiative aimed at deepening mutual understanding between young people from both Japan and Africa through observation and cultural exchange. As part of this Inbound program, participants are expected to gain fresh perspectives by experiencing Japan’s advanced technology, rich culture, and diverse social systems. The program seeks to empower them to grow as leaders contributing to Africa’s future development and as individuals who, together with Japanese youth, will strengthen ties and co-create a sustainable future for both regions.
A part of this Japan-Africa Youth Program is destinated to 20 young professionals in the animation industry from Africa. It offers opportunity to discover anime production sites or anime-related industry and educational institutions, aiming to inspire them and to foster connections between these professionals from Africa and Japanese companies. It provides participants with opportunities to deepen their understanding of Japanese values, mindset, and cultural heritage.
Costs
- Participation in the program and travel expenses are free of charge.
Note: Participants are responsible for personal expenses, including transportation between your home and the airport and passport issuance fees.
Eligibility
- Open to African anime creators.
- They are currently calling for applications from interested companies and organizations (up to 10 companies in total). Please note that the maximum number of participants per company is two (one company executive who will act as the decision-maker and one creative professional).
Application
Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 23:59 (Japan Standard Time – JST)
Note: The application system will automatically close at 23:59 JST. Be mindful of time zone differences when submitting your application.
For more information, visit Japan Visit Program for Co-creation.
