Japan Cultural Center, Bangkok (JCC) is served as the main office to carry out a wide variety of activities. It has three basic functions as follows:
(1) As an organizer of various cultural activities;
(2) As a grant-giving organization;
(3) As an information center

As an organizer of cultural events

JCC carries out a variety of cultural activities to promote cultural-exchange and cultivate the cultural diversity in the region. It has initiated many events such as art exhibitions, music concerts, stage performances, academic lectures, film showings including the programs entitled Japanese Film Festival, Cinema Caravan and Weekend Theater, and so on.

JCC is willing to discuss the possibility of co-organizing or co-sponsoring future projects with those who are engaged in such fields of activities as mentioned above.

As a grant giving organization

(1) The Japan Foundation Headquarters Grant Programs

In September each year the Japan Foundation announces annual grant programs for the next Japanese fiscal year (beginning on April 1, and ending on March 31). Those who wish to apply for them are required to submit the fixed application forms to JCC no later than December 1. The detailed information on each grant program can be gained through the Foundation's web site at <www.jpf.go.jp> , and the application forms are available at JCC.

(2) The Japan Foundation Asia Center Grant Programs

The Japan Foundation Asia Center solicits grant proposals from academic and research institutions, and NGOs, on such issues common to the Asia-Pacific region as tolerance for diversity, development of equitable and open society, and conservation of traditional values and culture. The proposed project should be international collaborations, having participants from more than one country in the region. The applicant is required to submit to JCC by August 31 a pre-proposal that contains a short description of the project concerned and a summary of budget plan. After the pre-screening JCC suggests eligible applicants to submit full proposals no later than October 31.
JCC may suggest competitive applicants that are not accepted in the aforementioned screening session, to revise and resubmit the proposals by May 31 next year.

(3) JCC Small Grant Programs

JCC also provides small grant to cover a partial cost for implementing intellectual activities and cultural events that fall into the categories of the Japan Foundation. Applications are received all through the year, however advance consultation may be recommended. The guidelines and application form are available at JCC.

As an information center

JCC is eager to provide practitioners and organizers of cultural exchange activities, and all those who are interested in such activities, with relevant information. JCC has been conducting surveys about various topics concerning cultural exchange, and is pleased to share their fruit and discuss with the people concerned as to how to develop an idea, and how to find counterparts in the respective countries of the Asian region, and so forth. JCC welcomes general inquiries about Japanese culture.