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6okken
6okken is accepting applications for its 2027 residency program in Oishi, Japan, open to artists, writers, curators and researchers of any nationality and discipline, at any stage of their career.
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Get matched →6okken is an artist-run residency located in Oishi, a village on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mt. Fuji, about two hours from Tokyo by bus. The residency offers a whole house with a kitchen and bathroom for each resident or group, plus a shared studio, within a cluster of six houses where 6okken members also live and work.
Terms are 26 nights, eleven times a year. The 2027 terms start on Jan 22, Feb 19, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 14, Jun 25, Jul 23, Aug 20, Oct 1, Oct 29 and Nov 26. There is no required final presentation.
Open to artists, writers, curators and researchers of any nationality and discipline, at any stage of their career. Individuals, pairs, small teams and families with children are welcome. Spouses/partners and children are allowed for the full stay.
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Residents are met online before arrival, picked up at Kawaguchiko Station with a welcome lunch, and driven for research and shopping up to twice a week. Each resident has private housing with a kitchen and bathroom, and shared studio access. Housing is accessible.
6okken does not currently offer stipends but is glad to write invitation letters and letters of support for residents' grant applications.