The Konishi Foundation for International Exchange aims to contribute to international goodwill, global peace, and the sound development of the international community by promoting mutual understanding and exchange between Japan and other countries. To that end, the Foundation primarily engages in the following activities:

[Main Activities of the Foundation]

• Konishi Foundation Japanese-French Translated Literature Award (Established in 1993)
• Konishi Foundation Manga Translation Award (Established in 2017)
• Grants for international exchange projects

We are broadly seeking Supporting Members who share the mission and objectives of the Konishi Foundation for International Exchange and who are willing to support the continuation and further development of our initiatives.
Membership fees contributed by Supporting Members will be used to carry out the Foundation’s public-interest projects.
With the generous support of many, we hope to further enhance and sustain our activities.
We sincerely ask for your understanding and cooperation.

Eligibility

Corporations, organizations, and individuals who support the mission and objectives of the Konishi Foundation for International Exchange.

Annual Membership Fee

1. Corporate and Organizational Members　¥50,000 or more per year
2. Individual Members　　　　　　　　　 ¥10,000 or more per year

Membership Period

1. Applications for membership are accepted at any time.
2. The membership period runs for one year, from April to March.
   Approximately one month before the end of the membership period, the Foundation will send a notice regarding membership renewal. If you wish to continue your membership, please transfer the annual fee by the specified deadline.
   If you choose to renew, resubmission of the membership application form is not required.
3. Withdrawal from membership shall be handled as follows:
   (1) To withdraw, please submit the designated withdrawal notification form to the Foundation’s office.
   (2) If you withdraw during the membership period, membership fees already paid cannot be refunded under any circumstances.

How to Apply

We kindly ask that you download the membership application form below, complete the required fields, and submit it to the Foundation by post, fax, or email attachment.

Membership Application Form