Founded:
2026
Language(s):
English, Japanese
Eligibility criteria:

Fox House is open to artists, musicians, comedians, writers, performers, and other creative practitioners from any background or level of professional experience. Applicants do not need to speak Japanese, and there is no requirement to teach or provide services during the residency. They are primarily looking for independent, motivated people with a clear reason for spending time in Japan and a genuine interest in developing their creative practice. Applicants should be comfortable living independently, respecting the shared house and local community, and engaging positively with the international environment around Fox House.

Duration:
1-4 weeks
One month
Residents at once:
1-5
Covered by host:
Residency fee, Accommodation
Paid by artist:
Studio, Travel, Insurance, Daily expenses
Application guidelines:

Applicants should complete the Fox House application form with basic personal information, details about their creative practice, their reasons for wanting to spend time in Japan, links to examples of their work, and a short 2–5 minute introductory video. Applications are reviewed individually, with successful applicants asked to confirm their place by paying a ¥50,000 refundable bond within seven days.

Fox House is designed as both a place to focus on creative work and a small community. During the residency, residents are expected to participate in three social events each week and engage with the Fox House/Fox English community. Residents are also responsible for looking after the house, including cleaning up after themselves and taking part in the regular cleaning of shared spaces. The house should be treated respectfully and left in the same condition in which it was found.

Application deadline:
Ongoing / apply any time
Open call:
no
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Fox House

Fox House

Description

Fox House is a free artist residency based in Himeji, a relaxed, mid-sized city in Japan. It provides artists with a comfortable home base where they can focus on their creative work while experiencing everyday life in Japan.

Residents are free to work independently, with no required outcome or finished project. At the same time, they are encouraged to connect with the local community and take part in the environment around Fox House and Fox English.

The residency is designed to be simple and flexible: there are no strings attached, no programme of required activities, and no expectation that residents produce work for Fox House.

Outcome

Fox House does not require a specific finished work or formal outcome. The aim of the residency is to give artists time, space, and freedom to focus on their practice, develop new ideas, and experience life in Japan. We hope residents leave with meaningful creative progress, new perspectives, and connections with the local community that may continue beyond their stay.

Accommodation Information

Private room in a furnished house. Shared bathroom, kitchen, living room, and garden.

Studio Information

Living Room can be used as a studio case by case. Artist practice generally completed within private room. Exhibitions, events, concerts can be arranged in local spaces.

Working facilities
Music
Exhibition space
Outdoor areas
Technical assistance
No
Do you host groups?
No
Non-artist companions allowed
No
Other disability support
support for translation/assistance as required
Location specifics

Fox House is a 20 minute walk to the CBD, a one minute walk to the nearest bus station, a 7 minute walk to the nearest train station and a 20 minute walk to Japan's best castle, Himeji Castle

Contact information

Shinwa-cho 35-2
Himeji, Hyogo
670-0834
Japan

Email
morcomtim [at] gmail.com
Phone
+818038244357
Website
https://fox-house.org
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