Tokyo Support Center for the Arts and Culture ARTNOTO serves as a platform to support a wide range of artists and cultural practitioners working in Tokyo, helping them to sustain their activities and pursue new endeavors.

• “I want to know about public subsidies and private grants available for arts and cultural activities.”
• “I don't fully understand the concept of copyright.”
• “I'd like to consult someone about harassment.”
• “I need advice on how to keep my organization's activities going”, etc.

Depending on the nature of the inquiry, we may connect you to an appropriate organization or introduce you to external specialists, such as lawyers, if needed.

About ARTNOTO

When using the Consultation Service, please be aware of the following:

1. The consultation service of ARTNOTO (hereinafter referred to as the “Consultation Service”) is a co-organized project by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Arts Council Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture (hereafter referred to as the “Foundation”). The Consultation Service is provided by Explat, a non-profit organization (hereinafter referred to as the “Operator”).
2. Consultants with knowledge and experience in the arts and culture will respond to your query. However, we cannot designate a specific consultant or answer questions that may identify individual consultants.
3. We will not respond to any requests for consultations that violate any laws or regulations, where the ‘consultation’ requested cannot be deemed a consultation, or that are related to prohibited activities.
4. Consultants cannot give direct answers to questions and requests related to the exclusive business of a specific qualified person, since such consultations may violate laws and regulations. If necessary, we will connect you to a free consultation with specialists such as lawyers and tax accountants (in principle, 30 minutes per session, to a maximum of two consultations). However, such free consultations are intended to be a general consultation—including advice on possible measures to be taken, for example—and are intended to help the client make their own decisions (negotiations with third parties, legal proceedings, etc., are beyond the scope of such free consultations).
5. Personal information received will be managed appropriately in accordance with the Foundation's privacy policy and will be used only to the extent necessary to accommodate consultations and inquiries. In addition, the content of consultations may be used for future consultation services or disclosed on this website as examples of consultations, but any information that may lead to the identification of individuals will be removed or redacted.
6. Consultations are intended to provide support for your own efforts and will not introduce or mediate with business connections, etc. Furthermore, you remain responsible for assessing and acting upon the advice, information, etc. provided by the Consultation Service. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the Foundation, the Operator, and the referred specialists shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the advice, information, etc. provided through the Consultation Service.
7. These "Terms and Conditions of Consultations " are subject to change as required. Any changes will be posted on this website.

Last update: October 31, 2024