The Japan Art Association is determined to enlarge its endowments in order to ensure that its activities, including the Praemium Imperiale, can continue successfully in the future. As of October 2011, the following corporations have contributed to the endowments. We very much appreciate their generous support and would like to express our deepest gratitude:


Fujisankei Communications Group
Itochu Corporation
Kajima Corporation
Konoike Construction Co.,Ltd.
Panasonic Corporation
Nippon Express Co.,Ltd.
Nippon Network Service Co.,Ltd.
Philip Morris Japan K.K.
Sony Corporation
Takasago Thermal Engineer Co.,Ltd.
Takenaka Corporation
Toko Electrical Construction Co.,Ltd.
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd

The Japan Art Association is very grateful to Hermès for providing specially handcrafted medal cases and covers for the testimonial letters. As for our overseas activities, we would also like to thank the Society of International Cultural Exchange, New York, for their financial support and All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. for their assistance in travels of our overseas guests.