The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam offers rental cultural items to schools, companies, and other institutions that introduce Japanese culture on a non-profit, non-commercial basis for their events. (Individuals are not eligible.)
Borrowing items is free of charge, but the institution receiving the rental service is responsible for delivery charges (if any), laundry charges (in case of borrowing clothing), and compensation (in case of loss or damage to the items).

「Procedures before renting out」
Step 1: Read and agree to the Terms of Use (there are three versions of the Terms of Use: Japanese, Vietnamese, and English).

Step 2: Select the desired items from the List of cultural items.
*Even after receiving your application, we may not be able to lend out the items due to it being on rental to other institutions, out of order, etc. After receiving your application, we will inform you of the availability.

Step 3: Download and fill out the Application form.
Points to note when filling out the form:
– File Format: WORD format, no signature or seal required; PDF or handwritten versions are not accepted.
– Language: English or Japanese. We do not accept applications in Vietnamese or other languages only.
– Submission deadline:
+ Events in Hanoi: 10 working days prior to the event date.
+ If delivery is required outside of Hanoi: 15 working days prior to the event date.

Step 4: Send an email to our center (jpfhanoi@jpf.go.jp) with the completed application form and a statement that you agree to the Terms of Use.

Step 5: The staff in charge receives the application, checks availability and reviews the application. If the application is acceptable, the applicant is notified of the renral approval or denial and status of availability.

Step 6: Once the application is approved, the applicant sends the following two items no later than two working days before the start of the rental period.
(1) a scan or photo of the application form with the signature and institutional seal of the responsible person
(2) a poster or banner with the Center’s logo (logo data will be sent via email once approved)

Step 7: The applicant schedules a pick-up time at least one day prior to the rental start date. Pick-up times are available on weekdays from 9:00-11:30 AM and 14:00-17:00 PM (except holidays).

We hope that our Center can be of assistance to your institution’s activities to introduce Japanese culture to many people in Vietnam. We look forward to receiving your application!