Cool Japan Fund クールジャパン機構

Cool Japan Fund, officially known as 株式会社海外需要開拓支援機構, was established in November 2013 as a public-private fund under Japanese law. The organization is based in Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan. Its primary purpose is to support the expansion of Japanese cultural products and services in overseas markets, contributing to the sustainable growth of the Japanese economy. The fund is approximately 90% capitalized by the Japanese government, with the remainder from private sector shareholders. It operates under policy guidelines set by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), focusing on projects that demonstrate policy significance, profitability, and ripple effects.

Cool Japan Fund adds value by providing risk capital for projects that may not attract private investment alone, facilitating partnerships with local distributors, and leveraging its extensive network to enhance the global presence of Japanese cultural products.