On June 30, 2026, the Japan Philanthropic Foundation (Location: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Kazuhisa Kishimoto) announced that the awarded troupes for the 3rd "Japan Green Finger Stage Arts Award" have been decided as: iihenji (Tokyo), Gekidan Inzou -indian elephant- (Tokyo), OiBokkeShi (Okayama Prefecture), Gekidan Onsen Dragon (Tokyo), Gentou Gekijou (Kyoto Prefecture), Project Nyx (Tokyo), métro (Tokyo), MONO (Kyoto Prefecture), and yu-mei (Tokyo). (In Japanese syllabary order). About the Japan Green Finger Stage Arts Award Theater is a wonderful artistic culture that enriches people's lives by bringing them inspiration and joy, and can be a great force in revitalizing society. However, in Japan, there is a lack of support activities and systems for the theater world. To make matters worse, the COVID-19 pandemic has also dealt a blow with successive cancellations of stage performances. Therefore, the "Japan Green Finger Stage Arts Award" was established in 2023 out of the passionate desire of theater lovers who wish to support theater troupes and their activities. The award aims to support theater troupes by increasing their recognition and helping them overcome financial difficulties through recognition of excellent theatrical activities in Japan. Awarded troupes will receive the "Grand Prize" (for troupes recognized for outstanding achievements, with a prize of 2.5 million yen), the "HOPE Award" (for troupes with less than 10 years of activity recognized for outstanding achievements, with a prize of 1.2 million yen), and the "Jury Award" (for troupes recognized for unique achievements regardless of their period of activity, with a prize of 150,000 yen). The "Grand Prize" was not awarded this year. Eligible for selection are theater troupes (including voluntary organizations) that applied during the application period, are active in theater in Japan (excluding traditional performing arts, and projects focused on dance or music), have a track recor