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Japan-China Cultural Exchange Forum 2026 held in Tokyo

Japan-China Cultural Exchange Forum 2026 held in Tokyo

The 15th Japan-China Cultural Exchange Forum was grandly held at the Tokyo International Forum, with approximately 500 cultural representatives from both countries in attendance.

Taro Tanaka2026/10/15
Asia-Pacific Youth Arts Festival 2026 Opens

Asia-Pacific Youth Arts Festival 2026 Opens

Young artists from more than 300 countries across the Asia-Pacific region have gathered to kick off a festival celebrating international exchange through art.

Misaki Sato2026/10/10
Japan Affairs Center Relocates to New Office

Japan Affairs Center Relocates to New Office

The Japan Affairs Center is relocating from Akasaka to Toranomon Hills, enhancing its role as a more comprehensive hub for cultural exchange.

Kenichi Suzuki2026/10/5
Announcement: Nikko Economic Cooperation Seminar

Announcement: Nikko Economic Cooperation Seminar

A seminar focused on strengthening economic ties between Japan and Australia will be held simultaneously in Tokyo and Sydney in 11.

Yumi Takahashi2026/10/1
Report: Japanese Traditional Culture Experience Workshop

Report: Japanese Traditional Culture Experience Workshop

A workshop featuring three traditional Japanese cultural practices—tea ceremony, flower arrangement, and calligraphy—was held at our Osaka office.

Misaki Sato2026/9/28
Call for Participants: Asia-Pacific Innovation Summit 2026

Call for Participants: Asia-Pacific Innovation Summit 2026

We are recruiting participants for an innovation summit focused on the fusion of technology and culture.

Kenichi Suzuki2026/9/20
Opening of the Japan-Korea Joint Cultural Exhibition "Bridge"

Opening of the Japan-Korea Joint Cultural Exhibition "Bridge"

A joint exhibition featuring contemporary artists from Japan and South Korea opens at the Fukuoka Art Museum, showcasing artistic dialogue between the two nations.

Taro Tanaka2026/9/15
Call for Submissions: 2026 Asia-Pacific Cultural Contribution Award

Call for Submissions: 2026 Asia-Pacific Cultural Contribution Award

Applications are now open for the Cultural Contribution Award, which honors individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to cultural exchange in the Asia-Pacific region.

Yumi Takahashi2026/9/1