Greetings from the Chairman

 

The International House of Japan is a non-profit, non-governmental organization incorporated in 1952 with financial support from various institutions and individuals for the purpose of promoting cultural exchange and intellectual cooperation between the people of Japan and those of other countries. As a pioneer in the field of international exchange in Japan, the I-House has, since its establishment, been conducting exchange programs where intellectuals, researchers, artists and people in the business sector can gather and have dialogue together in a quiet oasis in the heart of the city.

In recent years, the fast-moving globalized community is witnessing the rise of Asia as well as increased regional cooperation, such as can be seen in Asia and Europe. Under such conditions, intercultural intellectual dialogue on a global scale, beyond the traditional Japan-US relations, and the development of the human resources and networks for such dialogue, are becoming increasingly important.

Accordingly, the I-House will strive to be a catalyst, creating the "space" and "opportunity" for dialogue and network-building among the people of Japan and other countries, so that the citizens of the globe can achieve a deepened mutual understanding to open the way to living and co-existing in harmony. We hope to have your support and cooperation in our continuing commitment to international exchange.

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Chairman