Conclusion of a Comprehensive Partnership Agreement between the International House of Japan and Kyoto City
The International House of Japan and Kyoto City concluded a comprehensive partnership agreement on April 9, 2026, to promote international cultural exchange, global human resource development, and the utilization of historical buildings.
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The International House of Japan (Minato-ku, Tokyo, Chairman: James Kondo, hereinafter 'IHJ') concluded a comprehensive partnership agreement with Kyoto City on April 9, 2026.
As a pioneer in private diplomacy and international cultural exchange, IHJ had been exploring partnerships with global cultural cities to strengthen its outreach in the fields of art, design, and architecture.
Kyoto City is promoting initiatives toward the vision outlined in its Kyoto Basic Concept: 'A city where outstanding talents from countries and regions all over the world gather, creating new culture as diverse and colorful people mingle with this city, and chosen by people from all over Japan and the world as a base for their activities.'
With the conclusion of this partnership agreement with Kyoto City, we will work to promote international exchange and new cultural creation. Furthermore, by deepening international mutual understanding and mutual respect, we will contribute to world peace, as well as to solving social issues and revitalizing the local economy.
The main details of the partnership are as follows:
(1) Matters related to cooperation in the creation and dissemination of culture
(2) Matters related to cooperation in the development and exchange of human resources who play active roles globally
(3) Matters related to cooperation in the preservation, succession, and utilization of historical buildings
(4) Other matters deemed to contribute to the realization of the purpose of this agreement
■What is the International House of Japan (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) https://ihj.global/
It is a non-profit private organization established in 1952 with support from the Rockefeller Foundation and other domestic and foreign organizations and individuals, with the aim of promoting international mutual understanding through cultural exchange and intellectual cooperation between the people of Japan and the world. Taking the opportunity of its 70th anniversary, under the new mission of 'contributing to building a free, open, and sustainable future by promoting intellectual dialogue, policy research, and cultural exchange with a diverse world,' we aim to become a hub for intellectual exchange representing the Asia-Pacific region and to make a high positive global impact. Our business activities mainly consist of a program department comprising four areas: (1) International Relations, Regional Studies, and Geopolitics, (2) Social Systems, Governance, and Innovation, (3) Civilization and Philosophy, and (4) Art and Design, and a business department responsible for the maintenance and operation of the facility as a place for international exchange that supports these projects.
As a pioneer in private diplomacy and international cultural exchange, IHJ had been exploring partnerships with global cultural cities to strengthen its outreach in the fields of art, design, and architecture.
Kyoto City is promoting initiatives toward the vision outlined in its Kyoto Basic Concept: 'A city where outstanding talents from countries and regions all over the world gather, creating new culture as diverse and colorful people mingle with this city, and chosen by people from all over Japan and the world as a base for their activities.'
With the conclusion of this partnership agreement with Kyoto City, we will work to promote international exchange and new cultural creation. Furthermore, by deepening international mutual understanding and mutual respect, we will contribute to world peace, as well as to solving social issues and revitalizing the local economy.
The main details of the partnership are as follows:
(1) Matters related to cooperation in the creation and dissemination of culture
(2) Matters related to cooperation in the development and exchange of human resources who play active roles globally
(3) Matters related to cooperation in the preservation, succession, and utilization of historical buildings
(4) Other matters deemed to contribute to the realization of the purpose of this agreement
■What is the International House of Japan (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) https://ihj.global/
It is a non-profit private organization established in 1952 with support from the Rockefeller Foundation and other domestic and foreign organizations and individuals, with the aim of promoting international mutual understanding through cultural exchange and intellectual cooperation between the people of Japan and the world. Taking the opportunity of its 70th anniversary, under the new mission of 'contributing to building a free, open, and sustainable future by promoting intellectual dialogue, policy research, and cultural exchange with a diverse world,' we aim to become a hub for intellectual exchange representing the Asia-Pacific region and to make a high positive global impact. Our business activities mainly consist of a program department comprising four areas: (1) International Relations, Regional Studies, and Geopolitics, (2) Social Systems, Governance, and Innovation, (3) Civilization and Philosophy, and (4) Art and Design, and a business department responsible for the maintenance and operation of the facility as a place for international exchange that supports these projects.