Notice Regarding the Conclusion of a Merger Agreement Between the Japan Association for UNESCO and the UNESCO Asia Culture Centre

Miki Sato, President of the Japan Association for UNESCO

Tetsuo Tamura, Chairman of the UNESCO Asia Culture Centre

The Japan Association for UNESCO (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, President: Miki Sato) and the UNESCO Asia Culture Centre (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Chairman: Tetsuo Tamura) have concluded a merger agreement, with the Japan Association for UNESCO as the surviving entity, effective April 1, 2027.

1. Purpose and Background of the Merger

The Japan Association for UNESCO has contributed to the realization of a sustainable society through peacebuilding activities, including support for education and culture both domestically and internationally, and youth development programs, in collaboration with regional UNESCO associations and clubs nationwide. The UNESCO Asia Culture Centre has promoted educational and cultural cooperation through human resource development and exchange programs in Asia-Pacific countries and Japan, in collaboration with international organizations such as UNESCO and domestic and international educational and cultural organizations.

We have decided to merge in order to maximize our public interest objectives and establish a sustainable operational structure by integrating the know-how and management resources cultivated by both organizations, thereby further enhancing private UNESCO activities.

2. Summary of the Merger

(1) Method of Merger

This will be an absorption-type merger, with the Japan Association for UNESCO as the surviving entity and the UNESCO Asia Culture Centre as the dissolving entity. The UNESCO Asia Culture Centre will be dissolved on the effective date of this merger.

(2) Main Schedule Leading to the Merger

Merger Approval by the Board of Trustees (UNESCO Asia Culture Centre): March 25, 2026

Merger Approval by the Ordinary General Meeting (Japan Association for UNESCO): June 13, 2026

Merger Agreement Conclusion Date: June 30, 2026

Merger Effective Date: April 1, 2027

* Following the merger, a notification of change for public interest corporations will be promptly submitted to the competent administrative agency (Cabinet Office).

3. Overview of Merging Parties (as of June 30, 2026)

Surviving Entity

Dissolving Entity

Name

Japan Association for UNESCO

UNESCO Asia Culture Centre

Location

Asahi Seimei Ebisu Building 12F, 1-3-1 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Shuppan Club Building 7F, 1-32-7 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Representative

Miki Sato, President

Tetsuo Tamura, Chairman

Main Business Activities

Peacebuilding activities in Japan (support for children's education, protection and preservation of local and world heritage sites, promotion of multicultural coexistence, promotion of local grassroots initiatives)

Peacebuilding activities abroad (support for education in developing countries, medical and food aid to developing countries, support for world heritage protection and preservation)

International educational exchange programs (international exchange programs for elementary and secondary school teachers), international exchange for youth and global leader development programs, educational cooperation programs (ESD/SDGs promotion programs: operation of the UNESCO Future Co-creation Platform Secretariat, operation of the UNESCO School Secretariat, literacy cooperation programs)

Date of Establishment

May 1, 1948

April 26, 1971

4. Post-Merger Status (Surviving Entity)

After the merger (on or after the effective date), the name, location, and representative of the corporation will be as follows:

Name: Japan Association for UNESCO (No change)

Location: Asahi Seimei Ebisu Building 12F, 1-3-1 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Miki Sato, President

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[Contact Information for Inquiries]

Japan Association for UNESCO, Planning and Public Relations Department

TEL: 03-5424-1121 / Email: nfuaj_web@unesco.or.jp

URL: https://www.unesco.or.jp/