Japan Affairs Center
A Japanese office dedicated to advancing cultural exchange and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.
Meet the Team
Taro Tanaka
Center Director
Operations oversight and external relations for the Japan Affairs Center
+81-3-5555-0001
tanaka@apicc.org.cn
Misaki Sato
Cultural Exchange Liaison
Planning and managing cultural events, and promoting exchange programs
+81-3-5555-0002
sato@apicc.org.cn
Kenichi Suzuki
Public Relations Manager
Media relations and public relations strategy development
+81-3-5555-0003
suzuki@apicc.org.cn
Yumi Takahashi
Career Coordinator
Project Coordination and Partnership Building
+81-3-5555-0004
takahashi@apicc.org.cn
Office Overview
Tokyo Office
Tokyo Office of the Asia-Pacific Cultural Exchange and Cooperation Center
Osaka Office
Osaka Office of the Asia-Pacific Cultural Exchange and Cooperation Center
Nagoya Office
Nagoya Office of the Asia-Pacific Cultural Exchange and Cooperation Center
Fukuoka Office
Fukuoka Office, Asia-Pacific Cultural Exchange and Cooperation Center
Sapporo Office
Sapporo Office of the Asia-Pacific Cultural Exchange and Cooperation Center
Yokohama Office
Asia-Pacific Cultural Exchange and Cooperation Center Yokohama Office
Latest News
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Call for Participants: Asia-Pacific Innovation Summit 2026
We are recruiting participants for an innovation summit focused on the fusion of technology and culture.
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.
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.