Public Diplomacy
Japan House
January 8, 2023
The JAPAN HOUSE is an overseas hub established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan to showcase and communicate Japan with the international community in 3 cities of the world as part of efforts to strengthen strategic global communication. Its purpose is to communicate the various attractions, policies, and efforts of Japan to a wide range of people including people who know very little about Japan, and to enlarge the base of the people who are interested and well-versed in Japan.
- Features of the JAPAN HOUSE
- Provides "one-stop service" where people can access various information on Japan.
- Provides commercial spaces such as restaurants, cafes, shops, etc., which help to transmit information in all-Japan bases by proactively utilizing the commercial vibrancy and regional attractions.
- Transmits information in a way to attract the compassion of the local people by utilizing the knowledge of experts.
Sao Paulo(c) JAPAN HOUSE Sao Paulo / Rogerio Cassimiro
Los Angels(c) JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles
London(c) JAPAN HOUSE London / Lee Mawdsley-highres
Related information on each hub
(1) Sao Paulo
- Foreign Minister Hayashi’s visit to Sao Paulo（January 8, 2023）
- Dr. KISHI, Science and Technology Advisor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, visits Argentina and Brazil（April 18, 2019）
- Policy Speech by Mr. Taro Kono, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, in Japan House Sao Paulo (May 20, 2018)
- Opening Ceremony for Japan House São Paulo (April 30, 2017)
- Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Kentaro Sonoura to Attend the Opening Ceremony for Japan House São Paulo (April 27, 2017)
- Opening of Japan House São Paulo (April 7, 2017)
(2) Los Angels
- Foreign Minister Kono Visits United States of America (August 21-26, 2018)
- Grand Opening of Japan House Los Angeles (August 24, 2018)
- Grand Opening of Japan House Los Angeles (July 24, 2018)
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Iwao HORII attended the Japan House Los Angeles Soft Opening event (January 22, 2018)
- Japan House Los Angeles (Opening of the Second Floor Section) (November 29, 2017)
(3) London
- Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Suzuki to Visit the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island and the Republic of France (February 28, 2019)
- Japan House London Grand Opening (September 13, 2018)
- Japan House London Grand Opening (August 31, 2018)
- Opening of Japan House London (June 25, 2018)
- Advisor to the Prime Minister Kentaro Sonoura to Attend the Opening Event of Japan House London (June 20, 2018)
- Visit of Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Kentaro Sonoura to the United Kingdom (September 10, 2015)