The Japan Foundation was established in October, 1972 as a specialized and the core agency that is responsible for Japanese international cultural exchange. The agency was transformed into the independent administrative institution (under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) on October 1st, 2003. In 2004, The Japan Foundation reformed its organization according to the following sectoral programs and since then, it has been developing into more comprehensive and effective international cultural exchange programs, such as:
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My name is INAMI Kazumi, and I arrived here to serve as Director General of The Japan Foundation, Jakarta, on January 24, 2025.
Having already worked in The Japan Foundation, Jakarta in the late 1990s, this will be my second assignment in Indonesia. I had a privilege of collaborating with a wide range of individuals at that time, including cultural figures, artists, Japanese researchers, and people in the field of Japanese-language education. I would like to take this opportunity to convey my appreciation to them once again.
The situation has changed dramatically since then. As Indonesia's presence in the international society has been growing and also the personnel exchanges between Japan and Indonesia have been increasing, the forms of cultural exchange for mutual understanding seem to be changing as well.
In December 2023, the launch of our new project, "Partnership to Co-Create a Future with the Next Generation: WA Project 2.0,” was announced. This project is a ten-year initiative that began in 2024 and will seek the further revitalization of exchange activities between Japan and the Asian region, mainly in Southeast Asia. We appreciate your support for Indonesia and Japan taking a significant role in spreading the movements of co-creation with the next generation throughout Asia.
In addition, as a fan of Indonesia, I am excited to be able to re-experience its diverse culture. I would like to deepen my understanding by visiting as many sites and meeting as many people as possible during my time here.
Thank you for your continued guidance and encouragement.
Warm regards,
INAMI Kazumi
