MONO JAPAN FOUNDATION
MONO JAPAN connects the cultural sectors in Japan and Europe through the celebration of contemporary craft and design.
Through our activities over the years, we have been able to introduce many aspects of Japan’s craftsmanship and culture of manufacturing across wider audiences and in more depth, while simultaneously bridging this Japanese culture with Europe's unique design culture, creating significant international relationships.
To continue realizing our vision and to continue our operations, in November 2019 we registered Stichting MONO JAPAN, a non-profit foundation. Moving forward, as a cultural organization we aim to facilitate not only business opportunities but also creative and culturally-driven opportunities in the modern era.
The Board of Directors consists of five experts based in the Netherlands who are passionate about Japanese culture and aesthetics, and strive to promote these values in their respective fields.
About us
BRIDGING CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS
In the spring of 2019, MONO JAPAN ran its first Artist in Residence program, MJ AIR. The program has been made possible with the generous contributions of Stimuleringsfonds, the Embassy of the Netherlands in Tokyo, and the City of Amsterdam.
In November 2019 the organisation became a foundation under Dutch law and works now under the name of Stichting MONO JAPAN. Stichting MONO JAPAN functions as an active platform moderator in establishing new Dutch-Japanese creative partnerships.
In 2020, MONO JAPAN moved its Artist In Residence (AIR) program for designers/artists in The Netherlands and traditional craftspeople/artisans in Japan to a digital platform. MJ ONLINE AIR was held from October 2020 to April 2021, the online meetings were archived on YouTube channel.
This program is supported by the Creative Industries Fund NL and The Embassy of The Kingdom of The Netherlands. Read more about our AIR programs.
Since 2023, Stichting MONO JAPAN organized the cultural program at the 6th MONO JAPAN Fair in Amsterdam.
