Where Czech artistic tradition and Japanese creative excellence meet — with a business dimension that makes collaboration sustainable.
This Expert Working Group connects production partners, cultural institutions, creative agencies, and sport organisations across both countries. Every cultural project it shapes carries a business dimension — from sponsor engagement and VIP networking to festival circulation and co-production deals. Cultural and sport diplomacy at its most effective: relationship-first, with measurable outcomes.
Orchestral tours, theatre productions, and dance performances — including unique cross-cultural formats like Czech Kyogen theatre.
Gallery exhibitions, design showcases, and art installations connecting Czech glass art, photography, and contemporary art with Japanese audiences.
Athlete exchanges, training camps, and sport events that build brand awareness and open business doors — baseball, figure skating, ice hockey, and beyond.
Film and TV co-productions, festival partnerships, and co-produced cultural formats connecting creative industries on both sides.
Founding gathering of Czech and Japanese cultural institutions, producers, and sport organisations. Chair elected; flagship projects identified for 2027.
Day-long programme showcasing ongoing Czech-Japan cultural projects and connecting participants with potential sponsors and production partners.
Review of projects launched and partnerships formed. 2027 calendar of flagship cultural and sport events coordinated across members.
Dates and agenda are indicative and may evolve based on member input.
Cultural production companies, festival organisers, sport event promoters, and creative agencies active in Czech-Japan projects.
Brand sponsors and corporate cultural partners seeking presence in Czech-Japan programmes.
Arts academies, conservatoires, and creative industry research groups.
Cultural ministries, embassies, Czech Centres, and Japanese cultural agencies.
Group Chair will be elected at the kick-off event in Q2 2026 from among the founding members.
Hub Lead for this Group will be announced alongside the launch of the founding membership wave.
Events for this Expert Working Group will be announced after the Q2 2026 kick-off. See our full events calendar for all Hub activities.
This Group is accessible through Hub membership at Corporate tier and above. Express your interest during membership application, or get in touch directly to participate as an invited expert.
Whether you're a Czech company eyeing Japan, a Japanese firm exploring Europe, or looking for the right business partner on either side – we're here to help.
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