Public Diplomacy

PPC is in charge of all communications related issues. The team maintains contacts with both the Japanese and Dutch press and is in charge of the social media channels. PPC also works together with local organizations on activities in areas such as gender, equal rights for LGBTIQ+ and other social challenges that are also topical in the Netherlands. This is based on the Public Diplomacy agenda of the Dutch government.

Political Affairs

The team informs the Dutch government on political developments in and concerning Japan and informs the Japanese community on Dutch views on foreign affairs. The team works in close cooperation with the Delegation of the European Union and maintains a broad network including Japanese ministries and government institutions, think tanks, universities and non-governmental organizations. The team is also responsible for high level and minister level visits from the Netherlands to Japan and vice versa.

Cultural Affairs

The team promotes Dutch culture and art in Japan in collaboration with the cultural and creative industries sectors in the Netherlands and Japan. To support the international activities of these Dutch sectors, PPC has a yearly budget from the International Cultural Policy to provide contributions for activities by artists and designers from the Netherlands.

Our Team